BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.8.2//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T113000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241107T180746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T215547Z UID:7675635-1733133600-1733139000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Celebrating Greater Accessibility to Education and Mental Healthcare for Young Women Across India: WEP’s Annual Red Bangle Award DESCRIPTION:Presented by Zoë Timms\, Founder and Executive Director\, Women’s Education Project\, with Red Bangle awardees Paige Johnson\, VP of Education Marketing\, Microsoft\, and Neha Kirpal\, Co-Founder\, Amaha Health\nAwards presented by Dr. Anjlee Prakash\, Founder and Chairperson\, Learning Links Foundation \nSponsored by Women’s Education Project \nRegistration is required to join the live event. \nRegister & Attend \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWomen’s Education Project presents the Red Bangle Award annually to women who “by their life and accomplishments demonstrate the indomitable eloquence of the human spirit.” Inaugurated in 2014\, the award recognizes women leaders globally who share WEP’s vision and inspire its students\, young Indian women\, to higher goals. \nThis year’s recipients\, Neha Kirpal\, Co-founder of Amaha Health\, and Paige Johnson\, VP of Education Marketing at Microsoft\, each embody the spirit of the Red Bangle Award through their deep personal commitment and sustained professional work on issues of access to mental health services and educational opportunities through the strategic use of technology. \nDr. Anjlee Prakash\, Founder and Executive Director of Learning Links Foundation and 2019 Red Bangle recipient\, will present the awards. Following the ceremony\, Neha and Paige will join Zoë Timms\, WEP’s Founding Executive Director\, in a discussion of their personal journeys advocating for quality online environments and a commitment to access and inclusion within the quickly expanding markets of online Mental Healthcare and EdTech. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, adult learners\, and anyone interested in learning about inspiring global projects promoting gender equality\, women’s leadership\, education\, and mental health. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nZoë Timms\, Founding Executive Director of Women’s Education Project\, first went to Hyderabad\, India in 1996 as a student of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Year-in-India Program. There\, she was introduced to educational\, grassroots NGOs\, helping former girl child laborers study for the first time. Later\, in 2001-2004\, directing the Wisconsin program in Madurai\, Tamil Nadu\, Zoë worked with a young woman whose dream to obtain an MBA and enter a career in finance was blocked by serious family illness and debt. Zoë realized there were countless ambitious young women in similar circumstances. The idea of creating a center where young women could meet\, develop skills\, focus their ambitions\, and expand their awareness of life’s possibilities was born. WEP’s first Leadership Academy opened in Madurai in 2002\, followed by Hyderabad in 2007 and Kadapa in 2012. In 2016\, WEP-India was established in Bangalore with its own board and in-country director. \n\n\n\nFor more than two decades\, Paige Johnson has led initiatives to transform and personalize education through the effective use of technology\, both in the U.S. and abroad. As VP of Education Marketing for Microsoft\, she leads the worldwide marketing teams\, with a strong focus on increasing equity in education and access to quality learning resources for all students. Before joining MSFT\, she was the CEO of EdCatalyst Group\, the Education Strategist for Amazon Web Services\, and the Education Strategist for Intel Corporation. Across her entire career\, she engaged with partners and influencers to ensure scalability and sustainability of educational offerings. Among her accomplishments\, Paige created and scaled the Intel Teach Program\, a professional development initiative serving more than 13 million teachers in 80+ countries. Paige is an advocate for policies necessary for systemic reform efforts to gain real traction from educational investments. \n\n\n\nNeha Kirpal has worked at the intersection of the creative and social sectors for nearly two decades. Having founded India’s first international art fair\, she ran it successfully for ten years before moving her focus entirely to the marginalized sector of mental health. In 2019\, Neha joined Dr. Amit Malik as a co-founder of Amaha Health\, one of India’s largest mental health organizations\, delivering accessible and high-quality treatment\, care\, and support in 15+ languages\, with an in-house team of over 150 psychologists and psychiatrists. Amaha’s digital platform has touched over five million lives in over 600 Indian cities. Neha is also part of the founding cohort of India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA). An Aspen Fellow and an Eisenhower Fellow\, Neha has been part of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders community and received the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar given by the President of India\, as well as other notable honors. \n\n\n\nDr. Anjlee Prakash is the Founder and Chairperson of Learning Links Foundation\, an award-winning non-profit organization working to foster purpose and progress by providing opportunities for lifelong learning to all age groups. Since its founding\, the organization has empowered more than 1.8 million students\, 2.2 million educators\, and 6.8 million community youth and adults. A lifelong Fellow of the Aspire Circle\, Dr. Prakash has been recognized with several awards that honor her professional journey. More recent among these are the Mahatma Award for Leadership in Social Good (2022)\, Education 2.0 − Outstanding Leadership Award (2022)\, Humanitarian Excellence Awards (2021)\, 50 Innovative Leaders − World Innovation Congress (2020)\, Red Bangle Award − WEP (2019)\, and Woman Leadership Award for Excellence in Education and CMO (2017). \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Women’s Education and 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\nAt Women’s Education Project (WEP)\, young women ages 15 to 24 attend an experiential\, vision-expanding program to gain knowledge\, skills\, and a broad understanding of their opportunities. As self-reliant and confident leaders\, these young women make positive change for themselves\, their families\, and communities and informed choices to earn in careers of their own choosing. To do this\, WEP supports NGO partners with an incubator program for female grassroots leaders\, to provide young women in their areas a community-rooted\, locally resourced\, holistic curriculum: the Leadership Academy. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/womenlead20241202/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Character Education,Mental Health/Behavior/Trauma,Women and Girls' Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241202-womenlead-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T140000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241104T030732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T192555Z UID:7626512-1733144400-1733148000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Setting AI Expectations: Creating Clarity in Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rowen Elsmore\, Digital Learning Specialist\, Bloomington Public Schools (MN); Jodi Bang\, Digital Learning Specialist\, Bloomington Public Schools (MN); and Sue Thotz\, Director of Outreach\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs AI becomes a more common tool in students’ academic lives\, many are left wondering\, “Is this cheating?” Our students deserve clarity and a voice when it comes to AI expectations in their classes. \nThis edWebinar will explore the steps Common Sense Education took to develop a common language tool that empowers teachers to set clear AI expectations at both the syllabus and assignment levels. These guides were developed alongside teachers and students\, giving both a voice in the process. The guidelines are quick for teachers to adjust to meet learning goals of particular assignments and easy for students to understand. They provide consistency across teachers and subject areas. \nThe presenters will demonstrate how teachers are using this tool to co-create expectations with their students\, aligning AI use with educational outcomes. Join us to learn about a collaborative\, schoolwide approach to clearly communicating AI expectations in the classroom\, empowering students and teachers to utilize AI in ways that further learning. You’ll leave with a replicable template to use in your own school site to set clear expectations with your own students. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nRowen Elsmore is a Digital Learning Specialist at Jefferson High School in Bloomington\, Minnesota. Her first career was in the IT world\, supporting clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small creative firms. Feeling a need to do work that felt meaningful\, she obtained a BA in biology and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She has taught many different science courses at the high school level\, as well as AP Computer Science. Real and powerful equity work is her passion. She has been a GSA advisor for several years and has developed and led professional development around best practices for teaching LGBTQ+ students. As a Digital Learning Specialist\, she brings her experience to many classrooms in systemic and coaching capacities. \n\n\n\nJodi Bang is a Digital Learning Specialist at Kennedy High School in Bloomington\, Minnesota. She began her career as a mathematics teacher\, earning a BA in mathematics and later a master’s in curriculum and instruction. Jodi has taught various math courses at middle and high school levels\, including honors and intervention classes. Her passion for utilizing technology to best meet the needs of diverse learners led her to become a leader in blended learning and educational technology. As a Digital Learning Specialist\, Jodi designs and leads professional development and develops and implements guidance on diverse tech topics. Her recent work includes co-creating a comprehensive\, equity-focused AI implementation. She has presented at national conferences on innovative classroom technology use. Jodi is committed to equity in education and leverages her expertise to enhance learning outcomes across all grade levels and subjects. \n\n\n\nSue Thotz (she/her) is the Director of Outreach for Common Sense Education and Co-founder of Equity in Action CA. In 2011\, Sue began working for Common Sense by providing support and training for educators and administrators on issues of digital culture and wellness. As a co-founder of Equity in Action CA\, she has facilitated conferences emphasizing the importance of identity and belonging and striving to amplify marginalized voices in education technology. Sue is the winner of the 2023 CUE Making IT Happen Award. Before Common Sense\, Sue was a researcher and educator. Sue holds a master’s degree in public health and an undergraduate degree in zoology and chemistry. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20241202/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Technology for Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241202-commonsense-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T160000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241107T150054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T165739Z UID:7672869-1733151600-1733155200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Write to Read: Key Handwriting Strategies for Educators to Foster Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anne Valvoda\, Education Consultant\, Curriculum Specialist; and Roxanne Thompson\, OTR\, Occupational Therapist\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHandwriting is a vital foundational skill that\, when taught developmentally through a multisensory approach\, can enhance children’s reading and writing success. This edWebinar will provide educators with essential insights\, including best practices for explicit teaching\, effective strategies\, and materials that support the progression from letter formation mechanics to the creative writing process. Attendees will also learn about research that demonstrates how handwriting contributes to literacy and academic success. \nLearning outcomes include: \n\nExplore the significance of teaching handwriting developmentally with a multisensory approach to address the diverse learning needs of students\nUnderstand how explicit instruction fosters handwriting fluency\nRecognize research that demonstrates the role of handwriting in promoting literacy and academic success\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-3 teachers. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nAnne Valvoda is an experienced educational consultant and curriculum specialist who began her career as a classroom teacher. With years of hands-on teaching\, she understands what it takes to keep students engaged and help them succeed. Recognized as Teacher of the Year during her time in the classroom\, Anne now focuses on creating meaningful\, student-centered curricula and leading professional development for educators\, with an extraordinary passion for literacy and handwriting. \nShe believes that strong literacy skills and clear handwriting are essential for student success and works to design strategies that support these areas in the classroom. Her workshops are practical\, engaging\, and full of ideas that teachers can immediately apply. Anne loves collaborating with schools and districts to help teachers grow\, whether it’s through curriculum design or providing tools to navigate today’s educational challenges. Anne works with Learning Without Tears\, supporting educators in building foundational skills for young learners. \n\n\n\nRoxanne Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced OT in public schools\, early intervention\, and currently a private pediatric outpatient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in preschool through middle school. She completed her Level 1 certification in March 2007 and has been presenting for Learning Without Tears since 2009. Roxanne lives in Frisco with her husband and two children. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills 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. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20241202/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241202-lwt-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T160000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20240719T134440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T140205Z UID:6484662-1733238000-1733241600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Decodable Texts: Tap Into the Power to Support Beginning Readers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elizabeth Franco\, Lead Writer and Editor\, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower; Angela Báez\, Writer\, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower; and Dr. Lucy Calkins\, Robinson Professor of Literacy at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, Founding Director at The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower\, and Senior Author of Units of Study in Writing\, Reading\, and Phonics \nSponsored by The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDecodable texts have enormous potential for supporting beginning readers\, and they can also raise questions for teachers. Join this edWebinar as we dive into some of the biggest questions we’re asked about decodable texts and receive practical\, research-based answers to help you make strategic choices when working with your students. \nWe’ll begin by reviewing the general phonics scope and sequence you can expect most decodable texts to follow\, and you’ll learn ways to monitor your readers’ progress along that continuum. Then\, we’ll explain how to use that data to curate individual book baggies that suit each child’s instructional needs and interests. You’ll also watch videos of teachers in action to better understand how to effectively introduce and use decodable texts across your literacy block. We’ll share a small group structure that incorporates isolated phonics review and supports kids to transfer that knowledge to decode in context. Then you’ll learn how you can easily replicate this structure to guide your own lesson planning. We’ll also share ideas for using decodable texts to target key comprehension skills with both fiction and nonfiction texts. \nAt the end of the session\, expect to hear about some of our favorite decodable series\, including fiction and nonfiction Jump Rope Readers\, and a peek at a brand-new series coming soon! This edWebinar will be of interest to elementary teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nElizabeth Franco is the Lead Writer and Editor for The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. She is the co-author of numerous titles across the Units of Study series\, including Persuasive Writing of All Kinds: Using Words to Make a Change\, a kindergarten opinion-writing unit\, and Word Detectives\, a first-grade unit supporting foundational skills. She has authored stories across the Jump Rope Readers decodable series\, as well as the picture book Ocean Clean-Up Crew\, inspired by her own children. Before joining RWP-M\, Liz served as a general and special education teacher in New York City and holds a master’s in literacy from Teachers College at Columbia University. Liz has become known for developing lessons and tools that motivate children to work with independence and zeal. She is a believer in the power of learning through play and has a passion for finding ways to make reading and writing both joyful and rigorous.\n\n\n\nAngela Báez is a Writer at The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. Angela’s deep knowledge of phonics and her delight in storytelling come together when she writes books for the Jump Rope Readers series. She’s the author of many of these books—both those that have been published and those that are still in the pipeline—and she works as a developmental editor\, supporting other authors with their books\, always keeping decodability and text complexity in mind. Angela studies early childhood development\, including early literacy assessment and oral language development\, and supports teachers in bringing research to practice. She is passionate about the need for all children to see themselves in the books they read and has brought this commitment to all her work as both a classroom teacher and a staff developer with RWP-M.\n\n\n\nDr. Lucy Calkins is the Founding Director of The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. She’s been on the faculty at Teachers College\, Columbia University for over four decades\, as both the Co-director of the Literacy Specialist Program and as the Richard Robinson Professor of Children’s Literature. Dr. Calkins has written 50+ books\, including the widely adopted Units of Study curriculum. Dr. Calkins began her career as a teacher for elementary\, middle\, and high school students\, then joined Don Graves as a researcher on the National Institute of Education’s first major study of children as writers. That research has been credited with transforming the teaching of writing\, bringing writing workshops\, which were once the province of college classrooms\, into K-8 classrooms. For decades since then\, Dr. Calkins has devoted most of her time to leading organizations that aim to support best practices in the teaching of reading and writing.\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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 \nThe Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower was created out of the pioneering work that Lucy Calkins began over 40 years ago. Inspired by her research\, she developed innovative curricula and methods that transformed the way children learned to write. For decades since\, she has worked with educators to help students become what she always knew them to be: proficient and enthusiastic writers\, readers\, and thinkers. \nToday\, RWP-M remains deeply rooted in this experience\, while also holding true to this a spirit of innovation and continuous learning. Lucy Calkins and her team author the Units of Study in Reading\, Writing\, and Phonics and several series of engaging decodable texts. More than authors of curriculum\, at its core\, RWP-M is a community of practice\, a think tank\, and a professional development organization dedicated to transforming the way students learn to read\, write\, and think. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20241203/ CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241203-teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T180000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241106T211438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T182206Z UID:7665848-1733245200-1733248800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leveraging Agency: Teacher-Focused Strategies for Enhancing Professional Development and Satisfaction DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Arthur\, Sixth-Grade Teacher\, Salt Lake City School District (UT); and Lori W. Silver\, Ph.D.\, National Literacy Consultant\, Lexia \nSponsored by Lexia \n Register Here\n \n \n Oops! We could not locate your form. \n \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin award-winning educator John Arthur and Lexia National Literacy Consultant Dr. Lori Silver for an impactful edWebinar focused on empowering educators like yourself through increased agency. Together\, they will explore how developing agency can reduce burnout\, foster personal and professional growth\, and create a positive classroom culture that enhances success in both you and your students. \nIn this session\, you’ll discover how having a voice in your professional growth can lead to more effective\, satisfied teaching experiences and improved student outcomes. Walk away with actionable insights that can be immediately implemented in your practice. You’ll learn: \n\nWhat teacher agency is and why it matters for creating sustainable\, long-term success in education\nHow enhanced agency can reduce burnout and improve job satisfaction by giving you greater control over your professional journey\nStrategies for leveraging agency towards professional development that leads to continuous improvement and innovation in the classroom\nHow you can advocate for increased agency with your school and district leadership\n\nJoin to learn actionable strategies that will drive career satisfaction and professional growth\, helping you thrive in your teaching career. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJohn Arthur\, Sixth-Grade teacher in the Salt Lake City School District (UT)\, is a National Board Certified Teacher\, the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year\, and National Teacher of the Year Finalist. Now in his 12th year of teaching\, John is also an adjunct professor at Westminster University\, Director of Candidate Recruitment for the Utah National Board Coalition\, and Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows\, a nonprofit dedicated to developing the next generation of Utah teacher leaders. John has been recognized as one of Utah’s Most Valuable Educators by Instructure and the Utah Jazz\, a K-12 Hero Award recipient from eSchool News\, and the 2024 General Education Teacher of the Year by the Council for Exceptional Children Utah for his work supporting students with disabilities. John serves on the Board of Directors for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, WestEd\, REL West\, and IncludEd United.\n\n\n\nDr. Lori Silver\, National Literacy Consultant at Lexia\, is a former teacher\, instructional coach\, administrator\, and district-level leader who is dedicated to enhancing literacy efforts from the classroom to the district level. She has designed\, led\, and delivered numerous professional development opportunities with a focus on creating systemic impact\, increasing educator efficacy\, and providing organizational support for leaders and educators. Her work is driven by a commitment to closing the opportunity gap for students\, grounded in evidence-based practices. She has published research on the impact of job isolation on school administrators\, and most recently\, she earned her Ph.D. in educational leadership from George Mason University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides Science-of-Reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20241203/ CATEGORIES:Educator Burnout,Growth Mindset and Culture,Professional Development,School Culture/Climate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241203-pd-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T160000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241113T180925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T221401Z UID:7713954-1733324400-1733328000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Literacy In Context: Honoring the Strengths of Black and Brown Readers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Brenda (Bren) Elliott\, District Transformation Officer\, The Innovation Project; and Kerri Larkin\, Senior Education Advisor\, Lexia \nSponsored by Lexia \n Register Here\n \n \n Oops! We could not locate your form. \n \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, school administrators will explore how the Science of Reading can be a powerful tool in advancing educational equity for Black and Brown students. This session will address the unique challenges these students face in literacy development and how culturally responsive\, evidence-based instruction can bridge the opportunity gap. \nAttendees will gain actionable insights on how to implement the Science of Reading in a way that honors and builds on the diverse backgrounds of their students\, ultimately fostering an inclusive\, equitable school culture where all learners can thrive. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 school leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Brenda (Bren) Elliott\, District Transformation Officer at The Innovation Project\, has vast experience successfully leading districtwide transformation that leads to improved student outcomes. She has 30 years of experience as an educational leader serving in school districts in Tennessee\, North Carolina\, and Washington\, DC. Dr. Elliott is an innovative systems thinker and has served in public education in various assignments including state turnaround superintendent\, chief of school improvement & supports\, chief equity officer\, director for high priority schools advocacy\, area director\, high school and middle school principal\, and high school teacher. \nDr. Elliott’s dissertation\, District-Level Equity Leaders’ Approaches to Addressing the Racial Achievement Gap Between Black and White Students in Urban Public Schools\, resulted in her receiving the James Surratt Outstanding Doctoral Student Award from High Point University. She has presented nationally at various conferences as well as spoken on Capitol Hill. Most recently\, she co-authored the book The Antiracist Roadmap to Educational Equity: A Systemwide Approach for All Stakeholders and continues to support school districts in implementing practices that increase access and achievement for students furthest from opportunity. \nDr. Elliott is a veteran and served her country proudly for more than ten years as a military officer in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps. She cites as the major contributors to her success a strong belief that students can and want to succeed and purposefully working to build a team of educators\, students\, parents\, and community members who believe the same. \n\n\n\nKerri Larkin brings more than 20 years of special education experience to her role as Senior Education Advisor. Kerri began her career teaching secondary language arts and special education at Anacostia High School in Washington\, DC Public Schools (DCPS). She left the classroom to become the director of her teacher preparation program\, which prepared and evaluated special education teachers in partnership with the George Washington University. Based on her leadership in teacher preparation\, Kerri was hired back into DCPS by Michelle Rhee through the Master Educator program. From there\, Kerri led special education as the Director for Academic Programs and then Senior Deputy Chief of Specialized Instruction until March 2021. Kerri leverages her experience in partnership with other district leaders to increase educational equity through meaningful inclusion\, evidence-based practice\, and sustained professional learning. She is a passionate anti-racism advocate with an emphasis on meaningful inclusion and systemic change. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin The Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides Science-of-Reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20241204/ CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity,Literacy,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241204-scienceofreading-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241107T131054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T131851Z UID:7668634-1733410800-1733414400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching Resilience and Responsibility in the Classroom: Up to the Challenge DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jay Jackson\, Educator\, Author\, and Associate\, Solution Tree \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSchool is a series of challenges. Every assignment\, project\, presentation\, and assessment is a challenge; however\, not all students understand why they are doing these challenges and how to persist when the challenge becomes difficult. To help students take charge of challenges\, Jay Jackson helps educators lead class discussions regarding necessary character traits including self-awareness\, integrity\, purpose\, passion\, positive mindset\, courage\, commitment\, and grit. \nJay’s process uses simple tools that educators can use to foster deep and meaningful discussions about the aforementioned character traits\, being very intentional about why and how to take on challenges without taking too much class time away from content. If your students need to improve their grit\, this process will aid in helping students understand how they can be successful and happy by taking charge of challenges. In this edWebinar\, attendees will: \n\nLearn to use tools to lead important student-led discussions about how students can best take on challenges to lead to success and happiness\nUse tools to reflect on their own practices in the classroom regarding taking on challenges\nHear about areas that affect how students and teachers approach challenges\, including self-awareness\, integrity\, purpose\, passion\, positive mindset\, courage\, commitment\, grit\, and flow\nBrainstorm lesson ideas that teach content but also allow students to reflect on the character trait above that the educator wants to emphasize\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nJay Jackson is an educator at Fremont Unified School District and has been a teacher or administrator since 2002. Before becoming an educator\, he served for seven years as the Assistant Wrestling Coach at Stanford University. His focus in education is to help students become more successful and happier versions of themselves as they take on challenges. He accomplishes this by using simple tools that\, when coupled with questions\, allow him to integrate concepts of sports psychology into academic classes. These tools promote student introspection on how they can best achieve peak performance while remaining joyful. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20241205/ CATEGORIES:Character Education,Growth Mindset and Culture,Social-Emotional Learning,Student-Centered Learning/Voice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T170000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241112T211319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T212757Z UID:7705722-1733414400-1733418000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Knowledge Building\, Vocabulary\, and Comprehension: Turn Up the Volume of Reading DESCRIPTION:Presented by David and Meredith Liben\, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; and Dr. Amanda Alexander\, Chief Academic Officer\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nResearch has long supported the idea that increasing the volume of reading increases vocabulary growth and knowledge. How does volume of reading in the Science of Reading classroom differ from what we’ve seen in the past? And why exactly are vocabulary and knowledge so important to reading success? \nJoin reading comprehension experts David and Meredith Liben\, authors of Know Better\, Do Better: Comprehension\, and Dr. Amanda Alexander\, Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic\, for a conversation about the importance of increasing students’ volume of reading. They’ll discuss the research and offer educators practical ways to incorporate this vital practice into reading instruction. \nThis edWebinar 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\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDavid Liben has 50 years of experience in education. He’s taught grades five to nine\, been the founding principal of the public school in New York City which he started with his wife\, Meredith\, and taught graduate education classes and undergraduates at Community College of Vermont. David synthesized the research behind the Common Core Standards and has been working with states\, districts\, and publishers around the country and the world on improving reading practices since. \n\n\n\nMeredith Liben taught for over 25 years and has been collaborating with her husband\, David\, on reading reform for the past 35. She led literacy work for Student Achievement Partners for a decade after coordinating the text complexity research for the Common Core State Standards. She and David wrote Know Better\, Do Better: Teaching the Foundations So Every Child Can Read\, a bestseller in professional books on foundational reading\, in 2019.\n\n\n\nDr. Amanda Alexander serves as Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer. In this role\, she leads research and validation efforts to ensure the efficacy of products\, the delivery of professional learning services\, and the company’s partnership with the Yale Child Study Center\, focusing on the intersection of literacy and health. Before joining Scholastic\, Dr. Alexander served as the Vice President of Policy and Partnership Development at Teachstone. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience\, the majority of Dr. Alexander’s service has been as a practitioner in the public sector. She has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Howard University\, an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Baruch College\, and a Ph.D. in education from American University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\nScholastic Education provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20241205/ CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241205-teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T130000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241114T024919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T155254Z UID:7719331-1733745600-1733749200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Unpacking the Generations: Insights for Education Leaders DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jeff McCoy\, Associate Superintendent for Academics\, Greenville County Schools (SC); Dr. Ankhe Bradley\, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction\, Joliet Public Schools District 86 (IL); and Dr. Jennifer Ferrari\, CEO and President\, ERDI \nPresented by ERDI \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nGain a fresh perspective on shaping education in a way that speaks to the unique strengths and challenges of our youngest generations. Whether you’re an administrator\, teacher\, or policy influencer\, based on the research of Dr. Jean Twenge\, this session will provide insights about ways to add generational research as a powerful tool in your educational toolkit. \nIn this first edLeader Panel of Trailblazing Leadership Week\, we’ll unpack the generations and explore how these insights can guide educational leaders in designing impactful\, relevant learning experiences for today’s students. We’ll also discuss strategies to improve the education pipeline\, ensuring a strong\, future-ready workforce of educators. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and teachers. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJeff McCoy is the Associate Superintendent for Academics at Greenville County Schools\, the largest district in South Carolina. Known for his visionary leadership\, Jeff has spearheaded transformative initiatives such as a districtwide K-12 literacy framework and the development of a comprehensive K-12 virtual school. Recently\, he was named among the Top 100 Educational Influencers by District Administration’s annual list for his contributions to education. Jeff brings over two decades of expertise in academic innovation\, technology\, and instructional strategy. His tenure includes achievements like the award-winning Distance Learning Program and notable publications on diversity\, equity\, and personalized learning. Jeff maintains active roles in professional organizations\, including the International Society for Technology in Education and the American Association of School Administrators. He currently serves on the 1EdTech Board of Directors and has served on numerous educational advisory boards over his 25 years in public education.\n\n\n\nDr. Ankhe Bradley is the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Joliet Public Schools District 86\, a large elementary district in Illinois. She has led key initiatives\, including districtwide curriculum frameworks and enhanced professional learning. With over 20 years of experience\, Dr. Bradley specializes in curriculum development\, instructional leadership\, and grant writing. Passionate about early childhood education\, she promotes early literacy initiatives to support student success. Dr. Bradley serves as Chair of Scholarships for the Learning Forward Foundation and contributes to educational advisory boards\, advancing instructional excellence. \n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Ferrari is a leader in the educational sector\, uniquely positioned at the intersection of education and business. During her 25-year public education experience\, she has served as teacher\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, and chief schools officer. As the CEO and President of the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, she has married her extensive background in public education with her sharp business acumen to drive transformative solutions that meet the evolving needs of PK-12 education. Her leadership is characterized by a strategic blend of educational insight and business innovation\, facilitating impactful collaborations between district leaders and industry experts to optimize product development and implement effective solutions in schools across the U.S. Dr. Ferrari engages nationally\, validating emerging educational trends. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20241209/ CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Leadership/Administration,Staff Support and Development,State/ District Leadership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241209-leadersplc-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T160000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241108T212707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T195035Z UID:7684025-1733756400-1733760000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Promising Every Student a Future Starts With Your WHY! 18 Months to Celebration DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Christopher Meyrick\, Superintendent of Schools\, Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District (NJ); and Eliza Cadorette-Rawley\, M.A.\, LDT-C\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District (NJ) \nHosted by Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nUncover the power of promising every student a future by exploring your WHY. This edWebinar will provide attendees with systematic approaches to craft an 18-month plan towards celebration. Learn how community involvement and establishing a mission\, vision\, core values\, district goals\, if/then statements\, and a “good-to-great” mindset supports all stakeholders in achieving educational excellence. \nAttendees will: \n\nUnderstand the importance of identifying your WHY as an educational institution and how it forms the foundation of your district goals\nLearn practical\, systematic approaches that cultivate community involvement in achieving educational excellence and how it can be integrated into the planning process\nExplore practical strategies for crafting an 18-month plan that aligns with your institution’s vision and goals\nGain an understanding of essential components for a purposeful\, detailed 18-month plan with precise milestones (improving processes\, plan execution\, establishing persistent practices\, and celebrating people’s successes)\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Christopher Meyrick\, an experienced educational leader\, has held roles such as district superintendent\, principal\, and administrator in the K-12 education sector. Currently\, he is the Superintendent of the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District. Under his leadership\, the district has achieved a “High Performing” classification by NJQSAC and implemented significant programs such as a Business Academy and an alternative school program. Dr. Meyrick’s commitment to fostering inclusive\, innovative learning environments is evident in his background in curriculum development\, special education\, data analysis\, and social-emotional learning. His leadership philosophy\, which emphasizes community engagement\, professional development\, and continuous district improvement\, is focused on building strong relationships with students\, staff\, and local stakeholders. In addition to his district leadership\, Dr. Meyrick is an adjunct professor at multiple universities\, where he shares his expertise in educational leadership and contributes to the field through publications and presentations. \n\n\n\nEliza Cadorette-Rawley serves as the Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional Schools in Woodstown\, NJ. With extensive experience spanning multiple roles in K-12 education\, including director of special services\, inclusion facilitator\, and special education teacher\, she brings a comprehensive understanding of educational leadership and classroom dynamics. She has successfully led professional learning communities in creating optimal learning environments focused on equity and sustainable instructional practices. Her approach emphasizes celebrating successes while maintaining rigorous standards for educational excellence through purposeful planning. Her expertise and educational approach are founded on compassionate leadership and systematic practices\, strongly believing that by integrating data-driven strategies with empathy\, educators can effectively meet the diverse needs of all students. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20241209/ CATEGORIES:College and Career Readiness,Family and Community Engagement,Growth Mindset and Culture,Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241209-leadership-event-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241113T172925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T173723Z UID:7712661-1733850000-1733853600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Inspire Math Confidence: Building the Next Generation of Problem Solvers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Melanie Janzen\, Curriculum Coordinator\, Secondary Mathematics\, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (CA); and Ki Karou\, Director of Product\, ST Math\, Mind Education \nSponsored by MIND Education\, Creators of ST Math \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEquip your students with the mathematical problem-solving skills they need to thrive in the future. This edWebinar explores how unique approaches to solving authentic problems can inspire students and empower them to become confident mathematicians. \nDiscover what makes math problems meaningful and authentic so that students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You’ll also learn how to foster meaningful mathematical discourse that enriches student learning in your classroom. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to PreK–8 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nMelanie Janzen is the Curriculum Coordinator\, Secondary Mathematics with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. She specializes in helping students make critical connections within mathematics. With 28 years of experience spanning teacher\, coach\, administrator\, and curriculum specialist\, Melanie advocates for access for all students to achieve mathematics at high levels. \n\n\n\nKi Karou is the Director of Product\, ST Math at MIND Education. Ki leads a team of content designers\, artists\, and mathematicians building the next generation of ST Math—including innovative classroom solutions. He previously served as a game and learning designer. Before joining MIND\, he founded Beyond Math\, a tutoring and academic coaching service based in Los Angeles. Ki has spoken at SXSW EDU and written articles published in the Huffington Post. He has a bachelor’s in engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Math the Way the Brain Learns community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\nMIND Education engages\, motivates\, and challenges students towards mathematical success through its mission to mathematically equip all students to solve the world’s most challenging problems. MIND is the creator of ST Math\, a PreK-8 visual instructional program that leverages the brain’s innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mindeducation20241210/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Skills,Brain and Learning,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241210-mindeducation-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241114T030329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T155050Z UID:7719907-1733918400-1733922000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Shaping Education for Generation Alpha in an Era of AI DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jeff McCoy\, Associate Superintendent for Academics\, Greenville County Schools (SC); Dr. Kimberley Markus\, CEO\, Education Advisors; Casey Rimmer\, Executive Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction\, Union County Public Schools (NC); Dr. Shawn Bird\, Deputy Superintendent\, San Antonio Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Jennifer Ferrari\, CEO and President\, ERDI \nPresented by ERDI \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors of society\, and education is no exception. As K-12 school districts across the nation grapple with AI’s implications and potential\, it is crucial to understand how to effectively implement and leverage this technology to enhance teaching and learning. \nDuring this second edLeader Panel of Trailblazing Leadership Week\, members of the National Council of Innovative Instructional Leaders (NCIIL) will identify challenges\, offer suggestions\, and discuss the necessary mindsets and critical components of a successful AI launch and implementation. They’ll also highlight key takeaways from NCIIL’s recent report\, Shaping Education for Generation Alpha in an Era of AI. \nNCIIL serves as a community for knowledge sharing and innovation exploration\, with the goal of influencing and inspiring the wider educational community in pursuit of transformative excellence. NCIIL’s commitment is to be relentless solution seekers\, channeling creativity and innovation to transform obstacles into opportunities and ensure progress remains unhampered in the complex world of education. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, teachers\, and librarians. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJeff McCoy is the Associate Superintendent for Academics at Greenville County Schools\, the largest district in South Carolina. Known for his visionary leadership\, Jeff has spearheaded transformative initiatives such as a districtwide K-12 literacy framework and the development of a comprehensive K-12 virtual school. Recently\, he was named among the Top 100 Educational Influencers by District Administration’s annual list for his contributions to education. Jeff brings over two decades of expertise in academic innovation\, technology\, and instructional strategy. His tenure includes achievements like the award-winning Distance Learning Program and notable publications on diversity\, equity\, and personalized learning. Jeff maintains active roles in professional organizations\, including the International Society for Technology in Education and the American Association of School Administrators. He currently serves on the 1EdTech Board of Directors and has served on numerous educational advisory boards over his 25 years in public education.\n\n\n\nDr. Kimberley Markus\, former New Jersey Commissioner of Education\, is the CEO of Education Advisors. Dr. Markus is known for her work advocating for students and serving the educators\, parents\, and community members supporting them. She believes the student voice must be at the forefront of every conversation in order for students to grow academically\, emotionally\, and physically to reach their maximum potential. Throughout her career\, Dr. Markus has always maintained a focus on the importance of the cycle of teaching and learning and its impact on improved outcomes for students. She continues to place an emphasis on building a strong climate and culture as a means of providing a solid foundation for sustainable progress and making a difference in children’s lives. \nDr. Markus has been recognized with many awards including: the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Arts Education\, EdTech Hero Award\, Boyer Outstanding Educator Award\, and the College of New Jersey Advocacy Award. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Gordon College\, a Master of Arts in education leadership\, and her doctorate from Saint Peter’s University. \n\n\n\nCasey Rimmer is the Executive Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction for Union County Public Schools (UCPS) in Monroe\, North Carolina. In this role\, she oversees the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies across all grade levels\, ensuring alignment with educational standards and the district’s goals. Casey has a strong background in educational technology and innovation\, having previously served as the Director of Innovation and EdTech at UCPS. She holds a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction\, with a focus on technology integration. Casey is recognized for her contributions to enhancing digital learning environments and was honored as a “Leader to Learn From” by Education Week in 2022. Her work emphasizes the effective use of educational technology to support teaching and learning\, aiming to provide equitable and innovative educational experiences for all students. \n\n\n\nDr. Shawn Bird is the Deputy Superintendent of San Antonio ISD. A Houston native\, Dr. Bird has over 23 years of experience in public education\, beginning as a high school English teacher and advancing through roles such as secondary literacy coach\, assistant principal\, and principal. His career includes leadership positions in the Los Angeles Unified School District\, Pasadena Unified School District\, School District of Philadelphia\, and Portland Public Schools. Dr. Bird holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish\, a Master of Education in secondary education\, and a Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction\, all from the University of Houston. His research interests encompass high school reform\, reading comprehension\, English learners\, and leadership development. Dr. Bird is dedicated to advancing educational excellence and equity. \n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Ferrari is a leader in the educational sector\, uniquely positioned at the intersection of education and business. During her 25-year public education experience\, she has served as teacher\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, and chief schools officer. As the CEO and President of the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, she has married her extensive background in public education with her sharp business acumen to drive transformative solutions that meet the evolving needs of PK-12 education. Her leadership is characterized by a strategic blend of educational insight and business innovation\, facilitating impactful collaborations between district leaders and industry experts to optimize product development and implement effective solutions in schools across the U.S. Dr. Ferrari engages nationally\, validating emerging educational trends. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20241211/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Leadership/Administration,State/ District Leadership,Technology for Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241211-leadersplc-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241114T031406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T032843Z UID:7720403-1734004800-1734008400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:School Principals as Levers for Continuous Improvement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Joseph Davis\, Superintendent\, Ferguson-Florissant School District (MO); Dr. Jane Crawford\, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary School Leadership\, Ferguson-Florissant School District (MO); and Sean Joyce\, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary School Leadership\, Ferguson-Florissant School District (MO) \nPresented by ERDI \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nPrincipals are essential to sustainable school improvement\, regardless of their experience level. In this third edLeader Panel of Trailblazing Leadership Week\, we’ll highlight the crucial role principals play in guiding Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) to elevate student achievement. Both first-year and experienced principals will discover tools to foster collaborative environments where teachers analyze data\, refine instructional practices\, and align strategies with school goals. \nIn addition to leading ILTs\, principals will explore ways to extend this work into classrooms\, directly coaching teachers and providing targeted feedback to enhance instructional practices. Our session will provide practical tools tailored to help first-year principals establish a solid foundation in instructional leadership while also equipping experienced principals with strategies to deepen their impact. This hands-on approach will support principals in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility for student success\, especially in the complex landscape of urban schools. Join us to strengthen your leadership and make a lasting impact on your school community. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and teachers. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Joseph Davis has served as Superintendent of Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) since 2015\, championing equity\, innovation\, and expanded student opportunities. His leadership has driven transformative initiatives\, including the establishment of STEAM schools\, the Big Picture-inspired Innovation High School\, and a restorative discipline model through the district’s Restoration and Wellness Center. \nA seasoned educator\, Dr. Davis began his career as a mathematics teacher in North Carolina\, later advancing to principal and executive leadership roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from North Carolina A&T State University\, a Master of School Administration\, and an Education Specialist degree from East Carolina University. He earned a second master’s and a doctorate in administration\, planning\, and social policy from Harvard University. \nPrior to joining FFSD\, Dr. Davis held leadership roles in Chicago Public Schools and served as Superintendent of Washington County Schools in North Carolina. Dr. Davis proudly lives in Ferguson with his wife and son. His wife\, LaTanya\, is a school counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). His son\, Joseph\, graduated from STEAM High and currently attends Mizzou – University of Missouri in Columbia. \n\n\n\nDr. Jane Crawford serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary School Leadership in the Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD)\, bringing over 30 years of educational experience. Her tenure in FFSD includes roles as Assistant Superintendent of Support Services and Principal of the STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School. Dr. Crawford began her career in 1993 as an English teacher at McCluer High School and has since held various leadership positions\, including principal and assistant principal at both elementary and secondary levels\, as well as attendance administrator and dean of students. She earned her doctorate and Education Specialist degree in educational leadership from Saint Louis University. She also holds a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in English from Truman State University. Her extensive experience and dedication to education have significantly contributed to the advancement of secondary education within the district. \n\n\n\nSean Joyce serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary School Leadership in the Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD)\, bringing over 25 years of educational experience. His tenure in FFSD began in 1999\, during which he has held various roles\, including principal at Robinwood Elementary and Griffith Elementary\, interim principal at Combs Elementary\, instructional coach\, and classroom teacher. Sean earned an Education Specialist degree in educational administration and a Master of Arts in educational administration from Lindenwood University\, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from SIU-E in elementary education. In his current role\, he is committed to fostering collaborative learning environments that support staff\, parents\, and community members in enhancing the educational experience for all students. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20241212/ CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Staff Support and Development,State/ District Leadership,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241212-leadersplc-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241114T155801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T195112Z UID:7724841-1734008400-1734012000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Implementing Family Engagement Strategies in the Second Semester: Root Causes\, Resources\, and Relationships DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, K-12 Strategic Advisor\, TalkingPoints; and Heather Dooley\, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications\, TalkingPoints \nSponsored by TalkingPoints \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe second half of the school year is an opportune time to identify areas where student outcomes are at risk\, investigate root causes\, and build intentional partnerships with families focused on getting student outcomes back on track before the year ends. \nThis interactive edWebinar will offer a practical\, step-by-step plan for implementing family engagement strategies to use data from the first semester to ensure a successful second one. \nDistrict leaders and school leaders of the K-12 grade levels will leave with specific\, immediately actionable approaches they can put into action after the winter holiday recess. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nKate Pechacek currently serves as K-12 Strategic Advisor to systems-improving edtech organizations and school districts\, including TalkingPoints\, and is the founder and CEO of OpendoorsEd. Prior to founding OpendoorsEd\, Kate served as Head of Impact at TalkingPoints\, one of several roles she has held in education technology over the last nine years. She began her nearly 30-year career in education as a secondary math teacher. In addition to 15 years as a teacher\, Kate has served in districts nationwide\, holding multiple site- and district-leadership roles in curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and MTSS. She is passionate about ensuring equity\, disrupting predictability\, and narrowing opportunity gaps. \n\n\n\n\nHeather Dooley serves as TalkingPoints’ Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications. She is inspired by how education can empower students to reach their potential and help build productive\, healthy communities. As a public school parent in a diverse district\, she’s seen how fostering positive connections between schools and families can make a big difference in student learning and the important role that access and inclusion play in building these relationships. Heather has spent most of her career in digital marketing\, including nearly a decade working in the nonprofit education sector to advance the adoption of effective school practices and help parents understand and use education data. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nTalkingPoints is an edtech nonprofit dedicated to driving student success by unlocking the power of effective family-school partnerships. TalkingPoints’ Universal Family Engagement platform offers capacity-building guidance\, built-in time-saving tools\, and universally accessible two-way communication in over 150 languages. This unique approach eliminates barriers such as language\, time constraints\, mindsets\, and capacity issues\, fostering strong family engagement. To learn more\, please visit www.talkingpts.org. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20241212/ CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241212-engagement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241016T152144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T175307Z UID:7475671-1734012000-1734015600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Maximizing Instructional Time: How Effective EdTech Solutions Improve Classroom Efficiency DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nSarah Radcliffe\, Director of Future Learning\, School District of Altoona (WI)\nParker Van Nostrand\, Product Certifications Project Director\, Digital Promise\nJason Sorich\, Principal\, Ledesma Elementary School (CA)\nGrace Lee\, Head of Design\, Logitech Education \nSponsored by Logitech \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDo you feel like there is never enough time in the school day? According to a new research study by Logitech and the EdWeek Research Center\, 30 hours of instructional time is lost to distraction each school year! \nFear not\, edtech has the potential to increase instructional time by enhancing the ability of teachers and students to consume and communicate information. But when technology is broken\, dated\, or inappropriate for classroom use\, it can have the opposite effect\, contributing to time loss. Join for an insightful conversation where you will hear the latest research and learn how the right tools and edtech setup can help regain lost instructional time. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nSarah Radcliffe is the Director of Future Ready Learning (CTO) for the School District of Altoona in Altoona\, WI. Sarah has served as a CTO in schools since 2017. Her career in education began in 2005 as a speech-language pathologist\, then a technology integration coach\, and assistive technology coordinator. Sarah supports the integration of technology and future-ready skills throughout the district’s curricula. She guides buildings in assessing\, selecting\, and infusing digital literacy standards through strategic planning\, setting building goals\, and technology coaching. She also coordinates cybersecurity and interoperability\, manages data systems\, oversees virtual learning\, and ensures students graduate as tomorrow-ready citizens. Sarah has been highly involved in the WI CoSN State Chapter\, WETL. She is currently the Secretary and Conference Chair for CoSN. \n\n\n\nParker Van Nostrand is the Product Certifications Project Director at Digital Promise. In his current role\, he leads the creation of trusted third-party validations for edtech products in areas like research-based design\, learner variability\, and alignment to the ESSA Tiers of Evidence. In addition\, he supports district leaders to make evidence-based decisions about edtech. He has a background in teaching language arts at a bilingual school and edtech operations\, and brings a passion for supporting multilingual learners to his role at Digital Promise. He holds a B.A. in applied linguistics from Grinnell College and an M.A. in linguistics from the University of Amsterdam\, where he researched the long-term efficacy of bilingual school programs in Europe. \n\n\n\nJason Sorich is the Principal of Ledesma Elementary School in the Oak Grove School District in San Jose\, CA. The school\, a California Distinguished School\, serves 426 transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade students from a culturally diverse community. He leads the school’s focus on creating collaborative\, engaging academic experiences and providing rigorous core instruction in nurturing\, responsive environments. He also spearheads the school’s efforts to integrate 21st-century technology\, essential for preparing students for college and careers. Before joining Ledesma\, Jason was an Educational Technology Administrator in the Alum Rock School District in Northern California. He holds a master’s degree in educational administration from San Jose State University. \n\n\n\n\nGrace Lee is a design leader at Logitech\, passionate about solving meaningful problems and creating delightful experiences. As the Head of Design for Logitech Education\, she leads her team in working closely with educators\, students\, IT managers\, and schools to gain in-depth insights of top issues and identifying the most important problems to solve. With an extensive background in hardware design and manufacturing\, Grace and her team collaborate cross-functionally to develop impactful edtech solutions that enhance the lives of those in education. Grace earned a B.S. in product design from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena\, California. She currently lives in the Bay Area. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for K12 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 \n\nFor over 40 years\, Logitech has been a global leader in connecting people through innovative computer peripherals. Now we’re a multi-brand company designing products that bring people together through video\, audio\, gaming\, creating\, and more. We believe in the power of bringing best-in-class design to classroom tools to help both students and teachers achieve their very best. We do that by designing products for students and educators\, with students and educators. We work with hundreds of students and teachers throughout our design process—from earliest concepts to prototype testing and final product input. Their feedback and insights unlock meaningful product choices. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20241212/ CATEGORIES:Classroom Management,Leadership/Administration,State/ District Leadership,Technology for Learning,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241113-emergingtech-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241125T034148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T184654Z UID:7794737-1734015600-1734019200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching AI Ethics and Accountability: The Digital World is Ours DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Karen Rezach\, Director of the Ethics Institute\, Kent Place School (NJ); Kimberly Pearson\, Director of Technology\, Kent Place School (NJ); and a Panel of High School Students \nSponsored by The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe digital world is our world. The rapid growth of AI technologies presents both opportunities and challenges that must be addressed ethically and responsibly. It’s important to emphasize AI’s role in enhancing human decision making without replacing human judgment. It is critical that educators show students how to leverage AI in safe\, productive ways. \nWith this in mind\, should educators adapt and find ways to increasingly incorporate generative AI in the classroom? How do schools educate students about this ever-growing technology\, its language models\, prompt engineering\, and the possible positive uses? Should an “Introduction to AI” course be incorporated into curricula? If so\, what would be its content? We will explore these emerging questions during this session. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Karen Rezach is the Founding Director of The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School. A leader in primary and secondary school ethics education\, Dr. Rezach has been teaching and facilitating ethics workshops for students\, parents\, faculty\, administrators\, and private organizations for over 15 years. She has developed partnerships with leading ethical institutions\, including The Hastings Center and Georgetown University’s Kennedy Institute of Ethics\, to develop signature programs for high school students. Her doctoral research\, Spiritual Leadership as a Model of Effective Leadership in Independent Schools\, explores the ways that educators can bring values and moral awareness into non-sectarian settings. She has an M.Div. from Yale University and an Ed.D. from Seton Hall University. Dr. Rezach is the coach of the Kent Place High School Ethics Bowl Team.\n\n\n\nKimberly Ryan Pearson boasts over two decades of dedicated service in the Technology Department at Kent Place School. Joining the school’s dynamic faculty in 1997\, she initially served as the Instructional Technology Coordinator in the middle school before ascending to Chair of the Technology and Computer Science Program until 2019. In addition\, Kimberly has served as Director of Technology since 2003. \nWith a keen eye for innovation and a passion for educational advancement\, Kimberly has spearheaded numerous transformative initiatives within the school’s technological landscape. Her leadership has been instrumental in the successful implementation and evolution of the 1:1 program\, the integration of a robust learning management system\, and the seamless transition to cloud-based applications such as Google Apps for Education (GAFE). She has played a pivotal role in shaping the physical environment through her technical guidance on several building initiatives. Recognized as a proactive leader\, Kimberly tirelessly works to fortify the school’s technological infrastructure\, aligning it seamlessly with the evolving needs of both classrooms and administrative offices. She adeptly manages a dedicated technical support services team\, fostering a culture of quality support and service excellence.\n\n \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence 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 \nThe Ethics Institute at Kent Place School promotes the process and practice of ethical decision-making in primary and secondary school communities. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20241212/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Technology for Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241212-ai-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T180000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241116T142842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T160639Z UID:7738586-1734368400-1734372000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Math + STEAM + Environmental Adventures for Young Problem Solvers DESCRIPTION:Presented by KJ Vanderiet\, Senior Content Producer\, WNET Kids’ Media and Education; Bob Krech\, Writer\, Elementary Math Consultant\, and Advisor for PBS Cyberchase\, WNET; and Islah Tauheed\, Vice Principal for Newark Public Schools (NJ) \nSponsored by WNET Kids’ Media and Education \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFor more than 20 years\, Cyberchase has been a must-see children’s public media series\, winning awards including a 2007 Emmy along the way. The series has long focused on math strategies\, problem solving\, and operations. Now there are new adventures ready for young math students\, K-3\, that integrate environmental and other STEAM topics into the content. \nIn this edWebinar\, KJ Vanderiet\, a former early childhood educator\, Bob Krech\, one of education’s leading math voices and the Math Advisor for Cyberchase\, and Islah Tauheed\, vice principal for Newark\, New Jersey public schools\, will introduce educators to the content now available in the Cyberchase series. They’ll offer some tips and strategies for using this free program and its online components in the classroom and how to share the content with families so students can boost math learning at home too. Math is everywhere…so plan to add some math adventures to your math lineup! \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-3 teachers\, math coaches\, math intervention specialists\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nKJ Vanderiet is a Senior Content Producer in WNET’s Children’s and Educational Media Department. She studied elementary education at the University of Minnesota and worked as an early literacy specialist. She’s also served as an AmeriCorps and Peace Corps volunteer and completed her graduate work in international education (IE) at New York University\, where she combined her IE studies with courses in media design for learning. \n\n\n\nBob Krech is a writer and consultant on elementary math. A former elementary teacher\, supervisor\, and curriculum developer\, he has written more than 30 books for teachers and parents and is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. He is the math advisor for the award-winning PBS children’s television series Cyberchase.\n\n\n\nIslah Tauheed is a courageous advocate for teachers\, students\, and their families. Ms. Tauheed is inspired by this quote by Audre Lorde: “When I dare to be powerful\, to use my strength in the service of my vision\, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” She strives to show up authentically in every space she occupies and creates an environment where those around her can do the same. She works toward change by creating safe spaces where all members of a learning community can let their guard down\, express their true selves\, and receive honest feedback. \nMs. Tauheed is currently a vice principal in her hometown of Newark\, NJ\, where she enthusiastically strives to create a mutually beneficial learning community centered in liberatory approaches that seek new possibilities in the field of education to encourage critical love\, academic success\, and student empowerment. Ms. Tauheed brings with her 14 years of elementary teaching experience and two years of school leadership in the Bronx\, NY. She is a graduate of Teachers College\, Columbia University\, a member of ASCD’s Emerging Leaders cohort\, and sits on NCTE’s Elementary Section Steering Committee. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education Team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase\, interactive Mission US history games\, and resources for families\, teachers\, and caregivers. A leading public media producer for nearly 65 years\, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning\, including multi-platform initiatives addressing poverty\, jobs\, economic opportunity\, social justice\, understanding\, and the environment. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20241216/ CATEGORIES:Digital Learning,Environmental Education/Human Impact,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241216-mathskills-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T170000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241119T024545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T204532Z UID:7754128-1734451200-1734454800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Language Classroom: Providing Timely Feedback That Matters DESCRIPTION:Presented by Terri Hammatt\, Instructional Strategist\, Wayside Publishing; and Marnina Falk\, Instructional Strategist\, Wayside Publishing \nModerated by Michelle Olah\, Manager\, Professional Development\, Wayside Publishing \nSponsored by Wayside Publishing \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nProviding timely and effective feedback in the world language classroom is important for moving students on the proficiency continuum—but knowing when and how to provide actionable feedback isn’t always obvious. This session will examine different types of feedback for interpersonal speaking and empower attendees with concrete strategies to use the next day. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nTerri Buchholz Hammatt is an Instructional Strategist with Wayside Publishing’s Professional Development Team\, where she empowers world language educators through impactful professional learning experiences. Her passion is to inspire the next generation of language learners\, preparing them to succeed in a world where multilingualism is the norm. \nTerri was elevated by the Republic of France to an Officer in the Order of the Academic Palms after having previously been named a Chevalier. Her career in language and intercultural education began with Boston University’s overseas programs in Heidelberg\, Germany\, and has since included such roles as teaching French and French immersion in Louisiana\, serving as Supervisor of World Languages at the Louisiana State Department of Education and consulting for France’s TV5MONDE. Her diverse experience fuels her commitment to fostering success in a global community where language learning opens doors and connects cultures. \n\n\n\nMarnina Falk taught Spanish for nine years in Detroit Public Schools at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies\, where she co-authored the Spanish I and II curriculum using EntreCulturas and led districtwide language training. Before this\, she taught English in Costa Rica for two years\, developing language programs for children and adults and discovering a love for Latin dance. As a Fulbright-Hays and Fund for Teachers fellow\, Marnina explored Afro-Latin culture\, creating rich\, intercultural resources for Spanish students. Now\, as an Instructional Strategist at Wayside Publishing\, she supports language teachers nationwide\, sharing strategies to make teaching manageable\, impactful\, and joyful. \n\n\n\nAs the Manager of Professional Development at Wayside Publishing\, Michelle Olah leads a team dedicated to coaching and supporting teachers in implementing proficiency-based teaching. With over 17 years of experience as a world languages consultant and professional development trainer\, Michelle has presented numerous workshops on standards-based instruction\, ACTFL’s core practices\, and target language comprehensibility. \nA passionate advocate for language learners\, Michelle serves as the Past President and board member of NNELL (National Network for Early Language Learning) and is a current board member of SCOLT (Southern Conference on Language Teaching). Through NNELL and SCOLT\, Michelle collaborates with educators to develop resources and initiatives that promote language learning. Michelle’s mission is to empower world language educators with the knowledge and tools they need to create engaging and effective learning experiences for their students. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nWayside Publishing offers diverse educational solutions to improve student learning outcomes. Our programs and resources support both educators and students\, including language programs and professional development opportunities. Our goal is to provide comprehensive solutions that empower educators and enhance student learning. \nOur approach is fully aligned with ACTFL standards and fostering proficiency-based teaching and learning\, focused on real-world communication in the target language. Our programs and platform integrate the latest research in language education and adhere to rigorous standards set by ACTFL. With interculturality at the heart of our products\, students learn to interact with other cultures in the language and in culturally appropriate ways. By prioritizing proficiency-based instruction\, we ensure that educators have the tools they need to help students achieve linguistic fluency and cultural competence. Through our comprehensive solutions\, we empower educators to support students in reaching their language learning goals effectively. Visit waysidepublishing.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20241217/ CATEGORIES:Language Learning,Literacy,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20241217-langlit-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T170000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241106T032152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T034957Z UID:7659218-1736265600-1736269200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Spark Joy\, Achieve Growth: Student-Centered Literacy Strategies DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ernest Morrell\, Coyle Professor of Literacy Education and Director of the Center for Literacy Education\, University of Notre Dame \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEducators don’t have to choose between joyful literacy experiences and rigorous literacy instruction for their students. With the right classroom practices\, literacy can be both joyful and rigorous! \n\nJoin renowned author and educator Dr. Ernest Morrell for this edWebinar as he shares research-based\, student-centered practices for creating joyful and rigorous literacy classrooms that empower all students. Bringing both his extensive experience and personal passion for the topic\, Dr. Morrell will show how educators can keep students motivated and excited as they grow essential literacy skills and learn to tackle challenging texts. \nAttendees will explore effective strategies and new ideas for creating literacy classrooms that increase both engagement and academic learning for today’s students\, such as: \n\nCritically questioning texts\nDeveloping media literacy skills\nConnecting writing to student-choice research projects\nFostering student voice in the classroom\n\nTogether\, we can help our students discover a love of literacy that will last them a lifetime! All educators with an interest in literacy—especially K-12 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to attend this edWebinar. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nThis edWebinar is part of the Science of Reading in Action: What’s New and What’s Next series. To explore other sessions in this series\, click here. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Ernest Morrell is the Coyle Professor of Literacy Education\, a member of the faculty in the English and Africana Studies Departments\, and Director of the Center for Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame. In addition\, Dr. Morrell serves as the Director of the NCTE James R. Squire Office for Policy Research in the English Language Arts. He is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, a member of the National Academy of Education\, an elected Fellow of the American Educational Research Association\, and a past president of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). He has authored over 100 articles\, research briefs\, scholarly books\, and book chapters\, including Critical Media Pedagogy: Teaching for Achievement in City Schools\, which was awarded Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association.\n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250107/ CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Media Literacy,Science of Reading,Student-Centered Learning/Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250107-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T180000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241105T190326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T191223Z UID:7650808-1736787600-1736791200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strategic Technology Planning and Investment: Aligning Priorities\, Costs\, and Outcomes DESCRIPTION:Presented by Krestin Bahr\, Superintendent\, Peninsula School District 401 (WA); Dr. Doug Brubaker\, Superintendent\, Texarkana Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Bryan Duffie\, Superintendent\, Alma School District (AR)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nSchool district technology investments can be complicated and the process of budgeting for technology is often very complex. As budget sources change—and sometimes get tighter—assuring that the technology needs of multiple stakeholders are met can be a recurring challenge for school leaders. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three superintendents share the effective processes they have implemented with their leadership teams when it comes to making decisions about technology purchases and assuring that final decisions are aligned with their district strategic goals and resources. Access to CoSN resources that specifically address the value of investments and total cost of ownership will be shared. \nThis edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nKrestin Bahr currently serves as Superintendent of Peninsula School District 401 in Washington State. She brings over 39 years of experience to her role in education. Her career began as a classroom teacher and she progressed through positions such as Principal\, Director of Middle Schools\, and Mt. Tahoma Regional Director within the Tacoma School District. She earned her master’s degree from City University and her superintendent’s certification from Washington State University. Krestin served as Superintendent of the Eatonville School District from 2013 to 2021 and has been the Superintendent of the Peninsula School District since 2021. She has been nominated twice for the AASA Superintendent of the Year and is currently serving as an AASA Executive Member until 2027. Krestin and her husband\, Bryon\, have been married for 40 years and have three grown children and four grandchildren. \n\n\n\nOver a 29-year career\, Dr. Doug Brubaker has served as a teacher\, principal\, CTO\, and superintendent in school systems ranging in size from 7\,000 to 60\,000 students. He is completing his eighth year as a superintendent and his fourth as Superintendent of the Texarkana Independent School District in Texas. Highlights of his tenure in Texarkana ISD include development of a new five-year strategic plan\, implementation of a districtwide 1:1 initiative\, and voter approval of an unprecedented $189 million bond program. Dr. Brubaker has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas\, an M.Ed. from Texas Christian University\, a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas\, and CoSN CETL certification. He serves on the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Advisory Panel. He and his wife\, Heather\, have a daughter who attends school in the district. \n\n\n\nDr. Bryan Duffie currently serves as the Superintendent of the Alma School District in Arkansas. Dr. Duffie has 32 years of experience working in public education. His school leadership positions have included being a Principal of Westside Middle School and Westside High School in Jonesboro\, Arkansas. He has also served as Superintendent for the Westside Consolidated School District in Jonesboro\, Arkansas. Additionally\, he served as both an Assistant Superintendent and a Superintendent in the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District in Jacksonville\, Arkansas. Dr. Duffie earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Central Arkansas and his Ed.D. degree from Vanderbilt University. \n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for the CoSN EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. 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 leads her own consulting firm\, Ann McMullan\, Education Leadership Consultant. She is a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership.\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20250113/ CATEGORIES:EmpowerED Superintendent Series,K12 Purchasing,Leadership/Administration,State/ District Leadership,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250113-supers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085745 CREATED:20241106T033728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T035034Z UID:7659842-1736866800-1736870400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The New Science of Vocabulary: AI-Enhanced Approaches to Word Selection DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert\, President and CEO\, TextProject \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHow can artificial intelligence help improve vocabulary instruction? AI is a hot topic in education\, but this technology is so new that best practices for the classroom are still being established. \n\nJoin Dr. Elfrieda “Freddy” H. Hiebert\, President and CEO of the non-profit organization TextProject\, which was founded to provide resources to support higher reading levels\, as she explores the opportunities to use AI to help strengthen vocabulary instruction and enhance students’ literacy skills. During this edWebinar\, Dr. Hiebert will explore how to use AI tools to: \n\nAnalyze language data and identify word features affecting student learning\, such as morphology\, exposure age\, abstraction\, and frequency\nSelect target words and reading materials more efficiently\nMove beyond traditional definition-based methods and support teaching vocabulary through strategically chosen words and texts\n\nLeveraging AI-generated insights has the potential to enhance vocabulary acquisition across all grades and subjects\, revolutionizing word learning in education! \nAll educators with an interest in literacy—especially K-12 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to attend this edWebinar. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nThis edWebinar is part of the Science of Reading in Action: What’s New and What’s Next series. To explore other sessions in this series\, click here. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Elfrieda “Freddy” H. Hiebert is President and CEO of TextProject\, a nonprofit that provides open-access resources to support higher reading levels. Dr. Hiebert has worked in the field of early reading acquisition for 45 years\, first as a teacher’s aide and teacher of primary-level students in California and\, subsequently\, as a teacher and researcher. Today\, her research addresses how fluency\, vocabulary\, and knowledge can be fostered through appropriate texts. For her work\, she has been honored as the 2008 recipient of the William S. Gray Citation of Merit (awarded by the International Reading Association) and the 2013 recipient of the American Educational Research Association’s Research to Practice (Interpretive) award. Dr. Hiebert is also a member of the Reading Hall of Fame and a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250114/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250114-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T170000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085746 CREATED:20241106T035034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T035957Z UID:7660636-1737475200-1737478800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Science of Reading in Action: Misunderstandings of the Science of Reading DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn\, Professor and Executive Director\, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk\, University of Texas at Austin \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe Science of Reading movement has produced several benefits for both educators and students—and yet it has also come with many misconceptions. These misconceptions about the Science of Reading can be quite problematic and even offset many of the benefits gained from Science of Reading-aligned practices. \nIn this edWebinar\, award-winning researcher\, professor\, and author Dr. Sharon Vaughn will explore and debunk several of the most common misconceptions around the Science of Reading. This session will examine essential questions such as: \n\nIs learning to read a natural process?\nShould most of reading instruction focus on phonics?\nShould pictures and cueing systems never be used in reading instruction?\nAre decodable texts necessary? What about “leveled” readers?\nIs Science of Reading-aligned instruction appropriate for English learners?\n\nDr. Vaughn will also discuss the implications for practice and provide practical strategies for improving classroom instruction to strengthen literacy growth for all learners. \nAll educators with an interest in literacy—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to attend this edWebinar. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nThis edWebinar is part of the Science of Reading in Action: What’s New and What’s Next series. To explore other sessions in this series\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nSharon Vaughn\, Ph.D. is the Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education and Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at The University of Texas at Austin. With more than 30 years of experience in teacher education\, Dr. Vaughn is a prolific author and researcher who has conducted more than 60 experimental studies in school settings\, written over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals (such as the Journal of Educational Psychology\, Elementary School Journal\, and Reading Research Quarterly)\, and published more than 50 intervention studies. Dr. Vaughn has received numerous awards\, including the CEC research award\, the SIG American Education Research Association Distinguished Researcher Award\, and IRA and School Psychology awards for best published article. She was also the first woman to receive the Research Excellence Award at the University of Texas. She serves as an adviser to numerous state departments of education.\n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250121/ CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250121-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T180000 DTSTAMP:20241127T085746 CREATED:20241106T040039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T211805Z UID:7661100-1738083600-1738087200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Science of Writing: Foundational Skills and Evidence-Based Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim\, Professor and Senior Associate Dean\, School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nRegister Here \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStudents need strong reading skills to gain knowledge from texts—and they need strong writing skills to share their own knowledge with the world. Reading and writing do not exist in isolation from one another; instead\, they are deeply intertwined skills. \nJoin renowned researcher and literacy expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim as she explores the relation between reading and writing and the evidenced-based approaches that can be used to leverage this connection in the classroom. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Kim will explore how educators can support students’ writing skills\, ensuring that they can craft clear and effective messages for their target audience. The session will cover foundational skills and knowledge that contribute to writing development as well as how to deliver research-based writing instruction. Attendees will gain: \n\nKey insights into the writing process\nA deeper understanding of the skills and knowledge that underpin the writing process\nEvidence-based approaches to instruction for students of diverse backgrounds\n\nAll educators with an interest in literacy—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to attend this edWebinar. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nThis edWebinar is part of the Science of Reading in Action: What’s New and What’s Next series. To explore other sessions in this series\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Young-Suk Kim (informally known as Young) is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean at the School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine. A former classroom teacher\, she focuses on language and literacy development and effective instruction for diverse students\, aiming to provide them with a strong educational foundation for long-term success. Dr. Kim’s extensive research encompasses various aspects of literacy\, including written composition\, reading comprehension\, reading fluency\, oral language\, listening comprehension\, dyslexia\, higher-order cognitive skills\, and reading-writing relations. Her research has received over $60 million in grants from the Institute of Education Sciences\, the U.S. Department of Education\, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development\, and the National Science Foundation. Currently\, Dr. Kim holds the positions of Editor-In-Chief for Scientific Studies of Reading and Chair of the Vocabulary SIG for the American Educational Research Association.\n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250128/ CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250128-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR