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- Tue, September 8
Improving Literacy Outcomes with AI: Lessons from Schools Around the World
Literacy is the foundation for student success, yet many schools face growing challenges in providing personalized reading support while meeting increasing academic expectations. On World Literacy Day, join education leaders for an edLeader Panel discussion on how schools and systems are using AI to strengthen existing literacy instruction, support educators, and improve student outcomes. Hear real-world perspectives from practitioners and education leaders from Broward County Public Schools, Brisbane Catholic Education, and across the globe as they share how AI-powered tools, including the free Microsoft Reading Progress, are helping educators expand reading practice, provide
- Thu, September 10
The Literacy Crisis: If It’s a Right, Why Is It Still a Privilege?
If literacy is a right, why do opportunity and outcomes remain so unequal? In this edLeader Panel, leaders from Lexia examine the systems, structures, and instructional realities that determine who gains access to literacy and who is left behind. Through the lens of equity, implementation, and the Science of Reading, school and district leaders will explore what it takes to build the conditions for literacy success for every student. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. About the Presenters Dr. Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia, is a literacy scholar-practitioner whose work bridges research, po
- Mon, September 14
Promoting Digital Literacy with High Schoolers: From Freshman Foundations to Well-Being
What does it look like to prepare high school students to flourish in an increasingly complex digital world? Join this edWebinar for an interactive walkthrough of Common Sense Media’s new high school curriculum, where we’ll explore a holistic approach to digital literacy organized around six interconnected pathways that address the challenges and opportunities students encounter throughout high school: Freshman Foundations: What core social-emotional and academic success skills help students navigate the modern high school experience? Health and Wellness: How can educators promote teens’ healthy relationships with technology while supporting individual and social well-being? AI
- Mon, September 14
Keeping High School Students Engaged in Math: Calculated for Success
Join Dan Meyer, Ph.D., for this edWebinar as he discusses some of his tried-and-true strategies to keep high school students engaged in math class. You’ll hear ideas for how to build connections from the start, encourage students to share their thinking, and help all learners have a strong start and a better school year in math. This edWebinar will be of interest to high school math educators, leaders, and coaches, but all are welcome. About the Presenter Dan Meyer, Ph.D., taught high school math to students who didn’t like high school math. He has advocated for better math instruction on CNN, Good Morning America, and TED.com, and has made an appearance in the magazine Every D
- Mon, September 14
Leading and Sustaining Technology Innovations in Today’s School District Settings
This edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA. Register Here Each year, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) conducts a national survey among education technology leaders to assess the current state of technology innovation across multiple school systems. Season 9 of the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel Series opens with an overview of CoSN’s U.S. State of EdTech 2026 survey. Four specific key findings in leading technology innovations identified in the survey results will be included in the panel discussion: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cybersecurity Procurement Teaching & Learning Attendees are invited to engage with the panelists during the session to share
- Tue, September 15
Future-Ready STEM Pathways: Bringing Real-World Careers Into Everyday Instruction
In this edWebinar, educators will explore how STEM Careers Coalition’s (SCC) free resources can help students connect classroom learning to real-world STEM opportunities. This first session of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers highlights high-demand career pathways, turnkey classroom resources, and strategies for embedding career-connected learning into core science instruction. Attendees will learn how to use SCC videos, career profiles, and hands-on activities to spark student curiosity, deepen engagement, and build workforce-ready skills. Educators leave with a ready-to-implement STEM career exploration toolkit and practical ideas for integrating c
- Tue, September 15
A Strategic Approach to Supplemental Resources: Beyond Core Curricula
Supplemental resources play a critical role in supporting instruction, addressing learning gaps, and improving student outcomes, yet they rarely receive the same strategic attention as core curricula. Over time, districts can accumulate a growing collection of digital tools, print resources, intervention programs, and supplemental materials that may not work together to support instructional goals. In this edWebinar, you’ll explore why a coordinated supplemental curriculum strategy is essential for maximizing the impact of your district’s investments. Together, we’ll: Identify how an uncoordinated resource ecosystem can lead to instructional gaps, inconsistent implementation, a
- Tue, September 15
Effective Tier 1 Literacy in the Primary Grades
Join this applicable and enlightening edWebinar with Dr. Stephanie Stollar, one of the nation’s foremost experts on MTSS, early literacy, and effective intervention. Drawing on her extensive work through The Reading Science Academy and her decades of experience supporting schools across the country, Dr. Stollar will unpack the essential characteristics of high‑quality Tier 1 instruction—the features that truly drive student success. In this session, Dr. Stollar will show how Tier 1 instruction and intervention must work together, what educators should look for “under the hood,” and why recognizing and implementing these key ingredients is critical for preventing reading difficu
- Wed, September 16
Real-World Connections: Instructional Strategies for Using Industry Voices to Deepen Career Exploration
This edWebinar is being rescheduled. If you have already registered, an email will be sent to you with more information as it becomes available. This edWebinar focuses on how authentic industry stories can transform career exploration and help students build meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world of work. In this second session of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers, educators will explore instructional strategies that leverage industry professionals—whether through virtual guest speakers, volunteer videos, career spotlights, or platforms like Career Connect—to expand students’ understanding of future pathways. What educators wi
- Wed, September 16
Effective CA ELD Instruction: Practical Strategies for Building Language Through Literacy
In order to thrive, multilingual learners need to build English language proficiency and strong literacy skills simultaneously. How can we create classrooms where language development is infused directly into high-quality literacy instruction—and where all students are seen, heard, and fully engaged? Through the lens of the California ELD standards, renowned language and literacy experts Dr. Sharon Vaughn (award-winning literacy researcher, professor, and author) and Dr. Jim Cummins (globally renowned for his research in bilingual education, literacy development, and language acquisition for multilingual learners) will explore practical, research-informed strategies for both In
- Thu, September 17
AI Literacy for Learners: High-Level Strategies for Preparing Students for a Digital Workforce
This edWebinar explores how foundational AI literacy prepares students for a rapidly evolving digital workforce and supports broader career-connected learning across STEM, CTE, and cross-curricular instruction. In this third session of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers, educators will examine high-level strategies for helping students understand what AI is, how it shapes modern industries, and why responsible use matters for all learners—not just those pursuing technical fields. We’ll highlight how educator resources can support this work by providing accessible explainers, hands-on activities, and real-world examples that help students build confiden
- Thu, September 17
MTSS as a Schoolwide Operating System: Strategies for Coherence and Implementation Success
This edWebinar is for elementary leaders seeking to transform student outcomes and build sustainable, system-level improvements, focused on literacy, through an MTSS framework. While MTSS is often associated with isolated interventions, a high-functioning framework serves as a schoolwide operating system—the foundation for how a school uses and aligns resources to meet the needs of all learners. This edWebinar will empower leaders to transition from reactive troubleshooting toward a proactive, systemic approach. Through a facilitated conversation, we will explore “pre-mortem” strategies: ways to resolve systemic barriers before they impact student growth. We will also examine t
- Thu, September 17
AI in the Classroom: Practical Tools, Smart Workflows, Future-Ready Teaching Strategies
AI is reshaping education; what does meaningful, responsible use look like today? In this edWebinar, educators explore AI for student learning and teacher efficiency, experience time‑saving workflows, explore the free IBM SkillsBuild, where each educator will leave having started their AI certification, and gain practical, classroom‑ready strategies for implementation tomorrow. This edWebinar will be of interest to high school teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. About the Presenter Niki Kelly is a Senior Partner Engagement Manager at Discovery Education, leading partnerships that help schools and districts successfully imple
- Thu, September 17
Rethinking Math Fact Fluency in K-5: Building Number Sense, Reasoning, and Foundational Confidence
When students develop math fact fluency through reasoning and number sense—not just memorization—they build a stronger foundation for long-term mathematical success. Join us for an engaging edWebinar with elementary math expert Ann Elise Record as we explore research-based approaches that help students become flexible, confident thinkers while strengthening their accuracy and efficiency with basic facts. In this session, Ann Elise will share practical instructional strategies that move beyond rote recall to deepen conceptual understanding and cultivate mathematical confidence. Educators will discover how purposeful math fact fluency instruction can support all learners while cr
- Tue, September 22
Leading Literacy: Perspectives From the Field’s Most Influential Voices
This first edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders will give district and school leaders a balcony view of how literacy professional learning is being built and sustained across the country. The panelists work directly with districts nationwide, giving them a rare vantage point on what is working and where systems are still catching up. Key topics covered include: Teacher Knowledge in Practice: How strong professional learning builds and sustains deep content knowledge for teachers of reading and writing Coaching and Implementation: What effective, ongoing coaching looks like once initial training ends Leadership Development: Why training school and distric
- Tue, September 22
Teaching History Through Decisions, Tradeoffs, and Uncertainty: Students as Historical Decision Makers
History is often taught through the outcomes of decisions, yet some of the greatest learning opportunities come from examining how those decisions were made. Why did historical figures choose one course of action over another? What information did they have, what uncertainties did they face, and what tradeoffs shaped their choices? When students grapple with these questions, history becomes more than a sequence of events. It becomes an opportunity for students to develop the habits of thoughtful decision makers. This edWebinar will explore Decision Education, the teaching and learning of skillful judgment formation and decision making, through the lens of history. Informed by d
- Tue, September 22
How to Reach Every Learner in Social Studies: Active Learning Strategies That Work
Give every student access to the same rigorous content without rewriting your lessons. Reaching every student is one of the hardest parts of teaching social studies. Students come in with different reading levels and background knowledge. How do you get all of them into the same content and learning the same skills? Active learning strategies change the entry point. One strategy allows students to experience a version of an event before they read about it. They feel the crowding, the pressure, or the difficulty of a decision firsthand. That gives the whole class a shared reference point, so students who came in without much background knowledge now have something to attach it t
- Wed, September 23
District Actions for Systemwide Literacy Impact
This second edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders will give district leaders a practical, real-world look at how to move a literacy system from where it stands today toward a clear, shared vision. The panelists have done exactly that and will walk through the concrete steps behind their districts’ progress. Key topics covered include: Assessing the Starting Point: How to take an honest look at where a district’s literacy system currently stands Setting a North Star: How to define a clear, shared vision for systemwide literacy impact Practical Implementation Steps: The concrete actions districts take to move from vision toward reality Measuring Progress: T
- Wed, September 23
Strengthen MTSS Through Peer-Led Prevention: Reaching Every Student
Every district is working to build a stronger Multi-Tiered System of Supports. But MTSS is only as strong as what happens between the tiers. This edWebinar looks at how peer-led prevention is enabling districts to strengthen MTSS from the inside by identifying students earlier, connecting them to help faster, and shifting school culture so support reaches every student. Dr. Gregory Hudnall, Founder of Hope Squad, will join district leaders Tiffany Sommerfeld, Director of Academic Advising & Counseling at Belton Independent School District (TX), and Shannon Toney, BJA Stop School Violence Grant Coordinator at Billings Public Schools (MT), to discuss how a peer-nomination model p
- Wed, September 23
Co-Regulation Strategies for Early Childhood Educators: The Calm You Bring
Before young children can regulate themselves, they need regulated adults—and the early childhood educators who care for them are stretched thin. According to the 2024 RAND American Pre-K Teacher Survey, Pre-K teachers experience workplace stress at nearly twice the rate of adults in comparable occupations. This edWebinar will equip early childhood educators and leaders with both the research foundation and the practical tools to build regulation into their environments, routines, and relationships. Attendees will: Build foundational knowledge of self-regulation and co-regulation—and understand why co-regulation is not optional, but the foundation that makes self-regulation pos
- Thu, September 24
Policy Into Practice: State Literacy Leadership
This third edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders will give district and state leaders a clear look at how literacy legislation becomes literacy practice. The panelists will share how state leadership interprets policy and the decisions that shape how it moves forward across districts. Key topics covered include: From Legislation to Action: How state leaders interpret literacy policy and translate it into practice Lessons Learned: Course corrections made along the way, and what they would do differently Constraints and Directives: What state leaders wish districts understood about the pressures they navigate Building Coherence: How shared understanding bet
- Thu, September 24
Building Literacy Success for Multilingual Learners: Lessons From Two Districts
EL instruction still frequently operates in isolation from core literacy instruction, leaving gaps in both language development and reading achievement. What does it take to close that gap at scale? Join this edLeader Panel with Dr. Antonio Fierro, literacy expert and English language educator, and K-12 district leaders for a candid conversation on building literacy systems that work for multilingual learners. Moderated by Dr. Nicole Florez, literacy expert and Curriculum Designer at IMSE, this session moves beyond theory into practice: what changed when EL instruction became aligned with core classroom teaching, what it took to get buy-in across an entire district, and what th
- Thu, September 24
Pathways to Reclassification: Building Language Proficiency for English Learners
Helping multilingual learners move toward reclassification requires more than practice alone. Students need purposeful, explicit language instruction, along with meaningful opportunities to apply what they learn. In this edWebinar, attendees will explore practical strategies for preparing students to navigate the language demands of English language proficiency assessments such as WIDA® ACCESS, TELPAS, ELPA21, and ELPAC, while building the confidence and skills needed to move toward reclassification. Attendees will learn how to: Strengthen language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing through guided and independent practice Use intentional planning, meaningful languag
- Thu, September 24
The Future of AI-Powered Education: What to Expect and How to Prepare
AI is rapidly moving from a classroom tool to a force that could fundamentally reshape how schools operate. As new student-facing AI solutions emerge and public debate intensifies, education leaders face an urgent question: How can schools harness the potential of AI while preserving what matters most about teaching and learning? Join Aryan Bhadouria, CEO and Co-founder of TeachShare, and Jenni Kilmore, Director of Professional Learning at Vista Higher Learning, for an engaging edWebinar on the future of AI-powered education. Together, they will examine the latest research, explore competing predictions about the future of schools, and discuss both the promise and the potential pitfalls of w
- Tue, September 29
Building a Comprehensive Assessment System: Overcoming Key Challenges
Assessment answers essential questions about student learning. But too often, teachers aren’t sure which assessment to choose for which purpose. Or they ask leaders to provide a single assessment tool that does it all, leading to fruitless searches and needless frustration. How can leaders best respond to these challenges? Join this edLeader Panel for the answers, as two experts show you how to create a comprehensive (and cohesive) assessment system with the right tools to address your educators’ needs. You’ll explore: The types of assessment to include, and the purposes of each Key considerations related to testing time and acting on the resulting data Advantages and disadvant
- Wed, September 30
AI Literacy for K–12 Teaching and Learning: Ask Us Anything
Hosted by Digital Promise Register Here Generative AI tools are becoming a fixture in schools, but for many educators, the challenge has evolved from initial exploration to sustained, meaningful integration. How do we ensure these tools support—rather than replace—essential human elements like curiosity, agency, and critical thinking? Join us for an exclusive “Ask Me Anything” edWebinar driven by your priorities and featuring experts from Digital Promise—Dr. Kelly McNeil and Dr. Pati Ruiz—alongside library media specialist and Fulbright Scholar Dr. Patt Dennis. We have structured this time as an open forum dedicated to your most pressing, unresolved questions about AI in education. While we
- Wed, September 30
Behavior, Attendance, and Belonging: Strategies for Neurodivergent Students
In this edWebinar, attendees will learn practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to address behavior challenges and chronic absenteeism. The presenters will discuss: Key factors driving behavior challenges and absenteeism among neurodivergent students, including rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), executive functioning, and neurodivergent representation How to create classroom and school environments that foster safety and belonging for neurodivergent students and reduce behavior triggers Practical strategies to build trust and collaboration with neurodivergent students and their families How to apply the strategies across a range of students’ needs, including when tho
- Mon, October 5
Current Education Technology Hurdles, Accelerators, and Enablers: CoSN’s 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report
This edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA. Register Here CoSN’s 2026 annual Driving K-12 Innovation Report is based on the collaborative work of an international advisory board of over 130 educators and technology experts. Together, the group evaluated the current state of technology in education. Through the published report, readers are provided with “A Roadmap for What’s Next.” This edLeader Panel provides an overview of the CoSN 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report, which includes the Hurdles (obstacles), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Technology Enablers (tools) that were identified by the international advisory board and published in the 2026 report. The superintendent p
- Tue, October 6
What Dyslexia Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters
Register & Attend Voyager Sopris Learning’s Dyslexia Awareness Week begins with a powerful, myth‑busting edWebinar led by Dr. Kelli Sandman‑Hurley, one of the nation’s most trusted voices in dyslexia education. In this kickoff session, Dr. Sandman‑Hurley will give educators a clear, accurate understanding of what dyslexia really is—and what it is not. She’ll dispel common misconceptions, share real stories from students and adults with dyslexia, and demonstrate how these experiences can reshape the way teachers recognize and respond to reading difficulties. The session opens with a fascinating dyslexia simulation that helps educators experience what struggling readers often feel. From there,
- Tue, October 6
Empowering Youth Through Real-World Challenges: Powerful Learning in Action
Students are capable of far more than completing classroom assignments. When learning connects to authentic challenges that matter to their communities and the world, students have opportunities to become researchers, designers, collaborators, problem solvers, and changemakers. In this edWebinar, hear from educators who use Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) and the Sustainable Development Goals to move learning beyond the classroom and into the real world. Through classroom stories, student projects, and practical examples, explore how students can identify meaningful issues, investigate possibilities, design and test solutions, and share their work with authentic audiences. Atten
- Wed, October 7
Dyslexia and Its Profiles: A Practical Guide for Teachers and School Leaders
Register & Attend Dyslexia doesn’t look the same in every student—and those differences matter for how we teach and support them. However, the variation is well documented, and it varies in the well-established primary characteristics of dyslexia. In this second Dyslexia Awareness Week edWebinar, Dr. Tim Odegard, nationally recognized researcher, practitioner, and advocate, will help educators understand the variations of dyslexia in clear, everyday language. He’ll explain why individuals continue to show signs of dyslexia even after intervention, what those long‑term patterns look like, and how teachers can make sure these learners get support across all tiers of instruction and interventio
- Thu, October 8
Games as Real-World Career Skills Builders: Leveling Up
Games aren’t just entertainment; they’re learning environments. In this edWebinar, attendees will hear from educators connecting playing games, making games, and real, transferable skills and competencies. From gameplay that builds problem solving, collaboration, empathy, and resilience to game design that grows systems thinking, empathy, and project management, this session offers a practical lens for spotting and supporting career-ready skills already at play in games. This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. About the Presenters Dr. Ed Gomes Jr. holds a doctorate and master’s degre
- Thu, October 8
When Awareness Becomes Action: Changing Outcomes for Students with Dyslexia
Register & Attend Voyager Sopris Learning’s Dyslexia Awareness Week concludes with an inspiring and action-focused edWebinar led by Clarice L. Jackson, nationally recognized literacy and dyslexia advocate, educator, consultant, author, and longtime champion for struggling readers and their families. For nearly three decades, Clarice has worked alongside students, families, educators, policymakers, and communities around one central question: Once we know a child is struggling to read, what are we going to do about it? Building on the foundational knowledge shared throughout Dyslexia Awareness Week, Clarice will challenge educators to move beyond awareness and into action. Understanding dysle
- Wed, October 14
Kindergarten Readiness: Why Horizontal Enrichment Outperforms Academic Pushdown
Too many children enter kindergarten having been drilled on letters and numbers, yet they remain underprepared for the actual social and cognitive demands of school. This edWebinar will tackle the growing trend of “academic pushdown” in early childhood settings and will make the case for a powerful developmentally grounded alternative: horizontal enrichment. Grounded in decades of research from NAEYC, Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child, and Vygotsky’s cognitive theory, this session will reframe what kindergarten readiness actually means and what it takes to achieve it. Attendees will learn: Why early academic skill mastery does not predict sustained school success How exe
- Thu, October 15
Mathematics in the AI Age: Cultivating Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Critical Math Literacy
The surge in artificial intelligence (AI) in nearly every facet of everyday life is undeniable—and our students are not immune to its lure. As educators, we need to consider the opportunities and challenges it presents for mathematics education. As we contemplate AI, we also need to ask: How can we focus on what makes learning deeply human? Join this edWebinar with Dr. Jennifer Suh, Professor of Mathematics Education at George Mason University and Director of the Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology (COMPLETE), as she explores how classrooms can nurture students’ curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and critical math fluency throu
- Thu, October 22
Culturally and Historically Responsive Elementary Education: Elevating Learning for Every Student
In this edWebinar, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad will engage elementary educators and school and district leaders in an interactive exploration of culturally and historically responsive education, focusing on cultivating identity, skills, intellect, criticality, and joy. Through modeling and classroom-based examples, Dr. Muhammad will share ways educators can integrate these five pursuits with literacy instruction and the Science of Reading while creating meaningful, affirming learning experiences for students. Attendees will explore strategies for layering texts, supporting interdisciplinary and social-emotional learning, engaging parents and families, and connecting instruction to stud
- Wed, November 11
Creating a Successful Family Child Care Program: From Passion to Profession
A love for young children is often what inspires someone to enter the field of early childhood education, but passion alone is not enough to build and sustain a successful family child care business. Family child care providers are not only educators and caregivers, but they are also small business owners who must balance their commitment to children and families with sound business practices. This engaging edWebinar will help educators reflect on their personal values, beliefs, and purpose as the foundation for creating a high-quality, sustainable early learning program. Attendees will explore how aligning their passion with a clear vision and business mindset builds a strong