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6 Steps to Effective Teacher Evaluation
(4 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Rich Voltz - This course supports school leaders' development of stronger...
6 Steps to Effective Teacher Evaluation
(4 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Rich Voltz - This course supports school leaders' development of stronger evaluation skills and offers practical activities and strategies to apply before, during and after the teacher evaluation process.
Allocating and Assigning Personnel
(2 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will create an implementation plan that will ensure...
Allocating and Assigning Personnel
(2 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will create an implementation plan that will ensure appropriate assignment of personnel and effective allocation.
Building a Community of Writers in Grades K-6 Classroom
(3 PD Hrs.) by Taylar Wenzel, Center for the Collaborative Classroom
In this course, the presenter...
Building a Community of Writers in Grades K-6 Classroom
(3 PD Hrs.) by Taylar Wenzel, Center for the Collaborative Classroom
In this course, the presenter shares the "Elements of Effective Instruction Tool" and an overview of the "Writing Workshop".
Building a Foundation for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful...
Building a Foundation for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful school leaders. They are: making ethical decisions; being visible at the building level; creating positive relationships; and invoking positive attitudes.
Building A+ Relationships for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) by Jim Burgett - Building positive workplace relationships and strong people skills is...
Building A+ Relationships for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) by Jim Burgett - Building positive workplace relationships and strong people skills is vital for success. This course will review four of the six chapters from Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Bullying Litigation Protection: Prevention and Response
(2 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis -This course will provide participants information...
Bullying Litigation Protection: Prevention and Response
(2 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis -This course will provide participants information related to the ever-changing legal parameters when bullying, harassment and intimidation become problems for students.
Classroom Control and Discipline
(6 PD Hrs.) This course will cover six sections: 1) Rules 2) Procedures 3) Consequences 4) Room...
Classroom Control and Discipline
(6 PD Hrs.) This course will cover six sections: 1) Rules 2) Procedures 3) Consequences 4) Room Arrangements 5) Building Relationships 6) Engaging Instruction
Collaborating with Families During Remote Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association.
Collaborating with Families During Remote Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. The purpose of this course is to discuss opportunities for educators to collaborate with and support students and their families during times of remote instruction.
Creating a Learning Focused Curriculum
(2 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will learn how to facilitate teacher analysis of the...
Creating a Learning Focused Curriculum
(2 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will learn how to facilitate teacher analysis of the curriculum selection and development process, provide curriculum-related feedback, and review how to implement processes and procedures that support effective...
Creating a Valid and Reliable Assessment
(2 PD Hrs.) By Daniel Frederking - This course covers best practice in classroom assessment...
Creating a Valid and Reliable Assessment
(2 PD Hrs.) By Daniel Frederking - This course covers best practice in classroom assessment design, creation, and modification of assessments while exploring three phases: Planning for the assessment, designing the assessment, and post-assessment.
Creating Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans in PreSchool Setting
(3PD Hrs.) This introductory course will provide teachers with the foundational information needed...
Creating Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans in PreSchool Setting
(3PD Hrs.) This introductory course will provide teachers with the foundational information needed to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool children.
Dyslexia 101 for Educators Grades K-4
(5 PD Hrs.) This online course will guide participants to recognize and identify signs of...
Dyslexia 101 for Educators Grades K-4
(5 PD Hrs.) This online course will guide participants to recognize and identify signs of dyslexia, interpret and analyze research as well as tips and tricks for best practices.
E-rate 470 - Overview and Updates
This non-credit course has been created to provide assistance to districts as they apply and...
E-rate 470 - Overview and Updates
This non-credit course has been created to provide assistance to districts as they apply and complete the E-rate Form 470.
E-rate 471
This non-credit course has been created to provide assistance to districts as they apply and...
E-rate 471
This non-credit course has been created to provide assistance to districts as they apply and complete the E-rate Form 471.
Effective Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Rachel Z. Fisher. The participants in this course will interpret how conversations,...
Effective Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Rachel Z. Fisher. The participants in this course will interpret how conversations, emotions, motivations, and perceptions with staff will create an environment that can either raise them to higher levels of achievement or push them down
Ensuring Accountability
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will improve the practitioner’s ability to collaboratively establish...
Ensuring Accountability
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will improve the practitioner’s ability to collaboratively establish clear organizational performance expectations; facilitate development of specific, measurable professional goals; ensure and articulate accountability for...
Ensuring Instructional Alignment
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the educational leader's role in ensuring alignment of...
Ensuring Instructional Alignment
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the educational leader's role in ensuring alignment of instruction to curriculum and assessment.
Evaluating Operational Systems Effectiveness
(4 PD Hrs.) by Joe Mullikin, Highland Elementary
In this course, participants will walk through...
Evaluating Operational Systems Effectiveness
(4 PD Hrs.) by Joe Mullikin, Highland Elementary
In this course, participants will walk through assessing and monitoring operations, non-fiscal and fiscal resource assessment, evaluation and compliance at federal, state and local level.
Fostering a Data Literacy Culture
(3 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Lynda Andre. This Fostering Data Literacy course will provide...
Fostering a Data Literacy Culture
(3 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Lynda Andre. This Fostering Data Literacy course will provide participants research-based information focused on developing a commitment to continuous improvement at all organizational levels based on data.
Giving Effective, High Quality Feedback
(2 PD Hrs.) Feedback is an objective and targeted description of a student or teacher’s work...
Giving Effective, High Quality Feedback
(2 PD Hrs.) Feedback is an objective and targeted description of a student or teacher’s work intended to guide future work. The presenter will describe effective, high-quality feedback and will summarize the purpose of giving feedback and its impact...
Leadership Coaching
(5 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will recognize the different coaching approaches that...
Leadership Coaching
(5 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will recognize the different coaching approaches that engage collegial, trusting, reflective relationships to address, communicate and analyze leadership issues or initiatives.
Leading Teaching and Learning - Student Engagement
(2 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders' development of stronger...
Leading Teaching and Learning - Student Engagement
(2 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders' development of stronger evaluation skills in recognizing intellectual student engagement in the classroom.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Effective Classroom Discussions
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and...
Leading Teaching and Learning: Effective Classroom Discussions
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective classroom discussions and discussion techniques used to facilitate a collaborative classroom culture.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Outcome-Based Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course will strengthen a school leader’s ability to facilitate...
Leading Teaching and Learning: Facilitating Outcome-Based Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huzinga. This course will strengthen a school leader’s ability to facilitate conversations with staff in order to nurture professional growth.
Leading Teaching and Learning: High-Quality Questioning
(4 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and...
Leading Teaching and Learning: High-Quality Questioning
(4 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course strengthens a school leader’s ability to analyze and evaluate effective questions and questioning techniques designed to deepen student thinking and learning.
Leading Teaching and Learning: Highly-Effective Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders’ understanding and...
Leading Teaching and Learning: Highly-Effective Instruction
(3 PD Hrs.) By Gail Huizinga - This course supports school leaders’ understanding and recognition of the instructional shifts present in highly effective classrooms.
Managing Data Literacy Systems
(3 PD Hrs.) In the Managing Data Literacy Systems course, the participant will learn skills to...
Managing Data Literacy Systems
(3 PD Hrs.) In the Managing Data Literacy Systems course, the participant will learn skills to provide tools and processes for the ongoing monitoring, analysis, and ease of use of data; ensure system capacity meets identified and future needs for effectiv
Managing Systems Logistics
(4 PD Hrs.) In the course, participants will review the overseeing of physical building...
Managing Systems Logistics
(4 PD Hrs.) In the course, participants will review the overseeing of physical building operations, aligning and leveraging system processes, managing fiscal and non-fiscal resources, and ensuring staff compliance.
Meeting All Academic Needs
(2 PD Hrs.) In this course, the participant will examine the structures and processes that ensure...
Meeting All Academic Needs
(2 PD Hrs.) In this course, the participant will examine the structures and processes that ensure congruency between curriculum content, instructional methods, and assessment to meet all academic needs.
Non-Certified Staff Working with IEP Students
(1 PD Hrs.) This course covers the laws and regulation concerning the policies and guidelines...
Non-Certified Staff Working with IEP Students
(1 PD Hrs.) This course covers the laws and regulation concerning the policies and guidelines districts must follow concerning supervising and training non-certified personnel and volunteers who will be working with students with IEPs.
Personalized Professional Development
(5 PD Hrs.) By Adam Geisen and Mike Wielgus, Triad CUSD #2.
Personalized Professional Development
(5 PD Hrs.) By Adam Geisen and Mike Wielgus, Triad CUSD #2. This course guides the participant in creating a personalized professional development planning model driven by an analysis of available data and the interests/needs of the professional staff.
PLC's Part I - Laying the Foundation for Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course provides an overview of the foundations of Professional...
PLC's Part I - Laying the Foundation for Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course provides an overview of the foundations of Professional Learning Communities. Participants can examine the current realities of their school/district in order to assess their readiness to implement or improve PLC p
PLC's Part II - Building the Structure to Support Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course is designed with the principal in mind.
PLC's Part II - Building the Structure to Support Student Achievement
(4 PD Hrs.) By Sue Workman - This course is designed with the principal in mind. It is intended to help the principal or other school leaders to assess the current culture and work of teams, and provide tools and procedures to move forward with PLC imple
Promoting Collaborative Instruction
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the importance of collaboration in providing effective instruction.
Promoting Collaborative Instruction
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the importance of collaboration in providing effective instruction.
Providing Effective Instruction
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the components of effective instruction, and how leadership can...
Providing Effective Instruction
(2 PD Hrs.) This course examines the components of effective instruction, and how leadership can support its implementation.
PSAT 10: Checking College and Career Readiness
(3 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board
This course will review the knowledge and skills...
PSAT 10: Checking College and Career Readiness
(3 PD Hrs.) By Martha Morris, College Board
This course will review the knowledge and skills assessed on the PSAT 10, and compare them with content assessed on the SAT.
Recruiting High Quality Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will assist the practitioner to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to...
Recruiting High Quality Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will assist the practitioner to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to establish effective local partnerships; identify and recruit high quality staff; and utilize a collaborative, research-based process for selecting,...
Restorative Practices - Academic Circles
(4 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner. This course will demonstrate elementary, middle, and high school...
Restorative Practices - Academic Circles
(4 PD Hrs.) By Judy Brunner. This course will demonstrate elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers implementing academic circles.
Restorative Practices - Extracurricular Circles
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will demonstrate the use of restorative circles with a student government...
Restorative Practices - Extracurricular Circles
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will demonstrate the use of restorative circles with a student government organization and a cheerleading team as both groups set goals and work through problems and conflict resolution.
Retaining and Developing Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will build the practitioner’s ability to foster a professional culture...
Retaining and Developing Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will build the practitioner’s ability to foster a professional culture that creates trust and promotes adult learning, risk taking, and collaboration; engage teachers to collaboratively design and implement a program of...
Roadblocks
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Joan Rhodes, UVC. This course discusses roadblocks in the workplace and...
Roadblocks
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Joan Rhodes, UVC. This course discusses roadblocks in the workplace and identifies strategies for overcoming those roadblocks. In addition, this course also provides strategies for dealing with difficult people in the workplace.
SAT Suite of Assessments - Using Scores and Reports to Inform Instruction
(2 PD Hrs) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course describes the scores and reports available...
SAT Suite of Assessments - Using Scores and Reports to Inform Instruction
(2 PD Hrs) By Martha Morris, College Board. This course describes the scores and reports available in the K-12 Score Reporting Portal and suggests how to use the reports to improve student outcomes.
SLO Process for Measuring Student Learning
(3 PD Hrs.) By Deb Greaney. This course provides a definition, benefits, and an overview of the...
SLO Process for Measuring Student Learning
(3 PD Hrs.) By Deb Greaney. This course provides a definition, benefits, and an overview of the SLO process, and the role an SLO can play as part of a teacher evaluation framework.
Social Emotional Learning: What, Why, and How
(1 PD Hr.) In this course, participants will apply the definitions of Social and Emotional...
Social Emotional Learning: What, Why, and How
(1 PD Hr.) In this course, participants will apply the definitions of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and how the Illinois SEL Standards are arranged, articulating the importance of incorporating SEL in the classroom.
Strategic Planning: Building a District Improvement Plan
(2 PD Hrs.) Strategic planning is the process of setting goals, deciding on actions to achieve...
Strategic Planning: Building a District Improvement Plan
(2 PD Hrs.) Strategic planning is the process of setting goals, deciding on actions to achieve those goals and mobilizing the resources needed to take those actions.
Study Skills Integrated & Aligned to Learning Styles
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will compare and contrast study skills for the three...
Study Skills Integrated & Aligned to Learning Styles
(2 PD Hrs.) Participants in this course will compare and contrast study skills for the three common learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners); produce and integrate these strategies/activities that are best for each type of learner.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS Social Studies
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS Social Studies
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 1
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 1
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 2
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 2
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 3
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 3
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 4 ELA/Reading
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 4 ELA/Reading
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 4 Mathematics
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 4 Mathematics
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 4 Science
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 4 Science
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 6
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 6
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 7
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade 7
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade K
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos Grade K
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allow educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS ELA/Reading
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS ELA/Reading
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS Mathematics
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS Mathematics
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS Science
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of...
Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos HS Science
(Pd Hrs. Awarded Locally) The Teacher Evaluation Calibration Videos are a collection of professionally created videos of classrooms instruction that allows educators locally to collaborate, practice and calibrate teacher evaluation.
Teaching Strategies and Practices
(6 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Teaching Strategies and Practices
(6 PD Hrs.) Dr. Tammy Milby, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover four sections: 1) Engagement 2) Questioning 3) Learning Formats 4) Feedback and will provide educators with practical classroom instructional strategies, tools, and...
Time Management for Teachers
(4 PD Hrs.) Dr. Loraine Stewart. This course introduces the participant to techniques that help...
Time Management for Teachers
(4 PD Hrs.) Dr. Loraine Stewart. This course introduces the participant to techniques that help with personal organization of schedules, setting of priorities, and carrying out goals related to teaching.
Traditions and Celebrations
(2 PD Hrs.) by Tiffany Barrett, IASP. Promoting and building a culture of tolerance in schools can...
Traditions and Celebrations
(2 PD Hrs.) by Tiffany Barrett, IASP. Promoting and building a culture of tolerance in schools can be a daunting task; however, it begins with the educational leader facilitating and modeling openness, respect, and freedom of thought.
Transforming Lessons and Learning Through Technology Integration
(3 PD Hrs.) By Aida Awad. This course will guide classroom educators as they journey along a...
Transforming Lessons and Learning Through Technology Integration
(3 PD Hrs.) By Aida Awad. This course will guide classroom educators as they journey along a pathway toward implementing SAMR levels and 21st Century Skills into an instructional technology integrated lesson.
Understanding Mindset
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association.
Understanding Mindset
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski, Illinois Education Association. This course is designed to help educators understand the concept of mindset and how it relates to student achievement.
Unmotivated Students
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Loraine Stewart, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Unmotivated Students
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Loraine Stewart, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover three sections: 1) Motivating From the Inside Out, 2) Overcoming the Myths of Motivation, 3) Motivating Classroom; and will provide educators with practical clas
ELN Webinars
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Classroom Management II
November 15, 2023
Classroom Management II
This webinar will provide additional techniques for managing a classroom. Some specific information will be shared in handling particularly difficult students and underperforming classes. Multiple techniques will be shared to restart or re-engage students and classes.
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Evidence-Driven Classroom Walkthroughs: 7 Keys to Sustainable Impact
February 14, 2024
Evidence-Driven Classroom Walkthroughs: 7 Keys to Sustainable Impact
This webinar will explore how to schedule time for classroom visits and deal with interruptions when "blocking off time" isn't working out. We will look at the three roles for differentiated feedback conversations that change teacher practice. We will also examine how to maximize teachers' intrinsic motivation with evidence-driven, open-ended questions. I will share best practices and case studies for building a long-term habit of visiting classrooms 500 times a year. Finally, we will cover the walkthrough myths and misconceptions that hold leaders back from having the greatest possible impact.
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Harnessing AI's Potential in Education
September 22, 2023
Harnessing AI's Potential in Education
As technology continues to reshape the educational landscape, this session delves into the transformative impact of AI within school environments, exploring its potential benefits, challenges, and the crucial task of developing comprehensive policies to ensure responsible and equitable AI integration. Discover how AI is revolutionizing teaching methods, personalizing learning experiences, streamlining administrative tasks, and shaping the future of education. Whether you're an educator, administrator, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of education, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic synergy between AI and schools. Prepare to gain a deeper understanding of AI's potential to enhance education and equip the next generation for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Intentional Equity Centered Leadership Planning
November 29, 2023
Intentional Equity Centered Leadership Planning
In this talk we will explore Dr. Jen Cheatham's newest work on equity-focused entry planning and determine what intentional moves leaders can make to support their schools' respective equity journey; by moving from passive conversations to purposeful and intentional actions that lift up students, family, and the school community. The conversation will leave leaders with actionable next steps to continue and sustain their work.
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Navigating Advanced Data for Advanced Learners
September 20, 2023
Navigating Advanced Data for Advanced Learners
This webinar will explore best assessment practices for advanced learners with a focus on achievement measures (benefits and limitations); measuring learning readiness (for programming and instruction) as well as growth (in programs and over time).
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Restful Nights, Resilient Days: How the VEN Nurtures Educators
April 3, 2024
Restful Nights, Resilient Days: How the VEN Nurtures Educators
Join this session to learn about The Virtual Educator Network (The VEN). The VEN is a virtual, interactive, and transformative experience for educators throughout the country. This research based model provides unparalleled support and offers an innovative PD experience to help educators thrive, ultimately ensuring a more restful and fulfilling professional journey, and successful outcomes for students.
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SEL: Youth and Self
October 25, 2023
SEL: Youth and Self
Social-emotional learning (SEL) provides youth with the skills they need to be healthy, happy humans. At this webinar, titled Youth and Self, attendees will understand the core SEL competencies and how they can create an environment that allow youth to understand, explore, and affirm their identities. We will hear from a panel of experts who work closely with diverse youth and will share strategies that help their youth understand their cultural, racial, and gender identities. Walk away with activities and ideas you can immediately incorporate into your classroom.
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The Synergy of Trust: Transforming School Culture
September 6, 2023
The Synergy of Trust: Transforming School Culture
In this one-hour presentation, participants will learn about the definitions of trust, and gain an understanding of why and how high levels of trust are a vital component of a healthy and positive school that supports the thriving and resilience of employees as well as student learning and achievement. Participants will also consider the damage done in low-trust environments, including the physiological implications of the stress related to working in this type of environment. Finally, participants will be able to identify and hopefully put into practice, in their buildings and/or district, the leadership behaviors that build and engender trust.
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Understanding Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
March 6, 2024
Understanding Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
As culture plays a role in the way we navigate the world, interact with one other and foster innovation on a larger scale. This webinar will be focused on understanding the 4 dimensions of cultural intelligence (metacognitive, cognitive, motivational and behavioral). Individuals will be able to assess and discover areas for improving levels of CQ. Educators and leaders will learn ways to employ culturally competent strategies in the classroom and school system.