edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Branching Minds – A Comprehensive MTSS Solution.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Siloed data systems, strained resources, and inconsistent expectations make it a challenge to recognize the warning signs of school failure and intervene early. Don’t “wait to fail”—a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) can help at all levels, K-12!

MTSS is a well-established, evidence-based practice that prevents students from falling through the cracks. Together with a robust software platform designed specifically to support MTSS, this practice can become even more streamlined and effective, allowing you to quickly and easily see risk levels and tiered support recommendations across all students based on attendance, behavior, and academic performance.

Listen to this edWeb podcast to learn more about Early Warning Systems and MTSS, and how you can take proactive steps to prevent student failure. Learning objectives include:

• Explore the benefits of centralizing early warning indicators and student risk tracking in an MTSS software platform
• Learn early intervention strategies to prevent academic challenges and disengagement
• Discover how data-driven decision making can help you make the most of limited time and resources for the benefit of all students

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and district-level MTSS, curriculum, SEL, and special education roles.

Branching Minds
Leveraging the learning sciences and technology to help districts effectively personalize learning

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lavinia Group.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Educational leaders face the urgent task of reversing declining or stagnant test scores. Dramatically improving student outcomes requires a shift from traditional professional development to impactful professional learning.

Research shows that well-designed professional learning programs can boost student achievement by as much as 21 percentile points.

Listen to this edWeb podcast to learn a proven framework for professional learning that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and boosts student achievement. Experience an immersive lesson with instructional experts as they showcase evidence-based methodologies of effective PD including professional learning workshops, student work and data analysis, intellectual preparation, and classroom coaching.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to school and district leaders of elementary through middle school grade levels.

Lavinia Group
A team of educators dedicated to closing the opportunity gap.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Really Great Reading.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

The National Education Association states that by 2025, one out of four children in classrooms across the nation will be an English language learner student. Low literacy rates are no secret when it comes to the reality of all our students, and even more so for our English learners. In this edWeb podcast, we discuss the application of the Science of Reading when it comes to English learners and current gaps that have yet to be met in the literacy space.

Here to share some insights on this topic are two influential and respected individuals in the field of diversity and education, Dr. Michael Hinojosa, whose career spans over four decades in six public education systems, and Dr. Tony Smith, who has more than 20 years of experience serving diverse students.

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

Really Great Reading
We Do Big Things for Districts. We Raise Reading Scores and Prevent and Remediate Reading Failure.

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This podcast is hosted by edWeb.
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Join us for a fantastic edWeb podcast with Felicia Lott and Amanda Wargocki, innovative administrators from Secaucus Public School District (NJ), to kick off a series of “AI Friday Happy Hours” on how educators and solution providers are using artificial intelligence.

In today’s swiftly changing educational environment, the power of AI stands out as a pivotal factor in shaping the future of educational leadership. The presenters provide a deep dive into the multifaceted applications of AI in leadership tasks such as student data analysis, personalized learning, schedule optimization, resource allocation, communication enhancements, and more. Listeners gain a holistic understanding of AI’s capabilities, benefits, real-world examples, implications, and best practices. This session promises actionable insights to effectively harness AI, fostering improved administrative efficiency and enhanced student outcomes. Join us to envision and embrace the AI-driven future of education.

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

edWeb.net
edWeb is an award-winning professional learning network that serves the global education community.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.

Early models of MTSS imagined that a relatively small percentage of students would require supplemental support and an even smaller group of students would need intensive intervention to access and progress in the Tier 1 curriculum. Many schools have seen students with significant needs grow substantially in the last few years. Across the country, districts and schools are implementing strategies and resources to address the substantial diversity of learning needs in the classroom.

How do districts and schools provide high-quality, researched, and evidence-based instruction and resources to address the needs of all students? What does that look like for students who require tiered support? What does this mean for offering specially designed instruction for students with learning differences? This edWeb podcast offers perspectives about instructional models that promote environments that allow ALL students to accelerate learning.

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

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
We’re helping to create the fullest expression of what learning can be.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Ripple Effects.
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Join CASEL’s 2023 Mary Utne O’Brien Award winner, equity and social justice leader Kamilah Drummond-Forrester, 2024 California Distinguished School award-winning principal Colleen Martin, and clinical psychologist and restorative practices consultant Dr. Soundhari Balaguru as they share insights, best practices, and tools to improve behavior and strengthen relationships through restorative work.

In this edWeb podcast, listeners learn:

• The three things that MUST be in place for restorative practices to work
• Alternative-to-suspension strategies and tools to help identify and address the causes of learners’ behavior (so it doesn’t repeat)
• The award-winning “bookmark” restorative practice: how it can reduce your referrals to zero while increasing instruction time
• The concrete next steps you can take to create an equitable, trauma-informed culture of respect at your site

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders, deans, teachers, school counselors and social workers, federal program coordinators, and those involved in supporting students’ and families’ behavioral and mental health.

Ripple Effects
Proven effective SEL & Mental Health Digital Programs for preK-12 students and staff

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Exemplars.
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Listen to this edWeb podcast to unlock the secrets of the math brain and empower all students to excel in mathematics. In this engaging session, Liesl McConchie and Jay Meadows delve into the core components of the brain that are essential for mathematical success: the predictive brain, math identity, and learning readiness.

During this edWeb podcast they discuss:

• Strategies for fostering emotional safety and a positive learning environment
• Techniques to leverage the brain’s predictive nature to enhance learning outcomes
• Methods to shape a positive math identity and mindset in students
• Approaches for cultivating curiosity, relevance, and agency in math education

Listeners leave equipped with actionable strategies to enhance student engagement, foster a growth mindset, and promote mathematical proficiency for learners of all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the field, join us to gain valuable insights and resources to transform your math instruction.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders.

Exemplars
Our performance material promotes reasoning, communication, and higher-order thinking.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ParentPowered.
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Research shows that Black parental involvement in their children’s education is a key determinant to Black student success. However, barriers created by institutional and systemic racism in the U.S. education system create pervasive and chronic stressors for Black families, impacting their ability to be heard and engaged. These disparities also shape Black students’ academic experiences, engagement, and achievement.

Educational leaders are responsible for promoting inclusive, anti-racist, and culturally respectful learning environments that support all students to succeed. Building strong relationships with Black families is a critical component of this work. In this edWeb podcast, researchers and family engagement experts:

• Explore literature on effective strategies for engaging Black families, emphasizing technology-based interventions and culturally tailored, text-based methods
• Share insights from interviews with education leaders and practitioners and Black parents/caregivers of PreK–middle-school students around best practices for family engagement
• Explore processes for collaborating with families to develop content and experiences that authentically reflect families’ voices, experiences, strengths, and needs

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your district, school, or organization’s responsiveness to the needs of Black families and their children. You gain tools and knowledge to foster strong, empowering relationships with families and ensure a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, school counselors and social workers, and those in parent/community involvement, family engagement, and school improvement roles.

ParentPowered
Creating easy-to-use tools for great parenting to improve the lives of all children

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

AI is changing the game in education, but it doesn’t have to be some unbeatable foe—instead, it can be a powerful power-up to supercharge your teaching and engage more students than ever before.

In this edWeb podcast, the presenters discuss the value of AI and self-pacing in education, using esports as your path to success. Join Jessica Monroe from Tempe Elementary School District and Toni Rose Deanon from the Modern Classrooms Project to learn more about:

• How AI and esports can unlock student potential
• Discovering esports in school and leveraging the excitement of competitive gaming to boost engagement and motivation
• Meeting every student’s needs through self-paced, mastery-based instruction

Don’t miss your chance to learn how other educators are using esports in schools to supercharge student engagement! This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and education technology leaders.

The Modern Classrooms Project
Meet every student's needs with classroom-tested techniques that help every student truly learn.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Empowered Educator.
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As educators, you are in the business of making generational change. You have the most important job in the world. However, when you come from a place of stress, frustration, and exhaustion, you are unable to show up for your students as your best self. Weeks, months, and years of chronic stress lead to disengagement in your work and eventually burnout. You know you and your students deserve better, but you’re not sure how to break the stress cycle.

In this interactive edWeb podcast, listeners understand the function of stress and how to navigate through it in ways that are healthy, safe, and productive for both you and your students. Imagine feeling happier, healthier, and well rested for the entirety of your career. Here, we begin to embody the idea that the most generous thing you can do for your students is take care of yourself.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers, school leaders, and district leaders of all grade levels.

Empowered Educator
Thriving Teachers Create Thriving School Communities

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