edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is part of a series of WebBriefs hosted by The Alliance of Former Chief State School Officers.

The meeting recording can be accessed here.

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.”

As the museum of We the People, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As America’s town hall, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a headquarters for civic education, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Really Great Reading.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Back-to-school season is critical for setting priorities, building staff morale, and creating systems that sustain success. In this timely edWeb podcast, district leaders and veteran administrators share strategies for launching the school year with purpose, from onboarding new principals and assistant principals to aligning professional development with instructional goals.

The panelists explore how to build trust, model instructional leadership, and create environments where educators and students can thrive. Whether supporting experienced administrators or mentoring first-year leaders, this session provides actionable ideas and leadership practices to guide your year. You learn:

• How to set a strong tone and clear vision from Day One
• Best practices for supporting new and early-career administrators
• Ways to align professional development with district goals and classroom impact
• Leadership systems and habits that create sustainable success

This recorded edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, and teachers.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Tumbleweed Publishing.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Join us for an engaging and practical edWeb podcast designed to empower educators with tools and strategies to support neurodiverse learners and striving readers in the classroom. The goal of this session is to deepen understanding of how to create inclusive, accessible literacy instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students.

Listeners explore the characteristics and learning profiles of neurodiverse students, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other learning differences. The edWeb podcast presents evidence-based strategies to enhance reading instruction, build language comprehension, and foster student confidence and success.

Learning objectives include:

• Understand the unique challenges and strengths of neurodiverse learners and striving readers
• Identify barriers to literacy development and ways to remove them
• Apply inclusive, research-based strategies to support reading fluency, comprehension, and engagement

Listeners gain actionable insights, sample classroom-ready resources, and a framework for building a supportive literacy environment. Whether you’re an elementary through middle school general or special education teacher, reading specialist, or instructional leader, this edWeb podcast equips you with tools to meet diverse learners where they are and help them thrive.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Renaissance.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

While AI can support many aspects of teaching, one responsibility it cannot take on is guiding K–12 students to become thoughtful, responsible users of this powerful technology. That’s a job only educators can do—especially when they’re equipped with the right tools and support from school and district leaders. ​

Join us for an insightful edWeb podcast featuring experts from Renaissance and Common Sense Education. You discover practical strategies, resources, and tools to help your teachers confidently teach AI literacy and model responsible AI use in the classroom. ​

What you learn:

• Four actionable strategies to build AI literacy in every classroom ​
• How to evaluate AI-focused lessons for elementary, middle, and high school ​
• Ways to integrate AI literacy with digital citizenship and critical thinking ​
• Why teachers—not chatbots—must remain at the heart of K–12 education

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Navigate360.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Is your school truly safe or just secure on the surface? Join national school safety experts Dr. Joe McKenna and Katherine Schweit for a timely and actionable edWeb podcast discussion on what it really takes to protect today’s schools physically, emotionally, and psychologically.

As school leaders navigate rising threats, growing mental health needs, and public pressure, many are realizing that visible security measures aren’t enough. This session explores how to move beyond surface-level solutions and build a culture of safety that brings together physical security, mental well-being, behavioral intervention, and emergency preparedness into one connected, simplified strategy.

You walk away with:

• A clear understanding of today’s school safety landscape
• Insight into how behavior and mental health support prevention
• A practical framework for proactive, comprehensive safety planning

Regardless of your specific role, if you’re responsible for keeping K-12 schools safe, supported, and prepared, this edWeb podcast helps you connect the dots and lead with confidence.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by BookNook.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

When academic support during after-school hours falls short, strong leadership can make all the difference. In this edWeb podcast, hear how one expanded learning leader built a scalable, staff-supported tutoring program that meets real student needs. You learn how smart planning, clear expectations, and strategic use of funds turned tutoring into a powerful extension of the school day.

Whether you’re planning for expanded learning or rethinking what’s possible, this conversation offers practical takeaways and lessons learned from the field. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-8 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Diabetes Network of Arizona.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

This edWeb podcast builds understanding and empowers school staff to confidently support students with type 1 diabetes. Learning objectives include:

• Recognize the signs of high and low blood sugar
• Understand the role of diabetes technology in the classroom
• Learn how to support students in academic and physical activities
• Promote empathy, independence, and safe care

Presenters from the Diabetes Network of Arizona discuss the topics of:

• “Why I might need to leave class”
• “Yes, I can eat that”
• “Sports, snacks, and safety”
• “What I wish you knew”

Listen to this session to gain real insight, practical tools, and communication tips to create a supportive learning environment. Be the adult your students with diabetes trust. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Varsity Tutors.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

How can schools move from scattered interventions to strategic support that reaches every student who needs it? Join this edWeb podcast for a candid fireside chat with leading voices in education as we explore how schools and districts can plan with intention, act with urgency, and use tutoring to deliver real, measurable outcomes—student by student.

This conversation centers on how district leaders can identify students who need support, how tutoring can become a core part of your instructional strategy, and how tools from the National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) and Varsity Tutors are helping schools scale what works—without losing the human connection.

In this fireside chat, we explore:

• Intentional Planning That Drives Support Where It’s Needed Most – How do you proactively identify which students need tutoring? How should districts be planning now for SY25–26? We share planning frameworks that align with MTSS and empower building-level leaders to act early.
• Personalized Tutoring That Meets the Moment – Hear how high-impact tutoring—when done well—builds confidence, strengthens core skills, and makes learning feel personal again. We share tools, strategies, and a national vision: that every student deserves a tutor who champions their success.
• How AI Supports—Not Replaces—Human Connection – In today’s tech-forward world, AI is a powerful partner in helping personalize instruction and track progress—but it’s not a replacement for relationships. We explore how AI can enhance a tutor’s impact by removing barriers, not adding them.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to elementary through high school district leaders, school leaders, and education technology leaders.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Gracelyn University.

The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Across the country, districts are struggling to fill classroom vacancies, especially in high-need areas. Yet over 1.2 million paraprofessionals already serve in our schools, many with years of classroom experience and a heart for students. Research shows that over 90% of paraprofessionals want to become teachers. So why aren’t they?

Join us for a timely, research-backed edWeb podcast designed for principals, HR directors, and special education leaders. You discover how to unlock the potential of the paraprofessionals already working in your schools, without adding cost or administrative burden.

We share data from 20 school districts, introduce the 10 pillars of effective Grow Your Own (GYO) design, and explore how Gracelyn University’s fully online, low-cost degree program and certification pathways are helping districts sustainably fill the teacher pipeline. Listeners will learn:

• Why current GYO efforts often fall short—and how to fix them
• What paraprofessionals need to succeed, from flexible design to mentorship
• How Hereford ISD enrolled almost 60 paraprofessionals in their GYO efforts
• The content and certification strategies today’s educators need most

Walk away with actionable insights and tools to grow your own future teachers, starting now. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, district HR directors, and special education directors and teachers.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Sched.

The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Teachers supported. Students succeeding. Communities thriving.

In times of rapid change, teachers need ongoing learning and support more than ever so that students succeed. Join us for a practical, interactive edWeb podcast packed with proven strategies from experts at leading schools across the U.S. This is a “roll-your-sleeves-up” session, so bring your questions—we tackle them together, ensuring your PD sessions make a real difference.

Learn best-practice tips for:

• Personalization and engagement: How to tailor sessions to individual needs, experience levels, and subject areas so teachers maximize professional growth
• Peer collaboration: How to promote open exchange of ideas, foster professional relationships, and create supportive learning environments where all voices are heard
• Taming logistics before, during, and after: Tips for a smooth experience with registration, check-ins, and sessions, and how to collect data to learn from each event and create better outcomes in future events
• Year-round professional development strategies: Ideas for a calendar of complementary professional development events around the year that keep learning fresh, timely, and comprehensive

This session is ideal for district, school, and classroom leaders of all grade levels who are committed to empowering educators through best-practice professional development year-round. Listen to this edWeb podcast to transform your PD days and enhance student success!

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