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 […]

While students are battling unprecedented levels of anxiety, bullying, and depression, educators are facing major challenges curricula alone can’t solve. Teachers are getting burned out due to the pressures of standardized testing, lack of time to plan and teach, overcrowded classrooms, personal matters, and student issues that originate from outside of school. In this interactive […]

Inequities in school discipline remain a challenge nationwide. It's time that educators learned what actions they can take to create positive, meaningful, long-term changes in behavior instead of suspending students from school. In this webinar, Jessica and John Hannigan will discuss their Don't Suspend Me! Alternative Discipline Framework for designing effective discipline using restorative, reflective, […]

Inequities in school discipline remain a challenge nationwide. It's time that educators learned what actions they can take to create positive, meaningful long-term changes in behavior instead of suspending students from school. In this webinar, Jessica and John Hannigan will discuss their Don't Suspend Me! Alternative Discipline Framework for designing effective discipline using restorative, reflective, […]

Join this edWebinar as we reimagine summer and how to use it as an indispensable launchpad for the next school year rather than a disconnected time to play catch-up from the previous year. We’ll share essential, practical strategies from district leadership that teachers and administrators can use in their own communities. What would the first […]

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 […]

What does reading comprehension mean for English learners? Do they need strategies or more background knowledge? This online session examines the unique needs of ELs and supports that help ELs make sense of a text. This session will be of particular interest to EL Teachers, Reading Teachers and Classroom Teachers. Join Jill Kramer and Katie […]

In this webinar, the authors of Leading Change through the Lens of Cultural Proficiency tell the story of a school community that contended with its approach to teaching and valuing students of diverse backgrounds. The authors will discuss roadmaps, barriers along the way, and educator commitment to implementing and sustaining the work of Cultural Proficiency. […]

Whether you are reading an article filled with data, watching the news, or simply talking to fellow educators, the consistent, widespread concern is clear: students of all ages seem to have completely disengaged from school. This webinar will help you: Understand why student engagement continues to be such an issue in today’s classrooms Explore key […]

Our class periods and reading blocks are often filled with students practicing and applying comprehension skills; they are “doing” a lot of reading. However, these experiences cannot replace the explicit teaching of individual comprehension skills. It’s only when students receive explicit instruction on specific strategies that they can think about and beyond any text. This […]

In this edWebinar, early childhood educators will receive simple tips on how to integrate purposeful play into their day-to-day practices in a developmentally appropriate way that supports children’s holistic development. Educators will be encouraged to continue to focus on using child-centered, play-based approaches and intentional interactions to help their children to thrive, and to encourage […]

Children yearn to see themselves in our classrooms.  In this session, we'll discuss how our culture reveals itself in the classroom and make connections between diversity and our students using children's books. Confidently engage in conversations about diversity and inclusion and identify higher-order thinking questions to use with children's books about diversity. Register

Learn how to turn the good ideas of your leadership teams, professional learning communities, and educators into real systematic impact and bypass the implementation gap in your school or district. By implementing the evidence-based and field-tested Building to Impact 5D methodology found in the all-new book, Building to Impact, by Arran Hamilton, Douglas Reeves, Janet Clinton, and John Hattie, […]

Please join my colleagues for a free webinar, in partnership with EdWeek, to discuss key strategies on how to bypass the implementation gap from our upcoming book, Building to Impact. At the webinar, Douglas Reeves, Arran Hamilton, and Janet Clinton will show you how to use the evidence-based and field-tested Building to Impact 5D methodology to turn the good […]

Presented by Renae Abboud, M.Ed., Vice President of Customer Experience, McGraw Hill; and Cassandra Harrington, ELA Curriculum Specialist, Grades 6-12, Williamson County Schools (TN) Recent news and reports reveal that educators’ worst fears about student learning loss have been realized in many parts of the country. In response, schools and districts are considering several intervention models, including […]

In this webinar with Mastermind author Daniel Bauer, leaders will discover how integrating more authenticity, belonging, and challenge will transform their life and leadership experiences. Participants will learn how to: - Create more authenticity in their school - Foster more belonging within their community - Challenge their community and inspire better results - Transform their […]

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 […]

Crack the behavior code with Hamilton County ESC as speakers explore behavior from a building, classroom, and individual perspective.  Join us a well-know keynote speaker Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA, covers practical strategies to reduce anxiety and defiant behavior in the classroom, as well as increasing engagement and reducing oppositional behavior in students. Learn more and […]

Learn strategies to support students in any setting and decrease discipline referrals. Receive tools to increase staff retention, instructional time, and student engagement. Gain professional connections and ideas to address challenging behavior, work refusal, and lack of compliance. Important Session Information: Crack the behavior code with Hamilton County ESC as speakers explore behavior from a […]

Too few or too many? Preventing Over-or-Under Identification for Special Education Services   The impact of the pandemic on special education services and decisions is complex. Many districts feel they have not provided adequate online instruction and are therefore not seeing typical growth for all students. Does that mean all students who fall behind should […]