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NGSS: Integrating Science and Engineering Practices Across the Curriculum

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 13th at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute Ed Talk for district leaders for an introduction to the science and engineering practices outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and learn some practical strategies for integrating and connecting them across the curriculum. 

Constructing the Future: The New Era of School Facilities Leadership

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 12th at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk for a brief overview of a comprehensive 2023 survey of over 200 school facilities planning and management leaders that Gordian commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct. Also, hear an analysis of the current state of school facilities, and some strategies for district leaders to overcome the most common challenges today, while planning for the future.

5 Proven Strategies to Boost Student Attendance

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6th at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk to learn attendance-boosting strategies by enhancing parental engagement, leveraging data effectively, tailoring communication approaches, and implementing proactive measures that will foster a culture of regular attendance and drive student success. 

A District Leader’s Guide to Structured Literacy

Date & Time: Thursday, February 29th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute Ed Talk, a district leader who uses structured literacy to address the needs of their students will share how your school system can incorporate evidence-based practices, instructional resources, and more supported by structured literacy into its comprehension plan. 

The Science of Reading: Securing Funding for Literacy PD

Date & Time: Thursday, February 22th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, a district leader from Bettendorf Community School District in Iowa and an expert from Lexia will discuss practical approaches to securing funding for professional learning and to implementing instruction based in the science of reading.

AI, Data, and Automation: Strategies for the Future of K-12 Finance and Technology Leadership

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 20th at 2 pm ET

Attend this panel discussion webinar with District Administration’s CIO-in-Residence and the CFO of Columbia County School District in Georgia to learn why AI and business process automation is critical to your district’s leadership and future success, how to leverage automation, and how to secure sensitive school data.

3 Ways School and District Leaders Can Elevate Career and Technical Education

Date & Time: Thursday, February 15th at 2 pm ET

In this DA Ed Talk, a digital curriculum expert will discuss three ways school and district administrators can take their CTE program to the next level by developing long-term goals that allow it to grow and adapt over time.

Flexibility, Choice, and Opportunity: The Next Chapter of Virtual Learning

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 7th at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk with the the Director of Secondary Education at Johnson City Schools in Tennessee to learn how to design and utilize a virtual learning program that provides more flexibility, choice, and expanded learning opportunities for students.

Cultivate a Framework for District-Wide Intervention Success

Date & Time: Thursday, January 25th at 2 pm ET

Join us for a 30-minute Ed Talk and discover how to cultivate a framework for intervention success that positively impacts student growth in your schools.

Evidence-Based Instruction: The Missing Ingredient for Personalized Learning

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 17th at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk to learn how to identify which types of evidence are most informative for instructional decisions, and how to empower educators to make more evidence-based instructional decisions and create more personalized learning environments.  

Elevate Literacy by Integrating the Science of Writing

Date & Time: Thursday, January 11th at 2 pm ET

Attend this webinar with the Executive Director of the Penn Literacy Network—a professional development organization at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education—to learn how to elevate the Science of Writing across your district, and boost student proficiency in both reading and writing.

Strategic Storytelling: Help Principals Start Planning Now for a Great Next Year

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 9th at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute Ed Talk with a former school leader, educator, and school leadership coach from Relay Graduate School of Education to learn how to help principals use strategic storytelling, identify the right priorities, and energize staff as part of an effective strategic planning process for next year. 

Improving Classroom Observations: Building a Growth-Focused Culture of Trust

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 12th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, learn how to overcome common challenges to classroom observations to make them more impactful in any school or district, by establishing a culture of trust that is focused on shared goals of growth and excellence. 

Making Strategic Facilities and Infrastructure Investments—With or Without ESSER

Date & Time: Monday, December 11 at 2 pm ET

Attend this web seminar to learn from an insightful panel discussion with leaders from the Ozark School District in southern Missouri about using incentive funding wisely, and how they are modernizing school buildings while prioritizing educational opportunities for students. 

How to Transform Schools into Dynamic Learning Hubs

Date & Time: Thursday, December 7 at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk to learn about the concept of learning hubs that empower students, support educators, and engage families—before, during, and after the school day. Also, discover the research that supports this approach and some practical strategies to establish learning hubs in any school or district.