K-12 Free K-12 webinars in October 2026
Updated October 1, 2026 · 259 sessions
October is the densest month of the fall PD calendar, and a striking share of it costs nothing. Nonprofits, state agencies, universities, and education companies all run free sessions this month — partly because it is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the run-up to several literacy initiatives, and partly because October is simply when educators have settled enough into the year to know what help they need.
This page collects every free session on our October calendar, across topics: science of reading and literacy instruction, AI policy and classroom practice, math pedagogy, student wellbeing, school leadership, and more. Free does not mean lightweight here — several of these are led by researchers and state-level specialists, and most offer certificates of attendance for PD hours.
A word of strategy: free webinars are easy to register for and easy to skip, so treat registration as a commitment. Pick two or three that map to a goal your team actually set this year, put them in the shared calendar, and plan to discuss them afterward. One attended session with a follow-up conversation beats six registrations that become calendar decorations.
There are 214 upcoming webinars in this roundup for K-12 educators as of October 7, 2026. 214 are free to everyone, and 32 offer a certificate or CE credit. The next one is "Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)" from ESC Region 13 on October 7, 2026.
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The sessions
- 01Advanced Practices, Session 1: Ecological Context and Its Impact on Service Delivery
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Opening session of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Advanced Practices series for school-based behavioral health providers. Effective practice begins with a thorough understanding of the dynamic community context. Participants gather, analyze and organize information about their district and its schools, including demographics, resource availability, and ecological factors that influence student wellbeing and access to care. An optional follow-up discussion session is held on October 8.
Student Wellbeing - 02“Show Your Work” — Then AI Called My Bluff: Rethinking What Our Assessments Actually Measure
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · @ONE (Online Network of Educators) · Free
If AI can produce what we have been asking for, what were we actually asking for? This session is not about AI detection, policy or cheating; it addresses an older problem: assessment built around collecting output and predetermined outcomes rather than witnessing genuine learning. Attendees explore how to design assessment around the thinking process — the confusion, the unasked questions and the moment something clicks.
Assessment & Data - 03Building Your School Safety Roadmap: Key Priorities for the Upcoming Year
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
What should be on your school's safety roadmap this year? Join experts to discuss priorities, preparedness, and best practices. Content provided by Evolv Technology and IdentiSys.
School Safety & Security - 04When Behavior Doesn't Make Sense: A New Way to Respond
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Early Childhood Webinars · Free
Early ChildhoodAlyssa Blask Campbell explores how to tell sensory-driven behavior apart from emotionally driven behavior, how the nine sensory systems show up in the classroom, and practical in-the-moment strategies that support regulation instead of escalation.
Early Childhood - 05Rethinking Instruction for English Learners
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
Explore teacher preparedness, family communication, and strategies to ensure equity and opportunity for students.
Curriculum & Instruction - 06The IMC Year at a Glance: A Month-by-Month Guide for Instructional Material Coordinators
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · ESC Region 2 · Free
A month-by-month planning guide for instructional material coordinators, walking through ordering cycles, inventory, state reporting deadlines and district communication.
District Operations - 07Olympia School District: More Effective With Fewer People
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · schoolOS · Free
Hear Marc Elliott, Chief Information Officer, discuss how Olympia School District is meeting the same workload with a smaller team and schoolOS. Presented by ACT & schoolOS.
Leadership & Administration - 08Cooke Young Scholars Program and Cooke College Scholarship
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation offers two scholarship programs for high-achieving students with financial need: the Young Scholars Program for middle school students and the College Scholarship Program for high school seniors. Both provide academic advising, financial support, and enrichment opportunities. Talent Search professionals will learn more about both programs, how to identify strong candidates, and how to support students throughout the application process.
Curriculum & Instruction - 09AI in 60: A Leader's Quick-Start to Responsible Integration
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Ed Leaders Network (ELN) · Free
Artificial intelligence is already in your building, whether or not your district has a policy for it. This fast-paced session gives school and district leaders a practical foundation for engaging with AI responsibly.
AI in Education - 10Civics as a Compass in 1930s Germany
Thu, October 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) · Free
How ordinary German citizens responded as Hitler and the Nazi Party dismantled democracy, and how historians over 90+ years have answered whether people were complicit, collaborated, resisted, stayed or left. Presenter: David Wessel. Free for NCSS members only (membership required). Part of the NCSS Fall 2026 Webinar Series.
Curriculum & Instruction - 11Navigating Section 504: Essential Knowledge for Families
Fri, October 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center · Free
FamiliesThis webinar guides participants through the essentials of Section 504: who qualifies, what to expect during the evaluation process, how accommodations are determined, and the difference between a 504 Plan and an individualized education program (IEP).
Special Education & Inclusion - 12LSGurdin Consulting BCBA Series: Beyond the Behavior Plan - The ADHD Interventions Behavior Analysts Overlook
Fri, October 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Behavioral interventions for ADHD symptoms emphasize functional alternatives to maladaptive behaviors, guided by reinforcement principles and behavioral function. Contemporary evidence indicates ADHD is fundamentally a disorder of performance - the inconsistent application of intact skills - rather than a deficit of motivation or skill acquisition, and is closely associated with executive function impairments such as regulating attention and sustaining task engagement. This session shows how ABA practitioners can strengthen outcomes by scaffolding executive function alongside traditional function-based approaches, emphasizing the interplay of antecedents, behaviors and consequences. Offered in partnership with LSGurdin Consulting; BCBAs are eligible for CEs through LSGurdin Consulting.
Special Education & Inclusion - 13Social and Emotional Learning: Creating Supportive and Responsive Classrooms
Fri, October 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · All In for Inclusive Ed · Free
Social and Emotional Learning, implemented across classrooms as part of a schoolwide framework, gives students opportunities to share perspectives, build trusting relationships, and strengthen skills through direct instruction and practice. Participants examine strategies for fostering a positive classroom environment, embedding social and emotional skill development into academic learning, and reflecting on culturally responsive approaches.
Student Wellbeing - 14Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science Annual Performance Report Preparation
Fri, October 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
A hands-on webinar to get ahead of the 2025-2026 Annual Performance Report. Presenters walk through every field, flag non-editable sections, and pinpoint exactly which data is needed for a clean submission, showing step by step how to compile, review, and finalize the report. Payment must be completed at least 24 hours before the session or registration will be canceled.
District Operations - 15A Tale of Two Fields: A Complex Dynamic Systems Perspective on Generative AI in Language Teaching
Sat, October 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · TESOL International Association · Free
A free webinar from TESOL's Computer-Assisted Language Learning Interest Section (CALL-IS). Language teachers and teacher educators increasingly face consequential decisions about generative AI — what to adopt, permit, and convey to students — often without understanding how these systems operate. This session examines prediction, embeddings, and attention as they relate to observed model behavior and considers why language teaching has a distinctive stake in these technologies. Drawing on complex dynamic systems theory, it explores the challenges generic technologies face in accommodating the complexity of language, demonstrates the live, no-code development of small applications designed for a specific lesson and group of learners, and examines systematic errors in AI pronunciation assessment, arguing for interdisciplinary collaboration between applied linguistics and computer science.
AI in Education - 16How We Learn: Amplifying Impact Through the Science of Learning
Sat, October 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Learning & the Brain · Free
Certificate / CEThis interactive workshop empowers PreK-12 educators and leaders to leverage the science of learning to maximize their instructional impact. Participants explore how students learn, process and retain information, and examine high-impact, evidence-informed practices that strengthen engagement, understanding and transfer. Attendees connect cognitive science principles such as attention, memory, feedback and scaffolded support to real classroom decisions. Runs 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET for 2 credit hours; a recording is available for 7 days afterwards, and CE credit requires live attendance.
Curriculum & Instruction - 17Cacao, Rural Transformation, and Local Value Creation in Pingtung, Taiwan
Sat, October 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Indiana University East Asian Studies Center (NCTA) · Free
Certificate / CEPresented by Ying-Hsuan Ting (National Taiwan University GERP). How Taiwanese agriculture shifted from production-oriented farming to value-added, multifunctional rural development, told through Pingtung's award-winning tree-to-bar cacao industry, which grew partly from the decline of betel nut and links local farming to global markets through place-based branding and rural revitalization. Part 1 of the EASC / NCTA "Exploring Taiwan: Geography, History, and Agriculture" series. Free; 2 PD hours. Attend all four sessions to receive a copy of Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-Zi.
Curriculum & Instruction - 18Supporting Our Students: Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul, Session 1: Mental Health in the Classroom
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Opening session of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part whole-child series. This session focuses on recognizing and responding to common student mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression and stress. Participants explore how mental health affects learning and behavior and learn practical strategies for early identification and classroom support, with emphasis on creating psychologically safe environments and proactive tools for student wellbeing.
Student Wellbeing - 19From Avoidance to Resilience: Emotional Exposure Strategies for Schools (Part 1 of 5)
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Part of the free five-part Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth series From Avoidance to Resilience: Emotional Exposure Strategies for Schools, led by Alex Hirshberg, Psy.D. Participants learn to understand challenging behavior through the lens of emotion regulation, teach and promote emotion regulation skills in the classroom and counselor office, and create challenging yet manageable emotional exposures that give students planned opportunities to apply these skills.
Student Wellbeing - 20NAESP LIVE: The Principal Party
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 2:30 PM EDT · NAESP · Free
A live virtual event kicking off National Principals Month, open to principals nationwide. Celebrate the principalship and connect with school leaders from across the country.
Leadership & Administration - 21From Screening to Systems: Building a Sustainable, School-Wide MTSS
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
How can you get the most out of your universal screening data? In this session, we'll cover how to go from screening, to instruction, to results by maximizing the use of universal screening data in the MTSS framework. You'll walk away knowing how to use that data to create a clear, sustainable pathway for every student and make confident instructional decisions at every level.
Assessment & Data - 22EmpowerED Superintendents edLeader Panel: CoSN 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT · CoSN · Free
Presented by CoSN and AASA, sponsored by ClassLink. CoSN's Driving K-12 Innovation Project Director is joined in conversation with three superintendents as they share how the details in the 2026 CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Report manifest themselves in their school districts. Successful strategies for addressing the hurdles and leveraging the accelerators and enablers will be shared.
Leadership & Administration - 23Getting Started With Amplify Classroom 6-12
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
New to Amplify Classroom? In this free introductory webinar, you'll learn how to navigate the platform, set up your first class, teach a premade Amplify Classroom lesson to your students, and make use of the facilitation tools that support student learning.
Mathematics - 24Apply AI Across Secondary Teaching and Learning (Synchronous Training Cohort)
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · ISTE+ASCD · Free
A guided, three-meeting training from ISTE+ASCD and the Google AI Educator Series, facilitated by Beth Rayl. The cohort meets weekly for one hour: October 5, 19, and 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. Participants work through selected Google AI Educator Series modules and earn GES badges at each session. Space is limited.
AI in Education - 25Building a Strong Application for the Shell Science Teaching Awards, October 5, 2026
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Join us on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards.
Science & STEM - 26Money Skills No Limits: It’s Your Life! Manage Your Money
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 9:30 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesMoney Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This is the first session. Participants will discuss why making your own money decisions is important, needs versus wants, income and expenses, and money mapping.
Special Education & Inclusion - 27Specialized Math Instruction 12-Hour Virtual Workshop
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · All Learners Network · Free
A two-day virtual workshop from All Learners Network on designing specialized math instruction that meets the needs of students with IEPs and unfinished learning. Runs October 6–7, 2026, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ET each day.
Mathematics - 28Phishing for Engagement: Helping Tech To Become More Effective Presenters
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program · Free
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Effective teaching is not an innate skill, but it is something that can be taught, practiced, and strengthened. Join Sandra Reynolds, Currituck County Schools CIO, as she breaks down how to facilitate engaging and actionable learning in your cybersecurity and IT presentations. From slide design to audience engagement, you will learn various ways to better translate your technical expertise into approachable, actionable, and effective teaching.
Cybersecurity - 29LockDown Browser Training for K-12 Educators
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Respondus · Free
LockDown Browser is the easiest way for K-12 educators to maintain the integrity of online tests in Canvas, Schoology and other learning systems. This 30-minute webinar contains everything a teacher, tech lead, support staff or admin needs to know to successfully use LockDown Browser in your school or district.
EdTech - 30No Link, No Attachment, No Problem: How Modern Attacks Slip into School Inboxes
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · K12 SIX · Free
Part of the K12 SIX 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month series, sponsored by Abnormal AI. This session walks through the attacks K-12 schools are actually seeing, using real examples of business email compromise, account takeover, and payroll fraud. Abnormal AI breaks down how each attack works in plain terms, why traditional defenses miss it, and what school leaders can do about it right now.
Cybersecurity - 31Get Ready for College Application Week!
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · CFNC · Free
Certificate / CEHelp your students get ready for College Application Week! Last year, over 25,000 students completed nearly 67,000 applications thanks to education professionals and the help they provided. In this introductory webinar, you'll see how students can submit college applications and transcripts through cfnc.org, learn tips for helping them present their strongest applications, and explore additional CFNC resources that support the college application process.
- 32Access Control & Perimeter Security: Reducing Tailgating, Visitor Risk & Opportunistic Entry
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · SecurityInfoWatch · Free
Certificate / CEPart of the 6th Annual October Campus Safety & Security Series hosted by the editors of Security Executive, Security Business, and Locksmith Ledger magazines, in partnership with American School & University and the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). Basic access-control weaknesses (unlocked doors, uncontrolled visitors, tailgating) remain leading contributors to campus vulnerability. Focusing on everyday vulnerabilities, front-door screening, visitor workflows, badge programs, and managing shared spaces, this session teaches practical audits, low-cost fixes, and technology-assisted solutions for both new construction and retrofits. Attendees will see how policy, design, and technology work together to create an effective access-control posture. A certificate of attendance will be offered.
School Safety & Security - 33From Passive to Active Reading: Student Engagement in the Age of AI
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
Learn what research tells us about active reading and student engagement, and what it means for teaching in an AI-enabled world.
AI in Education - 34From Scores to Strategy: Using PreACT and ACT Data to Target Instruction
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · ACT · Free
A practical process for using PreACT and ACT results to identify the skills students have mastered, where they are struggling, and where focused instruction will have the greatest impact. See how the ACT Online Reporting System provides student- and school-level reports and turn those insights into small-group remediation, content-area priorities and schoolwide focus areas. Presenter: Bryan Williams, Program Director, Professional Learning, ACT. Free; part of the 2026 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops series (Credly badge for attendees).
Assessment & Data - 35Making Cybersecurity Everyone's Business: Moving Cyber Preparedness Beyond the IT Department
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · AASA, The School Superintendents Association · Free
Cybersecurity isn’t just about finding vulnerabilities. It’s about what district leaders do with what they learn. Cyber insurance and trusted incident response partners are essential to district cybersecurity. But when an incident occurs, district leaders still must make the operational decisions that keep schools running. The best time to practice those decisions is before a crisis—and to reinforce cybersecurity as a shared organizational responsibility. Join superintendents David Law, Laurie Putnam, and Sourcewell Ventures Pilot Program Manager, Lisa deRoy, to hear what the superintendents' districts learned when cybersecurity moved beyond the technology team. Through a customized, cross-departmental exercise led by the Sourcewell Ventures group, the district teams tested real-world decision-making, uncovered organizational dependencies, and identified opportunities to strengthen districtwide readiness. Participants will learn how to engage leaders across the district in cybersecurity preparedness, clarify roles and decision-making before a crisis, identify dependencies and gaps a technology assessment alone may not reveal, and turn what they learn into actions that strengthen districtwide readiness.
School Safety & Security - 36Beyond Screen Time: Navigating the K-12 Device Dilemma
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Learning Ally · Free
How can schools respond to concerns about screen time while preserving the tools that help students learn? This panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Terrie Noland, brings together perspectives from education, research, advocacy and students to explore how schools can make thoughtful technology decisions that support learning and keep accessibility at the center. Topics include distinguishing purposeful instructional tools from platforms designed to keep users scrolling, keeping access at the center of device policies for students with reading difficulties and disabilities, asking better questions about technology and AI, and helping students navigate algorithms, online content and their own digital choices. For school and district leaders, educators and families looking for a thoughtful approach to classroom technology.
EdTech - 37Connect, Discuss, and Learn with COE - Pre-College Programs
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
A free virtual space for the TRIO community to connect with peers, discuss current challenges, and learn about current legislative and regulatory authority. Attendees get up-to-date information from Capitol Hill and the U.S. Department of Education and can share practices that work for them. This session is a membership benefit for COE members.
Leadership & Administration - 38Break Free from Tab Chaos! How Google Chrome Can Help Make a BetterU
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Ed Leaders Network (ELN) · Free
Tame the tabs, bookmarks, and pop-ups. This session shares practical Google Chrome habits and settings to make daily work calmer and more productive.
EdTech - 39What Is This Data Telling Me?
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
In this interactive session, we'll read universal screening data and discuss how we can respond to what it reveals. Even if our data doesn't look like the MTSS pyramid - most students thriving with a Tier 1 program, a smaller group needing intervention, and only a few needing intensive support - we'll work through how to build an instructional plan that fits our students.
Assessment & Data - 40Inside the SIPPS Difference: K–12 Reading Acceleration That Actually Works
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Collaborative Classroom · Free
A guided tour of the SIPPS print and digital support ecosystem, with live demonstrations of teaching routines and a walkthrough of the digital tools that simplify instruction. See how this MTSS-aligned, mastery-based approach accelerates foundational skills through precise placement and grouping, systematic explicit instruction, and efficient use of instructional time for students in grades K-12.
Literacy & Reading - 41CodeAI CS Connections
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
CodeAI Computer Science Connections helps students discover how computer science supports learning across math, science, language arts, and social studies. Lessons are meant to integrate into existing content areas over a few hours or a full week. A virtual Zoom session from Nextech for grades K-8. Free.
Science & STEM - 42Navigating NSTA 2026 Fall Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, October 6, 2026
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Headed to the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis? Make every moment count! Join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will help you navigate the conference with confidence.
Science & STEM - 43What Works: Oral Language Tools for the Science of Reading
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · The Source for Learning · Free
Certificate / CEOral language predicts reading success, but not every classroom tool builds it. Participants examine what Science of Reading research says about oral language development, then evaluate free, evidence-based tools, including several AI tools, against that research rather than novelty. You will leave with one designed activity and a clear rationale for why it works. As a result of this session, teachers will: explain the research connecting oral language development to reading success; evaluate free tools for oral language instruction against evidence-based criteria; and design an oral language activity using a selected tool that targets a specific reading skill. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion; educators in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Montana can receive continuing education credit through state-approved partnerships.
Literacy & Reading - 44Building Confident Readers with Complex, Content-Rich Texts
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · ReadWorks · Free
Join ReadWorks and Debbie Reck from Riveting Results to explore ways to motivate students to read and enjoy complex, content-rich texts. The session applies across grades, with a particular focus on middle and high school. Registrants will receive a recording if they cannot attend live.
Literacy & Reading - 45October 2026 MTLT Teacher Talk
Tue, October 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · National Council of Teachers of Mathematics · Free
On October 6, the MTLT Teacher Talk will be discussing the article "7 Features of Equitable Classroom Spaces" from the legacy journal Mathematics Teacher.
Mathematics - 46Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEJoin ESC Region 13 and the Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) throughout the region for the virtual blended course of Youth Mental Health First Aid (from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing) to learn the basic knowledge and skills of identifying and supporting students through a mental health crisis. You will also learn about substance use prevention strategies and warning signs of a student struggling suicidal thoughts. This is a proactive course that is incredibly helpful for anyone who works with students of all ages! This course also meets the HB3 requirement for school districts.
Student Wellbeing - 47Virtual Info Session: Data Literacy with Datawise and Change Management
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · CREC – Capitol Region Education Council · Free
Learn about a three-part series on data literacy and change management using Harvard’s Datawise process, designed for those who lead or engage with data and student outcomes.
Assessment & Data - 48Special Education from A to Z, Session 1: Determining Eligibility
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Certificate / CESession 1 of the five-part Special Education from A to Z series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. This comprehensive series examines every stage of the special education process, from determining student eligibility to planning successful post-secondary transitions. Presented by five experienced practitioners, each session highlights evidence-based best practices drawn from real-world experience. CEUs and PDPs are available on completion of series quizzes.
Special Education & Inclusion - 49Science Leadership Forum 2026-27
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CECome collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Science Leadership Forums provide oportunities to network and stay updated on the latest news from the Texas Education Agency. These meetings are highly collaborative, participant-driven, and are absolutley free! Meetings are virtual with one in January being in-person with a virtual option. Vritual meetings will be recorded and shared via Canvas so there is no missing out. All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 9:00 - 10:30 am via Zoom Wednesdy, December 9, 2026 - 9:00 - 10:30 am via Zoom Wednesday, January 6, 2027 - 9:00 - 10:30 am Hybrid!Come to the ESC in Austin from 8:30 - 12:00 to network in-person or attend 9:00 - 10:30 via Zoom! Wednesday, March 3, 2027 - 9:00 - 10:30 am via Zoom
Science & STEM - 50McKinney-Vento 201: Family Code, Truancy, Discipline & Resources
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 2 · Free
Advanced McKinney-Vento session covering the Texas Family Code, truancy, discipline procedures and community resources for students experiencing homelessness.
Student Wellbeing - 51Using the NIoT Evidence Portal to design inclusive professional learning
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · Chartered College of Teaching · Free
An introduction to the free NIoT Evidence Portal, which brings together research and professional insight to help educators interpret evidence critically and apply it thoughtfully when designing professional learning.
Professional Development - 52What We Do and How We Do It: Trauma-Informed SEL, Session 1: Theoretical Frameworks
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Certificate / CESession 1 of the five-part Trauma-Informed SEL Across the School Community series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. We know social-emotional learning is a good idea, but what does it mean, and how do we consistently, predictably, and comprehensively incorporate SEL into our school communities? This opening session explores the theoretical frameworks behind SEL as not just what we do, but how we do it. PDPs and CEUs are available to participants who attend all five sessions and pass the closing quiz.
Student Wellbeing - 53Lunch and Learn: CTRL THINK — Guiding Students Through AI Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
The need for this topic has reached its ultimate high as we enter the era of AI. Leave this session with lesson plan ideas, resources, and technology tools (Checkology) to help guide you along the journey for creating critical thinkers rather than regurgitators. Facilitated by Stevie Frank, Zionsville Community Schools. A virtual session from Nextech for grades K-12. Free.
AI in Education - 54AI Skills Jam for K-12 Educators: Virtual Office Hours
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · OpenAI Academy · Free
Online AI Skills Jam virtual office hours for K-12 educators.
AI in Education - 55Play Under Pressure: How Thinking Like a Play Scientist Turns Pressure Into Playful Possibilities
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Early Childhood Webinars · Free
Early ChildhoodJuelie Perry-Schwartz invites participants to step into the role of a "play scientist" and test how rising pressure and shrinking play affect learning, connection, and wellbeing in early childhood settings.
Early Childhood - 56How to Get the Most Out of Your TeachingBooks Account
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · OverDrive · Free
TeachingBooks is for everyone in your community! Make access effortless and seamless for your students, faculty, and families. Join us and discover multiple ways to share resources about books and authors, including single sign-on (SSO), buttons and widgets, and resource sharing options. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
Literacy & Reading - 57Connect, Discuss, and Learn with COE - College Programs
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
Higher EdA free virtual space for the TRIO community to connect with peers, discuss current challenges, and learn about current legislative and regulatory authority to help run their programs. Attendees get up-to-date information from Capitol Hill and the U.S. Department of Education and have the chance to share helpful practices with colleagues across the country.
Leadership & Administration - 58The Paraprofessional Toolkit (Fall Series, Session 1)
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Paraprofessionals play a vital and often under-recognized role in schools, providing essential support to students and teachers alike. This series equips paraprofessionals with a range of practical tools for supporting students academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally, while addressing common questions and challenges specific to the role. Note: sessions are not recorded; participants must attend live.
Special Education & Inclusion - 59Discover the power of aligned reading practice
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 3:30 PM EDT · 95 Percent Group · Free
A webinar from 95 Percent Group exploring the power of aligned reading practice.
Literacy & Reading - 60Still Learning to Read: What Literacy Data Reveals About Our Adolescent Students
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
The Science of Reading doesn't stop at third grade. As students move into the secondary grades, their literacy needs change, as do the assessments used to identify those needs. This session asks educators to look closely at screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data to see how well instruction is working, and shows how teams across Tiers 1-3 in an MTSS framework can work together to address persistent gaps in foundational skills, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Literacy & Reading - 61Meeting the Moment: School Mental Health Support — Perspectives from Families
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs · Free
The first session of Walker's six-part Take 5 series on the role of schools in supporting students' mental and behavioral health. Walker CEO Dr. Patrick Tutwiler talks with Anne Marcus and Marisa Howard-Karp of Exceptional Lives about families navigating school-based supports for children with disabilities and the role of family-school partnership. Time is set aside for Q&A.
Student Wellbeing - 62Learn About MassTransfer 2026
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
This webinar is for students and parents who want to learn about MassTransfer, an initiative that helps students save money on college costs when they begin their postsecondary education at a community college. Attendees will hear from Arthur Esposito, Director of Academic Affairs & Student Success at the MA Department of Higher Education, who will walk through the benefits, estimated savings, and requirements of MassTransfer, explain how to get started, and describe some challenges for each program. Live transcription will be available.
- 63Saving for College Fall 2026
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
This webinar is for parents with children of all ages and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place. We will answer questions such as: Why and how much should I save for college? When and how should I start? What is the best way to save? How will saving affect college financial aid? Join us to learn how to prepare best for college costs. Live transcription will be available.
- 64Designing 3D Assessments with Generative AI: A Four-Part Professional Learning Series for Science Educators
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Are your assessments capturing the rich science sensemaking already happening in your classroom? Join us on October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET, to build your skills in designing 3D assessments with generative AI.
Science & STEM - 65What Makes Science Revolutionary?
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · OER Project · Free
What makes science revolutionary—and who gets to be part of that story? Explore how to teach the history of scientific thinking across cultures, claim-test the European Scientific Revolution, and connect past discoveries to science today. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Science & STEM - 66Money Skills No Limits: Where We Keep Money
Wed, October 7, 2026 · 9:30 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesMoney Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session covers where people might keep money, including banks, credit unions, checking and savings accounts, and ABLE accounts, along with how to open accounts and understand common fees.
Special Education & Inclusion - 67The Science of Play, Session 2: Risky Play
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Early ChildhoodSecond session of the Science of Play series. We discuss how "risky" play benefits child development, learn the difference between a risk and a hazard, and explore how to navigate that space while keeping children safe. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
Early Childhood - 68ACT Enhancements One Year Later: What We've Learned and What's Next
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · ACT · Free
A closer look at the enhanced ACT: digital testing options, the shorter test format, science optionality and superscoring, plus updates to score reporting and how to interpret results. Includes live Q&A with ACT experts. Presenters: Emily Duplessis and Jessica Eilertson, Client Relations - West Region, ACT. Free; part of the 2026 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops series.
Assessment & Data - 69Screening With Purpose: A Data-Driven Approach to Dyslexia Risk Identification and Tiered Supports
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
Explore how universal screening data can be a powerful tool for identifying students at risk for characteristics of dyslexia and for guiding evidence-based, tiered-support decisions within an MTSS framework. We'll examine how ongoing progress monitoring can inform whether current interventions are meeting student needs or whether additional information is needed to better understand a learner's profile.
Literacy & Reading - 70Session 1: Understanding and Improving Student Return on Investment
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · National Association of System Heads (NASH) · Free
Higher EdStudent return on investment is increasingly shaping conversations about higher education value, accountability, and student success. This one-hour presentation digs into how the focus on ROI is reshaping higher education and how institutions can better articulate and improve the value of a college degree. You will learn ways to describe the value of a college credential and understand the actions your system or institution can take to improve outcomes.
- 71AI-Resilient Materials: From Foundational Principles to Practical Design
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · TESOL International Association · Free
A free webinar from TESOL's Materials Writers Interest Section (MWIS). As Generative AI reshapes language education, materials writers face a critical challenge: how to design learning resources that prevent AI-dependent substitution while maintaining pedagogical rigor. The session approaches AI resilience from three perspectives: foundational principles and capabilities for content creators; cognitive realities and student engagement in AI-saturated environments; and practical design — actionable task designs, templates, and classroom-tested AI-based materials that mandate deep cognitive processing. Presented by Dr. Mathias Schulze (San Diego State University), Rawan Saqfalhett (EFL teacher and PhD candidate, Universitat Rovira i Virgili), and Joshua Yardley (ELT materials writer).
AI in Education - 72Global Affairs Expert Webinar: U.S.-Gulf Relations and the Strait of Hormuz
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · CFR Education · Free
A live webinar from CFR Education featuring a Council on Foreign Relations expert discussing U.S.-Gulf relations and the Strait of Hormuz, for high school and higher education educators and students. Free.
- 73From Reactivity to Regulation: A 3-Layer Framework for Emotionally Responsive Classrooms
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Early Childhood Webinars · Free
Early ChildhoodDr. Yehudis Smith shares a three-layer framework for treating behavior as a stress signal rather than a discipline problem, helping educators respond with clarity, steadiness, and intention.
Early Childhood - 74Micro-Learning, Macro Results: Reimagining Professional Learning
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
Rethink professional learning with three strategies that personalize professional learning, validate expertise, and support educator retention.
Professional Development - 75Britannica School for Elementary Learners: Essential Features & Literacy Resources
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free
A one-hour tour of Britannica School for PreK-5 classrooms: trusted content, interactive experiences, differentiated materials, and practical ways to support literacy, build background knowledge and vocabulary, and engage elementary learners.
Early Childhood - 76Understanding Special Education: IDEA, IEPs, and Communicating with Your Team
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesThis virtual training, presented in partnership with Help Me Grow Oregon and Swindells Resource Center, helps families understand and take part in the special education process. Learn the basic concepts of IDEA, discover how to work well with your school team, and feel prepared for your child’s next IEP meeting.
Special Education & Inclusion - 77Precision for Every Learner: Language Development, Literacy, and the Data in Between for Multilingual Learners
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
Distinguishing between language acquisition and reading difficulties can be tricky. The right data can help you pinpoint exactly what each student needs. In this interactive session, we'll explore practical tools and real student scenarios to help you ask better questions and make more confident decisions for your multilingual learners.
Literacy & Reading - 78Beyond Motivation: What's Really Behind Adolescent Reading Gaps
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · The Reading League · Free
Session two of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading from The Reading League. This session dispels misconceptions about reading comprehension assessments and unpacks evidence-based recommendations from meta-analyses and the IES Practice Guide on secondary reading intervention. Explore the psychology of motivation and why common strategies miss the mark, what comprehension assessments can and cannot tell us about student needs, and evidence-based recommendations for addressing the literacy needs of secondary students.
Literacy & Reading - 79Classroom Foundations: Creating Confident Teachers
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · Social Studies School Service · Free
A live webinar from Social Studies School Service, part of The Practitioner series, on classroom foundations for creating confident teachers. Led by social studies professionals for preschool to grade 12 classrooms. Free.
Curriculum & Instruction - 80National History Day
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) · Free
Time unconfirmed — check registration pageJamie Holifield and Krista Grensavitch from National History Day explore how social studies educators and their students in grades 6–12 can get involved in NHD's contest, teacher PD and curriculum programs. Free and open to all; recorded. Part of the NCSS Fall 2026 Webinar Series.
Curriculum & Instruction - 81Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Indianapolis 2026, October 8, 2026
Thu, October 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
NSTA Indianapolis is coming, and your best conference experience starts now! Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar designed to help you plan your schedule and maximize your time.
Science & STEM - 82Multiplication for All Learners Day 1 (Virtual Workshop)
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · All Learners Network · Free
Day 1 of All Learners Network's virtual workshop series on teaching multiplication so every learner — including students with unfinished learning — can access grade-level content.
Mathematics - 83How to Get Kids to Open Up to You, Now and for Years to Come
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center · Free
FamiliesWhat should you do when your kids won't tell you what's going on in their lives? In this workshop, you'll learn specific strategies for getting your children to open up to you, so they choose to come to you when they want to celebrate success and when they need support.
Student Wellbeing - 84Corrective Reading Decoding 2027 Levels B1 and B2 Remote Training
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT · National Institute for Direct Instruction · Free
Remote training on Corrective Reading Decoding 2027 Levels B1 and B2.
Literacy & Reading - 85Understanding Nonnative Speech: Speech Training and Cognitive and Attitudinal Factors
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · TESOL International Association · Free
A free research webinar from TESOL's International Teaching Assistants Interest Section (ITAIS). Native-nonnative communication research has focused mostly on how nonnative speakers can sound more nativelike; this session flips the lens to native listeners' role in perceiving and understanding nonnative speech. Dr. Jimin Kahng (University of Mississippi) presents a study of 127 American English speakers comparing training with scripted vs. unscripted L2 speech, and examines how listeners' cognitive and attitudinal factors shape comprehension — with implications for language teaching and international teaching assistant training.
Curriculum & Instruction - 86Helping Without Hovering: Smart Strategies for Providing Student Support and How to Fade It
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · All In for Inclusive Ed · Free
Students with disabilities may require adult support to access instruction, but paraprofessional support can become overprotective and interfere with independence and social interaction. Participants explore strategies for delivering appropriate, least intrusive academic and behavioral support, plus key elements of a plan for fading additional adult support.
Special Education & Inclusion - 87Build Student Inquiry Skills (Google AI Educator Series)
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · ISTE+ASCD · Free
Explore ways to use AI to support student questioning, inquiry, and deeper thinking. A free, one-hour live train-the-trainer webinar from ISTE+ASCD and Google, with a module walkthrough, facilitator tips, and Q&A. Facilitated by Mike Johnson.
AI in Education - 88From Screening Data to School Improvement
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
Screening data should do more than identify students at risk. This session explores how school leaders can use screening results to evaluate instructional effectiveness, examine patterns of student growth, and make informed decisions that drive school improvement.
Assessment & Data - 89Vibe Coding: Empowering Student Agency Through AI
Mon, October 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
Explore vibe coding, an approach where students collaborate with AI to build websites, apps, games, and digital tools without relying solely on traditional programming skills. This session shares classroom-ready strategies and real student examples for using vibe coding to boost student agency, creativity, and ownership in authentic project-based learning. A virtual session from Nextech for grades K-12. Free.
AI in Education - 90Money Skills No Limits: Being Safe With Money
Mon, October 12, 2026 · 9:30 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesMoney Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session covers fraud, scams, identity theft, common scams targeting young people, warning signs, and tips for protecting your money.
Special Education & Inclusion - 91Don't Steal Their Struggle: The Power of Inquiry-Based Learning
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 7:00 AM EDT · Teaching Strategies · Free
What if the best way to help children learn is to resist the urge to help too quickly? In this free 1-hour webinar, join a Teaching Strategies early childhood expert as they explore how everyday classroom moments, from disagreements over a toy or figuring out how to zip a jacket, can become powerful opportunities for children to build resilience, independence, and critical thinking skills. Discover practical questioning strategies that shift your role from problem-solver to learning facilitator, empowering children to develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive.
Early Childhood - 92Additive Reasoning Day 1 (Virtual Workshop)
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM EDT · All Learners Network · Free
Day 1 of All Learners Network's virtual workshop series on building additive reasoning for all learners.
Mathematics - 93Portrait to Practice: Aligning AP Coursework to New York's Portrait of a Graduate
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · College Board · Free
New York State's Portrait of a Graduate signals a shift toward competency-based, project-driven learning. This session shows how College Board programs, especially project-based AP courses, can help your school be proactive in building toward the Portrait's attributes and fulfill student graduation requirements using our courses, tools, and resources. By participating in this event, you consent to being recorded and you agree that College Board may publish the recording on College Board’s website and share the recording with those who register for this event.
Curriculum & Instruction - 94Building Your AP Program Webinar Series: Start with One, Reach More Students
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · College Board · Free
Deciding which AP courses to offer, and where they fit best, is one of the most consequential choices a school or district makes for student access. The Building Your AP Program Webinar Series is designed to support that work, introducing the new AP® Course Sets as a practical way to match AP courses to the priorities you are already pursuing, whether that is expanding access with a first AP course, adding a nationally recognized AP signal to your honors courses, or bringing college-level AP courses into your CTE pathways. Each session gives those who shape course offerings, from district leaders and content specialists to school leaders and AP coordinators, a clear starting point for building a program that reflects local goals. This session, Start with One, begins where many students do, ready for advanced coursework long before they ever raise their hand for it. We will show how a single, well-placed AP course in 9th or 10th grade can turn that readiness into real participation, why a late, stacked AP model quietly limits access, and how one high-interest course with few or no prerequisites (think AP Human Geography, AP Seminar, or AP Spanish Language and Culture) creates a practical on-ramp to rigor. You will leave with strategies to build your AP program focused on expanding access, including how to choose that first course and offer it early, often by replacing an existing course rather than rebuilding your whole schedule, so more students can start building momentum toward your school's college readiness goals. By participating in this event, you consent to being recorded and you agree that College Board may publish the recording on College Board’s website and share the recording with those who register for this event.
Curriculum & Instruction - 95AXS Companion & Toolbox – Counsel Students Using Common App
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · American School Counselor Association (ASCA) · Free
Certificate / CEDiscover how to navigate AXS Companion to guide students through completing the Common App, with step-by-step guidance on the Activities, Education, and Courses and Grades sections, suggestions for supplemental essays, and ready-made lesson plans, slides and worksheets. Presenters: Marilyn O'Toole (AXS Companion) and Stacey Cunitz. ASCA webinars are free for ASCA members. Optional CEU/contact hour: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
Student Wellbeing - 96Ask an Expert All Your CSS Profile Questions 2026
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
Approximately 200 colleges, universities, and scholarship agencies require the CSS Profile as part of their financial aid process. If you need to complete the Profile, join us for this Q&A webinar. CSS Profile expert Mike Goodwin, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services at Williams College, will answer questions on all topics related to the application. If you haven’t started completing the form, it may be best to start before this webinar so you can bring your specific questions. Live transcription will be available.
- 97There But Not Present: Rethinking Student Engagement
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
Learn to recognize early signs of disengagement and what behavioral science reveals about which interventions work.
Student Wellbeing - 98Enhancing Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar & Teach Britannica (Wisconsin)
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free
An overview of updated content, navigation tools, and multimedia in Britannica Escolar that help students build background knowledge, strengthen language development, and conduct age-appropriate research, complemented by Teach Britannica strategies.
Literacy & Reading - 99Safe and Supportive Schools: Fast Lane Learning — The Student Support Framework
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEThis interactive one-hour session introduces the Student Support Framework and explores how proactive, campus-wide practices can improve student outcomes. Participants will build a shared understanding of key terminology, including consequences, interventions and settings, and reflect on their campus's current Tier 1 practices across the four areas of the framework. The session also introduces a Teacher Checklist for Student Support Team (SST) referrals, offering universal supports and classroom interventions to implement and monitor before considering an SST referral.
Student Wellbeing - 100Get to Know K12 SIX: Strengthening K-12 Cyber Defenses Together
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · K12 SIX · Free
Part of the K12 SIX 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month series. Join the K12 Security Information eXchange, the nation's dedicated K-12 ISAC, to learn how school systems are staying ahead of emerging risks through real-time threat intelligence, a dedicated community of practice, and continuous professional development. Featured speaker: Doug Levin, National Director, K12 SIX.
Cybersecurity - 101What We Wished We Knew Ahead of Year 1
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Great Minds (Texas) · Free
The strongest Year 1 implementations happen because district leaders make intentional choices early on. In this panel discussion, Texas district leaders reflect on their Bluebonnet Learning implementation and what they'd tell their past selves. Part of Great Minds' 2026–27 "Support That Scales" Bluebonnet Learning webinar series, Focus Area 2: Leading Implementation Forward. Free. Length assumed 60 minutes.
Mathematics - 102Program and Budget Compliance in 2026 for Pre-College Programs
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
This two-hour webinar guides participants through 2026 federal compliance expectations and Department of Education standards for budget management and program planning. Drawing on recent executive orders, regulatory requirements, and insights from ED, the session breaks a complex web of information into clear, actionable pieces and offers practical strategies for staying compliant with budgets and program planning.
District Operations - 103Protecting the Plan: How Principals Sustain Improvement When Everything Competes for Attention
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · WestEd · Free
Join this 30-minute webinar to explore practical, research-informed strategies that help principals sustain school improvement, prioritize what matters most, and keep implementation on track amid competing demands.
Leadership & Administration - 104Comprendiendo la Educación Especial (En español)
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesEsta capacitación virtual ayuda a las familias a comprender y participar en el proceso de educación especial. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de IDEA, descubra cómo trabajar con el equipo escolar y prepárese para la próxima reunión del IEP de su hijo. La sesión se presenta en español.
Special Education & Inclusion - 105Coaching and Leading CHAMPS Implementation
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Ancora Publishing · Free
A 15-hour Ancora Publishing virtual course for coaches and leaders guiding CHAMPS implementation: a one-day kickoff on October 13, 2026, followed by monthly 1.5-hour sessions through April 6, 2027.
Professional Development - 106Proving Impact in K-12: Why Research & Data Matter More Than Ever
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · K-12 Impact Academies · Free
In today's K-12 market, it's no longer enough to have a strong product or a compelling pitch. District leaders are under increasing pressure to show results—and that means proving impact, not just promising it. Led by Julie A. Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow and founder of the nationally recognized Speak Up Research Project, this session explores the critical role research and data collection play in implementing and sustaining new solutions in schools. Topics include what "impact" means to district leaders today, why research and data collection are critical for adoption and renewal, the role of impact studies in building trust and credibility, how districts use stakeholder data to make decisions, what types of solutions are showing measurable impact in classrooms, and how to design, communicate, and prove impact as an EdTech company.
Assessment & Data - 107Consciously Construct a Positive Schoolwide Climate
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Safe & Civil Schools · Free
A free Safe & Civil Schools webinar on intentionally building a positive, consistent schoolwide climate — practical steps leaders and teams can use to shape adult and student behavior across every setting.
Student Wellbeing - 108Grow with AI: Building Your Personal or Professional Learning Plan
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · The Source for Learning · Free
Certificate / CEMost conversations about AI in education focus on saving time grading faster or planning quicker. This session flips that lens: participants use AI as a thinking partner for their own growth, setting goals, reflecting on practice, and building a professional learning plan grounded in research, not hype. Along the way, they practice the same healthy AI habits worth modeling for students. No AI experience needed — just curiosity. As a result of this session, teachers will: apply AI tools to support a personal or professional goal-setting and reflection process; evaluate AI habits and practices worth modeling for students; and design a personal professional learning plan that incorporates at least one AI-supported strategy. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion.
AI in Education - 109Rubric of Effective Practices Cohort: Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AM Cohort)
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEFrom Rubric to Reality: Practical Strategies for Meaningful Student Outcomes Are you looking to strengthen outcomes for students with significant cognitive disabilities? Join this five-part virtual cohort to explore the Quality Indicators within the Rubric of Effective Practices and discover practical, evidence-based strategies that support meaningful access, engagement, and learning for students with complex access needs. Participants will leave with actionable ideas to enhance instruction and build more effective, student-centered programs.
Special Education & Inclusion - 110Hot Topics in School Law, Session 3: Navigating Bullying and Harassment
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
An overview of state and federal laws prohibiting bullying and discrimination in schools, including Section 504, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and state laws protecting individuals based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion. The presenter defines district legal obligations and potential liability, and shares practical strategies for thorough investigations and effective remedial measures. Title IX is covered separately in Session 1.
Leadership & Administration - 111IEP Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Iowa Department of Education · Free
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: clarifying the roles and responsibilities of IEP team members and how to apply them in Iowa schools.
Special Education & Inclusion - 112Meeting All Learners, Every Day: A Differentiation Deep Dive
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · All In for Inclusive Ed · Free
This engaging session equips K-12 educators with the mindsets, structures, and instructional moves needed to differentiate across content areas. Teachers learn how to plan for learner variability, embed scaffolds and extensions, and design tasks aligned with the NJSLS and MTSS/UDL frameworks, analyzing student scenarios and leaving with templates and strategies.
Curriculum & Instruction - 113What Teacher Education Should Look Like in the Age of AI
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
Certificate / CEExplore current trends around the use of AI in teacher preparation and continuing education with data from the EdWeek Research Center.
AI in Education - 114Step-by-Step Guide to the 2027-28 FAFSA
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · CFNC · Free
Certificate / CEThe latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is easier than ever to complete. Learn about the updates that allow most students to complete the form in 15 minutes or less, with real-time processing so students see the federal aid they likely qualify for in seconds. You'll explore the current FAFSA and the common screens students will encounter, understand how recent updates help students, gain tips for helping families navigate the application with confidence, and get your questions answered by financial aid experts.
- 115Beyond the Camera: Using Integrated Security Technologies to Protect Schools
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · SecurityInfoWatch · Free
Certificate / CEPart of the 6th Annual October Campus Safety & Security Series hosted by the editors of Security Executive, Security Business, and Locksmith Ledger magazines, in partnership with American School & University and the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). A live panel discussion on how video, access control, communications, and other integrated security technologies work together to protect schools. A certificate of attendance will be offered.
School Safety & Security - 1162026-2027 Advanced Placement in California
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · College Board · Free
This session covers AP® program strategy and updates — not exam administration or ordering operations. A practical look at how Advanced Placement® fits into your school's goals for 2026 and beyond. We'll walk through the seven ways AP® can support different school priorities — from starting with one accessible course to building STEM, CTE, arts, and world language pathways, and preparing students earlier through Pre-AP® — along with the core benefits AP® offers students: saving time and money, standing out to colleges, keeping options open, and earning college credit or placement. The session also covers how AP® coursework connects to California-specific requirements educators are already tracking: how AP® courses satisfy UC/CSU A-G subject-area requirements, and how AP® exam performance factors into the College/Career Indicator on the California School Dashboard. We'll review state AP® trends from the 2026 exam administration, and discuss newer AP® course offerings — including AP® Business with Personal Finance, AP® Cybersecurity, and AP® Networking (arriving 2027-28) — and where they fit into a school's broader course-offering strategy. Walk away with: a framework for matching AP® course decisions to school priorities and California accountability metrics, this year's state participation and performance trends, and a look at what's new in the course lineup. By participating in this event, you consent to being recorded and you agree that College Board may publish the recording on College Board’s website and share the recording with those who register for this event.
Curriculum & Instruction - 117From Skills to Careers: Unlocking the Power of ACT WorkKeys and the WorkKeys NCRC
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · ACT · Free
Certificate / CEHow ACT WorkKeys and the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) give high schools an evidence-based framework to help every student identify, articulate and demonstrate the workplace skills employers value, and how to use WorkKeys data in advising, pathway planning and community partnerships. Presenters: Jenn McMahon and Jerome Williams, Client Relations - West Region, ACT. Free; part of the 2026 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops series.
Curriculum & Instruction - 118Website-First Marketing: The 5-Step Marketing System Every ECE Program Needs to Grow Online
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Early Childhood Webinars · Free
Chelsea Denny walks child care owners and directors through a five-step system for turning a website and online presence into consistent enrollment inquiries.
Early Childhood - 119Program and Budget Compliance in 2026 for College Programs
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
Higher EdThis two-hour webinar guides participants through 2026 federal compliance expectations and Department of Education standards for budget management and program planning. Drawing on recent executive orders, regulatory requirements, and insights from ED, the session breaks a complex web of information into clear, actionable pieces and offers practical strategies for managing budgets and programming that meet federal expectations.
District Operations - 120Britannica School: New Features, Fresh Possibilities (North Carolina)
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free
Explore new features, enhancements, and time-saving tools in Britannica School and Teach Britannica designed to support inquiry, instruction, and student engagement, with practical ways to maximize both in the library and classroom.
Literacy & Reading - 121Getting Started with Sora: The Reader Experience (October 2026)
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · OverDrive · Free
Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live to ask questions of OverDrive's K-12 experts and walk away with confidence using Sora. This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora. You will learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, create annotations, and more. A recording is sent the day after the live session.
Literacy & Reading - 122Beyond Budget Cuts: Building a Financially Sustainable District
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · AASA, The School Superintendents Association · Free
District leaders have already exhausted most of the easy budget fixes. Rising costs, enrollment shifts, and constrained revenue continue to create long-term financial pressure. Join EAB to discuss how districts can move beyond reactive budgeting by adopting multi-year financial planning, containing cost growth without sacrificing quality, and aligning investments to strategic priorities. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for strengthening their district's long-term financial sustainability while protecting student outcomes.
Leadership & Administration - 123Reading Pictures: Building Visual Literacy Through Picture Books
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Reading Is Fundamental · Free
Part of RIF's Every Book Counts series. Discover how to use picture books to build visual literacy and support comprehension.
Literacy & Reading - 124Stronger Connections Wellness Mini Session: Micro-Practices for Everyday Resilience
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT · WestEd · Free
A 20-minute wellness mini-session from WestEd's Stronger Connections series, practicing a strategy designed for education settings. Monthly sessions feature wellness experts from throughout California sharing ideas you can use and share to promote stress management.
Student Wellbeing - 125No-Stress Data Literacy: Ready-to-Teach Data Lessons for Every Grade
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) · Free
A free virtual CSTA session sharing resources and strategies for teaching data literacy across K-12, including scaffolded project ideas and a toolkit built by CSTA Fellows. Grade-band breakout rooms give you space to talk through strategies with teachers working at similar grade levels. Come ready to swap ideas and leave with new resources for your classroom. Registration requires a free CSTA account.
Science & STEM - 126Financial Aid 101 2026-27
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
This webinar will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Live transcription will be available. A Spanish-language option is also offered.
- 127Beyond Taipei 101: How Mountains Shape Taiwan
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Indiana University East Asian Studies Center (NCTA) · Free
Certificate / CEPresented by Liang Yin Lin (National Taiwan University GERP). Nearly 70% of Taiwan is mountainous. This talk introduces Taiwan as a mountain island and explores how mountains shape its geography, Indigenous cultures, environmental history, settlement, mobility and everyday life, and how forests, trails and peaks shape ideas of nature, identity and belonging. Includes a classroom discussion on teaching island geography through maps, landscape and spatial storytelling, a case study on human-nature relationships, and a landscape-observation activity using photography and visual journaling. Part of the EASC / NCTA "Exploring Taiwan: Geography, History, and Agriculture" series with NTU's Geopolitical Ecology Research Platform. Free; 2 PD hours. Teachers who attend all four sessions receive a copy of Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-Zi.
Curriculum & Instruction - 128Don’t Hide Your Passion: Let It Shine with an NSTA Teacher Award, October 14, 2026
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the various NSTA award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
Science & STEM - 129Money Skills No Limits: Making SMART Goals and Saving For Them
Wed, October 14, 2026 · 9:30 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesMoney Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session focuses on setting SMART goals and creating a plan to save for them.
Special Education & Inclusion - 130Advanced Practices, Session 2: School-Based Needs and Dynamic Community Partners
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Second session of the Advanced Practices series. Students with intensive behavioral health needs require coordination across school and community systems. This session helps professionals map the full spectrum of student needs to available supports, identify barriers to accessing services, and establish structured, role-clarified partnerships with community organizations and outside providers. An optional follow-up discussion session is held on October 22.
Student Wellbeing - 131Reading Apprenticeship Webinar: Strengthening Reading Across the Disciplines
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · WestEd · Free
An introduction to WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship framework, a research-based approach for strengthening students' reading across the disciplines. The same session is offered on several dates, so choose only one to attend.
Literacy & Reading - 132Insights to Inclusion: From intervention to everyday practice
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · Chartered College of Teaching · Free
Dr Sandra Mathers and Wendy Lee explore lessons from Talking Time, a preschool early language programme evaluated in a large EEF-funded trial, including its impact on language development and disadvantaged learners. Free for members only.
Early Childhood - 133Session 2: Student Pathways to Economic Mobility: Barriers, Opportunities, and System Strategies
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · National Association of System Heads (NASH) · Free
Higher EdStudents evaluate educational value differently depending on where they are in their educational and career journey, and often have different motivations, face different barriers, and pursue different pathways to economic mobility. This session will explore how systems and institutions can better understand the students they serve, identify barriers to strong return on investment outcomes, and design policies, pathways, and supports that improve student success and economic mobility. Participants will learn from examples emerging from the Metrics Academies and discuss practical strategies for aligning recruitment, advising, pathway design, career preparation, and student supports with the needs of diverse student populations.
Science & STEM - 134Understanding the Course Outline of Record (COR): What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Use It
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · @ONE (Online Network of Educators) · Free
Course outlines of record (CORs) are fundamental to community college curriculum. This session explores the basics of CORs, including their legal foundations and their varied purposes and audiences, as well as the ways faculty can use CORs to support course preparation and equitable student learning.
Curriculum & Instruction - 135How Can School Districts Better Support English Learners With Disabilities?
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
Hear recent findings from the EdWeek Research Center and discover practical strategies for better supporting English learners with disabilities.
Special Education & Inclusion - 136Partnering on the Pathway: A Student-Centered Journey from PreACT to College and Career Readiness
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · ACT · Free
How to talk with students about the value of the ACT assessments, engage them in preparation and feedback, and use data insights in ways that are meaningful to students and improve individual performance. Presenters: Leslie Hood, Account Executive, Client Relations - East Region, ACT; Matt Bramuchi, CEO, Bramuchi Education & Consulting Services. Free; part of the 2026 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops series.
Curriculum & Instruction - 137From First Tour to Long-Term Loyalty: Designing the Family & Staff Lifecycle Journey
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Early Childhood Webinars · Free
Melissa Blotter shows how to intentionally design the full family and staff lifecycle, from the first tour onward, so that every interaction builds retention and loyalty.
Early Childhood - 138From $60M Deficit to $90M Win: A District Leader's Master Scheduling Playbook
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · AASA, The School Superintendents Association · Free
When Hartford Public Schools faced a $60 million structural deficit, its district leaders turned to scheduling data, building a school-by-school staffing model that reduced staffing by 20 FTEs across its 11 high schools and identified $2 million in savings without requiring a single layoff. In addition to realizing these budget savings, this scheduling data became the foundation for a legislative case that won the district $90 million in incremental state and city aid over two years. Caitlin Richard of Metro Nashville Public Schools (Tenn.) joins us to share how turning the master schedule into a budgeting tool changed the conversation, both inside her district and at the state level, and why she'd encourage superintendents to bring their district finance leaders into scheduling decisions early.
Leadership & Administration - 139Open Mic Night Series: Amplifying Student Voice with Digital Creativity and AI
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
This Open Mic Night Series explores how multimedia and AI tools empower students to create, collaborate, and communicate learning. Participants will experience seven engaging platforms, discover strategies to increase student agency and engagement, and leave with classroom-ready ideas that amplify every learner's voice. A virtual session from Nextech for grades 3-8. Free.
AI in Education - 140Math Menu (Virtual Cohort)
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT · All Learners Network · Free
A multi-session virtual cohort from All Learners Network on using Math Menu to differentiate instruction and support all learners. First session October 15, 2026, 4:30–7:30 PM ET; see the registration page for the full schedule of cohort dates.
Mathematics - 141Financial Aid 101 in Spanish (Ayuda Económica para la Universidad 101) 2026
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
Este seminario web, presentado en español, ofrecerá información y claridad sobre todo el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera para la universidad. Usted aprenderá sobre las solicitudes y los tipos de asistencia financiera, los factores que determinan la elegibilidad, las maneras en que las universidades determinan cuánta ayuda ofrecen y los detalles de las ofertas.
- 142Beyond Word Walls: A Tool for Intentional Language Development in Science, October 15, 2026
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Looking for practical ways to better support multilingual learners (MLLs) in science? Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET to explore a powerful tool that makes language development visible within three-dimensional science learning.
Science & STEM - 143What is an American in 2026?
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) · Free
Time unconfirmed — check registration pageCertificate / CEEducator roundtable with Steve Armstrong and Allison Norrie: in an era of intense debate over immigration, who is considered an American? Does "all men are created equal" still hold, and how do today's immigration battles compare with the past? Free for NCSS members only; recorded; certificates for live attendees.
Curriculum & Instruction - 144Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities
Fri, October 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Responsive Classroom · Free
Certificate / CEIn this 3-hour virtual Leadership Symposium seminar from Responsive Classroom, school and district leaders explore how leadership practices, adult behaviors and school-wide systems create positive, caring school and classroom communities where students and teachers thrive. You will network with other leaders and leave with practical strategies and next steps for strengthening school climate and culture. Offered for a limited time at no charge to school and district leaders (normally $139). Certificate of completion included.
Curriculum & Instruction - 145SLP Webinar Series: The Brain Behind the Behavior - Executive Function in ASD
Fri, October 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 2 · Free
Explores executive function in students with autism spectrum disorder and practical therapy strategies speech-language pathologists can use to support self-regulation and communication.
Special Education & Inclusion - 146The Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process
Fri, October 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center · Free
FamiliesThis webinar guides participants through the special education identification process, including an overview of the local screening process addressing initial consideration for special education eligibility and an overview of the essential components of the individualized education program (IEP).
Special Education & Inclusion - 147Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans
Fri, October 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Responsive Classroom · Free
Certificate / CEIn this 3-hour virtual Leadership Symposium seminar from Responsive Classroom, school and district leaders explore school-wide strategies, practices and curricula that intentionally teach the competencies and skills students need to succeed in learning, play, friendships, sports, work and life, and why adults must model those skills. You will learn how leadership and adult behaviors influence student social, behavioral, emotional and well-being outcomes, and how to identify effective, sustainable systems of support. Offered for a limited time at no charge to school and district leaders (normally $139). Certificate of completion included.
- 148Multimodal English Teaching
Fri, October 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · TESOL International Association · Free
A free webinar from TESOL's Applied Linguistics Interest Section (ALIS). Drawing on the socio-semiotic approach to education, this session advocates for multimodal approaches to teaching English as an additional language — combining oral communication, writing, images, and video rather than separating language strands. It covers classroom-ready approaches including multimodal identity texts, films as resources for multimodal literacy, graphic novels, reading literature through drawing, and digital storytelling. Presented by Dr. Andreea Cervatiuc (University of British Columbia), Chair of TESOL's Applied Linguistics Interest Section.
Curriculum & Instruction - 149Student Support Services Annual Performance Report Preparation
Fri, October 16, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
A hands-on webinar that walks through every field of the 2025-2026 Student Support Services Annual Performance Report, flags non-editable sections, and pinpoints exactly which data is needed for a clean submission. Expert presenters demystify the APR process, showing step by step how to compile, review, and finalize the report. Payment must be completed at least 24 hours before the session.
District Operations - 150A Guide for Turning Executive Skills Into Schoolwide Practice
Sat, October 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Learning & the Brain · Free
Certificate / CEGetting schools to incorporate executive skills support in general education classrooms can seem like a no-brainer, but for the lone educator it is easier said than done. This session presents ways individual teachers, administrators and support staff can bring executive skills to their schools organically or systemically, one classroom, grade level, department or school at a time, including embedding them in classroom routines and in MTSS structures. Runs 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET for 2 credit hours; a recording is available for 7 days afterwards.
Special Education & Inclusion - 151Supporting Our Students: Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul, Session 2: Behavioral Health and Regulation
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Second session of the series. This session examines the connection between student behavior and underlying needs, reframing behavior as a form of communication. Participants learn to identify triggers, understand the stress response and apply real-time regulation strategies, with practical tools for co-regulation, movement and de-escalation to support students' physical and emotional regulation.
Student Wellbeing - 152From Avoidance to Resilience: Emotional Exposure Strategies for Schools (Part 2 of 5)
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Part of the free five-part Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth series From Avoidance to Resilience: Emotional Exposure Strategies for Schools, led by Alex Hirshberg, Psy.D. Participants learn to understand challenging behavior through the lens of emotion regulation, teach and promote emotion regulation skills in the classroom and counselor office, and create challenging yet manageable emotional exposures that give students planned opportunities to apply these skills.
Student Wellbeing - 153Building a Leadership Pipeline and Forging a Culture of Principal Support and Coaching
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · AASA, The School Superintendents Association · Free
How does a district build a leadership pipeline on purpose, one step at a time? In this webinar, leaders from Long Beach Unified School District share how they did it and the tools they use to supervise and coach principals. This webinar will kick off a six-part podcast series this fall that goes deeper into how Long Beach built its pipeline. Episodes will explore coaching new principals, making coaching a way of being for all leaders, resetting expectations for principals and more.
Leadership & Administration - 154Teaching Students Impacted by Poverty
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · Corwin · Free
In this webinar Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dean of the Rossier School of Education at USC, will describe research-based strategies and interventions that educators can utilize to compensate for the effects of poverty to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and achieve. This interactive learning experience is designed to respond to the needs and challenges experienced by educators working with students impacted by poverty. Come to learn, pose questions and find out more about what you can do to support your students. Presented by Pedro A. Noguera.
Curriculum & Instruction - 155Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 19, 2026
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.
Science & STEM - 156CHAMPS/Discipline in the Secondary Classroom (Virtual Course)
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Ancora Publishing · Free
A 12-hour Ancora Publishing virtual course on CHAMPS and Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: six 2-hour Monday sessions, October 19 – December 7, 2026, covering proactive, positive classroom management for grades 6–12.
Professional Development - 157Preventing and Intervening with Chronic Absenteeism, K–12
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Ancora Publishing · Free
An 18-hour Ancora Publishing virtual course on preventing and intervening with chronic absenteeism across K–12: six Monday sessions, October 19 – December 7, 2026, with strategies for attendance teams, administrators, and student support staff.
Student Wellbeing - 158Transforming Schools Webinar: Stress and the Window of Tolerance
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 8:30 PM EDT · Association of Alaska School Boards · Free
Participants will learn about stress and stressors, understand factors that impact stress tolerance, and develop strategies for increasing resilience to stress for adults and children. Part of AASB's Transforming Schools webinar series.
Student Wellbeing - 159Money Skills No Limits: Budgets and Tracking, Credit and Debt
Mon, October 19, 2026 · 9:30 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesMoney Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session covers building a budget, tracking spending, understanding credit, and managing debt.
Special Education & Inclusion - 160Building Your AP Program Webinar Series: Make Honors Count, Earn Recognition Colleges Trust
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · College Board · Free
Deciding which AP courses to offer, and where they fit best, is one of the most consequential choices a school or district makes for student access. The Building Your AP Program Webinar Series is designed to support that work, introducing the new AP® Course Sets as a practical way to match AP courses to the priorities you are already pursuing, whether that is expanding access with a first AP course, adding a nationally recognized AP signal to your honors courses, or bringing college-level AP courses into your CTE pathways. Each session gives those who shape course offerings, from district leaders and content specialists to school leaders and AP coordinators, a clear starting point for building a program that reflects local goals. This session, Make Honors Count, begins with the rigorous work already happening in your classrooms, where students take demanding honors courses that colleges cannot always see. We will show how converting select honors courses to AP makes that rigor visible through a nationally recognized signal, why an AP course is often easier for colleges to interpret than honors alone, and how the shift strengthens the academic record students present in admissions. You will leave with strategies to build your AP program focused on recognition, including how to identify which honors courses are the strongest candidates to convert, so more students stand out for the advanced work they are already doing. By participating in this event, you consent to being recorded and you agree that College Board may publish the recording on College Board’s website and share the recording with those who register for this event.
Curriculum & Instruction - 161Carnivorous Plants, Grades K–2
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Longwood Gardens · Free
Journey into the secret world of carnivorous plants. Discover the unique methods by which these amazing organisms capture food to continue their survival, guided by a Longwood Gardens educator with live Q&A for the classroom.
Science & STEM - 162Rethinking Curriculum – How to include your pupils in curriculum choices
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · Chartered College of Teaching · Free
Practitioners and researchers discuss student agency and voice in curriculum design, sharing practical approaches, experiences and ways to overcome challenges.
Curriculum & Instruction - 163AI Readiness in K–12: Protecting Data and Managing Risk with Microsoft Purview
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · K12 SIX · Free
Part of the K12 SIX 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month series. This session explores practical considerations for AI readiness, including FERPA, data governance, privacy, and security, and how capabilities within Microsoft Purview can help districts understand and protect sensitive information, manage data risk, and build a stronger foundation for responsible AI adoption.
AI in Education - 164Sponsored Webinar: Getting It Done: How School Counselors Can Help Boost FAFSA Completion Rates
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · American School Counselor Association (ASCA) · Free
Certificate / CEDid you know that in 2023, high school seniors left over $4 billion in Pell Grants unclaimed by not completing the FAFSA? Explore effective strategies to implement in your school counseling program: provide targeted support, organize outreach efforts and use best practices to ensure more students secure the financial aid they need for college. Presenters: Bill DeBaun (NCAN), Atua Emu (KIPP Atlanta Collegiate) and Sandra Gonzalez-Moore (Palo Duro High School, TX). ASCA webinars are free for ASCA members. Optional CEU/contact hour: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
Student Wellbeing - 165Navigating Free ACT Tools: Essential Resources for K-12 Counselors and Educators
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · ACT · Free
A showcase of free ACT practice materials and resources from the ACT Direct-to-Learner Counselor Outreach Team to build school-community partnerships and drive successful college and career conversations. Presenters: Ashley Smith, Jasmine Blake and Samantha Southall, Regional Program Managers, ACT. Free; part of the 2026 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops series.
Curriculum & Instruction - 166Building Military-Friendly Schools: Beyond Purple Star
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · ESC Region 2 · Free
Practical steps for supporting military-connected students and families beyond Purple Star designation, including transitions, enrolment and campus culture.
Student Wellbeing - 167Use Data to Monitor Progress and Plan Next Steps
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Amplify · Free
Part of the monthly webinar series designed to help you get started with Boost Math. This session takes a deeper look at reporting to learn how to track student progress and growth with Boost Math throughout the 2026-27 school year.
Mathematics - 168Disciplinary Reflection in the AI Age
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · @ONE (Online Network of Educators) · Free
Does the rise of AI tools change how we teach, and what we teach? This presentation argues that departments would benefit from focused discussion about the discipline-specific skills and knowledge shared with students in the age of AI, and that answers will differ by department. It describes one instructor's reflection on these questions and shares templates other departments can use to organize their own conversations.
AI in Education - 169STACS Continuous Learning Network: Building Peer-to-Peer Connection
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · WestEd · Free
Join WestEd's Continuous Improvement Network (CIN) meeting to hear directly from your peers on challenges California charters face and brainstorm solutions on how to solve them. This is not a "sit and get," but a time to deepen your connections with other leaders, expand your network, and hear innovative practices to support the students you serve.
Special Education & Inclusion - 170Building School Behavioral Health Systems in Rural California: Lessons from the California Behavioral Health Student Services Act (BHSSA) Evaluation
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · WestEd · Free
Join WestEd and county behavioral health and education systems leaders as they explore how the BHSSA is helping rural California communities strengthen their school behavioral health systems. Leaders from Del Norte, Humboldt, Mono, and Siskiyou will share how their counties are leveraging school behavioral health funding, local partnerships, and community assets to improve the behavioral health and well-being of their school communities. You will learn about how the rural context shapes school behavioral health services and supports, how local partnerships build on community strengths, and how BHSSA funding has supported locally responsive systems change.
Student Wellbeing - 171TEA/LEA Special Education Webinar: October 2026
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Texas Education Agency (Special Education) · Free
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
Special Education & Inclusion - 172StudyMate: Flash Cards and Learning Activities within your LMS
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Respondus · Free
StudyMate makes it easy to create flashcards, self-assessments and learning games - all from within Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Schoology, and Moodle courses. This free, 30-minute training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use StudyMate within online courses to engage students with course content.
EdTech - 173Planning Math Intervention Around What Students Already Know: Intro to Intervention Pathways
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT · All Learners Network · Free
A free one-hour virtual session from All Learners Network introducing Intervention Pathways — planning math intervention around students' strengths and what they already know.
Mathematics - 174Teaching Great Expectations
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · Humanities Texas · Free
Humanities Texas webinar on strategies for teaching and generating student interest in Charles Dickens's Great Expectations. Participants will explore ways to help students become better close readers of novels while learning about nineteenth-century culture and society, with particular attention to Dickens's use of the coming-of-age narrative. Content is aligned with the TEKS and emphasizes effective pedagogical strategies. Free for teachers and their schools; participants receive CPE credit and curricular materials. Led by Allen MacDuffie (The University of Texas at Austin). Open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.
Literacy & Reading - 175Sponsored Web Seminar: Creep It Real: Halloween Experiments Students Won't Stop Talking About, October 20, 2026
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Join us on Tuesday, October 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, and learn about Halloween-related activities that you can do in your classroom.
Science & STEM - 176Classroom Management Reset: Clear Expectations, Consistent Follow-Through
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · UMass Global · Free
By this point in the school year, many educators know which routines are working and where additional support is needed. In this webinar, participants will learn practical strategies to address classroom challenges early, reduce disruptions, re-establish expectations, and strengthen accountability without escalating conflict. Designed for both general and special education settings, attendees will leave with tools to foster positive classroom cultures and regain instructional momentum with confidence and consistency. Learn why routines and expectations often weaken after the beginning of the year and how to reset them with clarity, consistency, and purpose; teacher self-control and composure strategies to prevent escalation and reduce power struggles; strategies for addressing low-level disruptions early and effectively, including side conversations, device distractions, repeated requests, and off-task behavior; how to re-teach behavioral expectations, rules, and routines in ways that strengthen student accountability and independence; and respectful redirection strategies that allow students to self-correct, preserve dignity, and keep the classroom focused, productive, and safe for all learners.
Professional Development - 177Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEJoin ESC Region 13 and the Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) throughout the region for the virtual blended course of Youth Mental Health First Aid (from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing) to learn the basic knowledge and skills of identifying and supporting students through a mental health crisis. You will also learn about substance use prevention strategies and warning signs of a student struggling suicidal thoughts. This is a proactive course that is incredibly helpful for anyone who works with students of all ages! This course also meets the HB3 requirement for school districts.
Student Wellbeing - 178Rubric of Effective Practices Cohort: Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AM Cohort)
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEFrom Rubric to Reality: Practical Strategies for Meaningful Student Outcomes Are you looking to strengthen outcomes for students with significant cognitive disabilities? Join this five-part virtual cohort to explore the Quality Indicators within the Rubric of Effective Practices and discover practical, evidence-based strategies that support meaningful access, engagement, and learning for students with complex access needs. Participants will leave with actionable ideas to enhance instruction and build more effective, student-centered programs.
Special Education & Inclusion - 179Special Education from A to Z, Session 2: Comprehensive Evaluations
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Certificate / CESession 2 of the five-part Special Education from A to Z series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. Participants gain practical guidance on conducting comprehensive evaluations and collecting and interpreting assessment data, with evidence-based best practices drawn from real-world experience. CEUs and PDPs are available on completion of series quizzes.
Special Education & Inclusion - 180Fall 2026 Virtual Foster Care Consortium: From Compliance to Impact
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 2 · Free
Virtual consortium for foster care liaisons moving from compliance-focused practice to measurable impact for students in foster care.
Student Wellbeing - 181Thriving in your first year: Behaviour Management
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT · Chartered College of Teaching · Free
A webinar for student teachers exploring positive relationships, clear expectations and confident communication. Learn strategies to meet diverse learner needs, prevent low-level disruption and maintain a safe, supportive classroom. Free for members only.
Curriculum & Instruction - 182Thinking Work: What's Left for Students When AI Can Do the Assignment
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
Teachers bring an assignment they already give. In the first ten minutes we run it through a chatbot and see what survives. Then we rebuild the task so the thinking students do is the part that can't be handed off, using decomposition and pattern-finding as the frame. Everyone leaves with one rebuilt assignment. A virtual session from Nextech for grades 6-12. Free.
AI in Education - 183Building Strong Foundations: Tier 1 & Tier 2 Structures Within MTSS
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · All In for Inclusive Ed · Free
This session provides educators with a comprehensive understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, focusing on strengthening Tier 1 and Tier 2 structures. Participants explore how high-quality universal instruction and targeted interventions work together, learn to implement effective supports, use data to guide decision-making, and build a responsive system for every learner.
Assessment & Data - 184What We Do and How We Do It: Trauma-Informed SEL, Session 2: Emotional Regulation
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Certificate / CESession 2 of the five-part Trauma-Informed SEL Across the School Community series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. This session focuses on emotional regulation and how trauma-informed practice shapes the way adults and students recognize and manage emotions across the school day. PDPs and CEUs are available to participants who attend all five sessions and pass the closing quiz.
Student Wellbeing - 185Global Affairs Expert Webinar: Trust Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · CFR Education · Free
A live webinar from CFR Education featuring a Council on Foreign Relations expert discussing trust infrastructure and artificial intelligence, for high school and higher education educators and students. Free.
AI in Education - 186Better Tools, Not More: What Educators Say About Teaching and Technology
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
Hear what the 2026 Educator Confidence Report reveals about rising optimism, increasing AI use, and the challenge of technology coherence.
EdTech - 187Preschoolers and Pixels
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Early Childhood Webinars · Free
Early ChildhoodAmy Reyes-Hauff, CDHP, examines how excessive screen use affects pre-K children's social-emotional development, peer relationships, transitions, and classroom engagement.
Early Childhood - 188AI Skills Jam for K-12 Educators: Virtual Office Hours
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · OpenAI Academy · Free
Online AI Skills Jam virtual office hours for K-12 educators.
AI in Education - 189The Power of Play: Bring an Official Pokémon Club to Your School
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · ISTE+ASCD · Free
When student passion, play, and belonging drive learning, engagement follows. In this session, K-12 educators will discover how Pokémon Clubs can serve as high-impact afterschool programs that build community, foster social-emotional learning, and empower student leadership. See how clubs combine gameplay, creative activities, and peer-led experiences while remaining accessible to all learners. Participants will learn how to launch an official Pokémon Club as a new ISTE member benefit and access exclusive educator resources like the Pokémon Club Kit and Club Coordinator online community. Clubs are available to members in the U.S. and Canada.
Student Wellbeing - 190The Paraprofessional Toolkit (Fall Series, Session 2)
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Paraprofessionals play a vital and often under-recognized role in schools, providing essential support to students and teachers alike. This series equips paraprofessionals with a range of practical tools for supporting students academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally, while addressing common questions and challenges specific to the role. Note: sessions are not recorded; participants must attend live.
Special Education & Inclusion - 191Strategies for Improving the ROI of Higher Education
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · WestEd · Free
Higher EdIn this 30-minute webinar, learn how flexible and linear majors create value, and gain tools to address college affordability concerns beyond standard accountability metrics.
- 192Britannica School for Secondary Learners: Essential Tools & Resources
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free
A one-hour refresher on Britannica School for grades 6-12, reviewing text-to-speech, translations, Lexile levels, magazine articles, curated websites, expanded video and media, and educator tools that support instruction.
Curriculum & Instruction - 193FAFSA Festival Fall 2026
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
Do you need assistance completing the FAFSA, the form required to apply for college financial aid? Join MEFA for a virtual FAFSA Festival. You can log in anytime 4-6 PM and you will be paired with an expert who can answer your FAFSA questions and help you complete the online application. Before you join us, we encourage you to start filling out the FASFA at fafsa.gov.
- 194Teaching Migration with Simulations, Stories, and Data
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT · Population Education · Free
How can we teach migration in a meaningful, informative, and respectful way? In this free teacher webinar, we will examine the economic, political, and social factors that drive migration and explore how migration shapes populations. The webinar is interactive. All participating teachers will: explore engaging classroom simulations on push and pull factors; learn how to use personal migration stories to highlight regional and global migration themes; and try out a mapping activity that uses historic data to investigate population density and migration patterns in the U.S. Geared towards social studies teachers in grades 6-12 and an especially great fit for APHG teachers. Register today, and get ready to receive resources and lessons that will help students understand the forces driving migration and the demographic shifts it creates over time.
Assessment & Data - 195When Behavior Becomes the Barrier: What Principals Are Doing That Actually Works
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT · NAESP · Free
A NAESP webinar for principals on practical, proven approaches to student behavior — what school leaders are doing that actually works to remove behavior as a barrier to learning.
Leadership & Administration - 196The First Step to Literacy: Early Risk Identification in Pediatric Practice
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · AIM Institute for Learning & Research · Free
Webinar on early literacy risk identification in pediatric practice.
Literacy & Reading - 197Teaching with Maps: Geography Skills for Social Studies
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · OER Project · Free
Teaching with maps can take students places. Get classroom-ready resources to bring geography skills into your social studies lessons. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Curriculum & Instruction - 198Knowledge Building for Early Learning: A Conversation with Leading Researchers Dr. Sonia Cabell and Dr. HyeJin Hwang
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · ReadWorks · Free
Join ReadWorks for a panel discussion with Dr. Sonia Cabell and Dr. HyeJin Hwang on the role of knowledge in reading development. They will share practical strategies for bringing knowledge-building into early learning and K–5 classrooms and discuss the Rollins Center’s free Cox Campus course, Knowledge Building for Literacy. Registrants will receive a recording if they cannot attend live.
Literacy & Reading - 199Money Skills No Limits: Credit and Debt, Work and Benefits, and Getting Help
Wed, October 21, 2026 · 9:30 PM EDT · FACT Oregon · Free
FamiliesMoney Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session explores credit and debt, work and benefits, and where to get help with financial questions.
Special Education & Inclusion - 200Title I, Part A LEA Program Plan
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · ESC Region 2 · Free
Step-by-step support for completing the Title I, Part A LEA program plan, including required components, evidence and submission timelines.
District Operations - 201The Science of Play, Session 3: More Risky Play
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Early ChildhoodThird session of the Science of Play series. We continue the discussion of risky play and the benefits it offers children, including data and research showing how this type of play can help children stay safer and minimize risk and injury. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
Early Childhood - 202Session 3: Improving Student ROI is Everyone's Job: How Higher Education Roles and Functions Shape Student Economic Mobility
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · National Association of System Heads (NASH) · Free
Higher EdStudent return on investment and economic mobility cannot be improved by a single office, initiative, or data dashboard. Meaningful change requires coordinated action across academic affairs, advising, career services, workforce programs, enrollment management, institutional research, and faculty. Drawing on lessons from the Designing for Economic Mobility Metrics Academies, this session explores how different institutional functions contribute to student ROI and economic mobility outcomes, and how leaders can build the structures, relationships, and shared understanding needed to move from data to action.
- 203Behavioral Threat Assessment & Mental-Health Strategies to Prevent Violence
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · SecurityInfoWatch · Free
Certificate / CEPart of the 6th Annual October Campus Safety & Security Series hosted by the editors of Security Executive, Security Business, and Locksmith Ledger magazines, in partnership with American School & University and the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). A live panel discussion on behavioral threat assessment practices and mental-health strategies that help schools identify concerns early and prevent violence. A certificate of attendance will be offered.
School Safety & Security - 204AI by Design: Implementing Responsible AI in K-12 Education
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · CoSN · Free
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Led by Dr. Adam Phyall, this session brings together a panel of educators, technologists, and thought leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. Attendees explore real-world case studies, emerging policies, and practical strategies for bringing AI into classrooms, schools, and districts.
AI in Education - 205Streamline Lesson Planning: Creating Custom Learning Experiences with Britannica Studio
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 2:30 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free
A one-hour session on workflows and feature updates in Britannica Studio that simplify lesson planning, resource curation, and content organization built on trusted Britannica material, plus ready-to-use Teach Britannica lesson ideas.
AI in Education - 206Can You Predict Your Next Teacher Shortage?
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · AASA, The School Superintendents Association · Free
If you knew today which staffing gaps could threaten your district’s priorities next year, what would you do differently? Teacher shortages are often treated as an HR challenge. But when staffing gaps affect class sizes, special education services, program growth, student outcomes, budgets, and district priorities, they become a leadership challenge. District leaders already have signals that can help them anticipate where staffing risk is building. Certification timelines, recurring vacancies, turnover patterns, hard-to-staff roles, and internal talent pipelines can all provide an earlier view of where shortages may emerge. In this timely conversation, superintendents and district leaders will explore how to use those signals to look ahead, identify areas of potential staffing pressure, and make earlier decisions about where to recruit, develop, or retain educators — moving from reacting to vacancies to planning 6–18 months ahead. Bring your HR lead.
District Operations - 207Implementing Every Child Ready: Inside One District's Pre-K Journey
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Collaborative Classroom · Free
Early ChildhoodA panel discussion with district leaders and teachers from the School District of the City of York (PA) on implementing the Every Child Ready comprehensive pre-K curriculum across eight sites. Learn how blending purposeful play, targeted instruction, and family engagement supports kindergarten readiness, how educators tailored the curriculum, and how built-in MTSS and dual-language supports help all learners.
Literacy & Reading - 208What is America in 2026? Representations of America in Popular Culture
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) · Free
Time unconfirmed — check registration pageCertificate / CEEducator roundtable with Steve Armstrong and Allison Norrie on how America is represented in popular culture (rescheduled from Sept 24). Free for NCSS members only; recorded; certificates for live attendees.
Curriculum & Instruction - 209What Happens When the Earth Shakes? Understanding Earthquakes and Earthquake Alerts, October 22, 2026
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Learn about earthquakes and the USGS-led ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System.
Science & STEM - 210Beyond the Graph: Building Data Literacy Through Classroom Routines
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Council of Teachers of Mathematics · Free
Beyond the Graph: Building Data Literacy Through Classroom Routines
Mathematics - 211Transforming Schools Webinar: Reframe to Respond: Taking a Curiosity Lens to Student Behavior
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 8:30 PM EDT · Association of Alaska School Boards · Free
Reframing is the ability to shift or look at something in a different way. Understanding the role that neuroplasticity plays can help us reframe our thinking on behaviors. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the skill of reframing after seeing it modeled. Part of AASB's Transforming Schools webinar series.
Student Wellbeing - 212Introduction to Dyslexia: What Is It and What Does It Mean for My Student?
Fri, October 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center · Free
FamiliesParticipants will look at the definition of dyslexia and its impact on students, including the different types of dyslexia and what support students with dyslexia require. Participants will also leave with activities and tips to support their students at home.
Special Education & Inclusion - 213Generate Tailored Scenarios (Google AI Educator Series)
Fri, October 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · ISTE+ASCD · Free
Higher EdExplore how AI can help faculty create tailored scenarios that support student engagement and applied learning. A free, one-hour live train-the-trainer webinar from ISTE+ASCD and Google, with a module walkthrough, facilitator tips, and Q&A. Facilitated by Eric Carbaugh.
AI in Education - 214Reinforce Data Science in Your Classroom: Finding Opportunities in What You Already Teach
Fri, October 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
Data science does not always require new lessons or another subject. Elementary classrooms already engage students in data practices through science investigations, surveys, observations, mathematics, and everyday learning. In this session, teachers will explore elementary data science, identify practices already present in their curriculum, and discover practical ways to strengthen them through existing lessons. A virtual session from Nextech for grades K-5. Free.
Science & STEM - 215The Case of the Missing Weekend: Building CS Units with Lovable AI
Sat, October 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Nextech · Free
Explore how Imagi creates a safe, supportive space for students to learn, experiment, and grow with AI through creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Leave with a ready-to-use unit template, rubric, and starter prompts for a community-based project — no coding required! Get hands-on with Imagi Labs and Lovable AI to turn a local legend into a standards-aligned CS unit. A virtual session from Nextech for grades K-12. Free.
AI in Education - 216The Declaration of Independence in Crisis: Dred Scott & Slavery
Sat, October 24, 2026 · 10:45 AM EDT · Teaching American History · Free
A live online panel of scholars discuss a selection of primary sources and engage with participants. Part of Teaching American History's Saturday webinar series: monthly, conversation-driven PD for social studies teachers, with a reading packet shared in advance and a pre-seminar discussion board. Teachers who attend the full session receive an attendance letter documenting 1.25 hours of professional development. Free.
- 217Transforming Behavior: Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Strategies for Schools (Series, Session 1)
Mon, October 26, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
This 5-part webinar series equips educators and school teams to transform student behavior through evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. Participants gain practical tools to identify the root causes of behavior, apply research-informed interventions, and proactively support students in developing self-regulation and coping skills. Through data-driven decision-making and consistent implementation, educators learn how to reduce challenging behaviors, increase student engagement, and foster long-term resilience.
Student Wellbeing - 218Measuring What Matters: Redefining Student Assessment
Mon, October 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Education Week · Free
District leaders and systems experts examine the gap between desired student outcomes and the systems in place.
Assessment & Data - 219Lead Collectively: How Leadership Teams Turn Inquiry into Impact
Mon, October 26, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · Corwin · Free
Leadership teams often meet and collaborate, but collaboration alone does not guarantee improvement. In this webinar, Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson explore Collective Leader Efficacy: a leadership team’s shared belief in its ability to develop shared understanding, engage in joint work, and evaluate its impact on adult and student learning. Presented by Peter M. DeWitt and Michael Nelson.
Leadership & Administration - 220Practical AI for Educators: Using NotebookLM to Save Time and Improve Instruction
Mon, October 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
Discover how NotebookLM can transform your existing curriculum into interactive lesson plans, assessments, study guides, differentiated activities, and instructional supports, all while keeping your own trusted resources at the center of the process. This session introduces a practical AI tool that saves planning time and supports K-12 educators across content areas. A virtual session from Nextech for grades K-12. Free.
AI in Education - 221Getting Started with Sora: The Reader Experience (October 2026)
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · OverDrive · Free
Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live to ask questions of OverDrive's K-12 experts and walk away with confidence using Sora. This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora. You will learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, create annotations, and more. A recording is sent the day after the live session.
Literacy & Reading - 222Building Your AP Program Webinar Series: Career Kickstart, Connect AP to Career Pathways
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · College Board · Free
Deciding which AP courses to offer, and where they fit best, is one of the most consequential choices a school or district makes for student access. The Building Your AP Program Webinar Series is designed to support that work, introducing the new AP® Course Sets as a practical way to match AP courses to the priorities you are already pursuing, whether that is expanding access with a first AP course, adding a nationally recognized AP signal to your honors courses, or bringing college-level AP courses into your CTE pathways. Each session gives those who shape course offerings, from district leaders and content specialists to school leaders and AP coordinators, a clear starting point for building a program that reflects local goals. This session, Career Kickstart, begins with the students who want their learning to connect to real careers. We will introduce AP Career Kickstart™, a new group of AP courses (AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity, both launching in 2026 to 2027) designed to fit into existing CTE pathways and show how they bring college-level learning into high-demand fields while inviting a broader range of students into advanced coursework. You will leave with strategies to build your AP program focused on career-connected learning, including how these courses fit alongside your CTE programs of study and how students can earn college credit along with an employer-endorsed credential, so more students can pursue a path that leads to college, credentials, and in-demand careers. By participating in this event, you consent to being recorded and you agree that College Board may publish the recording on College Board’s website and share the recording with those who register for this event.
Curriculum & Instruction - 223Financial Aid 101 2026-27
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
This webinar will provide information and clarity on the entire college financial aid application process. You'll learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers. Live transcription will be available. A Spanish-language option is also offered.
- 224Enhancing Bilingual Learning with Britannica Escolar & Teach Britannica (South Carolina)
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free
A 45-minute overview of updated content, navigation tools, and multimedia in Britannica Escolar, plus Teach Britannica strategies, lesson ideas, and graphic organizers that promote inquiry and vocabulary development.
Literacy & Reading - 225Rethinking Executive Function Through Whole-Class Design
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · All In for Inclusive Ed · Free
When students struggle to begin, sustain, or complete tasks, it is often attributed to effort or motivation, but these challenges are frequently rooted in executive function demands. This session reframes executive function as a shared instructional responsibility and explores whole-class design strategies for task initiation, task completion, self-monitoring, planning and organizing, and working memory.
Curriculum & Instruction - 226Beyond the Firewall: Threats Facing K-12 Districts
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · K12 SIX · Free
Part of the K12 SIX 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month series. K-12 networks face a constant barrage of threats — phishing, malware, spam, and other attacks that exploit the open, high-traffic nature of school environments. This session breaks down the most common network-side risks districts encounter today and what makes K-12 IT teams uniquely vulnerable.
Cybersecurity - 227What Sustained Leadership Support Looks Like
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Great Minds (Texas) · Free
District leaders who have partnered with Great Minds share how ongoing professional learning shaped their approach to coaching, feedback and building instructional capacity across their campuses. Part of Great Minds' 2026–27 "Support That Scales" Bluebonnet Learning webinar series, Focus Area 2: Leading Implementation Forward. Free. Length assumed 60 minutes.
Mathematics - 228From Compliance to Curiosity: Five Leadership Shifts for Building a Deeper-Thinking District
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · AASA, The School Superintendents Association · Free
School leaders face constant pressure to move faster, cover more, and find immediate answers. But preparing students and staff for an uncertain future requires something deeper. In this interactive session, superintendents will explore five essential principles for creating a culture of deeper thinking: curiosity, creative thinking, critical thinking, connection, and courage. Together, we will examine the barriers that keep schools focused on compliance and consider practical ways to encourage thoughtful questioning, responsible risk-taking, collaborative decision-making, and meaningful problem-solving. Participants will leave with reflective questions, actionable leadership strategies, and one bold commitment they can begin practicing immediately.
Leadership & Administration - 229Rally to Read: Read Together, Inspire Together
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Reading Is Fundamental · Free
Part of RIF's literacy webinar series. Join a community read-aloud event designed to bring families and classrooms together around books.
Literacy & Reading - 230One Pill Can Kill
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Ed Leaders Network (ELN) · Free
Presenter Fidel Arroyo Jr. highlights several of the DEA's national drug prevention campaigns, including Fentanyl Free America and One Pill Can Kill.
School Safety & Security - 231The ARAD Framework: AI-Responsive Assignment Design for Human Learning
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT · Evolve AI Institute · Free
Design assignments that hold up in the age of generative AI. This session walks through ARAD 2.0, the AI-Responsive Assignment Design framework, covering its four-mode AI continuum, six core design principles, the eight-dimension evaluation rubric, and the GOALS process you can use to redesign any assignment in your own courses. Includes live Q&A and downloadable resources.
AI in Education - 232Diving Deep into Loops
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free
This session will explore unique and fun ways to introduce, teach, and review loops to students in grades K-6. Facilitated by Maria Sellers, South Vermillion Schools. A virtual session from Nextech. Free.
Science & STEM - 233OpenSciEd Best Practices for Success: Building Scientific Communities Through Scientist Circles, October 27, 2026
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Transform student talk into powerful science learning. Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for an interactive web seminar exploring how OpenSciEd's Scientist Circles routine strengthens student discourse.
Science & STEM - 234Digital Detectives: Critical Thinking in an AI World
Tue, October 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · The Source for Learning · Free
Certificate / CEAI-generated content is everywhere, and it is often convincing. Students need more than "don't trust everything you read" to navigate it. This session builds real critical-thinking habits grounded in research, not reflexive skepticism, and gives you a structured fact-checking process to teach directly. Leave with classroom-ready strategies and language for talking with students about AI-generated misinformation. As a result of this session, teachers will: explain the research-based distinction between critical thinking and blanket skepticism; apply a structured fact-checking process to evaluate AI-generated content; and design a classroom conversation or activity that teaches students to fact-check AI-generated content independently. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion.
AI in Education - 235Rubric of Effective Practices Cohort: Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AM Cohort)
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEFrom Rubric to Reality: Practical Strategies for Meaningful Student Outcomes Are you looking to strengthen outcomes for students with significant cognitive disabilities? Join this five-part virtual cohort to explore the Quality Indicators within the Rubric of Effective Practices and discover practical, evidence-based strategies that support meaningful access, engagement, and learning for students with complex access needs. Participants will leave with actionable ideas to enhance instruction and build more effective, student-centered programs.
Special Education & Inclusion - 236Hot Topics in School Law, Session 4: IDEA Eligibility From Identification to Determination
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
This session focuses on the timely identification of students who may have disabilities and require special education services, and the procedures used to determine eligibility. The presenter reviews the procedural and substantive requirements of IDEA, M.G.L. c. 71B, and Massachusetts special education regulations, and shares best practices for conducting thorough, reliable, and comprehensive eligibility determinations, including a review of significant BSEA decisions.
Leadership & Administration - 237MEP Priority for Service: Turning Priorities into Action
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEThis session is designed to provide timely guidance and support in meeting Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program (MEP) requirements related to Priority for Service (PFS) students. In alignment with MEP program guidelines, districts are required to provide services to PFS students and maintain appropriate local documentation. The workshop will also serve as a forum to discuss program priorities and collaborate on strategies to strengthen services for PFS students.
- 238CALM Training - Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Time unconfirmed — check registration pageCounseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a course offered as part of the Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative. CALM addresses the "HOW" of suicide prevention, rather than the "WHY". This training demonstrates research that shows how reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This training covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide - and their families - to reduce access. Opportunities to work through case scenarios and practice lethal means counseling will be provided.
Student Wellbeing - 239Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Accommodations, Translation and Differentiated Reading Levels for all Lessons
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · NYSCATE · Free
How do you design a single lesson that challenges advanced learners, supports striving readers, and accommodates language learners without spending hours building it? Join NYSCATE to see how Wayground builds seamless differentiation directly into your daily workflow. Learn how to transform a single base lesson into a multi-tiered, multi-lingual learning experience with a single click, instantly generating tailored presentations, videos, passages, assessments, and flashcards so every student gets exactly what they need. Agenda: • Scale reading levels instantly: use Wayground AI to adjust the Lexile level of any text or passage while keeping core content and standards intact. • Embed "invisible" accommodations: assign designated supports such as text-to-speech, modified timers, and dyslexia-friendly layouts directly to student profiles so they launch automatically and discreetly. • Break language barriers: leverage real-time, high-fidelity translation tools so multi-lingual learners can engage deeply alongside their peers. Who it is for: district leaders (curriculum, instruction, assessment, MLL, technology, MTSS, and special education) and instructional coaches. Part of the NYSCATE Corporate Council Webinar Series.
Special Education & Inclusion - 240Opening Doors with BigFuture: A Resource Overview for Counselors
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · College Board · Free
Certificate / CECounselors open doors for students every day — and helping them find the right fit is at the heart of it. Join us to learn what BigFuture’s new publication, The Fit Imperative, says about a healthier approach to college planning. We’ll explore our new fit-centered tools, Vision Builder and Career Explorer, share insights into our new parent experience, and provide updates to BigFuture Scholarships. Free; provides 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Part of the College Board Counselor Webinar Series 2026-2027.
- 241AI-Powered School Security: Smarter Detection, Faster Response & Responsible Deployment
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · SecurityInfoWatch · Free
Certificate / CEPart of the 6th Annual October Campus Safety & Security Series hosted by the editors of Security Executive, Security Business, and Locksmith Ledger magazines, in partnership with American School & University and the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). A live panel discussion on how AI-powered security tools can enable smarter detection and faster response in schools — and how to deploy them responsibly. A certificate of attendance will be offered.
School Safety & Security - 242Global Affairs Expert Webinar: What the Midterms Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · CFR Education · Free
A live webinar from CFR Education featuring a Council on Foreign Relations expert discussing what the midterm elections mean for U.S. foreign policy, for high school and higher education educators and students. Free.
- 243Custom-Designing Chatbots for Learning
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · @ONE (Online Network of Educators) · Free
Educational chatbots are everywhere, from common classrooms to Khan Academy, and the results are mixed. To understand why, this session examines the lessons learned and the bots that were built when dozens of college instructors collaboratively explored AI-mediated learning of language and content through Playlab app development. Instructor-created chatbots designed for learning through communication are analyzed and shared, with tips for building original chatbots.
AI in Education - 244Support Students with Eating Disorders
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · American School Counselor Association (ASCA) · Free
Certificate / CELearn to build a safe, inclusive and body-affirming school culture that promotes whole student wellness. Understand eating disorders and access tools for early identification and intervention, communicating with families, and supporting students through diagnosis, treatment and recovery, drawing on the National Eating Disorders Association Educator and School Staff Toolkit. Presenter: Holly Neyer, Hart Integrated Wellness. ASCA webinars are free for ASCA members. Optional CEU/contact hour: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
Student Wellbeing - 245Our Voices Across Generations: AANHPI Educators in Early Childhood Education Panel
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Early Childhood Webinars · Free
Early ChildhoodFour contributors to "No Single Story: Amplifying the Voices of Asian American and Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Early Educators" discuss identity, leadership, legacy, and change in early childhood education.
Early Childhood - 246The College Planning Process for Students with Complex Immigration Statuses in Spanish (El Proceso de Planificacion Postsecundaria para los Estudiantes con Estatus Migratorio Especial) 2026
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM EDT · MEFA · Free
A pesar de los muchos obstáculos que enfrentan para ir a la universidad, los estudiantes indocumentados pueden acceder a la educación superior. En este seminario web se explicarán las reglas más recientes de inmigración, así como los estados migratorios elegibles y no elegibles para la Ayuda Federal al Estudiante. También se examinará el proceso de solicitud de DACA (Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia o Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, en inglés) de 2012 y sus beneficios. Se explicarán las normas de admisión a las universidades públicas y privadas, y cómo maximizar los créditos y el tiempo para los estudiantes con DACA e indocumentados aprovechando las oportunidades de inscripción doble y simultánea en diferentes estados, escuelas secundarias y colegios universitarios municipales. Se compartirán recursos de becas y vínculos directos a organizaciones estatales y nacionales que están a la vanguardia de este tema tan debatido.
- 247When Students Use AI: Keeping Them Thinking
Wed, October 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · OER Project · Free
When students use AI, how can you ensure they're still thinking? Hear classroom educators unpack the real decisions and tradeoffs behind how they handle AI. Free live webinar from OER Project.
AI in Education - 248Advanced Practices, Session 3: Building Collaboration with School Teams
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth · Free
Third session of the Advanced Practices series. High-functioning school-based behavioral health teams depend on clear roles, shared leadership and strong collaborative norms. This session offers frameworks for effective team communication, data-driven decision-making, critical incident planning, and navigating the interpersonal challenges that arise in any team setting. An optional follow-up discussion session is held on November 5.
Student Wellbeing - 249From Readiness to Ready: A National Conversation
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · ACT · Free
National capstone webinar for the 2026 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops, which ran more than 100 workshops across 26 states. A moderated panel of ACT field leaders shares themes, insights and strategies from the series: College and Career Readiness Standards, data literacy, intervention, workforce readiness and future-ready culture, plus how districts are responding to the enhanced ACT. Presenters: Anthony Guidice, Jenn McMahon, Kari Bodurtha, Kay Oliver, Leslie Hood and Samantha Southall, ACT. Free.
Curriculum & Instruction - 250MKV 303: The Heart (Awareness, Sensitivity, & Trauma-Informed Intake)
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT · ESC Region 13 · Free
Certificate / CEThis meaningful 1-hour virtual workshop focuses on the human side of McKinney-Vento support by exploring awareness, relationship-building, and trauma-informed practices. Participants will learn how to create safe, welcoming interactions for students and families experiencing homelessness while strengthening sensitivity, empathy, and trust during the intake and identification process. The session will provide practical communication strategies and techniques for reducing stigma and barriers to support. Through reflection and real-world scenarios, attendees will leave better equipped to serve families with compassion, dignity, and understanding.
- 251Carnivorous Plants, Grades 3–5
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Longwood Gardens · Free
Journey into the secret world of carnivorous plants. Discover the unique methods by which these amazing organisms capture food to continue their survival, guided by a Longwood Gardens educator with live Q&A for the classroom.
Science & STEM - 252Session 4: Employer Partnerships and Workforce Alignment: Building Stronger Connections to Economic Opportunity
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · National Association of System Heads (NASH) · Free
Higher EdAs institutions work to improve student return on investment, employer partnerships play a critical role in connecting education to economic opportunity. This session will explore how institutions can respond to labor market needs and leverage employer partnerships to support stronger career outcomes for students, including examples of practical strategies for employer engagement.
- 253Prepare for the 25-26 Student Support Services Annual Performance Report - New Directors Only
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · Council for Opportunity in Education · Free
Designed for new SSS project directors and staff completing the Annual Performance Report for the first time. The session provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the 2025-2026 APR, explaining each section, reviewing required data, identifying fields that cannot be modified, and sharing tips for a confident submission, with ample time for questions. Payment must be received 24 hours before the webinar begins.
District Operations - 254From Prediction to Prevention: A New Approach to Improving Student Attendance
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · AASA, The School Superintendents Association · Free
Attendance data should do more than show schools what has already happened. Two students who have missed a similar number of days may face very different attendance risks. New research from Panorama’s Data Science team found that students whose absences are spread across multiple distinct events are more likely to continue missing school than students whose absences happen in one continuous stretch. These patterns can give educators an earlier signal for determining when—and how—students need support. Join Panorama for a conversation about moving from early identification of attendance patterns to effective intervention and consistent follow-through. You’ll also hear how Earlville CUSD 9 built a relationship-centered approach that helped improve high school attendance from 61% to 90%.
Curriculum & Instruction - 255Leading Teams: Building Capacity for Teacher Leaders
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT · Ed Leaders Network (ELN) · Free
Desi Kobayashi focuses on ways to support teacher leaders in building their leadership knowledge, skills, and capacity to facilitate adult learning communities.
Leadership & Administration - 256Penguin Random House Author Spotlight: Ben Rhodes, All We Say
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) · Free
Certificate / CENCSS and Penguin Random House Education in conversation with Ben Rhodes on All We Say: The Battle for American Identity, A History in 15 Speeches — from Franklin at the Constitutional Convention to King and beyond. Free and open to all; recorded; certificates for live attendees.
Curriculum & Instruction - 257Learning in Places: A Seasonal Journey of Wonder, Community, and Science
Thu, October 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · National Science Teaching Association · Free
Early ChildhoodSeasonal webinar series exploring science learning that connects students, families, and community. Sessions are October 29, 2026, and January 7, March 11, and May 13, 2027, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET.
Science & STEM - 258Transition Planning: Decision-Making Alternatives for Families of Individuals with Disabilities
Fri, October 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center · Free
FamiliesAs young adults with disabilities and their families prepare for life after high school, this webinar provides an overview of guardianship and conservatorship, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives, including their purposes, differences, and potential impact, plus considerations for choosing the option that best meets a loved one's needs. For educational purposes only; not legal advice.
Special Education & Inclusion - 259How We Broke Reading Comprehension — and How We Can Fix It
Sat, October 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Learning & the Brain · Free
What if many of our well-intentioned literacy practices have unintentionally weakened reading comprehension instruction? In this session, we examine a research-based definition of comprehension and how many schools inadvertently shifted away from instruction that develops it. Most importantly, we focus on what educators can do instead: practical, evidence-informed approaches rooted in the science of comprehension and tested in classrooms. Participants will leave with a framework for analyzing comprehension challenges, along with concrete strategies and resources they can use immediately. Applicable to teachers K-12, with particular emphasis on grades 5+, instructional leaders, literacy coaches and administrators.
Literacy & Reading
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These sessions are free only for members, or free to attend with an optional paid certificate or credit.
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