Web Seminars - DA Ed Talks - Podcasts

Creating Learner Mobility Models for Students and Families in K-12 and Beyond

Date & Time: Thursday, October 24th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, an assistant superintendent shares how Harnett County Schools creates and promotes lifelong learning for students in his district and after they graduate through family engagement, efficient administrative processes, higher ed and workforce collaborations, and information students can access after graduating.

***Attendees will be able to safely download resources about records, enrollment, and credential management tools from Scribbles Software and Parchment, an Instructure Company.

How AI Is Bringing Practical Value to School Districts and Administrative Staff

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, we explore newly trained models for a form of AI called intelligent document processing. Discover how documents are automatically recognized, data is extracted, and then indexed into content storage and core applications, regardless of whether your district uses Skyward, PowerSchool, Frontline, Microsoft, Infinite Campus, or any other application.

3 Practical Strategies to Launch and Grow an Online Elementary Program

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, an instructional leader with more than 16 years of experience in online education will share the ins and outs of what works for elementary students in the online classroom. With an online elementary program, helping students start on the right foot is easier than ever.

Unlocking Potential: How Two Districts’ Virtual Options are Redefining Student Opportunity and Education Choice

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 9th at 2 pm ET

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how the powerful role of virtual learning options is expanding educational choices and opportunities at two districts. Discover how two superintendents are using virtual options to fill teacher vacancies, expand course catalogs, and retain and recapture students, leading to increased funding for districts.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: How to create inclusive philanthropy models

Because of the way public education is funded—or not—we've given a large set of responsibilities to philanthropy to fill financial gaps in district operations, says our guest on the Talking Out of School podcast.

Community Schools Roundtable: Data-Driven Systems for Physical, Social, & Mental Health Support

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 2nd at 2 pm ET

In this DA webinar, learn how Hamilton County Schools (TN), Hartford County Schools (MD), and Lancaster Public Schools (CA) are building sustainable whole-child systems that are informed by student voice and leverage community partners to proactively support the physical, social, and mental health of our students. Their approaches are united by an emphasis on data-informed decision making.

***All attendees will be able to safely download "Growing Community: The Community Schools Framework in Action Across Three States."

Cultivating Growth: How to Build a Positive Assessment Culture

Date & Time: Monday, September 30th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, we’ll explore innovative approaches to creating a positive assessment culture where students take ownership of their learning, teachers receive meaningful data they can use to hone their craft, and administrators and teachers are aligned in elevating student success.

Smart Phones vs Smart Kids: Heading Off Disaster in Teen Mental Health

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 28th at 1 pm ET

Webinar with New York Times Best-Selling Author Jonathan Haidt Discovering the Impact of the "Phone-Based Childhood" on Student Mental Health Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Jonathan Haidt, the acclaimed social psychologist and New York Times best-selling author of The Anxious Generation.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Are smartphone bans a good idea?

"By saying that school is somehow different and we should ignore these tools and not lean into them, I think we're setting our kids up to be under-informed, under-prepared," says Bill Salak, CTO/COO of Brainly.

How High-Quality Science Programs Can Improve Reading and Math Scores

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 25th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute Ed Talk, two experts will share the results of a study where 37 schools from seven districts used high-quality, hands-on science instructional materials and aligned professional learning to improve student test scores in all three subjects—reading, math and science.

***All participants will be able to safely download the "Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards" initial summative and main findings report