Archdiocese of Cincinnati

RTI/MTSS Tools for Planning Tier I Interventions
2022-02-02 10:30 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
When your district is over-referring students for special education services, you know it is time to strengthen Tier l instruction. In this workshop, Margaret Searle and Marilyn Swartz will share tools and protocols proven to make this task less stressful for teachers.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will

Learn what Tiers 1, 2, and 3 should look like.

Identify the most urgent and important student concerns standing in the way of student growth.

Learn a six-step, strengths-based process that results in targeted Tier l action plans.

Receive 16 strength charts that help teachers clarify students’ needs—both academic and behavioral.

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Grit Makes the Difference
2022-02-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Grit, tenacity, or resilience: Whatever you call it, this quality is integral
to success! In this workshop, Thomas R. Hoerr will focus on how to
develop students’ grit—and also offer ideas on developing your own
grit. Learning Outcomes: Participants will Understand the relationship
of grit to comfort zones and good failure. Learn how to develop and
reinforce grit in their students.
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Preventive Practices to Avoid Risky Behaviors
2022-02-01 15:00 - 16:30 | OH
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 supporting students’ mental, emotional, and behavioral development by establishing life-long coping skills and behaviors. This three-part, virtual series focuses on implementing preventative practices in your school to expand your students’ potential. Join us for part one of this series as we:

Review the continuum of care for mental, emotional, and behavioral development.
Explore how the models of prevention fit into the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
Gain familiarity with the six strategies of prevention planning.
Hear from local mental health professionals regarding supports available in your community Sessions are free to participants thanks to funding provided by the Ohio Department of Education.

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Leading a School Change Initiative
2022-01-31 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Every school has a unique culture that grows from its history, size, organizational structure, geography, legends, resources, and demographics—as well as opportunities to make a shift in standard practices. We are in a historically unique time to create change. In this interactive workshop, Jeffrey Benson will guide participants through a series of activities that take an idea for school improvement into a plan.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will

Learn to build a force field analysis.

Understand and focus on the key interests in their initiatives.

Work with the four frames of building a campaign.

Prioritize and sequence strategies.

Develop a timeline for success.
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Shake Up Literacy Learning with Multitasking Mentor Texts
2022-01-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Join authors Pam Koutrakos and Maria Walther as they share their passion for using children’s literature to create joyful, student-centered literacy experiences. Learn how to use books as your teaching partners to mentor inquisitive learners and lead them on the path toward independence.
Participants will leave energized and prepared to:
– Seek out titles that honor and celebrate classroom learners
– Curate multimodal text sets that promote inquiry and enhance existing curriculum
– Create a variety of engaging learning experiences using multitasking mentor texts
– Integrate/connect different elements of literacy
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Stress Free Strategies for Inclusive Classroom Based Intervention
2022-01-27 08:30 - 15:30 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Compare and contrast models of service delivery and scheduling options related to classroom-based intervention.
Develop and deliver intervention to support speech, language, and literacy in the classroom setting.
Employ appropriate methods of progress monitoring.
Develop activities that encourage carryover of targeted skills in the classroom and home settings.
Completion of post-assessment.

Important Session Information:
roviding intervention in the classroom to maximize the impact of SLP services have been well-documented. However, practical application of inclusive collaborative intervention can be challenging. Scheduling, planning, progress monitoring, lesson development, and buy-in are common concerns as SLPs strive to provide efficient and effective services in the LRE for students on their caseloads.

This seminar will provide SLPs with proven, practical strategies to address these challenges along with multiple lesson ideas and innovative practices that facilitate curriculum – aligned progress and increased collaboration among educational professionals.
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Effective Strategies for Content Teachers of ELS
2022-01-27 08:30 - 15:30 | OH
Learn theories of Second Language Acquisition.
Learn and apply effective strategies for instructing English Learners (ELs).

Important Session Information:
Join us for this two-day session (January 20th and 27th) 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.
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Vocation Night
2022-01-26 17:00 - 20:30 | Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, 6616 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology is hosting a Vocation Night at the seminary, 6616 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. The evening begins at 5pm and ends at 8:30pm. The evening includes Mass at 5:15pm followed by dinner, talks, a tour and an opportunity to interact with the seminarians. The Vocation Night is open to single men aged 18-35 from within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. If you have questions, please contact Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer at dschmitmeyer@catholicaoc.org

Preventive Practices to Avoid Risky Behaviors
2022-01-26 12:30 - 16:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
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 year. We are offering both Module 1 & 2 during the 2021-22 school year.
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Designing Effective and Equitable Online and Blended Learning Experiences
2022-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
The emerging emphasis on distance and blended learning has left many educators grappling with how to transfer effective face-to-face teaching practices to online learning environments. In addition, educators have scrambled to acquire new skill sets in order to support learners using technologies designed to engage students across a variety of learning modalities (e.g., flipped, fully remote, and more).

In this workshop with Eric Carbaugh and Kristina Doubet, we will explore a more comprehensive framework for meeting the needs of all learners during remote and blended/hybrid learning experiences. Specifically, we will investigate opportunities for students to 1) foster authentic connections with their teachers and their peers, 2) show what they’ve learned and receive feedback to foster growth, and 3) engage in authentic learning in diverse ways.

Through the lens of differentiated instruction, participants in this interactive workshop will investigate how to plan for virtual blended learning experience, as well as how to select and use technology tools to connect students with each other, with their teacher, and with content-effective practices for all learning environments.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will

Explore high-impact technology tools that promote engagement, connection, and interaction.

Evaluate the use of a variety of technologies for community building, formative assessment, feedback, and engagement.

Analyze the relationship between equity and online and blended learning.

Plan lessons for virtual and blended instruction using technology tools in order to foster connection, engagement, and understanding.

Social Emotional Well-Being for Educators
2022-01-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Adult social emotional learning (SEL) and self-care have been promoted as global priorities since the COVID pandemic disrupted the traditional educational system in the Spring of 2020. Yet, there has been no framework to guide educators in a quest to improve their own social emotional well-being. Until now.
Join Michelle Trujillo, author of Social Emotional Well-Being for Educators and creator of this exciting new framework, to explore the benefits of this new approach to adult SEL and self-care. Participants will be introduced to a framework based on six ways of being that offer a foundation for finding life balance, relational authenticity, and vocational purpose.
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Behavior Talk
2022-01-24 08:15 - 20:45 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Explore resources, strategies, and best practices for dealing with disruptions in the school setting.
Discuss ways to overcome challenges in the school setting.
Build a professional learning network. Learn a strategy for immediate implementation.

Important Session Information:

This five-session, virtual series is designed to provide educators with strategies to reduce behavioral disruptions in the school setting. Educators and school staff play a critical role in supporting students’ behavioral development. This series will focus on promoting students’ healthy social and emotional development, increase academic performance, and support students success and well-being in school.
Join us for a 30 minute session on all things behavior.
Participants will receive a Zoom link and password prior to each session date: 8:15 am – 8:45 am
January 24th, 2022
February 28, 2022
March 21, 2022
April 25, 2022
May 16, 2022

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Butler County Right to Life- Prayer Vigil
2022-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Butler County Courthouse, 101 High St, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011
Calling those who will stand for LIFE, please join us in the 2022 Prayer March around the old Butler County Courthouse. More information about this event will be furnished soon!

Celebrate Life- Family Prayer Event
2022-01-23 12:00 - 15:00 | All Saints Catholic Church, 8939 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236
Remembering the 49th anniversary date of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that repealed States’ laws to prohibit abortions, please join us as we CELEBRATE ALL LIFE at All Saints Catholic Church.
We welcome all parishioners, friends, neighbors, and other parishes to join us for minutes or hours. This will be a family friendly event, and we hope you will join us in person or in prayer. To see the full schedule, CLICK HERE.

38th Annual Pro-Life Rosary Procession
2022-01-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Cincinnati City Hall, 801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Join us for the 38th annual Pro-Life Rosary Procession & Rally!
Mark you calendars for Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11am.
Please spread the word and bring friends!
There will be hot cocoa and donuts at the rally for our wonderful supporters.
Make sure to sign up for our email list at City Hall before we begin because we will be drawing names for a beautiful handmade Rosary as well as three $50 Visa gift cards!
Feel free to park at Fountain Square. Beginning at 10:00am our Pro-Life Shuttle vans (clearly marked and parked on the street at the Square) will begin taking supporters to City Hall before the 11:00 start time. We will end the Procession and Rally back at Fountain Square.
CLICK HERE for the Facebook Event for more details and please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
2022-01-22 | Live Stream
CLICK HERE for information on how you can participate.

Third Friday Pro-Life Mass
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood, Ohio, United States

Improving K-3 Reading Achievement: How to Do This. Now.
2022-01-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Improving K-3 Reading Achievement: How to Do This. Now.

Thursday, January 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

Presented by Stacy Hurst, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Southern Utah University, and Chief Education Officer, Reading Horizons; and Donell Pons, MAT, M.Ed., Literacy and Reading Coordinator, American International School of UtahModerated by Jeanette Beninati, Marketing Director, Reading Horizons
Sponsored by Reading Horizons
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They’re back and on track to make a difference in K-3 reading achievement. Reading Horizons’ Stacy Hurst, M.Ed. and Donell Pons, M.Ed. will present the next in a series of edWebinars that focus on the how’s and why’s of achieving reading proficiency by Grade 3.
In this session, these literacy leaders provide a look at some of the biggest issues facing reading educators today. They’ll unpack the ways teachers can start to improve their K-3 students’ reading achievements by integrating and using proven strategies to support teachers effectively. Attendees will benefit from proven, practical guidance on how to select effective content for foundational reading instruction, with the goal of improving overall attainment. They’ll also cover how to help teachers give much-needed support to struggling students often left to rely on guesswork to get by.
This edWebinar will offer a look back at how reading education has evolved over the years and explore the importance of literacy programs grounded in reading science. Another key topic? Donell and Stacy will tackle why, if incorrectly used, technology can sometimes do more harm than good in literacy instruction. Attend this session to leave with new perspectives and proven ways to help your struggling readers starting now!
This edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, reading and literacy coaches and specialists, special education teachers and department chairs, district-level special education directors, professional development leaders, curriculum leaders, equity/inclusion/diversity leaders, school improvement leaders, and Title I and federal funding directors. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
Part 1 – Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: The What, Why, How, and Wow for Every LearnerPart 2 – K-3 Reading Across Grades and Content Areas: What, When, How Much, and With Whom?Part 3 – If. Then. Next! Strategies and Support for Teaching K-3 Readers

About the Presenters
Stacy Hurst is an assistant professor of teacher education at Southern Utah University where she teaches courses in literacy and early childhood education. She has degrees in sociology and elementary education and a master’s degree in education. Her extensive experience also includes teaching first grade and working as a literacy coach and reading specialist. Stacy is the co-author of a foundational literacy program and is also the chief education officer at Reading Horizons, an educational software company that teaches structured literacy concepts through a blended software and direct instruction approach. Stacy is passionate about literacy and believes that learning how to read well is a civil right.

Donell Pons has a husband and several children with dyslexia. When Donell discovered her son had dyslexia and was struggling to find appropriate services, she went back to school and received a dual MED and MAT in teaching and learning with a special education certification, none of which addressed dyslexia. Donell has taught secondary language arts and worked at a charter school focusing on supporting students on the autism spectrum. Donell is trained in multiple structured literacy-based reading methods. She was the literacy and reading coordinator and ELL director at a public charter school and her efforts to implement a comprehensive literacy program there were featured in Language Magazine, October 2016 and MiddleWeb SmartBrief. Donell has produced a nationally recognized three-part webcast series on teaching reading and recognizing dyslexia and has had numerous articles in educational publications. She is a member of Decoding Dyslexia Utah and helped compose the Utah State Dyslexia Handbook. She is currently working with adults in a workplace literacy program as well as supporting students with dyslexia in the transition to college.

About the Moderator
Jeanette Beninati is a former educator with a strong background in strategic planning, education technology and training, and professional development. Her experience spans education, technology, assessment and instruction, consulting, training, efficacy research, and learning disabilities. In her role as Marketing Director, she oversees the company’s K-12 education marketing initiatives. Jeanette received both her undergraduate and M.Ed. degrees from Boston University.

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Reading Horizons supports educators with powerful tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. For nearly 40 years, Reading Horizons’ method has aligned with the evolution of the Science of Reading, empowering over 50,000 educators with evidence-based teaching strategies that prevent and remediate students’ reading difficulties. Reading momentum begins with Reading Horizons.
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Effective Strategies for Content Teachers
2022-01-20 08:30 - 15:30 | OH

Become a Better Instructional Coach
2022-01-20 08:30 - 11:30 | Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, 2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
There’s never been a better time to help your teachers meet the needs of their students by
enhancing your own instructional coaching skillset.
This free, four-part series provides you with the opportunity to develop and refine your practice,
monitor your effectiveness, and create a network of support throughout the Central Ohio community.
Over four sessions, we’ll discuss topics that cover:
• Relationship building and adult learning
• Coaching conversations/questioning stems
• Instructional context for student success (e.g., use of high-quality assessments and high-quality instructional
materials, learning environments, and digital learning tools)
• Role of data and tools for success and monitoring
• Essential elements in literacy/numeracy coaching that
impact student learning
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Pre-March for Life Prayer Rally
2022-01-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Dayton Courthouse, 200 W. 2nd Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us in prayer for those attending the March for Life in Washington D.C.
GUEST SPEAKER: State Senator Niraj Antani

Cybersecurity Readiness in K-12 Schools
2022-01-19 17:00 - 18:00 | OH
Cybersecurity Readiness in K-12 Schools

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

Presented by Freddie Cox, Chief Technology Officer, CETL, Knox County Schools (TN); Marlo Gaddis, Chief Technology Officer, Wake County Public School System (NC); and Colleen Hoy, Director Product Management, ENAModerated by Christine Fox, Senior Director, External Relations, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
Sponsored by ENAHosted by Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
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According to CoSN’s 2021 EdTech Trends Survey Report, when asked to identify their top three unmet technology needs, respondents ranked cybersecurity number one by a large margin. This isn’t too surprising given the vastness of the issue.
In this edLeader Panel, to help districts assess and prioritize their cybersecurity action items, experienced K-12 school technology and industry leaders will share effective cybersecurity readiness, mitigation, and training strategies and recommendations. From cybersecurity insurance and network segmentation to endpoint protection and penetration testing, attendees will leave with a list of action items they can implement to bolster their security efforts.
This edLeader Panel will be of interest to district leaders, education technology leaders, and CTOs of all grade levels. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenters
Freddie Cox is the chief technology officer of Knox County Schools. With over 13 years of education technology experience, he has made his career’s focus serving students and teachers through providing reliable and accessible technology solutions.

Marlo Gaddis is the chief technology officer for the Wake County Public School System. She served three other North Carolina districts of various sizes in the past as a 21st century learning coordinator; lead teacher for technology (K-5) and media (K-12); lead teacher for math, science, social studies, and technology (K-5); district and school technology facilitator; and kindergarten and first-grade teacher. Marlo serves on K12 Education Advisory Boards for the RTM K-12 Congress and Lenovo. She is on the Board of Directors for CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) and serves on the Executive Board as Secretary. She is a founding member and board member of the North Carolina CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) chapter and a CoSN CETL (Certified Educational Technology Leader).

Colleen Hoy is the director of product management at Education Networks of America (ENA). In this role, she oversees the strategy, definition, development, and promotion of ENA’s cybersecurity product portfolio and also provides leadership to ENA’s overall suite of services that support the technology needs of K-12, higher education institutions, libraries, and rural healthcare providers nationwide. She was previously the director of programs and partnerships at Nashville Technology Council and a consultant for c3/consulting (now Ankura). Colleen has served on a number of nonprofit Boards of Directors, including Nashville MTA, Alignment Nashville Learning Technology Committee, and the Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance. She earned her BA from Dickinson College and her M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University.

About the Moderator
Christine Fox is the senior director of external relations for CoSN where she is responsible for corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and professional advancement programs. Previously, she served as Interim Executive Director for SETDA (State Educational Technology Director’s Association). Christine’s background includes experience in education as an educational consultant and curriculum developer, ESOL coordinator and third-grade teacher. She has a Master of Science degree in teaching English as a second language from Florida International University and received her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Florida State University. She lives in South Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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ENA delivers transformative technology solutions supported by exceptional customer care. We work with our customers to engineer high-capacity and future-ready connectivity, communication, cloud, security, and data analytics solutions to education institutions and libraries across the nation.

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.
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Connecting the Science of Reading to the Science of Learning for Equitable Outcomes
2022-01-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Connecting the Science of Reading to the Science of Learning for Equitable Outcomes

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Presented by Linda Diamond, M.Ed., Educator, Author, Speaker, ConsultantModerated by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President, Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
Sponsored by Learning Ally
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This edWebinar will discuss merging the Science of Reading with the Science of Learning in order to marry the research with practical implications for teaching. The Science of Reading tells us what the research says are the critical components of learning to read while the Science of Learning, grounded in cognitive science, tells us how we learn. By joining these two sciences, we can more readily understand how to teach so the vast majority of children become proficient readers.
This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through elementary grades. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenter
Linda Diamond is the founder and former president of Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE), a professional learning organization that serves schools, districts, and state agencies to improve literacy and math achievement for all students. Linda is the author of three widely used professional books for educators, Teaching Reading Sourcebook; Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures; and Vocabulary Handbook. Previously, Linda served as a K-12 district administrator, a middle school and elementary principal, a high school teacher, and a senior policy analyst in an education think tank. She is now spending part of her retirement working with curriculum publishers and selected non-profit organizations, and focusing on improving literacy outcomes for all students.

About the Moderator
Listen. Learn. Teach. It’s that simple. Terrie Noland uses this philosophy as an innovator and a motivator, and it’s evident as she leads, coaches and mentors thousands of K-12 educators about the science of reading each year. She has a unique perspective on the need to unify all stakeholders around a vision for education to smash the reading divide for the millions of struggling readers. Her daily mission is to add value to educators to help influence transformational changes in school districts across the country by addressing the needs of marginalized students. Terrie seeks to share her expertise and passion to encourage and to illuminate a path towards success and measurable outcomes.
If you looked at Terrie’s resume, you would be confused. Her undergraduate and graduate degree work placed her in the field of criminal justice. However, it was through continuous listening and learning that led her on a journey in education starting out in preschool teaching and administration, then becoming a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and earning a Ph.D. in literacy and educational leadership from St. John’s University. Terrie is also a John Maxwell certified speaker and coach.
As Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally, Terrie works to ignite enthusiasm and excitement by building champion educators and administrators on creating cultures of literacy and learning.

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Learning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17,000 schools, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential.
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MAP Growth: Applying & Analyzing Reports Professional Learning Session
2022-01-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Hamilton County ESC, OH
Equip teachers with the knowledge of running reports
Equip teachers with the keys to analyzing MAP Growth data
Better understand student learning needs

Important Session Information:

Do you use MAP Growth to assess student learning? T
This session moves beyond administering MAP® Growth™ and dives into the essential reports for teachers and analyzing the reports for understanding your students. We will get hands-on with MAP reports. Learn to access, interpret, and apply MAP Growth data. Then plan how to use your data to inform ongoing work, with a particular focus on understanding your classroom system.
We will answer the following questions:
• How are my students doing?
• How will results inform instruction for students?
• What are my students ready to learn?

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Nine Days for Life Prayer Vigil
2022-01-19 - 2022-01-27 | OH
9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
To join the Novena, you can find all of the prayers, reflections and resources HERE. (CLICK HERE for Español).

The Ned & Patrick Series
2022-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 | OH
Please Click HERE for more information.
Queen City Book Bank
1200 Gest Street, Cincinnati OH 45203

SEL Strategies for Both Academic and Social-Emotional Growth
2022-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
SEL Strategies for Both Academic and Social-Emotional Growth

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

Presented by Ward Eames, Chief Executive Officer, Livestream Learning Studio; and Frank Maciel, Creative Director, Livestream Learning Studio
Sponsored by Livestream Learning Studio
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In a recent report from the Department of Education documenting the effects of COVID-19 on American students, it was noted that “nearly all students have experienced some challenges to their mental health and well-being during the pandemic.” School staff and students are dealing with higher levels of stress and entire districts are recognizing feelings of helplessness among students and teachers. Many educators are searching for innovative social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies that strengthen their classroom communities throughout the entire school year.
Ward Eames is the founder of The National Theatre for Children and Livestream Learning Studio, two organizations dedicated to educating K-12 students through arts-enhanced programming. Join this edWebinar to hear from Ward on how to engage students emotionally all year long, strengthening their core social and emotional competencies through innovative classroom programming.
This edWebinar will offer solutions that help educators:

Engage students through techniques that support SEL
Use storytelling in a variety of forms to enhance the learning experience
Strengthen their classroom communities through relationship-building lessons and activities

This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers, school and district leaders, counselors, and curriculum coordinators of the elementary grades. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenters
Ward Eames founded The National Theatre for Children (NTC) in 1978 as a means of using live theatre to teach K-12 students decision making, self-management and social awareness. In addition to building NTC into the largest educational touring theatre company in the United States, Ward has dedicated himself to building social and emotional competence in educators, students and families through a variety of arts-enhanced delivery methods. He was the creator of KiDSNEWS, a monthly news and current events video and curriculum program for grades K-6. His nationally broadcast sketch comedy TV series, M@dAbout, taught personal responsibility and decision making through money management skills, health and wellness information and environmental stewardship to tweens and teens. Ward recently founded Livestream Learning Studio, a subscription service that provides SEL-focused, arts-enhanced education through live, interactive digital events, accessible in the classroom and at home for schools and students nationwide.

Frank Maciel is the creative director of Livestream Learning Studio, an educational livestream subscription service for upper elementary school students. He has worked with Ward Eames for over 20 years as a director, producer and curriculum writer for The National Theatre for Children, a staff writer for the educational TV series M@dAbout, and a writer and on-screen host for KiDSNEWS, an educational news and current events program. Prior to his work with Ward, Frank worked extensively with the Walt Disney Company in California, writing and directing stage productions for their theme parks and teaching students from all over the country through Disney Performing Arts, a program that focused on teaching creative, arts-related skills to students in grades K-12.

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Join the Social-Emotional 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.

Livestream Learning Studio is a year-long school subscription service that provides rigorous and meaningful academics using live online events with arts integration, rooted in the five core competencies of social-emotional learning: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

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Using Multimedia to Enhance Science Teaching and Strengthen Understanding
2022-01-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Using Multimedia to Enhance Science Teaching and Strengthen Understanding

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Presented by Dr. Michael Heithaus, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, and Co-Author of HMH Into Science®Moderated by Whitney Yaple, Director of K-12 Science Product Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Students learn science best by doing science, but some complex concepts are more difficult to carry out in a classroom setting than others. This is where engaging multimedia and technology, such as video or digital simulations, can help to enhance teaching and increase student understanding. When used correctly, multimedia can harness students’ natural curiosity, inspiring investigation, exploration, and problem solving. This edWebinar will provide guidance on how to effectively use multimedia to enhance science teaching and strengthen understanding.
This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the middle school grades. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenter
Dr. Michael Heithaus is Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University in Miami, FL. Dr. Heithaus joined the FIU Biology Department in 2003 and has served as Director of the Marine Sciences Program and Executive Director of the School of Environment, Arts, and Society, which brings together the natural and social sciences and humanities to develop solutions to today’s environmental challenges. His research focuses on predator-prey interactions and the ecological importance of large marine species. Dr. Heithaus is author of HMH Into Science® and is a STEM consultant of HMH Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. He received his B.A. in biology from Oberlin College and his Ph.D. in biological sciences from Simon Fraser University.

About the Moderator
Whitney Yaple is the director of product marketing for K-12 science at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and has over seven years of experience in the educational publishing industry. She is a lifelong learner who is passionate about improving educational outcomes for all.

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Get a Grip: Teaching an Important Handwriting Skill
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
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In honor of National Handwriting Day, celebrated on January 23rd each year, Learning Without Tears will be focusing on one of the most important prerequisites for the lifelong skill of handwriting—grip! In this edWebinar, you will learn answers to frequently asked questions such as what age to start teaching grip, how to teach it effectively, and how to help older children who already have poor gripping habits. Whether you are a teacher, parent, therapist, or interventionist, you will learn practical strategies to implement immediately with the students in your life.
This edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 teachers, occupational therapists, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenters
Roxanne 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 out-patient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in pre-school through middle school. She completed her Level 1 certification in March 2007 and has been presenting for Learning Without Tears since 2009.

Valerie Zaryczny received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a pediatric OT with experience across multiple settings including schools, clinics, early intervention, and teletherapy. She first attended a Handwriting Without Tears workshop in 2004 as a new therapist and has been in love with the products and methods ever since! Valerie became a National Workshop Presenter for Learning Without Tears in 2011.

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Learning 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.
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