Webinars
August 06, 2024
Beyond Automation: Protecting Sensitive Data & Adhering to Best Practices in Document ManagementDate & Time: Tuesday, September 17th at 2 pm ET
Join us for an insightful webinar to explore the successful strategies and processes implemented by Katy Independent School District to automate student records and registration processes. Learn how Katy ISD increased staff capacity to safely manage sensitive student information and adhere to state standards for public school records management.
August 05, 2024
Why Personalized Learning Requires Personalized TeachingDate & Time: Thursday, September 12th at 11 am ET
In this engaging session, Todd Brekhus—Chief Product Officer at Renaissance and a pioneer in the field of education technology—will show you why personalized learning is only half of the equation. To truly impact student outcomes, educators need the data, tools, and strategies to deliver personalized teaching by truly seeing every student in a classroom, school, and district. Drawing on decades of experience, Brekhus will explain how recent advances in technology, including AI, empower educators to deliver the personalized teaching that students need for success.
August 05, 2024
Flexibility in Education: How Alief ISD Bends Over Backwards for Student SuccessDate & Time: Wednesday, September 11th at 2 pm ET
In this webinar, large and small districts can learn how to enhance their offerings from Alief ISD, the 112th largest district in the US, as they share their remarkable journey in expanding teaching services to meet diverse student needs not only within their district, but throughout the state.
August 05, 2024
Navigating The Challenges of Adolescent Literacy: Strategies for AdministratorsDate & Time: Tuesday, September 10th at 2 pm ET
In this DA Ed Talk, hear how districts around the country are achieving literacy success through actionable SEL and the Science of Reading-based strategies from a non-profit education leader and a former K-12 administrator of special education and specialized instruction.
***All attendees will be able to safely download the "Supporting the Diverse Needs of Adolescent Readers" white paper
August 04, 2024
Reducing Chronic Absenteeism by Strengthening Family-School PartnershipsDate & Time: Thursday, September 5th at 2 pm ET
In this webinar, a family engagement expert and author will drill down on how to implement robust home-school partnerships that reduce chronic absenteeism, including establishing relational trust, creating a welcoming environment, and implementing two-way communication. Also, hear from a San Diego USD principal, who will share their tips, tools, and strategies for strengthening family engagement and increasing daily student attendance.
***All attendees will be able to download "Family Engagement Tips and Strategies," which will provide research-based, sustainable family engagement practices to support schools with increasing attendance rates.
July 30, 2024
Reimagining Tutoring: Evidence-Backed Strategies to Boost Student Learning, School Culture & Educator SatisfactionDate & Time: Thursday, August 29th at 1 pm ET
In this webinar, education leaders will hear first-hand accounts of successful high-impact tutoring models from a district's chief academic officer. Also, field research experts from institutions, including Stanford University, and professionals who collaborate directly with district decision-makers will present case studies and stats on how to sustain high-impact tutoring to make a lasting effect on student learning, school culture, and educator job satisfaction.
July 29, 2024
Insights from Around the Nation: The New Normal for McKinney-Vento Student SupportDate & Time: Wednesday, August 21st at 2 pm ET
In this webinar, discover how to better support students experiencing homelessness from the second annual Nationwide McKinney-Vento Study's year-over-year trends, data-based perspectives, and new insights. Also, learn how your peers across the country are navigating the complexities of identifying and supporting at-risk students.
July 18, 2024
Back to School Edtech ToolsDate & Time: Wednesday, August 14th at 4 pm ET
Join five leading edtech experts. They will share the latest educational technology tools designed to enhance teaching and learning. These tools, updated with artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing classrooms by increasing teacher efficiency and boosting student engagement. Each expert will present an effective edtech tool and explain its unique features.
July 09, 2024
From Classroom to Career: How Certifications Enable Practical STEM Learning and CTE ReadinessDate & Time: Tuesday, August 20th at 2 pm ET
A panel of experts will explore how to leverage school facilities and data as educational tools for integrating STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and share insights from Hardin County Schools, where district leaders have implemented STEM and CTE experiential learning opportunities and certification programs in their schools.
July 08, 2024
The Power of Curiosity for Student Engagement, Motivation, and PersistenceDate & Time: Thursday, August 8th at 2 pm ET
In this webinar, district administrators dedicated to prioritizing engagement, motivation, and persistence will provide guidelines for curiosity outcomes, which teachers and administrators ranked as the second strongest form of evidence proving that students were engaged with a program in an EdWeek Research Center study. Currently, state standards haven't defined outcomes explicitly related to curiosity.
***Attendees will be able to safely download "Rubrics for Observing and Assessing Four Curiosity Traits" for student self-reflection and growth by speaker Dr. Tim Hudson, Ph.D.