Events
On-Demand Webinars
Online Learning Is Here to Stay:
The Roadmap to a Sustainable and Effective Online Learning Program
Hear how school districts across the country are refocusing and strengthening their online learning plans for continuity now and beyond the pandemic, including one example of success in Muncie Community Schools (Indiana).
A Seat at the Table with Education Week:
Challenging a Growth Mindset in the Time of COVID-19
In this episode of a Seat at the Table, Carol Dweck and Peter DeWitt will discuss the nuances of the growth mindset, arguably one of the most familiar phrases and focal points of educational research. Join the conversation to explore why her research is sometimes misunderstood and how to get it right.
The Reality Today Gives Way to a New Purpose for Tomorrow - Part Two: Returning to School
Featuring District Leaders from the Southeast/Southwest Regions
Join your peers as district leaders discuss how they’re dealing with the major shifts taking place in K–12 learning today, navigating challenges related to returning to school, preparing teachers through training, and managing parent expectations.
The Reality Today Gives Way to a New Purpose for Tomorrow - Part Two: Returning to School
Featuring District Leaders from the Midwest/West Regions
“We need to do better. We can’t continue with a band aid to cover a gaping hole,” said one district leader of the necessity for effective online and distance learning this fall. Now as they plan for a return to school, leaders are looking to drastically improve the online learning experience for educators, students, and parents.
Getting to September – Part II: The First Four Weeks
Presented by SmartBrief
Get a game plan for starting the year off right. Tune in to hear a panel of educators discuss strategies for navigating the first few weeks successfully. Talking points include:
- Removing the fear and frustration of online instruction
- Improving student attendance and engagement
- Helping students manage their social-emotional wellness
- Managing relationship and communication with parents, families
The Reality Today Gives Way to a New Purpose for Tomorrow – Part One
Featuring District Leaders from Chicago, California, and New York
"We won't be caught off guard again…" Hear from your peers as superintendents and district leaders discuss lessons learned from school closures and what the experience has exposed about prioritizing student learning for the future. Panelists will share resources, frameworks, and architecture for activating an effective virtual learning plan to help guide other school districts.
The Reality Today Gives Way to a New Purpose for Tomorrow – Part One
Cohosted with Smartbrief, Featuring District Leaders from California and New York
Hear from superintendents and district leaders as they share resources for activating an effective virtual learning plan to meet the unique needs and circumstances of your local community in light of CDC considerations and concerns for staff, students, and families. Explore the various entry points for returning to school—from fully-online to blended learning models--in this panel discussion.
Getting to September: What It Will Take to Reopen Schools
Presented by SmartBrief
All eyes are on September as schools work on plans to reopen. What will this take? How do we do this right? Get answers from two education experts. Tune in to hear them discuss:
- The logistical challenges of reopening schools
- What instruction may look like and how to make up for lost time
- Supporting students who are at-risk or have unique needs
- Teacher skill gaps and what this means for professional development moving forward
Schools as Epicenters of Economic Recovery
Presented by the Learning Counsel
High-powered computing labs for workforce skill development, community centers, the programs and ideas to draw and retain students in an urgent time of need, including all CTE.
A Seat at the Table with Education Week
How Schools Can Support Parents and Families Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Four experts will discuss what schools can do to support families—from leveraging community partners to providing necessities, such as food and internet access, to helping teachers engage with parents and families in especially challenging circumstances such as homelessness, unemployment, and illness.
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