edWebcasts

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Heggerty . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . Join us for an engaging edWeb podcast featuring a dynamic discussion on strategies and practices driving literacy success in K-5 classrooms. Moderated by Marjorie Bottari, Director of Content at Heggerty, this panel highlights insights from three distinguished literacy leaders: Dr. Carrie Willer, Dire...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by PERTS . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . The presentation slide deck can be accessed here . A recent Gallup survey shows student engagement has fallen in recent years, with only 47% of high school students feeling engaged in their education. What is the missing link to engaging students? Student voice. Students who believe they have a voice in...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Collaborative Classroom . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Quality, as an adjective, is subjective, so how do you ensure your teaching team is fostering the optimal environment for quality interactions with children? Join early childhood educators and researchers in an exploration of just what it means to provide quality interactions. Learn how your e...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Heinemann . The webinar recording can be accessed here . One of our main goals as teachers is to help students grow knowledge and understanding of the past, present, and future world around them. Some of the best tools we have to achieve this goal are texts, intentional conversations, and writing. Join us in this session as we explore frameworks and guiding quest...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Presence . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . Among the many responsibilities of educators is to identify and recommend students for special education evaluations. But in the wake of the pandemic, more students are showing signs they need specialized support, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between temporary academic setba...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Too often, Black Language is treated as something to “correct” rather than recognized as a legitimate language system with its own rules, grammar, and structure. This mindset reflects deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes that not only undermine students’ linguistic heritage but also limit the effectiv...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Language systems are interconnected, and for multilingual learners, their home languages actively shape how they acquire English. Recognizing and building upon these connections is crucial to providing meaningful instruction. In this edWebinar with Dr. Antonio Fierro, we explore how phonology—the study...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Heinemann . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . Everyone wants assessments to provide more than data. Teachers and leaders want assessments that inform actionable steps for improving teaching and learning. In this edWeb podcast, we explore the concept of instructionally useful assessments and how they contribute to balanced assessment systems in s...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning . The webinar recording can be accessed here . There’s a misconception that structured literacy doesn’t work for multilingual learners—and that’s true if you’re using a monolingual approach. But structured literacy is not one-size-fits-all, and this edWeb podcast with Zaretta Hammond shows you how to break free from that limited perspective to provi...

This podcast is hosted by edWeb.net . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . According to our nation’s students, the value of using technology for learning is clear—when used effectively, it helps them develop the skills they need for future success. Seventy-five percent of high school students report that their number one use of technology in school is taking online tests, an operati...

This edWeb podcast is presented by CoSN and AASA and sponsored by ClassLink . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . For the third year in a row, cybersecurity ranks as the number-one technology concern among school district leaders in CoSN’s recent research. School leaders and staff today must all understand the nature of cyberattacks and know how to implement effective plans to both...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Savvas Learning Company . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Every high school student deserves to graduate ready for what’s next. Yet choosing a career and navigating college and an evolving job market can be complicated, even overwhelming. Dual enrollment is a proven solution that not only prepares students for college but also supports their career e...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia Learning . The webinar recording can be accessed here . This panel discussion explores how the Science of Reading can transform the educational experience for neurodiverse students, including those with dyslexia and IEPs. School administrators gain insights into how evidence-based literacy instruction can reduce disproportionality in special education and f...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia Learning . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) are far from a monolithic group, encompassing a wide range of experiences and educational backgrounds, including Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFEs), Long-Term English Learners (LTELs), Recently Arrived English Learners (RAELs), and more. This edWeb...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Branching Minds . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . Join us for an insightful conversation with experienced superintendents about change management, with a focus on how a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) can provide an organizing framework for accomplishing strategic goals. We explore the essential clarity, alignment, and understanding tha...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lexia Learning . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the neuroscience of learning differences, focusing on how various brains—across different language backgrounds, dyslexia diagnoses, and other reading difficulties—acquire literacy. Explore the latest research on brain activation during reading, uncovering b...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Teachstone . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Many educators understand that social-emotional learning (SEL) and academic development are connected, but we often think of teaching literacy and building relationships with students as separate responsibilities. Time-strapped teachers have a lot on their plates as it is—delivering reading lessons, helpin...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by SmartLab . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . STEM careers are growing twice as fast as others, making it essential for schools to integrate STEM with real-world learning to prepare students for the future. ( Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , April 17, 2024) School and district administrators are thinking a lot about STEM and CTE right no...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by UnboundEd . The webinar recording can be accessed here . We all share a vision for meeting the needs of each and every learner, but leading for instructional excellence requires actionable information and routines that drive consistent progress. In this dynamic edWeb podcast, listeners learn how to quickly capture and assess data essential to: Understanding the s...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Active Minds . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Mental health support is critical for students’ overall well-being and academic success. Yet, many K-12 schools struggle to provide comprehensive resources due to budget constraints. This edWeb podcast introduces educators and school administrators to free and cost-effective mental health programs offere...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Varsity Tutors for Schools . The webinar recording can be accessed here . High-dosage tutoring has proven to be a powerful intervention to help bridge educational disparities and accelerate student learning. However, successfully implementing such a program at the district level requires careful planning, resource allocation, and consideration of various logistic...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Center for Model Schools . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . Setting goals is just the beginning—striving to achieve them is where the real work begins. In this edWeb podcast, we explore the critical steps Model Schools take after setting their yearly goals. It’s not just about the result, but about the process that gets you there. Learn how...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Really Great Reading . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Join us for an insightful exploration into the pivotal role that oral language plays in shaping not just reading, but all areas of learning. This edWeb podcast discusses the importance of early screening and intervention for oral language delays and disorders. We examine the far-reaching benefits...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Penguin Random House Education and Penguin Press . The webinar recording can be accessed here . Adolescents are in a mental health crisis. Major depressive episodes among American teens have more than doubled since 2010 as their social lives moved onto smartphones loaded with social media apps. The only available explanation for why this happened in many countrie...

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Wilson Language Training . The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here . For states across the country, effective implementation of literacy legislation hinges on building educators’ knowledge in the Science of Reading—and then delivering accessible, well-integrated resources that align. So, how best can districts equip their educators with the resources ne...