Webinars and Events
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We host and sponsor many national and regional events each year. Here, you can find our calendar along with details about speakers, topics, and on-demand recordings.

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    Research Insights: Proven Strategies for Helping English Learners Grow • On-demand

    In this powerful session, you’ll learn about the effects of learning loss and the impact of digital solutions on English learners both prior to and during the pandemic. Join Steve Tardrew, VP of Assessment

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    Use the Lexile Framework to Power a District-Level Approach to Intervention • On-demand

    Join Star Connor, Region Superintendent of Transformation Schools in Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL), for an engaging edLeader Panel about how she has helped more than 60% of the lowest-performing schools in her district

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    How to Prepare All Educators to Teach English Learners • On-demand

    According to the Brookings Institution, the number of English learners (ELs) in U.S. public schools has grown by roughly 60 percent over the last decade. While the level of diversity they have brought us

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    The Science of Reading • On-demand

    Join us for a very special three-part webinar as Dr. Douglas Fisher, Dr. Julie Morrow, and Chuck Poole take a deep dive into the science, best practices, and rewards of reading.PART 1: The Skill,

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    Expanding Learning Opportunities • On-demand

    Now is the time to take action and address any of our students’ unfinished learning and unrealized potential. In addition, many of our students have learned new skills that we can develop. To accelerate

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    The Science of Reading: From a Vision to Outcomes • On-demand

    For decades, researchers have been observing instructional practices, gathering data, and analyzing student outcomes to provide insight on best practices and methods for reaching students at all levels. Yet, student academic achievement is below

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    2020-21 National Lexile Study Review: Accelerating Literacy Growth in a Pandemic • On-demand

    Dr. Malbert Smith, CEO, President, and Cofounder of MetaMetrics joins Achieve3000’s Steve Tardrew, VP, Assessment and Research, and Dr. Greg Gunn, Education Exam Analyst, to discuss this year’s National Lexile Study. They will examine

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    Navigating the ESSER Funding Process: Turning Opportunities into Outcomes • On-demand

    Since last year, nearly $190 billion in federal funds have been allocated to K-12 education through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Join our experts for an inside look at what

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    Success is a FOCUS on High Leverage Strategies • On-demand

    In this session, the last in the series, Ray McNulty will be joined by Dr. Bill Daggett, education visionary, author, and founder of the Successful Practices Network, as they explore the strategies and solutions

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    Leveraging Student and Community Voice as Content for Curriculum: A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Discussion • On-demand

    Please join us for this series of timely conversations we are producing with our learning partners and other important educational organizations. Kevin Baird, Chairman at the non-profit Center for College and Career Readiness, moderates

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    How Do Schools and Districts Become Future Focused? • On-demand

    If we are going to educate all learners for the future they will live in, we must be future focused. Do we abandon all our current best practices to try unknown strategies? How do

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    Use your Funding to Accelerate Literacy Growth and Deepen Learning • On-demand

    Since last year, $187.5 billion in Federal stimulus funds have been released to districts to counter the impact of the the pandemic on student learning. This timely webinar will give educators all the information

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    Achieving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Education • On-demand

    Examining the barriers to after-high school success and the role of parental support, school culture, and external partnerships.

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    Learning 2025: Preparing Students for Their Future, NOT Our Past • On-demand

    Equity, social justice, Social-Emotional Learning, mental health, and a rigorous and relevant instructional program for all students are recent but critical issues that schools today are required to address. Meanwhile, the demands of the

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    International: Strategies of Engagement for Distance Learning • On-demand

    The transition from in-person to distance learning brought resounding changes to the world of education. The need to promote student engagement and ensure equity in instruction is more important than ever. However, the traditional

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    Overcoming “Inequality Mindsets” for Better Student Outcomes • On-demand

    Award-winning author and veteran educator Dr. Anthony Muhammad will share his approach to ensuring learning equality in every classroom. edWebinar attendees will examine predominant mindsets that can prevent schools from promoting equal academic opportunities

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    Moving From a STUDENT to a LEARNER • On-demand

    So much of our research in K-12 education is focused on children learning (pedagogy) while there’s not much discussion about the difference between the adult learner and the student learner. Just as there are

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    Building A Culture of Literacy in a Time of Unprecedented Change • On-demand

    To build a culture of literacy, schools must have the support of their students’ families and their communities. With our growing reliance on remote and hybrid learning, there is an opportunity to more fully

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    Using Data Like a Rock Star: From Zero to Hero • On-demand

    Making effective use of student data is critical to driving instruction and improving student outcomes. Educators often have access to multiple sources of student data, but how do they use that data to inform

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    Engaging Students and Ensuring Growth in Remote and Hybrid Learning • On-demand

    When schools closed in spring 2020, Caesar Rodney School District and Indian River School District already had online learning solutions in place, facilitating the transition from fully in-person to fully remote instruction.Join educators from

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    Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in Remote and Hybrid Learning • On-demand

    In all academic learning, there is an element of social-emotional learning (SEL). What teachers say, the values expressed, materials and activities chosen, and skills prioritized all make an impact on how students think, see

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    Utilizing Digital Resources to Improve Student Outcomes • On-demand

    How can you accelerate literacy growth and improve student outcomes this year, regardless of how or where your students are learning? Join Patricia Blood, superintendent of Kearny Schools in Kearny, NJ, as she shares

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    New Research Briefing: The Five Key Elements of Effective Online Teaching and Learning • On-demand

    The largest study of effective online teaching and learning has been confidential—until now.Previously conducted for private online charter schools, these critical findings can now be shared with public school teachers. Kevin E. Baird, Chief

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    Leveling the Playing Field for All Students with a Focus on Literacy • On-demand

    Literacy is critical key to success and will open a world of opportunities for our children. However, not all children have equal access to the tools that they need to develop strong literacy skills,

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    Leading in a Virtual World • On-demand

    Administrators have entered into unchartered territories with remote learning and with that, unique challenges. If ignored, these challenges can significantly impede the ability to effectively serve the overall needs of the learning environment for

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    Trauma-Informed Skills for Online Learning Acceleration • On-demand

    Learn how to incorporate trauma-informed instruction into your remote and distance learning plans to ensure your most vulnerable students stay connected and learning while they are in school and at home. Participants will leave

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    Creating Curriculum that Empowers Change: 5 Keys to Racially Just Social Studies • On-demand

    Deconstructing systemic racial oppression begins with an equitable and inclusive education for every child. While this cannot be accomplished by any one of us, we all have the ability to begin working toward change,

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    Close Knowledge Gaps and Build Confidence with Achieve3000 Math • On-demand

    When your students practice math skills and concepts independently, how can you ensure they experience what neuroscientists term “productive struggle”? Productive struggle in learning builds understanding and hope, makes goals feel attainable, helps effort

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    Engagement by Design: Creating a Virtual Learning Environment Where Students Thrive • On-demand

    Every teacher wants engaged students. No student wants to be bored. So why isn’t every learning environment teeming with discussion and activity centered on the day’s learning expectations?In this edWebinar, Doug Fisher will discuss

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    Making Math Acceleration a Reality – Embracing Productive Struggle with Achieve3000 Math • On-demand

    When your students practice math skills and concepts independently, how can you ensure they experience what neuroscientists term “productive struggle”? Productive struggle in learning builds understanding and hope, makes goals feel attainable, helps effort

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    Beyond Content: Taking a Culturally Responsive Approach to Online Learning • On-demand

    Join us we journey from the idea of “Culturally Responsive” as a “good idea and nice to have” to considering how engaging in research-based approaches drive deeper thinking and accelerated learning.Equity begins with access.

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    Teaching Hope and Resilience for Students Experiencing Trauma • On-demand

    Huge numbers of our students are caught in storms of trauma—whether stemming from abuse, homelessness, poverty, discrimination, violent neighborhoods, or fears of school shootings or family deportations. This edWebinar focuses on actions that educators

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    Unstoppable Literacy Acceleration: Engagement, Effectiveness, and Equity for Diverse Learners • On-demand

    Literacy and ensuring equity for all is everyone’s responsibility as language gaps lead to literacy gaps. Students who are culturally and linguistically diverse often enter school as English Learners. Language proficiency in the home

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    Trauma-Skilled Literacy: What’s the Connection? • On-demand

    Dr. Sandy Addis, Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center, will share the latest research on the critical link between building capacity as a Trauma-Skilled School and building literacy capacity for all students. Participants

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