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 […]
The resurgence of equity as a buzzword in the media has resulted in an influx of vendors and thought leaders talking about the “best” ways to close equity gaps, often without research to back it up. To truly make a difference for students, educators need to focus on what the evidence says, and the evidence […]
As we encounter the deficit-framing of learning loss and find ways to personalize learning as students heal from a traumatic time, we must challenge conventional wisdom on personalized learning and redefine personalized learning as a pedagogy for humanizing learning. In this webinar, author Paul Emerich France will discuss four steps for humanizing personalization, including centering […]
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 […]
High-quality digital resources addressing social-emotional learning and physical health are essential to supporting student achievement. Global corporate and community partners have joined forces with Discovery Education to develop curricula in these key areas for students in grades K-12, along with professional learning resources that help educators build capacity for teaching these critical power skills. Join […]
Gain effective school leadership practices through this one-hour webinar with school improvement expert Karen Power. Reflect on and understand the impact of leadership on school culture. Consider the intentional focus and actions to create necessary cultural shifts. Consider actionable next steps in preparing for 2022–2023 as a leader. Reserve your space »
Get clarity on the Critical Concepts. This crucial tool will help you maintain laser focus on essential standards to accelerate student learning. Participants will: Understand what the Critical Concepts are and how they were developed Experience the customization process for the Critical Concepts Examine how the Critical Concepts can be used to support the planning, […]
Interactive 3D is everywhere, from games and entertainment to architecture and beyond. The demand for real-time 3D skills is skyrocketing around the globe, growing over six times faster than the job market overall according to a 2019 report by Burning Glass Technologies. As this technology expands beyond traditional video game design and development into other […]
English learners have unique social and emotional needs that result from the process of immigration and resettlement. This online session will describe the special needs of immigrant populations including mental health needs. Intended audience includes EL teachers and coordinators, social workers, guidance counselors and administrators. A link to the online session will be sent to […]
