Webinars
February 17, 2025
Reading on Benchmark: Proven Strategies to Close the Reading GapDate & Time: Thursday, March 27th at 2 p.m.
In this webinar, Little Rock School District's Assistant Superintendent will explore the high-impact reading intervention strategies that resulted in 75% of students in grades 1-5 receiving one intervention, closing all kindergarten-level skills gaps last school year, with growth levels continuing into 2025. In two months, these interventions have also reduced the percentage of students stuck on beginning of year first-grade skills by 50%.
***Attendees will be able to safely download the "Step-by-Step Guide to Building a District Literacy Ecosystem," which includes free resources and a timeline to help guide district leaders through the implementation process.
February 13, 2025
Demonstrating Understanding Through Writing: Meeting the Expectations of College and Today's WorkforceDate & Time: Wednesday, March 19th at 2 p.m.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, join a seasoned K-12 educator and leader for an insightful discussion on how to empower your educators to engage students in reflective and active learning through writing in a way that will ensure college and workforce readiness.
***All attendees will be able to safely download supporting resources to put these ideas, including "writing to learn," into action.
February 13, 2025
Improving Family Engagement to Address Chronic Absenteeism and Maximize Educational ImpactDate & Time: Thursday, March 13th at 2 p.m.
Declining family engagement is a key influencer of chronic absenteeism. With a special guest from the non-profit InnovateEDU, this webinar will provide district leaders with family engagement improvement strategies to boost attendance and maximize educational impact while bringing added value to their students' parents, guardians and relatives.
***Attendees will be able to safely download "The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Key K-12 Stakeholders" to explore the key challenges of chronic absenteeism and the benefits of regular attendance on eight key stakeholders.
February 11, 2025
Chronic Absence to High Engagement: How Camden City Schools Is Getting Students Back (and Excited to Be There)Date & Time: Tuesday, March 11th at 2 p.m.
In this webinar, Camden City Schools administrative stakeholders will discuss how, in just two years, their district significantly reduced chronic absence rates by nearly 25% and why 82% of educators now report their students' attention and focus have increased.
January 22, 2025
Writing To Learn: Improving Student Achievement and Supporting Districtwide GoalsDate & Time: Thursday, February 27th at 2 p.m.
Led by a former K-12 leader with experience in classroom teaching, school administration, and district leadership, this webinar will address the power of "writing to learn" for district leaders who want to shift practices to those that build critical thinking, strengthen communication skills, and prepare students for state assessments.
***All attendees will be able to safely download supporting resources to put these ideas, including "writing to learn," into action.
January 21, 2025
A Day in the Life of Effective Student Transportation Departments in the Digital AgeDate & Time: Tuesday, March 4th at 2 p.m. ET
Join Sean McCormack, CIO at First Student, as he takes you through a day in the life of school transportation in the digital age. This session will explore how technology can drive smarter, safer, and more efficient school transportation operations by integrating diverse systems into one seamless platform.
January 15, 2025
Proactive MTSS: Creating A Student-Centered Framework That Fosters Trust and CareDate & Time: Thursday, February 13th at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, leaders from Perris Elementary School District (CA) and North Shore School District 112 (IL) will share how they're centering student perspectives and experiences in their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to increase their overall responsiveness to their learners' needs and to more effectively mitigate Tier 2 and 3 concerns.
January 09, 2025
Solving the Tier 2 Puzzle: Supporting Student Mental Health Before a CrisisDate & Time: Tuesday, January 28th at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, leading school-based mental health experts from organizations including non-profits and a higher ed institution will provide insights on the critical role Tier 2 interventions play in supporting student mental health and practical strategies to bridge the gap between universal Tier 1 supports and urgent Tier 3 crises.
***Attendees will be able to safely download a toolkit with actionable, easy-to-implement steps to get started establishing a streamlined Tier 2 support system in their schools.
January 02, 2025
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism: What Really Works for K-12 Attendance & Family EngagementRegister Now Date & Time: Thursday, February 20th at 2 p.m. ET Drawing from new research and real-world success stories, this 30-minute Ed Talk will examine the often overlooked disconnect between school communication strategies and family engagement preferences that help get students to school consistently. Join Roseville City School District's Director of Educational Services as […]
December 02, 2024
How Career and Technical Education (CTE) is Transforming EducationDate & Time: Thursday, December 12th at 4 pm ET
Discover how Career and Technical Education (CTE) is reshaping K-12 education to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow. Join us for an engaging webinar tailored for educators, administrators, and district leaders to explore the vital role CTE plays in equipping students with essential academic, technical, and soft skills.