Web Seminars - DA Ed Talks - Podcasts

[PODCAST] ACTIVE SHOOTER: The 5 P’s of School Safety in an Era of Increasing Violence

Date & Time: Thursday, October 16 12 p.m. ET

This timely podcast revisits and expands upon critical school safety strategies from the "5 P's" methodology (Planning, Process, Protocol, Practice, Prevention), a comprehensive framework for school safety preparedness that transforms theoretical safety plans into life-saving action.

Expanding Access to the SAT: Practical Strategies to Strengthen College Readiness for All

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 21st at 1 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, district leaders from Fort Bend ISD and Plano ISD will share how offering the SAT during the school day can level the playing field and how universal access to the SAT and PSAT-related assessments increases participation, strengthens instructional practices, and expands pathways to scholarships and college opportunities.

Lost in Transition: Preparing K-12 Students for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 15th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, career readiness and CTE experts will explore critical data points from Pearson’s Lost in Transition report to show how district leaders can prepare students for the workforce with skills that will last them a lifetime—even for jobs that may not exist today. 

Educating With AI in the Classroom Series

Educating With AI in the Classroom Series

Don’t miss this fall’s must-attend AI in education series. In three powerful sessions, global experts Jos Dirkx, Jon Bergmann, and Catlin Tucker will reveal how AI is rewriting curriculum and pedagogy, raising the bar for mastery learning, and making personalization real for each student. This is your chance to see how schools can harness AI to accelerate growth, empower teachers, and transform learning right now.

From Frustration to Fun: Re-Engaging Students in Math

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 8th at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, district administrators and a Prodigy Lead Teacher will share how they’ve successfully re-engaged students who once struggled with math. Join us to discover how districts are moving math from a subject students dread into one they love—and how you can replicate their success. 

Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practices from their peers on how to change the mindset of students who disengage from math.

Safe AI Learning Spaces: Securing Student Exploration in the Age of AI

Date & Time: Thursday, October 9th at 2 p.m. ET

This thought-provoking 30-minute Ed Talk explores the emerging landscape of AI in education, examining best practices, regulatory considerations, and strategic frameworks for creating secure learning environments that harness AI's potential while protecting our most vulnerable users.

When Teachers Pay the Price: Connecting the Dots Between Finance and Instruction

Date & Time: Thursday, October 2nd at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, Jess Gartner will share her story as a burnt out and frustrated teacher that led to her current passion for helping educators manage resource and funding planning. Learn how to not only build, track, and manage budgets that align with district priorities, but shift the thinking about resource planning from dollars saved to student success.

Am I Doing Tier 2 Right? 5 Indicators to Ensure You’re Implementing Tier 2 With Confidence

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 1st at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, the director of mental health at Salem-Keizer Public Schools will share how his Oregon district is successfully implementing Tier 2 systems to support student well-being and growth. Together, we’ll uncover five common signs that your Tier 2 efforts may be off track—and how to course-correct with confidence.  

[PODCAST] Planning with Purpose: Investing in the Future of Your Schools

Date & Time: Thursday, September 11 12 p.m. ET

In this podcast, experts in the field will explore why capital planning is foundational for K–12 success, especially as districts face aging infrastructure, evolving learning environments and the spaces that support them, and the need for more stakeholder support.

Getting Vulnerable Students Where They Need to Go: Solving Today’s Attendance and Transportation Challenges

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 10th at 2 p.m. ET

With special guests from the non-profit SchoolHouse Connection, this webinar will discuss best practices in supporting and transporting students with diverse needs and circumstances, including those covered under the McKinney–Vento Act, so they get to school and essential activities on time.