Important Session Information: Join us for this two-day session designed for content, EL teachers, related services staff, and anyone working to support ELs seeking intensive instructional support grounded in research and includes effective instructional strategies such as differentiation, grouping and pacing. Learn theories of Second Language Acquisition. Learn and apply effective strategies for instructing English […]

Miriam Ortiz, Ph.D. is the owner and chief consultant of Beyond the Research where she provides education consulting, professional development, leadership and staff coaching, and advocacy for families to help implement what current research presents as evidence-based strategies in teaching and learning. Dr. Ortiz works closely with educators and researchers across the country to improve […]

How to collaborate with teachers to utilize a trauma informed lens. Learn about core brain functions and the impact of trauma response in a school setting. Identify common behaviors and emotions experienced by students and how to respond. Important Session Information: Learn about core brain functions and the impact of trauma response in a school […]

We know young children love to read informational texts, and teaching informational texts is a great way to integrate teaching knowledge with teaching reading comprehension strategies. In There’s an Amazing World Out There, you’ll learn research-supported comprehension strategies—or “tricks”—that students can use to gain knowledge from information-rich texts. Your students will grow their background knowledge […]

Join former classroom teachers turned teacher educators, Jean and Carin, for an engaging session filled with fun and learning! Discover the joys of integrating visual arts, music, drama, and movement into your K-6 classroom. Learn how to captivate your students' minds, bodies, and senses while nurturing the "whole child" approach to education. Don't miss out […]

Demonstrate understanding of the crisis development model and application of this in the school setting. Demonstrate understanding of the verbal escalation continuum and appropriate interventions for each level. Demonstrate physical competence with disengagement and holding skills. Demonstrate understanding of post-crisis techniques. Important Session Information: Full day training that will meet requirements as an initial or […]

Join us for a free webinar with bestselling authors John Almarode, Kateri Thunder, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Michelle Shin as they take a look at the latest research on what works best in the teaching and learning of mathematics and translate it into promising practices. Attendees will learn: • How to design and implement […]