Web Seminars - DA Ed Talks - Podcasts
Reimagining Student Engagement: Teaching Strategies for the Distracted Generation to Reboot Every Learner
Date & Time: Thursday, July 17th at 2 p.m. ET
n today’s classrooms, teachers face mounting challenges—chronic absenteeism, cell phone distractions, and declining student motivation. The solution isn’t just stricter rules or banning tech. It’s designing learning that captivates! This interactive webinar explores proven, brain-based strategies and pedagogical practices that help educators re-engage students by tapping into curiosity, creativity, and human connection.
n today’s classrooms, teachers face mounting challenges—chronic absenteeism, cell phone distractions, and declining student motivation. The solution isn’t just stricter rules or banning tech. It’s designing learning that captivates! This interactive webinar explores proven, brain-based strategies and pedagogical practices that help educators re-engage students by tapping into curiosity, creativity, and human connection.
Harnessing AI for Personalized Learning in K–12 Education
Thursday, June 26th at 2 p.m. ET
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the educational landscape, forward-thinking school and district leaders are asking: How can we harness this technology to meet the unique needs of every learner?
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the educational landscape, forward-thinking school and district leaders are asking: How can we harness this technology to meet the unique needs of every learner?
Curbing Chronic Absenteeism: How Alternative Student Transportation Makes a Difference
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 24th at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, transportation directors (TDs) and district leaders will learn the vital connection between attendance and transportation to directly support the unique needs of students, improve access to education, and reduce absentee rates.
In this webinar, transportation directors (TDs) and district leaders will learn the vital connection between attendance and transportation to directly support the unique needs of students, improve access to education, and reduce absentee rates.
The Next Wave of AI in the Classroom: Safeguarding Academic Integrity and Student-Centered Deep Learning
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 17th at 2 p.m. ET
In this thought-leadership webinar, experts in the field of AI, including an FETC guest speaker, will map the must-watch milestones in artificial intelligence for the next school year—from multimodal tutoring to agentic AI that assists teachers. You’ll see how forward-thinking districts are meeting these advances head-on, while still safeguarding academic integrity and deep learning.
***Attendees will be given access to a demo account for TrekAI, an AI platform built specifically for schools with an on-demand student tutor that has built-in guardrails for academic integrity to help teachers do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
In this thought-leadership webinar, experts in the field of AI, including an FETC guest speaker, will map the must-watch milestones in artificial intelligence for the next school year—from multimodal tutoring to agentic AI that assists teachers. You’ll see how forward-thinking districts are meeting these advances head-on, while still safeguarding academic integrity and deep learning.
***Attendees will be given access to a demo account for TrekAI, an AI platform built specifically for schools with an on-demand student tutor that has built-in guardrails for academic integrity to help teachers do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
What Your Attendance Data Is Trying to Tell You to Solve Chronic Absenteeism (And How the Best Districts Listen)
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 10th at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we’ll go behind the scenes of the 2024–25 school year at RUSD, a district that has seen attendance improve over the course of four years and has achieved a 20% reduction in chronic absenteeism since 2021. Hear how district leaders used real-time insights to improve attendance, strengthen family engagement, and make faster, data-informed decisions.
***All attendees will receive a free copy of Leading with Data: A K–12 Guide to Attendance Success, packed with proven strategies for turning attendance insights into real-world results.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we’ll go behind the scenes of the 2024–25 school year at RUSD, a district that has seen attendance improve over the course of four years and has achieved a 20% reduction in chronic absenteeism since 2021. Hear how district leaders used real-time insights to improve attendance, strengthen family engagement, and make faster, data-informed decisions.
***All attendees will receive a free copy of Leading with Data: A K–12 Guide to Attendance Success, packed with proven strategies for turning attendance insights into real-world results.
Empowering Student Mental Wellness: The Science of Adolescent Emotional Development and School-Based Support
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 4th at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, hear best practices from a non-profit to learn about the science of adolescent development and how district leadership, school leaders and educators can strategically strengthen key elements of students’ school experience that contribute to both well-being and academic success.
In this webinar, hear best practices from a non-profit to learn about the science of adolescent development and how district leadership, school leaders and educators can strategically strengthen key elements of students’ school experience that contribute to both well-being and academic success.
Building Strong Attendance Foundations: Early and Ongoing Engagement for Lifelong Success
Date & Time: Thursday, May 29th at 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a practical and empowering webinar that explores actionable strategies to cultivate positive attendance habits early on in elementary school while ensuring this positive culture is maintained districtwide into middle and high school.
***Attendees will be able to safely download the "K-12 Attendance Intervention Toolkit" eBook that features tips, case studies, checklists, and how-to guidance to learn about the critical role of data-driven, tiered attendance interventions, family engagement strategies, and modern technology in reducing chronic absenteeism.
Join us for a practical and empowering webinar that explores actionable strategies to cultivate positive attendance habits early on in elementary school while ensuring this positive culture is maintained districtwide into middle and high school.
***Attendees will be able to safely download the "K-12 Attendance Intervention Toolkit" eBook that features tips, case studies, checklists, and how-to guidance to learn about the critical role of data-driven, tiered attendance interventions, family engagement strategies, and modern technology in reducing chronic absenteeism.
The Future of Teaching Math: What Makes High-Quality Instruction for the Classrooms of Tomorrow
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 27th at 2 p.m. ET
In this dynamic 30-minute Ed Talk, learn about the evolving landscape of math education from Kern County’s Chief Curriculum and Instruction Officer Cole Sampson, Ed.D. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to cultivate deeper conceptual understanding, foster mathematical thinking, and ignite a passion for learning in your K-8 classrooms.
***Attendees will be able to safely download the guide "It Doesn’t Add Up: Why You Need a Better Math Curriculum" to help education leaders understand why prioritizing math education is critical and show how to choose a curriculum that drives real outcomes in math.
In this dynamic 30-minute Ed Talk, learn about the evolving landscape of math education from Kern County’s Chief Curriculum and Instruction Officer Cole Sampson, Ed.D. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to cultivate deeper conceptual understanding, foster mathematical thinking, and ignite a passion for learning in your K-8 classrooms.
***Attendees will be able to safely download the guide "It Doesn’t Add Up: Why You Need a Better Math Curriculum" to help education leaders understand why prioritizing math education is critical and show how to choose a curriculum that drives real outcomes in math.
Power Tools for the Classroom: What’s New from Google, Canva & ChatGPT for K12
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15th at 4 p.m. ET
AI is evolving at lightning speed—and so are the free tools educators rely on every day! In this fast-paced, must-attend webinar, three expert practitioners break down the newest updates from Google, Canva, and ChatGPT that are reshaping teaching, learning, and classroom creativity.
AI is evolving at lightning speed—and so are the free tools educators rely on every day! In this fast-paced, must-attend webinar, three expert practitioners break down the newest updates from Google, Canva, and ChatGPT that are reshaping teaching, learning, and classroom creativity.
Building Career Readiness through School-Industry Partnerships: A Blueprint for Award-Winning Success
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a solution-focused Ed Talk that brings together education and construction industry leaders who are successfully connecting classrooms to careers.
Join us for a solution-focused Ed Talk that brings together education and construction industry leaders who are successfully connecting classrooms to careers.
