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Join authors of the new book, Culturally Responsive Teaching Online and In Person: An Action Planner for Dynamic Equitable Learning Environments, Stephanie Smith Budhai and Kristine Lewis Grant as they share ways K-12 teachers can maximize students’ cultural capital and assets to support their learning in online and in-person learning environments. The content in this […]

Are you a teacher of grades 3-6 who loves to find new books for your students to enjoy? Join other middle grade teachers virtually to read and discuss children's books. We'll meet on the first Tuesday of the month. Each month, we'll focus on one middle grade novel to read and discuss. Teachers will be […]

Achieving Test Success with Constructed-Response Writing Tuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST REGISTER Presented by Kristina Smekens, President and Lead Consultant, Smekens Education Sponsored by Smekens Education Register Here Learn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording, earning your CE certificate, and using our new accessibility features. Regardless of the state or national […]

Identify the role prevention play in protecting the mental well of students, staff and families. Learn strategies to implement prevention in your school. Learn how to turn existing prevention practices into best practices. Identify local low to no cost prevention program opportunities available in your area. Important Session Information: Schools play a critical role in […]

Join fellow educators for a series of weekly, one-hour virtual sessions that dive deep into mathematics topics. Each session will focus on a different instructional strategy and include a demonstration, time to practice with your peers, and Q&A with the session lead. Participants will leave with new perspectives and some resources to expand their thinking. […]

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is pleased to announce an in person professional development opportunity for teachers and GIS's on June 6 & 7, 2022. Our presenter will be Lisa Van Gemert, nationally renowned GiftedGuru. Lisa is a "giftedland” native who has vast experience as a gifted educator, parent of gifted children, and […]

A three-part training series to help early childhood educators sharpen their knowledge and provide tools to better respond to children’s behavior.  OCCRRA Approval, Limited Seating, Registration closes on February 14th Session #3 – Little People Big Emotions:  How to Respond Differently Individual Sessions: $15.00 each                              or                          All three sessions:   $35.00 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER […]

 The SWOCTM Mini-Conference is a morning full of passion, excitement and joy and that is the reason that this year's mini-conference is going to be more important than ever.  It has been a tough couple of years for educators and SWOCTM wants to get back to providing an event for educators to connect, collaborate and celebrate!  We hope you will […]

In this webinar, the authors of the Five to Thrive series will share actionable answers to the most pressing questions about teaching reading, writing, math, and creating a classroom community. New and veteran educators alike will come away with timely, up-to-date guidance that ensures they continue to deliver the best learning experiences for their students. […]

Bolstering Student Resilience An Overview for Creating an Effective Classroom By: Jason E. Harlacher, Sara Whitcomb Within this webinar, Dr. Jason Harlacher and Dr. Sara Whitcomb cut through the buzzwords and discuss why resiliency is critical for students. They'll highlight the essentials for creating a classroom with consistency, connection, and compassion and share a framework for how […]

Join fellow literacy educators for a weekly, one hour virtual series of sessions that dive deep into literacy topics. Each session will include an introduction to the topic, connected readings, and time for conversation and questions. Participants will leave with new perspectives and some resources to expand their thinking. Sessions are provided at no cost […]

During this professional learning, we will examine the intersection of Visible Learning research and early childhood education. The Visible Learning research helps us navigate some of the most compelling questions about early childhood education by pointing us to what works best when. Together, we will unpack practical ways early childhood educators, families, and learners can […]

Identify the role prevention play in protecting the mental well of students, staff and families. Learn strategies to implement prevention in your school. Learn how to turn existing prevention practices into best practices. Identify local low to no cost prevention program opportunities available in your area. Important Session Information: Module 1 during the 2020-21 school […]

  In both reading and math, some essential skills are extraordinarily difficult for students to master, and these challenging Trip Steps can cause a stumble in learning. Join our NCEA webinar to gain insight into Trip Steps and their important role in accelerating Catholic students’ learning this year and beyond. You’ll discover:   How these essential […]

Learn how combining a "Maker Mindset" and the Design Thinking Process to make your classroom technology more accessible to all. In this session, we will learn how to make buttons and switches and connect them to your device using the Makey Makey controller. The course fee includes a Makey Makey controller and other supplies. Please […]

Student-led conversations are a powerful tool for instruction and assessment in an elementary classroom. Join experienced elementary school classroom teacher Jennifer Orr as she shares strategies you can use immediately to start your students talking in ways that will deepen their learning, challenge them, and increase their ownership as learners. About the Presenter: Jennifer Orr has […]

There are critical foundations that must be present to launch and maintain a successful tutoring program in any school district. With ESSER and California-specific funding available for tutoring, it’s imperative that your tutoring plans are effectively carried out. Where will you find tutors? Who will train your tutors? How will you ensure that tutoring services […]

Collective Equity is the catalyst for transforming learning environments into equitable spaces for increasing engagement, accelerating achievement, and enhancing belongingness and self-efficacy for all students. The Collective leverages relational trust where all members can individually and collectively show up in the fullness of who they are. When the Collective Equity Framework is implemented, the learning […]

NCEA has the workshop for you to help refresh your mind and spirit as you wind down the school year. This virtual workshop will share trade secrets on how to keep students engaged after spring break, practice self-care and how to tie up the loose threads to end the school year. NCEA Director of Professional […]

Identify the role prevention play in protecting the mental well of students, staff and families. Learn strategies to implement prevention in your school. Learn how to turn existing prevention practices into best practices. Identify local low to no cost prevention program opportunities available in your area. Important Session Information: Module 1 during the 2020-21 school […]

In this webinar you will discover how Renaissance: Supports instruction, measures performance, and guides growth with connected Renaissance solutions while providing high-quality student data (HQSD) to guide instructional decisions Focuses instruction and practice on developing the most critical skills in literacy and math Guides growth to proficiency across a connected instructional ecosystem for all grade […]

During the pandemic, independent reading has played a key role in keeping the learning faucet open for many students. So, which print and digital books are students reading the most at each grade level—and how can you maximize the impact of daily reading time? Join us for the answers, based on the new 2022 edition of What Kids […]

In this webinar, the authors of Engaging in Culturally Relevant Math Tasks will explore how teachers can find, adapt, and implement math tasks that engage and empower students by helping them learn and understand math more deeply and make connections to themselves, their communities, and the world around them. Participants will: - Learn to critically […]

This program is designed to introduce prospective leaders to the essential responsibilities, skills, challenges and rewards associated with school administration from a practitioners' perspective. Program attendees will: Explore typical duties and responsibilities of a building administrator to help candidates make an informed decision relative to entering a principal-preparation program. Enhance leadership skills and recognize personal […]

This one-hour, online session shares ideas on how to make a school or classroom a safe and welcoming environment for English learners to succeed academically. We will examine culture and explain how culture can affect learning and behavior. Tips will be shared to build a school culture of diversity where all students feel safe and […]

This one-hour, online session shares ideas on how to make a school or classroom a safe and welcoming environment for English learners to succeed academically. We will examine culture and explain how culture can affect learning and behavior. Tips will be shared to build a school culture of diversity where all students feel safe and […]

n this webinar, Dr. Paul Hernandez, author of The Pedagogy of Real Talk, will introduce the concept of ‘Real Talk’ as the action step needed in creating a sense of true belonging in the classroom. Join us for this webinar to: - Learn the concept of ‘Real Talk’ and its importance in connecting with students […]

Some of our students' most powerful learning comes from their mistakes, but are the choices we make as educators inadvertently shutting down the mistake-learning process in our classrooms? In this webinar, educator Zak Cohen will introduce you to the Mistake Literacy framework -- a learning acceleration framework that will guide you in creating a classroom […]

Attend this edWebinar to learn how virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing the way students are learning complex concepts in science and math. You will discover how educators are able to bring lessons to life using VR, improving student engagement and learning outcomes. The presenters will discuss how VR is connecting learners with experiences, from complex […]

Join this edWebinar to explore how to start preparing now for a successful back-to-school by connecting schools and families online, all while navigating communication with the first-ever fully digital-native parent community. Charles Field, CEO of School Family Media, and Kara Stern, Resident Educator at Smore, will discuss how technology and communication apps are breaking down […]

Looking for creative ways to get your students thinking? Learn how computational thinking can make an impact in your classroom. Computational thinking is where creativity meets tech, with a twist of problem solving. In this edWebinar, attendees will learn how Ignite My Future’s 65+ free STEM resources will engage students in relevant, problem-solving activities. Ignite […]