This specialized learning session in gifted education meets the following competencies outlined by The Ohio Department of Education: Provide an extension or replacement of the general education curricula, to modify the learning process through strategies such as curriculum compacting, and to select alternative assignments and projects based on individual student needs Understand the social and […]
Explicit vocabulary instruction is a proven strategy to help English Learners close the vocabulary gap and increase their reading and listening comprehension. A systematic approach to vocabulary instruction by both English Language teachers and content-area teachers will ensure that English learners will be able to more quickly access the curriculum. Join this online session to […]
These one-hour virtual sessions take a deep dive into a specific topic. Each session will include an introduction to the topic, some connected readings, time for conversation and questions. Participants will leave with some new thinking and some resources to expand their thinking following the session. Note: Sessions are provided at no cost for member […]
Keeping our classroom and school libraries fresh and updated is important for independent reading. In this session, we’ll review the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop and her work with mirrors and windows. We’ll think about ways to audit our own collections and to fill the gaps in our classroom libraries, the books we use […]
This one-hour online session will discuss successful ways for EL teachers and Content Teachers to collaborate in order to support English learners in learning both language and content. Topics include building relationships, dealing with challenges, and administrator support. Intended audience includes EL teachers, general education teachers and coordinators. The session is free for ESCCO Title […]
The recording will be posted on this page after the live session. Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more Earlier this year, the George Lucas Educational Foundation released four new studies highlighting how project-based learning (PBL) helps accelerate student learning—across […]
These one-hour virtual sessions take a deep dive into a specific topic. Each session will include an introduction to the topic, some connected readings, time for conversation and questions. Participants will leave with some new thinking and some resources to expand their thinking following the session. Note: Sessions are provided at no cost for member […]
Choosing books for read alouds, mini-lessons, and small group instruction takes time. This session will examine possibilities for books and how they might be used in the classroom. We’ll also take a look at ways to slow down and examine a book for all that is possible. Create a stack of anchor books that you […]
Register to attend live or to receive the recording. The recording will be posted on this page after the live session. Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. There is no “secret” to improving student outcomes. Studies have proven that […]
What extra supports do English learners need as they learn to read in English? How can insights from the Science of Reading help our ELs? Explore how to teach reading to English learners at different levels of language proficiency. Learn about additional supports needed in phonemics, oral language development, vocabulary and background. Teaching reading to […]
In this edWebinar, we’ll explore how student goal setting can increase outcomes for individual and community-wide reading goals using digital books. When a shared reading goal is put into place, the message of encouraging each other can motivate young readers to meet their collective and individual targets. See examples of how pairing e-books with activities […]
In this edWebinar, Sean Nank and Kathleen Sheehy will explore how math educators using the 5 Practices can make this school year resonate for students in positive ways for years to come through positive interactions between students, teachers, and math. This edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers, as well as […]
