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Many young adults report feeling aimless, and this lack of purpose is one reason rates of anxiety, depression and loneliness are so high. Richard Weissbourd discusses why this is happening and what parents, providers and policymakers can do to help young adults cultivate meaning and purpose.
A level-setting conversation with Carrie James that reveals insights about adolescents' lives behind their screens that adults often miss, and offers practical strategies adults can use to help youth thrive in a tech-filled world.
Audience: District leaders, instructional coaches and teachers
An FETC session on how districts and classrooms are using artificial intelligence to personalize learning for K-12 students, with practical examples, guardrails and lessons learned.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders
An FETC session exploring practical teaching strategies to re-engage students in an age of constant distraction, with classroom-ready approaches to reboot motivation and attention for every learner.
Educators and edtech leaders share the tools, apps and workflows worth setting up before the first bell — practical picks to kickstart the school year. Recorded session available on demand.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. This workshop introduces the new PSU Cybersecurity Program Plan, a comprehensive documented strategy for implementing strong cyber hygiene tailored to your PSU, consolidating significant existing cybersecurity efforts along with NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program Services and Resources into a single strategic plan. Also covers the new PSU Data Management Process, Audit Log Management Process, Vulnerability Management Process, and more.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing for LEA special education administrators covering state guidance updates, frequently asked questions, and resources for serving students with disabilities.
Principals share how they are putting artificial intelligence to work in their buildings — from staff training and workflow automation to classroom practice — and the blueprint they used to get there. Recorded session available on demand.
The youth mental health crisis has gained national attention, yet the emotional toll on parents is often overlooked. This discussion with Luba Falk Feigenberg brings parents into the center of the conversation and offers practical strategies to support family mental health at every level of the system.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. In an era of overwhelming cybersecurity advisory notices and threat intelligence, PSU technology teams often struggle to prioritize threats effectively. Explore essential concepts such as Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs), and learn practical steps for interpreting and assessing the relevance of threat intelligence.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing on the Empowering ECSE Educators grant cycle, targeted monitoring supports, and ASCEND State Performance Plan corrective action plans.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. An engaging webinar exploring Canary Tokens, a powerful and free cybersecurity tool used to detect unauthorized access and insider threats. Designed for educators, IT staff, and cybersecurity coordinators, this session demystifies these digital tripwires that silently alert administrators when they are accessed or triggered.
Audience: Superintendents, district and school leaders, CTE and college & career readiness staff
District leaders share how they are rethinking career and technical education so that pathways align with the skills today's employers actually need. The session looks at building industry partnerships, expanding work-based learning and credentialing, and making CTE a route to strong outcomes for every student rather than a separate track. Available to watch on demand.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing on the Meaningful Access resource collection, the Autism Circuit Academy, and the Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. K-12 students are a first line of defense against cyber threats, but are they ready? This webinar explores how teachers, admin, and directors can build students' cybersecurity knowledge, habits, and ethics, and how cybersecurity connects to North Carolina's new Internet Safety & Social Media Literacy Act.
Every student deserves timely, targeted feedback that motivates them to engage, revise, and grow. See how Panorama Solara with Class Companion delivers it at scale.
AI is showing up in more corners of the classroom. This session cuts through the claims with prompting strategies educators can put to work right away.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, edtech leaders and district administrators
Educators and district leaders explore how immersive technology and virtual reality are changing what is possible in the classroom — from virtual field trips and simulations to hands-on career and technical training. The session covers practical classroom use cases, how to get started without a large budget, and what immersive learning means for student engagement and outcomes. Available to watch on demand.
Resilience is often described as pushing through or bouncing back, yet this overlooks the emotional, physical and spiritual impact challenges leave behind. Educator and trauma-informed wellness practitioner Marlene Boyette offers a compassionate understanding of strength, where resilience is supported through community care, emotional honesty, rest and space to process.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. VPNs are a standard means to securely access protected information from a public and/or distant network; however, there are additional methods to perform similar remote access actions. Special guest Chris Lovett from MCNC dives deeper into alternative means for secure remote access.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing on PDSES eligible student lists and TEAL user roles, State Performance Plan clarifications, special education and ESA documentation, and data reporting announcements.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Email remains one of the most common attack vectors for phishing, malware, and data breaches. Join John Warf (MCNC) and Amir Lawrence (Friday Institute) to review the concepts and best practices of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, key configurations inside Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and the new DNS Email Security Reports.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Learn more about the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) Cyber Security Response Force (CSRF). PSUs can leverage the NCNG CSRF for advanced cyber hygiene assessments, penetration testing, threat intelligence, training and outreach, and the Operation Tobacco Road cyber exercise — all provided at no cost.
District leaders discuss how they are turning uncertainty — shifting funding, policy change, staffing and technology pressures — into opportunities for their schools and students. Recorded session available on demand.
Understand California-specific compliance requirements for serving students with disabilities in charter schools, including the IDEA, Section 504, California Education Code, SELPA participation, and CDE monitoring expectations. This session was geared toward new special education staff, but it can be used as a refresher course for charter school and special education leaders.
Learn how to create and implement educationally meaningful, compliant, student-centered IEPs that meet California legal standards and drive instruction aligned with grade-level standards.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Join the K-12 Cybersecurity Program Team for a conversation about the key ingredient to a thriving cybersecurity culture — your community. Learn about the NCDPI Cybersecurity Ambassadors and Champions Program, a new initiative to establish a statewide Cybersecurity Ambassador Network, and how you can create your own Cybersecurity Champions Program in your PSU. Featuring Julia Burns (Cumberland County Schools), Sandra Reynolds (Currituck County Schools), and Amir Lawrence (Friday Institute).
New research shows a positive school climate that nurtures belonging and trust is essential for improving attendance. District and school leaders share how they build cultures of belonging that inspire consistent attendance and meaningful engagement.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Join Diane Dulaney from NCDPI to learn how emerging risks are reshaping best practices for publicly sharing student photos and videos and how schools can make informed, responsible decisions about what they post on social media and their websites.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Learn more about the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Enterprise Security & Risk Management Office (ESRMO). The ESRMO team outlines the role they have helping the State Chief Information Officer protect North Carolina's data and infrastructure, and the supports and resources that specifically extend to PSUs to help manage cyber risk.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Join the MCNC team for a 2026 review of current Zscaler architecture and best practices, common configuration issues, and recent service enhancements.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing on special education funding updates, Special Education Performance Diagnostic changes, day program cooperative funding, and SPEDS summer data submission guidance.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Join John Mairs from NCDPI for a quick recap of the NCEdCloud Staff MFA requirement, which goes into effect on July 1st, 2026. This session covers the workflows involved in the default TOTP option and the new WebAuthN functionality enabling use of Yubikeys and other secure tokens.
Engaging students and families over the summer strengthens connection and belonging. Practitioners share how using the summer months to reconnect students with school builds a bridge to stronger attendance and a successful transition into the new school year.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. What's possible, what's likely, actions to take, and things to keep an eye on. AI and cybersecurity collide as we discuss Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview and what that means for K-12 Technology Directors, PSU leaders, and educators. Led by Cory Rankin, Office of Risk Management & Cybersecurity.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing on special education funding resources, related services guidance, ESA appeals for school systems, and updates to day and residential placement program funding and standards.
Audience: School board members, superintendents, HR and district leaders
Presented by Dr. Sarah Calveric, Superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools. In today's competitive educational landscape, attracting and retaining highly effective teachers remains one of the most pressing challenges facing school districts. This webinar highlights innovative strategies used by Caroline County Public Schools to recruit top-tier educators while fostering supportive environments that encourage them to remain and thrive. Participants gain practical insights into building strong talent pipelines, leveraging partnerships with universities and local communities, and implementing effective hiring practices that prioritize both quality and organizational fit, along with proven retention strategies for sustaining highly effective teachers.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. This session reviews the PSU Cybersecurity Program Plan, a customizable, documented strategy that consolidates existing PSU efforts and NCDPI K-12 resources into practical people, process, and technology controls, plus the Cyber Hygiene Assessment (CHA) Program, which uses the NC K-12 CORE Safeguards and a limited technical health check to validate hygiene and prioritize remediation.
Two state education leaders weigh in at Chalkbeat Ideas virtual event examining the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon have made “returning education to the states” — including closing the Education Department — the centerpiece of their education agenda. Chalkbeat ideas editor Matt Barnum will be in conversation with Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green and Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner. Join us to discuss how federal changes are affecting schools at the state level, from testing and accountability to civil rights enforcement.
Audience: District technology leaders, administrators, and ed-tech vendor partners
An industry briefing hosted by Tech & Learning and the Ed-tech Leadership Collective examining how 2026 market dynamics will affect partnerships between school districts and education technology vendors. Joe Ayala and Trina Reaves discuss the forces reshaping ed-tech procurement, what district leaders should look for in vendor relationships, and how vendors can better serve district priorities in the year ahead.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing on the intensity of services funding model, the Summer Special Education Data Support Grant, the redesigned SPEDTex website, and accelerated instruction requirements.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders
Mike Anderson explores key elements of effective teacher-student relationships and how to intentionally integrate them into daily practice. All participants will receive access to an online resource binder packed with tools to support continued learning and implementation. Topics covered include Professional Development & Well-Being, Student Engagement, and Classroom Management & Behavior.
District and national education leaders share how AI is showing up in real district workflows today — from leadership operations and communication to instructional guidance, cybersecurity awareness, and organizational readiness. Explore governance, cybersecurity, staff readiness, data quality, and responsible implementation practices.
Audience: District and school leaders, safety officers, counselors, and IT administrators
The digital landscape for K-12 safety is shifting rapidly. As generative AI becomes more accessible, schools and districts are facing unprecedented challenges involving AI-generated deepfakes and the rise of Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII). Protecting students and staff requires more than just awareness. It now requires a concrete framework for prevention, response, and recovery. Join us for a high-level briefing on essential resources and policy updates to protect K-12 districts and schools from these emerging threats. This session is designed to move beyond the headlines and provide leaders with actionable strategies to manage digital harm effectively. Whether you are in the midst of a digital safety crisis or looking to modernize your organization's prevention strategy, this webinar will provide the administrative roadmap you need to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.
Hear how Boston Public Schools is using district-governed AI to scale high-quality instructional materials, and what a new era of AI means for K-12 outcomes.
Audience: K-12 IT leaders, administrators, educators
AI tools are showing up in classrooms faster than most schools have policies to govern them. Join Shawn Neal, IT Director and EdTech Strategist at Venture Academy (Eau Claire, WI), to explore evaluating AI tools without a clear ethical framework, balancing benefits with student data privacy, bias, and student agency, and communicating AI use policies across students, educators and school leaders.
Audience: K-12 IT leaders, administrators, educators
AI tools are showing up in classrooms faster than most schools have policies to govern them. Join Shawn Neal, IT Director and EdTech Strategist at Venture Academy (Eau Claire, WI), to explore evaluating AI tools without a clear ethical framework, balancing benefits with student data privacy, bias, and student agency, and communicating AI use policies across students, educators and school leaders.
Audience: K-12 IT leaders, administrators, educators
AI tools are showing up in classrooms faster than most schools have policies to govern them. Join Shawn Neal, IT Director and EdTech Strategist at Venture Academy (Eau Claire, WI), to explore evaluating AI tools without a clear ethical framework, balancing benefits with student data privacy, bias, and student agency, and communicating AI use policies across students, educators and school leaders.
Audience: School administrators and operations staff
Explore how the powerful integration between Vectare and SchoolsBuddy transforms student safety during the transition from home to school and back. By bridging the gap between transport tracking and community management, schools can ensure a seamless safeguarding chain that extends far beyond the school perimeter, particularly during complex afterschool activity schedules. You can expect to hear about:
- Common safeguarding scenarios
- Real-time proactive safeguarding
- The connection between Vectare and SchoolsBuddy
- All demonstrated within a live demo of Vectare and SchoolsBuddy connection. *Can't join live? Register and click on the join link to access the recording!
Every hour your IT team spends pushing game updates, juggling licence keys, and resetting student logins is an hour lost to teaching. For institutions running esports facilities, or just planning one, these costs accumulate quietly and erode the value of significant capital investment. Hosted by Nik Turner, Head of Education & Esports Strategy at Yoyotech, this panel brings together four education esports leads who have built and now run facilities at scale. Topics include stopping time lost to game updates, safeguarding facilities properly, making the space generate year-round income, and getting the most out of your facility.
Managing student and staff access across dozens of apps, devices, and platforms is one of the most complex — and often overlooked — challenges facing K-12 IT teams today. This session breaks down identity orchestration into a practical six-layer framework, showing district leaders exactly how their portal, single sign-on, authentication, provisioning, rostering, and applications should work together — and where gaps in that system create real risk for students and staff. You'll walk away with concrete steps you can bring back to your team immediately, whether you're cleaning up an environment that's grown organically or building a stronger foundation for your district's next technology initiative. Key takeaways: a plain-language breakdown of the six layers of identity infrastructure and how to spot where your district's setup may be falling short; why device management is a missing piece in most districts' identity strategy and what it takes to close that security gap; and a practical checklist for identifying access failures, deprovisioning risks, and cybersecurity exposure points in your current environment, with clear next steps for each. Sponsored by Identity Automation.
Audience: District leaders, principals, and school leadership pipeline coordinators
Learn about evidence-based promising practices for preparing and supporting equity-centered school leaders. These practices are based on research funded by The Wallace Foundation through its Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative. Become familiar with distinct approaches that districts across the country are taking to change their systems and advance equity-centered leadership.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Join the K-12 Cybersecurity Program team for an overview of the PSU Incident Response Plan. The team breaks down the components of the plan and guides you step by step with how to consume and utilize it effectively in your PSU, including how it aligns with your more comprehensive PSU Cybersecurity Program Plan.
Audience: Special education administrators, directors, and service providers
Behavior Intervention Plans are among the most legally scrutinized documents in special education. Facilitated by Cassie Black, Esq., Partner at F3 Law, with a district behavior intervention specialist, this one-hour session brings together a school law attorney and a veteran behavior specialist to explore what's actually required by law, where districts commonly fall short, and how directors and providers need to think differently about their roles to prevent service gaps. Sponsored by eLuma. Includes 1.0 CE Hours credit and certificate.
Audience: Education technology leaders, district administrators, and policymakers
The conversation around student screen time is changing rapidly, creating new opportunities—and new expectations—for education technology leaders to provide informed guidance and thoughtful leadership. As legislation, research, community expectations, and classroom practices continue to evolve, Ed Tech leaders must be prepared to navigate these conversations with confidence and help shape productive dialogue within their districts. This interactive session will examine the latest research, policy trends, and best practices while giving attendees the opportunity to collaborate with peers from across Texas. During a dedicated working session, participants will share community messaging strategies, discuss effective ways to communicate with parents, educators, and school boards, and exchange practical solutions for tracking and monitoring student student screen time in schools.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing on complex needs resource updates, State Performance Plan announcements, and reminders about special education funding resources.
Join NCCE's free Community Learning Event with Courtney Bock to discover how to make the most of SchoolAI's Browser Extension. Learn practical strategies for using the extension to save time, personalize learning, and bring AI-powered support directly into your classroom workflows.
How Big Rapids Public Schools (MI) completed a full HQIM K-5 literacy curriculum scope and sequence by braiding together capacity, tools, and teacher expertise.
Audience: Special education administrators, teachers, and providers
Dr. Mitch Yell is a tier-two State Review Officer in South Carolina who reviews due process hearings. Two important conclusions from his reviews: (a) the majority of hearings involve questions of free appropriate public education (FAPE), and (b) most FAPE issues involve procedural error, substantive errors, implementation errors, or a combination of those. In this presentation, Dr. Yell examines these errors and how administrators and teachers can avoid them. Includes 1.0 CE Hours credit and certificate.
You don't need a ring light, a teleprompter, or a film degree to make videos students actually want to watch. You just need simple video production techniques—and a BINGO board. We'll break down 12 small video production techniques that have a big impact on student engagement. Using the Lights, Camera, BINGO board, you'll explore what each technique looks like in practice and how to pull it off right inside ScreenPal. Come ready to play, leave ready to record.
Audience: Teachers, special educators, and paraeducators
Part 1 of a three-part CEC/DEBH PD Series on evidence-based practices to support and respond to classroom behavior. Introduces two strategies — teaching expected classroom behaviors and precorrections. Participants learn how to develop, model, and teach expected classroom behaviors and build knowledge of effective steps for prompting student use of these skills over time. Includes 1.0 CE Hours credit and certificate.
Building a strong school community and culture of attendance starts in the fall. This session covers fostering belonging, proactive family communication, and creating opportunities for students to thrive so schools lay a foundation for strong attendance and well-being all year.
Audience: School and district leaders, educators, and policymakers
Please join State Superintendent Tony Sanders on August 10, 2026, from 3-4 p.m. CT for a webinar introducing ISBE's new Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidance. Developed in partnership with national and state experts, the guidance helps schools use AI responsibly to support teaching and learning. Attendees will receive an overview of the guidance, review practical use cases, learn about legal and policy considerations, and explore customizable tools and resources to support implementation.
Audience: Teachers, special educators, and paraeducators
Part 2 of a three-part CEC/DEBH PD Series on evidence-based practices to support and respond to classroom behavior. Introduces two strategies — opportunities to respond and instructional choice. Participants learn to design instructional cues that prompt frequent student responses and build knowledge of steps for providing instructional choice. Includes 1.0 CE Hours credit and certificate.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Continuous Vulnerability Management is the ongoing process of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and resolving flaws or weaknesses within the PSU's assets. Join MCNC for an overview of NCDPI's PSU Vulnerability Management Framework, a deep dive into MCNC's Attack Surface Monitoring (ASM) service, and how it all aligns with your PSU Cybersecurity Program Plan.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: an overview of preschool special education for administrators, covering key policies and how to apply them in Iowa schools.
Audience: New teachers, mentors, instructional coaches, and school leaders
Suzanne Dailey and Robert Dunlop share proven strategies for helping new teachers thrive in their first years of teaching. Discover how to build resilience and optimism, foster personal and professional growth, and create the conditions new teachers need to succeed.
Audience: EdTech product leaders, publishers, and sales teams
Most EdTech vendors say their product is accessible. However, very few are prepared to prove it — and buyers are starting to check. EALA teams up with The BLPS Group and Sched for a session aimed at product leaders, publishers, and sales teams navigating accessibility compliance in K-12 and higher education procurement. The webinar grounds attendees in what the law actually requires and how VPATs and ACRs emerged as the standard, then digs into when and where the accessibility ask should show up in the sales cycle. You will also hear what it takes to make accessibility a real priority, make the case to leadership, and build it into your team — and how to spot a vendor that is genuinely prepared to be a trusted accessibility partner.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, technology leaders and school administrators
Start the new school year with practical technology tools designed to save time, energize instruction, and help every student succeed. In this fast-paced webinar, expert educators showcase the latest classroom-ready apps, AI-powered solutions, and proven strategies that simplify planning, personalize learning, and spark meaningful student engagement. Expect live demonstrations of trusted tools you can use immediately, whether you are a classroom teacher, instructional coach, technology leader, or school administrator. You will leave with fresh ideas, actionable resources, and greater confidence to make technology work for you, not create more work.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
Recorded TEA briefing covering special education funding dates and reminders, the Special Education Performance Diagnostic (SPD) requirements, and new early childhood special education transition resources.
Audience: Teachers, special educators, and paraeducators
Part 3 of a three-part CEC/DEBH PD Series on evidence-based practices to support and respond to classroom behavior. Introduces two evidence-based strategies — acknowledging behavior and behavior ratings. Participants learn how to provide immediate, specific feedback that guides student behavior, supports learning, and promotes reflection and self-monitoring. Includes 1.0 CE Hours credit and certificate.
See how recent research informed Attendance Forecast in Panorama Student Success, and how earlier insight can turn into stronger attendance outcomes for students.
Audience: Teachers, school and district leaders, policymakers, families and literacy advocates
Join Kari Kurto and Marisa Ramirez Stukey for an engaging virtual session introducing the latest updates to The Reading League Compass — a free, national resource hub designed to help educators, school leaders, policymakers, families, and literacy advocates confidently navigate evidence-aligned literacy practices. You will explore the newest Compass resources, get an exclusive introduction to The Reading League's Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (4th Edition), learn how the two work together to support informed curriculum decisions, discover practical ways to use these free resources, and join a live Q&A.
Understand the ISTE+ASCD and Google partnership, how to access the free Google AI Educator Series materials, and what next steps are available for educators and leaders. Part of the free, one-hour train-the-trainer webinar series — learn facilitation techniques to bring the training back to your campus and earn GES badges. Facilitated by Winston Roberts. This session has already aired; the recording is available on demand.
Audience: District technology leaders, CTOs, IT staff
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. In today's digital age, K-12 schools are prime targets for hackers. From phishing attacks to deep fake fraud, cybercriminals are launching increasingly sophisticated threats that can bring entire districts to a halt. This session breaks down the most dangerous cyber threats facing schools today and shares real-world strategies to empower staff and students to help protect the district.
Audience: New CS teachers, first-year CodeHS teachers
Is this your first year teaching computer science with CodeHS? Join this webinar to learn how to get set up for the school year. We'll cover how to choose the right CodeHS course, create your class sections, and access the basic teacher tools and resources available.
A MagicSchool Ambassador leads a beginner-friendly tour of the platform, helping new users find their footing and start using MagicSchool with confidence.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
Part of the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Explore how AI is changing the K-12 cybersecurity landscape without abandoning the fundamentals that already work. Participants will examine emerging risks and leave with practical short- and long-term actions.
Audience: Educators, school and district leaders, librarians, instructional and technology coaches
AI is already part of students' lives, but using AI tools is not the same as being AI literate. How can schools ensure every student develops the knowledge and skills to understand, evaluate, and use AI responsibly? In this interactive webinar, explore Day of AI's NEW PreK-12 AI literacy curriculum and see what AI literacy can look like across grade levels, subjects, and school settings. We'll walk through the new curriculum, share flexible implementation options, and help you identify a realistic starting point for the 2026-27 school year.
A free webinar exploring two practical teacher moves you can use tomorrow to feel more confident navigating student thinking and making instructional decisions in the moment. Leave with a framework to recognize important mathematical relationships in student responses, plus a number sense routine you can use right away to build student understanding and your own mathematical confidence.
Audience: High school CS teachers, AP CSA teachers
Are you preparing to teach AP Computer Science A with CodeHS this school year? Join this webinar to learn how to set up for a successful start to the year with the newly updated AP CSA curriculum. We’ll walk through the significant course changes from the College Board, show how to get started with your CodeHS course, and highlight valuable resources like the CodeHS AP Hub and the AP CSA Facebook community.
Ready to share your ideas at the NSTA Spring Conference in Boston? Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive session designed to help you develop and submit a successful proposal for the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference.
Audience: District & school leaders, classroom teachers
A three-part on-demand webinar series from 95 Percent Group on building a system of literacy alignment across all tiers of instruction. Session 1, Lead with Literacy Alignment, explores cognitive load and explicit instruction with Laura Stewart and Zach Groshell. Session 2, Build Literacy Alignment, examines a connected literacy ecosystem with consistent, evidence-based routines that reduce variability and accelerate student growth. Session 3, See Literacy Alignment in Action, features leaders from Fairless Local School District (Ohio) sharing their implementation journey, what worked, and how alignment is driving measurable progress for students. Register once to access all three sessions.
Audience: School leaders, academic administrators, and educators
Most school AI policies focus on academic honesty. Dr. Ian Kelleher argues that misses the real issue: whether students are still doing the cognitive work that learning requires. When students use AI to bypass difficult mental tasks, they can fall into a cognitive bias loop — overestimating their own knowledge while failing to build the expert reasoning patterns that come only through sustained practice. In this SAIS webinar, Dr. Kelleher shares what the research shows and a decision-making framework to help educators ensure AI supports mental engagement rather than replacing it. Registration is free for SAIS members and $39 for non-members.
Start the year strong with practical tips and new features including in-thread images in Raina, a Prompt Pack, and a Back to School Guide. Suitable for all roles.
Audience: K-12 technology directors, IT leaders, and cybersecurity professionals
Modern attackers are consistently finding ways to slip past Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools. This webinar explores the technical reality of these evasions, covering kernel bypasses and process injection across all major operating systems, with actionable strategies to improve visibility across cloud, identity, and network environments. Attendees will learn how advanced cybercriminals routinely evade, blind, and disable EDR solutions across Windows, Linux, and macOS using techniques like direct syscalls, API unhooking, and kernel-level driver tampering; why traditional endpoint security creates dangerous blind spots leaving XDR and MDR frameworks vulnerable; and how to beat EDR evasion by building a connected SecOps stack that unifies visibility and response. Sponsored by Lumu.
Join a panel of K-12 leaders from human resources, business services, technology, and legal as they explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping school district operations and enhancing the employee experience. Hear firsthand how districts are using AI to streamline administrative processes, improve access to critical information, and maximize limited time and resources. Discover practical examples of AI-powered solutions that give employees instant answers to HR, payroll, benefits, and policy questions, reducing routine calls and emails while empowering HR teams to focus on supporting employees. Panelists will also discuss the critical foundations for responsible AI adoption, including governance, data privacy, compliance, workforce readiness, and change management. Whether your school or district is just starting its AI journey or looking to expand initiatives, you will leave with actionable insights and best practices for implementing AI effectively. Sponsored by Helios Ed and free for both AASPA members and nonmembers.
Designed for school librarians and media specialists, this session highlights new features, trusted content, multimedia resources, and research tools in Britannica School, plus Britannica Collective's professional learning resources. Presented by Kristie Bangali, with practical ways to market Britannica resources to teachers and increase classroom adoption. Offered for educators in Kansas.
A free one-hour virtual session from All Learners Network exploring games that build multiplicative and fractional reasoning for all learners, including students with IEPs and unfinished learning.
Audience: Teachers, school staff, and education leaders
Join the OpenAI Education team for a practical introduction to ChatGPT Edu and its everyday applications across K-12 schools and districts. Designed for teachers, school staff, and education leaders who are new to ChatGPT, this live session explores the ChatGPT Edu workspace, the fundamentals of writing useful prompts, and how to improve responses with relevant context and follow-up questions. Examples include lesson planning, adapting instructional materials, drafting family and staff communications, summarizing resources, organizing information, and supporting common administrative workflows. You will learn how to navigate the workspace, create clearer prompts, refine responses through iteration, apply ChatGPT to teaching and school operations, evaluate outputs for accuracy, and follow district guidance around privacy and responsible use. No prior ChatGPT experience is required. This session repeats the foundational material from the August 18 ChatGPT Edu 101 offering, so participants only need to attend one 101 session; a recording will be available for those who cannot attend live.
Interested in incorporating free virtual manipulatives into your classroom? Learn how you can model a variety of mathematical concepts using Polypad and even incorporate a Polypad screen into your Amplify Classroom activities.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: what administrators need to know about Prior Written Notices, with time for questions to the Division of Special Education team.
Audience: School board members, district leaders, school safety and threat assessment teams
The second in a quarterly series of webinars on student online behavior and how school districts can keep students safe, presented by Safer Schools Together in partnership with COSSBA at no cost to members. Early identification of concerning online behavior on social media is a critical component in mitigating and preventing school and community violence. Sessions support Digital Threat Assessment (DTA) efforts with timely intelligence on the evolving digital landscape, including strategic updates on major social media platforms and emerging risks, real-world case examples, trends in student communication, early warning signs and risk-enhancing behaviors, data insights for resource allocation, student mental health considerations, analysis of digital leakage from past incidents, and a live Q&A with SST Threat Analysts.
This session focuses on the role of explicit morphology instruction within a structured literacy framework, including how to design and deliver morphology lessons that support word reading, spelling and vocabulary growth.
Join this webinar to learn how to make the most of QuizBuzz in your classroom. We’ll explore practical strategies for using QuizBuzz with students, from getting started with the basics to creative ways you can incorporate it into your lessons.
Get to know Raina, MagicSchool's AI teaching assistant. An ambassador breaks down how Raina works and how to put her to work in the classroom every day.
Audience: International school leaders and literacy educators
Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is powerful. International school environments are unique. Let's talk about both! Transitioning to a Science of Reading curriculum can transform literacy outcomes, but every international school has its own context: from multilingual classrooms and globally diverse student populations to unique schedules and curriculum frameworks. Amplify has partnered with Erin Kent Consulting to explore how CKLA fits within the instructional schedules and teaching models of international schools, and how schools can thoughtfully adapt the program's U.S.-focused content to reflect their own cultural contexts. Led by Katie Vis.
Join Ashton Millet, Performance Accountability Specialist from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, to explore how Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Programs (JJAEPs) function to support students. Learn best practices and key learnings to help you understand and implement these strategies in your own school community, and delve into this critical aspect of the school discipline system with data-driven solutions for positive outcomes. Learning objectives: understand the purpose and importance of JJAEPs; gain insights into how JJAEPs function and their impact on student outcomes; explore data-driven strategies used by JJAEPs to improve academic success; learn best practices for collaboration and coordination within a regionalized system; and develop a plan for implementing best practices for student supports in your school community. Offered free of charge through funding provided by the Texas Education Agency's Title IV, Part A — Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program.
Hear directly from Comal ISD about practical approaches to AI across instruction, high-quality instructional materials, and student support, and what it takes to launch AI for real student outcomes.
Audience: District technology leaders, CTOs, and procurement staff
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. This presentation highlights the efforts of the K–12 Technology Environmental Sustainability Committee to promote environmentally responsible practices in school technology programs. With a focus on reducing e-waste, conserving energy, extending device lifecycles, and managing long-term costs, the committee is developing practical tools — including procurement guidelines and a best practices playbook — to help schools make smarter, more sustainable decisions.
Audience: District and school leaders, instructional coaches, literacy specialists and grades 4–12 educators
Session one of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading, a free four-part webinar series from The Reading League. This session translates science of reading principles into the context of adolescent readers, with solutions and strategies for a whole-school approach to literacy. Many leaders see the science of reading as "K–3 only", which limits coherent literacy systems. You will understand which aspects of the science of reading are the same and which differ between K-3 and 4-12 instruction, identify evidence-aligned practices for upper elementary through high school classrooms, and commit to one leadership action to bring a K–12 lens to literacy planning.
Join Collaborative Classroom for a three-session virtual book study with the book author, featuring interactive discussions on the research and practices that make up the canon of literacy.
A webinar highlighting key features of Direct Instruction and how its design ensures that all learners are successful, connecting DI practices with the science of reading.
The Orton-Gillingham Academy hosts a webinar exploring the updated definition of dyslexia and what it means for identifying and supporting students in schools.
Audience: High school CS teachers, AP CSP teachers
Join this webinar to explore how CodeHS supports you in delivering a fun and engaging introduction to computer science. We’ll show you how to get started with one of our AP CSP courses—available in JavaScript, Python, or Cybersecurity—and guide you through the essential tools, resources, and College Board planning dates to kick off the year with confidence.
Audience: Teachers, school staff, and education leaders
Move beyond the basics and explore how ChatGPT Edu can support more complex work across teaching, professional learning, school leadership, and district operations. Building on ChatGPT Edu 101, this session from the OpenAI Education team demonstrates how educators and staff can improve results through stronger prompting, iterative refinement, approved files, and multistep workflows, and introduces agentic capabilities including ChatGPT Work and Workspace Agents where enabled. You will see practical examples of how these tools can help organize research, prepare communications, support recurring processes, and develop useful work products while maintaining appropriate human oversight and district-specific safeguards. Attendance at ChatGPT Edu 101 or equivalent familiarity with ChatGPT is recommended. This session repeats the advanced material from the August 20 ChatGPT Edu 102 offering, so participants only need to attend one 102 session; a recording will be available for those who cannot attend live.
Join us for a four-part webinar series, scheduled on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, to deepen your understanding of STEM learning experiences that build durable skills.
Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators and Paraprofessionals
Part 1 of a three-part series with Sue Thotz of Common Sense Media on building a culture of digital well-being, starting with educators themselves before widening the lens to students, families, and communities.
Students with ADHD often know what they need to do but struggle to begin, stay focused, and follow through. This session, presented by The StudyPro, helps parents understand how executive function can make seemingly simple tasks much harder for students with ADHD and shares practical strategies designed to work with the ADHD brain.
Explore how AI can support adaptation of instructional materials for elementary learners. A free, one-hour live train-the-trainer webinar from ISTE+ASCD and Google, with a module walkthrough, relevant resources, facilitator tips for training others on your campus, and Q&A. Facilitated by Brandy Washington.
Provided by the National Institute for Direct Instruction, this remote training covers the critical technical delivery skills needed to support student decoding and fluency using Reading Mastery.
Audience: Heads of school, curriculum coordinators, tech directors and teachers
Protecting real understanding in the age of AI. How Schools AI is a free virtual meetup for heads of schools, curriculum coordinators and tech directors, bringing together leading AI thinkers Jay McTighe, Dr. Sabba Quidwai, Laura Knight and Matthew Savage alongside educators working it out in real classrooms. Sessions explore how AI is helping schools design richer learning experiences, create more meaningful assessment, personalise every learner's journey, and build a more connected picture of how each learner is growing.
Learn how to leverage comprehensive reading assessment data to create targeted small groups, plan instruction and monitor student progress in the K-3 classroom.
Part of the Until Everyone Can Read literacy summit for older students. Dr. Anita Archer explores how explicit instruction and frequent opportunities to respond act as preventive behavior management.
Audience: Educators, instructional designers and accessibility staff
Artificial intelligence tools increasingly generate content filled with emojis, icons and visual embellishments. While these elements can add personality and engagement, they can also introduce barriers related to accessibility, usability, readability and interpretation. This session examines how assistive technologies interpret emojis, discusses when emojis enhance or hinder communication, and reviews practical strategies for using visual elements intentionally in educational and professional contexts.
Dr. Hugh Catts presents on the role of language, knowledge and thinking in reading comprehension, and why comprehension is better understood as a process than a discrete skill.
NCTM established the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) in 1976 to channel the generosity of donors by creating grants for preservice teachers, in-service teachers, coaches, teacher-leaders, teacher educators, and researchers in mathematics education. In this webinar, chat with the MET Board about the Early Career Research Grant. They will provide information on grant proposal requirements and answer any questions to help you plan your proposal!
A guided, three-meeting training from ISTE+ASCD and the Google AI Educator Series, facilitated by Brandy Washington. The cohort meets weekly for one hour: September 14, 21, and 28, 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.
A one-hour overview of new features, trusted content, multimedia resources, and instructional tools in Britannica School and Britannica Library, plus an introduction to Teach Britannica. Live attendees receive a continuing education certificate, and registrants receive the recording.
Audience: High school (AP) educators, higher education professionals, and librarians
A 45-minute session on how Britannica Academic pairs expert-reviewed content with AI-powered search assistance that supports inquiry without replacing critical thinking. Learn strategies for verifying AI-generated information, evaluating sources for bias, and citing AI-assisted work. Also offered September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT.
Audience: K-12 district leaders, technology directors, IT leaders, and cybersecurity professionals
K-12 districts face persistent and evolving cyber threats that can disrupt learning, compromise school operations, and expose sensitive student data. In this session, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) School Safety Task Force introduces its recently released K-12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package, a comprehensive collection of guides, videos, and supplemental materials to help K-12 districts prevent and mitigate the most prevalent cyber threats. Attendees will walk through the eight cybersecurity objectives covered in the resources and discover customizable actions that all districts can take to build and maintain effective cybersecurity programs. Takeaways include a roadmap for meaningful cybersecurity progress aligned with district resources and needs, an understanding of how CISA frames cybersecurity as a key element of school safety and resilience, and cost-effective, practical steps backed by recognized cybersecurity frameworks. In partnership with CISA.
Audience: CEOs, presidents, business development leaders, product executives, curriculum directors, sales leadership, education publishers, and EdTech companies
Winning education contracts doesn't begin with an RFP—it begins with thoughtful product strategy, strong partnerships, and a deep understanding of how districts make adoption decisions. Join three nationally respected education leaders for a candid discussion on how education organizations can build sustainable growth, strengthen market positioning, and improve long-term adoption success. Topics include how district purchasing expectations are evolving, why successful procurement begins long before an RFP, building products districts are ready to adopt, aligning innovation with market needs, scaling partnerships for sustainable growth, and emerging opportunities in international education.
Audience: K-12 education business leaders, district leaders
In celebration of EdWeek Market Brief's decade of serving the K-12 market, leaders from across the education industry look ahead to the next 10 years. The panel discusses the forces shaping the future of K-12 — from the proliferation of artificial intelligence and advances in research to the push for limits on screen time and the rise of alternative schooling options — and the tools, products, and services districts and schools will need to thrive.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly briefing for LEA special education administrators. September's agenda covers special education funding, with additional state guidance topics added closer to the session.
Join this workshop to explore AI classroom applications. This session will cover CodeHS's AI tools (Ask AI, AI Student Hints, Vibe Coding) and how to use AI in the classroom responsibly. Attendees will discuss practical strategies for integrating AI into instruction, so students stay engaged, accountable, and actually learning.
Join this webinar to learn how to make the most of AI Hints in CodeHS. We’ll explore practical strategies for using AI Hints for students and teachers, from getting started with the basics to creative ways you can incorporate hints into your classroom.
Get ready to shine at the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis! Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed as an NSTA conference presenter.
Session 1 of a four-part series with Rob Dickson and Dyane Smokorowski taking educators from curious to confident with tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Just getting started with Early Intervention (EI) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)? This training will walk you through the basics. You will learn what EI and ECSE are, how eligibility is determined, and what to expect along the way. We will talk about how young children learn through everyday routines and play, and how you can support your child’s learning at home using the things they already love.
Audience: School and district administrators, Title IX coordinators, special education leaders
Attorneys Michael Joyce and Craig Kowalski open this five-part series with a comprehensive review of the updated legal requirements for responding to reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault in schools under Title IX. The session focuses on the legal and procedural requirements of Title IX investigations, highlighting the key steps, effective methods, and best practices needed to ensure a thorough, fair, and impartial investigation process. Participants are automatically enrolled in all five sessions.
A 30-minute session on practical strategies for making instruction more accessible while maintaining high expectations, showing how Britannica School, Escolar, and Studio support language development, comprehension, and equitable learning across the curriculum. Also offered September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT.
Audience: District leaders, instructional leaders, and edtech decision-makers
Most AI tools in K-12 classrooms are still judged by adoption, engagement, and how much time they save educators. Brisk Teaching's recent white paper, "From Efficiency to Efficacy: Measuring AI's Instructional Impact," highlights that K-12 needs a different yardstick, one grounded in learning science and close enough to everyday classroom practice to show whether AI is actually improving teaching and learning. The metrics we choose don't just determine how we evaluate AI, they shape what developers build, what districts buy, and ultimately how educators use these tools with students. This webinar unpacks a new evaluation framework and explores what districts can measure beyond simply adoption and time savings. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how better measurement can lead to more meaningful uses of AI in classroom instruction as we kick off a new school year.
Audience: District leaders, HR and staffing administrators
Explore what keeps substitutes coming back and hear how one district rebuilt its substitute hiring process and improved its fill rate. Content provided by Frontline Education.
People with disabilities deserve to be able to save, invest, and spend money to meet their individual goals. Come learn how an Oregon ABLE account can help your child or young adult with a disability build financial security and still keep or access benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, and SNAP. John Valley, Policy & Outreach Director at Upward Oregon, and Amy Geoffroy, a parent and FACT’s Director of Communications & Impact, will talk about all things ABLE. Join us for a special Lunch ‘n Learn.
We do our students an unkindness when we do not share clear expectations for acceptable and unacceptable use of generative AI. You'll leave this webinar with a working draft of AI expectations you can use in your classroom, along with research-informed language for talking with students about AI in a way that builds their confidence in their own thinking, rather than their dependence on a tool. Roughly two-thirds of middle schoolers and high schoolers say their school has no school-wide rule for responsible AI use (RAND 2026) — this session unpacks why vague or one-size-fits-all AI policies fail students and walks through a simple stoplight framework (red, yellow, and green zones) that makes the boundaries of AI use clear across every phase of student work, from brainstorming to final submission.
Explore the differences between inflectional and derivational suffixes, how suffixes influence word families and meaning, and how to teach them explicitly to students in grades 4 and above.
Audience: High school CS teachers, AP Cybersecurity teachers
Get ready for your first month of AP Cybersecurity with practical guidance and classroom-ready resources. We'll cover how to launch the course, navigate the curriculum, and introduce students to foundational cybersecurity concepts. You'll also explore a demo course section and see how the new CodeHS Cyber Range add-on brings hands-on Linux commands, simulations, and Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.
Audience: World language and dual language teachers, K-12
Part of the 2026 Fall NDE World & Dual Language Education, NEBLA & CLTA SIG K12 Guest Speaker Series. How can we vary our approaches to teaching and learning to promote our learners' growth in proficiency? During this interactive session, Leslie Grahn explores ways to mix up lesson tasks so they meet the needs of all learners.
Looking for fresh ways to engage students and enrich your science curriculum this year? Join NOVA and GBH Kids & Education for an inspiring webinar designed for grades 6–12 science teachers. Discover free, high-quality STEM resources that make it easier to bring current science into your classroom. The session also welcomes Dr. Bridget Alex, an anthropologist, science communicator, and lecturer at Harvard and Tufts Universities. Dr. Alex will present on the common misconceptions students have about evolution, how to address them, and pedagogical strategies you can use when teaching evolution in your classroom.
The Science of Reading is based on the Simple View of Reading model, which states that reading comprehension is the product of decoding and language comprehension. In this webinar, participants will explore how reading develops across kindergarten through grade 12, including how word recognition and language comprehension work together to support skilled reading. Participants will examine how instruction changes as texts become more complex and learn practical strategies to address reading gaps using the science of teaching reading. The session will also connect foundational skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding with vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and content area literacy in later grades. Participants will identify the 5 core pillars of the science of reading, describe how reading skills progress across K-12 with practical strategies to address reading gaps, explain how word recognition and language comprehension work together to support skilled reading, and examine how reading instruction changes as students engage with increasingly complex texts.
Explore new ways to support literacy development in PreK through Grade 2 with Britannica School's early elementary collection: interactive experiences, differentiated printable handouts, and trusted informational content that build background knowledge and vocabulary. Also offered September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT.
Audience: K-12 educators, curriculum leaders, and policy makers
Join us to learn about the new workshop proceedings report launched by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and hear a panel of experts discuss lessons learned from international practices in modernizing K-12 math curricula. Experts share best practices for curriculum revision, essential competencies for global competitiveness, and alignment with classroom technology, materials, and teaching methods.
A multi-session virtual cohort from All Learners Network for teacher leaders focused on inclusive, accessible math instruction. First session September 17, 2026, 12:30–3:30 PM ET; see the registration page for the full schedule of cohort dates.
An edWebinar presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar exploring "pre-mortem" strategies that resolve systemic barriers in a schoolwide MTSS before they impact student growth.
Audience: K-12 educators and librarians (Michigan)
A guided tour of the latest updates to Britannica School and Teach Britannica, covering new features, enhancements, and time-saving tools that support inquiry, instruction, and student engagement in the library and the classroom. Offered for educators in Michigan.
Audience: Educators from PK-12 through higher education
Part of EduMatch's GES Badgeathon (GES 5). In thirty minutes you work through one Gemini for Education skill together with the group and earn a Google Gemini educator badge before you log off. This session focuses on evaluating resources and claims. No prep, nothing to install; you practise on your own material and take the check-in live. Badges earned between September 9 and September 30, 2026 count toward EduMatch's gift card drawing.
Looking to start building your own lessons in Amplify Classroom? Join us to learn all about the free lesson building tool, Activity Builder (AB). Learn how to use AB to create and edit your own dynamic lessons to engage students.
Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators and Paraprofessionals
Part 2 of Sue Thotz's series on digital well-being, exploring the "frictionless design" pulling students away from real relationships and what schools can do about it.
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. Learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks & audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, and create annotations. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
This session provides parents and guardians with a broad understanding of how digital wellness concerns can overlap with cybersecurity, student safety, behavioral risk indicators, and emerging online threats, with a focus on awareness, early identification, and appropriate escalation pathways.
Audience: Educators from PK-12 through higher education
Part of EduMatch's GES Badgeathon (GES 18). A thirty minute live Google Meet session where you watch a short Google module together, then use Gemini for Education to visualize complex concepts through custom images using material you are already teaching. You earn the Google badge while the group is still together. Free, open to educators from early childhood through higher education.
A fast-paced, drop-in day of AI learning for K-12 educators. Each 30-minute block combines a lightning talk from a classroom teacher sharing a real-world AI use case, a walkthrough of an official Google AI Educator Series module, and live badging where participants complete the 5-question quiz together to earn a verified, ISTE-aligned micro-credential. Drop in for one session or stack several across the day, with Google team members on hand for live troubleshooting and swag giveaways.
Community Building in Hybrid & Remote Schools explores how educators and school leaders can create meaningful connections, collaboration, and belonging when learning happens across physical and virtual spaces. Join us as we discuss practical strategies for building strong, connected communities—no matter where learning takes place. Broadcast live on Facebook Live.
Boost attendance by strengthening relationships, belonging, and support with practical strategies from Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey. Content provided by Corwin.
Audience: High school (AP) educators and higher education professionals
A 30-minute session on how Britannica Academic and Studio go beyond a research database, providing trusted, discipline-specific content that becomes instructional resources and supports students across a wide range of courses and majors. Also offered September 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.
In this session, we'll look at what math assessments look like today and what's needed to support students and teachers and to move every student toward success in math class and beyond. Assessments should not be scary tasks that create anxiety and confusion, but rather ways to uncover student thinking and create actionable plans to move all learners forward.
Audience: Secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools
Humanities Texas webinar considering the ethical implications of AI use in the secondary-level humanities classroom and how teachers and students can critically engage with AI. Participants will gain access to resources on how to discuss AI resistance with students by privileging ethical considerations while making space for exploration and experimentation. 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 Amanda Licastro (Swarthmore College). Open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.
Audience: School counselors and college access professionals
This webinar will provide school counselors and college access professionals with an overview of the college financial aid process, including details on financial aid applications and eligibility, how colleges determine how much aid to offer, and information on financial aid offers. This webinar is for counselors who want to get a good understanding of the basics of the financial aid process. Live transcription will be available.
Creating meaningful inclusion in physical education and related arts requires intentional planning, collaboration, and a shared vision across roles. This virtual professional learning session is designed for teachers, administrators, and supervisors who want to strengthen inclusive practices in these unique learning environments. Participants will explore practical strategies, look-fors, and real-world examples that support access, engagement, and belonging for students with diverse abilities.
Audience: K-12 educators and librarians (Wisconsin)
An overview of new features, trusted content, multimedia resources, and instructional tools in Britannica School and Britannica Library, with an introduction to Teach Britannica's lesson ideas, instructional strategies, and graphic organizers.
Audience: K-12 technology directors, IT leaders, and data privacy/security professionals
A practical, K-12-focused session on maximizing your district's security and ROI in Microsoft Purview by enabling key, often-overlooked features. The session demonstrates how to gain deep visibility into where sensitive student and staff data resides across Microsoft 365—and how it's used—without creating friction for educators. Learn how enabling auditing, co-authoring, and native PDF support streamlines incident investigations, public records requests, and daily collaboration, and walk through real-world K-12 scenarios using Content Explorer and Activity Explorer to surface hidden risks in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, building a solid foundation for advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies. Sponsored by Levacloud.
As schools prepare for the next E-Rate funding cycle, technology leaders must navigate evolving program requirements while addressing an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Join Fortinet for a timely discussion on the latest E-Rate developments and practical strategies to help your district plan for Funding Year 2027. In this webinar, you'll learn:
- The latest FCC discussions and potential changes impacting the E-Rate program
- Key compliance and competitive bidding considerations for Funding Year 2027
- Current cybersecurity threats facing K-12 schools, including ransomware, phishing, and identity-based attacks
- Practical strategies to strengthen network resilience and support a secure school year
- How to align E-Rate planning with your district's long-term cybersecurity and technology goals Who should attend: Superintendents, CIOs, CTOs, Technology Directors, E-Rate Coordinators, Business Officers, Network Managers, and other K-12 leaders responsible for technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and E-Rate planning.
Audience: Faculty, course authors and peer reviewers
The 2027 Online Course Design Rubric is being revised, and this webinar offers an overview of the work behind that effort. Presenters share what has been learned through statewide listening sessions, faculty conversations and the POCR pilot, where reviewers applied draft criteria to real online courses. Attendees will understand how faculty feedback is shaping the next version of the rubric and what to expect as the work moves toward public release.
Audience: TRIO directors and college access advisors
Look inside the newly expanded I'm First! Guide to College, the trusted college resource for first-generation, low-income students. With over 50 new pages, this edition adds content for younger students on the impact and value of college, updated application tips, financial aid tools and FAFSA guidance, and practical advice on using AI responsibly in admissions. Hear from TRIO directors about how they use the workbook and learn about exclusive discounts COE has secured for TRIO providers.
Este entrenamiento te guiará a través de lo básico de la intervención temprana y la educación especial en la primera infancia. Aprenderás qué son EI y ECSE, cómo se determina la elegibilidad y qué esperar durante el proceso. También obtendrás una visión clara del IFSP y del papel de la familia en la planificación de servicios.
Part of RIF's literacy webinar series. Explore how motivation fits into the Science of Reading and learn strategies to spark a love of reading in every child.
This session will explore a set of High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) for special educators and general education teachers, published by the Council for Exceptional Children in partnership with the CEEDAR Center. Participants will learn about the purpose and organization of the HLPs and see examples of how they can support academic instruction and contribute to positive student outcomes and inclusive learning environments.
Audience: K-8 teachers, interventionists, and instructional leaders
We'll examine the types of data available through observational and asset-based literacy and math assessments, and their potential in the K-8 classroom. We'll also explore how real-time data and progress monitoring can drive differentiation and targeted instructional recommendations to best support intervention, remediation, and enrichment.
Discover the connection of living systems and investigate why and how flowering plants have developed with their pollinator partners. Gain an appreciation of this delicate relationship by identifying adaptations of plants and pollinators. Students join a Longwood Gardens educator online for an engaging presentation and interactive Q&A.
A short, interactive introduction to North Star AI Enablement and how edtech companies can adopt AI in practical, human-centered ways. Victoria Lansdown, founder of North Star, an AI program manager at Google, a member of Pearson's AI Strategic Council, and a contributor to UNESCO's AI competency frameworks, shares what's working right now in responsible AI adoption across education and L&D, and where edtech teams get the most value first. Attendees will leave with a clear view of where AI is saving edtech teams real time today and where it is overhyped, how to get non-technical teams confident with AI with a person always in the loop, and practical first steps to watch.
Audience: Superintendents, academic and curriculum leaders, technology directors, and principals
A practitioner-led conversation on turning your state's AI mandate into purposeful guidance that puts learners and learning first. Several states — including Illinois, Maryland, Idaho, Oklahoma, Virginia, Ohio and Tennessee — now require districts to adopt local AI policies this fall. District and school leaders explore strategies to design and implement AI guidance that advances teaching and learning goals while meeting state requirements: developed in partnership with teachers and students, designed to protect student-teacher relationships, implemented to support rather than replace cognitive thinking, and mitigating inequity. Free virtual event.
Audience: Math teachers, special educators, interventionists
This session helps teachers recognize where math classrooms unintentionally overload working memory, organization abilities, and task initiation, since executive function challenges can quietly block student success even when conceptual understanding is strong. Participants will learn targeted intervention strategies, such as how to design lessons that externalize steps, reduce decision fatigue, and support planning without removing rigor.
Part of the 2026 Attendance Awareness Campaign. Explore a systemic approach to attendance across every school season, effective practices including AI and data-informed strategies, and an actionable year-long plan that integrates attendance and engagement into the fabric of the school community.
Is your child approaching age three? This free training presented by FACT Oregon helps families prepare for the move from Early Intervention (EI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). Learn what transition means, how EI and ECSE differ, the transition timeline, what to expect from the evaluation and meeting, and how to share your child’s strengths and hopes with the team. This training is presented in English.
Audience: School and district leaders, interventionists
We'll look at ways you can accelerate student achievement by extending the reach of what happens in the classroom. Explore supports you can implement to reduce the load on school leaders and teachers, bring caregivers into the learning process, and discuss how to implement these supports to best serve every student.
Technology is now deeply embedded in teaching and learning, but more technology does not always mean better learning. In this educational session, Dr. Brad Hunter will help district and school leaders take a more intentional look at how digital tools are being used and whether they are truly supporting students and educators. Attendees will learn how to:
- Evaluate whether a technology tool serves a clear instructional purpose
- Distinguish meaningful technology use from unnecessary screen time
- Balance digital tools with teacher expertise and student interaction
- Consider student privacy and responsible technology use
- Recognize when a platform may no longer be meeting district needs
- Use a practical framework to evaluate existing tools and future technology decisions Attendees will leave with practical questions and a clearer framework for determining when technology enhances learning and when it may be time to rethink how it is being used.
Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the leadership opportunities available on the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council.
Connect and talk with colleagues about starting the new academic year with a focus on student media literacy skills for civic engagement. As the summer ends, we continue to navigate a chaotic media ecosystem while creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn to do the same. Discussion topics include: how we are navigating the current media ecosystem and where we get the news; what we know about students and their news consumption and attitudes; how we are approaching media literacy in the classroom to start the year; and what steps and collaborations might be useful for you and the community. Free, online via Zoom. Hosted by the Media Literacy Collaborative, a collaboration between the UC Irvine Teacher Academy and The History & Civics Project at UC Santa Cruz.
Session 1 of Tanya Young's six-part series giving K-5 educators a research-based framework for teaching writing, beginning with the key components of writing instruction.
This session helps building administrators conceptualize how students are accessing mental health supports in their building. An emphasis will be placed on how reactive supports offered outside the classroom can increase challenges by reinforcing avoidance behavior and meeting attentional needs. Participants explore explanatory factors making it harder for students to meet the emotional demands of school and why current approaches to social emotional instruction have had mixed success.
When a board member or parent asks "What AI are we using and how do we know it's safe?" you need more than a policy document. You need a clear, confident answer. In this session, Carl Mohn, Director of AI Strategy and Applied Learning at Longview ISD, shares how district leaders can get ahead of scrutiny: how to talk about AI tools in plain language, connect your approach to district goals, and build real trust with boards, families, and community members. You'll leave with a practical talk track and ready-to-use resources, so the next tough question catches you prepared, not off guard.
Explore recent Britannica Academic updates and how the platform supports higher-level inquiry, information literacy, source evaluation, and evidence-based learning, plus strategies for promoting it to students and faculty across campus.
Audience: Early childhood educators, elementary teachers, out-of-school-time staff
Opening session of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Science of Play series. We look at how child-driven free play fuels the brain to make connections and build synapses, creating the pathways needed for social-emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
Whether your classroom runs on a ViewSonic panel or a different brand, myViewBoard brings powerful digital whiteboarding to any interactive flat panel. Join ViewSonic for a tour of its core features, from annotation and lesson creation to Participate Mode, which turns any lesson into a collaborative space where students can write, respond, and interact directly. See how easy it is to pull in images, media, and cloud content to build interactive, student-ready lessons. The session closes with a look at the built-in Quiz Tool: turn any on-screen content into a live question with one screenshot, track answers in real time, and keep students engaged with multiple choice questions and audio responses for authentic answers — all without leaving the app.
Audience: Educators, researchers, and policy leaders
Join Getting Down to Facts III researchers for a closer look at the evidence on multilingual learners in California's education system. Drawing on 55 technical reports and 22 research briefs from researchers across the country, this webinar examines what the research tells us about multilingual learners, where challenges and opportunities remain, and what the findings mean for policy and practice. Part of the Getting Down to Facts III webinar series from the Stanford Accelerator for Learning.
Audience: Special education teachers, related service providers, administrators and paraeducators
Assistive technology must be considered for every student with an IEP, yet it remains widely underutilized. This webinar introduces the SETT Framework (Student, Environment, Tasks, Tools), a practical, team-based process for matching assistive technology to student needs. Participants will learn how to apply the SETT Framework with students from preK through high school to support communication, behavior and literacy skills, and will receive a planning template, implementation strategies and free AT resources. Live and archive viewing carries 1.0 CE hour.
Explore how MagicSchool supports school-wide success, with an ambassador showing administrators and instructional coaches how to use AI to support their whole team.
Audience: K-8 educators and assessment coordinators
Get an inside look at mCLASS Math and mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition. We'll look at how both programs use a comprehensive data story to open a window into student thinking, and explore predictive measures and common behaviors that support screening for risks like dyscalculia and dyslexia, plus ways to help all students get back on track.
Join Dr. Leslie Laud to learn scaffolds and structures for navigating the full writing process with K-2 students, from planning through drafting and revision.
Join Dr. Brennan Chandler to explore the key features of effective spelling instruction, with practical lesson examples showing how spelling supports reading and writing.
Audience: Educators from PK-12 through higher education
Part of EduMatch's GES Badgeathon (GES 10). Thirty minutes on building student inquiry skills with Gemini for Education. The group watches the short Google session together, then you try the skill on something real from your own plate and earn the Google badge before the session ends. Free, no prep and nothing to install.
In this session, participants will explore strategies for launching the school year with intentional practices that foster curiosity, confidence, productive struggle, and meaningful mathematical discourse. Participants will also examine strategies for affirming students' mathematical identities, creating inclusive classroom communities, and designing instruction that helps all learners engage deeply with mathematics.
Four-part series about STEM learning experiences that build durable skills. Remaining sessions are September 24 and October 1, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET.
Audience: Speech-language pathologists and special education staff
Legal update session for school-based speech-language pathologists covering eligibility, documentation and compliance requirements for speech impairment (SI) services in Texas schools. Part of the ESC Region 2 SLP Webinar Series.
This session offers caregivers practical strategies for establishing healthy relationships with technology at home: how to model balanced digital habits, foster open communication, and work as a family to find a healthy balance, with steps to create healthy technology habits for the whole family and keep kids connected without technology.
Explore how AI can support lesson planning and the development of aligned instructional materials. 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 Brandie Wright.
Audience: Educators from PK-12 through higher education
Part of EduMatch's GES Badgeathon (GES 1) and the recommended starting point if you have never opened Gemini. Thirty minutes covering the basics of Gemini for Education, with guided badging so you leave with a Google badge already earned. Free and open to anyone teaching, coaching or leading, from early childhood through higher education.
Audience: Educators from PK-12 through higher education
Part of EduMatch's GES Badgeathon (GES 2). A thirty minute introduction to Gemini Notebook for educators, worked through live with the group. You practise on your own materials, take the check-in and earn the Google badge during the session. Free, with badges counting toward EduMatch's September gift card drawing.
Audience: Educators from PK-12 through higher education
Part of EduMatch's GES Badgeathon (GES 20). Thirty minutes using Gemini for Education to create rubrics for assessments, built around work you already have on your plate. Guided badging means you earn the Google badge before you log off. Free and open to educators from PK-12 through higher education.
A 45-minute session on how Britannica Escolar engages Spanish-speaking students with age-appropriate articles, multimedia, and learning resources that strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and academic language across the curriculum. Also offered September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT.
Audience: Secondary-level social studies and English language arts teachers in Texas schools
Humanities Texas webinar for both social studies and English language arts teachers on interdisciplinary approaches to teaching the Declaration of Independence. Participants will explore ways to help students learn about the Revolutionary era through selected founding-era primary sources while building skills for the future. 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 Lorri Glover (Saint Louis University). Open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.
Audience: K-12 school and district leaders and educators
Learn how AI is reshaping education and what leadership strategies will help your students thrive in a rapidly changing world. In this free online webinar from the SchoolAI Back to School Expert Series, you will understand how AI personalizes learning and transforms classroom instruction, identify the leadership moves that build student critical thinking and adaptability, and develop a practical strategy to prepare your school for education's future. Can't make it live? Register and SchoolAI will send you a link to the recording.
Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.
Five day training: September 29; October 1, 6, 8 and 13, 2026. Keys to Adolescent Literacy professional learning is grounded in evidence-based practices and complements Joan Sedita's book, The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy: Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5-12. Sessions run 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-3:30 PM Eastern.
Half day training. Participants explore the frameworks that underpin research-based literacy instruction and address the unique needs of adolescent learners. They learn how to use explicit, structured instruction to teach and integrate reading and writing skills across all subject areas, while recognizing the distinct literacy demands of each discipline. This session provides the foundation for the remaining Keys to Adolescent Literacy sessions.
Problem behaviors at school have increased significantly since pre-pandemic levels, and many students remain developmentally behind in socialization, self-regulation and executive functioning. In this session participants explore evidence-based positive behavior support techniques: maximizing class structure with clear expectations, routines and procedures; acknowledging appropriate behavior; and establishing a continuum of consistent responses for misbehavior.
Audience: K-12 educators and librarians (South Carolina)
A 45-minute overview of new features, trusted content, multimedia resources, and instructional tools in Britannica School and Britannica Library, plus Teach Britannica lesson ideas and graphic organizers for everyday instruction.
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. Learn how to sign in with school credentials, browse, borrow, and enjoy ebooks & audiobooks, personalize the reading experience with adjustable settings, define words, and create annotations. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
Half day training. This interactive session provides research-based recommendations for effective vocabulary instruction that supports both reading comprehension and writing. Participants explore why vocabulary instruction is essential for adolescent learners and learn how to integrate direct and indirect teaching methods to develop both the breadth and depth of word knowledge.
Audience: K-12 district leaders, technology directors, IT leaders, and cybersecurity professionals
Phishing in K-12 succeeds because it exploits trust, not just technology. Messages that borrow the authority of a district leader, the urgency of a payroll or benefits notice, or the familiarity of a classroom tool consistently outperform technical defenses. Staff remain the foundation of this risk, but the same trust chain now reaches students — a single compromised staff account keeps its authentic address, contacts, and message history, which means closing external student email does not close every path a trusted sender can travel. As AI makes these messages faster to produce and easier to personalize, the gap between filtering and human judgment is widening. Drawing on anonymized data from CyberNut phishing simulations across more than 100 districts, this session examines how staff-targeted attacks work, how student-facing lures still arrive even in closed environments, why AI is changing the scale, speed, and personalization of these attacks, and how to move from phishing training to broader student cyber readiness with five actions districts can take now. In partnership with CyberNut.
Learn practical strategies that help principals translate their confidence into stronger collective teacher efficacy and student outcomes. Content provided by Otus.
Audience: Teachers and leaders implementing Boost Math
Part of a monthly webinar series designed to help you get started with Boost Math. With the support of Amplify experts and implementation partners, you'll learn to build effective classroom routines, use reporting and data, and sustain momentum throughout the 2026-27 school year. This session is a walkthrough of Boost Math and how to prepare teachers and students for tiered intervention.
Audience: Instructional leaders, administrators and online faculty
How do we keep teaching and supporting students when the primary instructional platform is suddenly unavailable? This webinar shares how City College of San Francisco developed an Instructional Continuity Planning Guide and explores practical strategies for maintaining instruction during an LMS disruption, including communicating with students, sharing course materials, adapting assignments and assessments, and using backup tools. Leaders will leave with a framework for strengthening campus readiness before the next outage.
A night of virtual learning offering practical, evidence-based strategies and instructional routines from remarkable educators for students stalled at the decoding threshold.
Every great conference begins with great proposal reviewers. Help shape the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference in Boston. Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will equip you with the tools and guidance to review proposals.
Final part of a series partnered with UNESCO exploring the Why the World Needs Happy Schools report. This session examines the Principles pillar: how trust, accountability, respect for difference, and creative autonomy create the base of a strong and flourishing learning environment, and how embracing diversity, equity, and autonomous imaginative voices contribute to wellbeing, motivation, and meaningful engagement for students.
Audience: School and district administrators, Title IX coordinators, special education leaders
A comprehensive review of recent changes to state and federal regulations governing the use of physical restraint in educational settings. The session examines legal definitions of restraint, updated procedural requirements, reporting obligations, and implications for staff training and student safety, and highlights best practices for compliance and practical guidance for legally sound intervention practices in schools.
Audience: School board members, district leaders and administrators
A Unified Boards Alliance (UBA) prerecorded webinar with guest Chris McNutt of The Human Restoration Project. Schools collect more data than ever, yet numbers alone cannot fully explain how students and community members experience learning or why certain patterns emerge. This webinar explores why meaningful listening matters and what an authentic process looks like, from holding empathy-centered conversations to identifying key themes. It examines how qualitative "thick data" complements traditional measures by adding context, stories, values and perspectives often missing from dashboards and surveys. Participants are introduced to Polaris Education, a human-first platform designed to help schools understand conversations at scale and create a timely feedback loop between communities and decision-makers.
Audience: High school and higher education educators and students
A live webinar from CFR Education featuring a Council on Foreign Relations expert discussing the new landscape of U.S. public diplomacy, for high school and higher education educators and students. Free.
Audience: TRIO program staff and graduate school advisors
Leadership Brainery presents an overview of the new federal loan limits affecting graduate and professional education. The session explains the elimination of Grad PLUS loans, new annual and lifetime borrowing limits, and the potential effects on students from low-income, first-generation, and under-resourced backgrounds. Participants learn about free tools that help students compare graduate borrowing, debt, earnings, workforce demand, and financial support. Presented by Josh Farris, a TRIO alumnus and former Pell Institute intern.
If you're an advanced Amplify Classroom user, discover how to build simple, engaging interactions using the scripting language Computation Layer (CL). Gain hands-on practice as we walk you through the CL basics needed to add more functionality to your lessons.
Half day training. Participants explore why students often struggle with complex texts and learn effective strategies for teaching close reading and comprehension monitoring. Practical suggestions are provided for teaching before-, during- and after-reading comprehension strategies across all subjects, including the use of graphic organizers, summarizing and generating questions.
Audience: School-based behavioral health providers, school psychologists, counselors, district administrators
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.
Three full days, October 1, 2 and 8, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific Time). Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for Keys to Adolescent Literacy? If the answer is yes, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.
Half day training. This session helps teachers of grades 5-12 strengthen students' reading comprehension and writing skills across all subject areas by making text structures visible in a variety of texts. Participants learn practical strategies for teaching students to recognize text structures while reading and consider text structures when writing.
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.
Audience: School and district leaders, safety coordinators
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.
Alyssa 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.
Audience: Instructional material coordinators and district administrators
A month-by-month planning guide for instructional material coordinators, walking through ordering cycles, inventory, state reporting deadlines and district communication.
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.
Audience: Talent Search and college access professionals
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.
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.
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.
This 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).
Audience: Board certified behavior analysts, special educators, school psychologists, counselors
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.
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.
Audience: Upward Bound and UBMS project directors and staff
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.
Audience: ESL/EFL teachers across all contexts (K-12, adult education, intensive English programs, higher education), teacher educators, program administrators, and materials developers
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.
Audience: PreK-12 teachers, instructional coaches, administrators and curriculum specialists
This 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.
Presented 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.
Two full days, October 5-6, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for the hybrid-online facilitated course. Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for The Key Vocabulary Routine? If the answer is yes, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.
Audience: School counselors, educators, educational consultants
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and school leaders
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Money 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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 1 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Understand what AI can and can't do for language learning, and set classroom norms for appropriate use. Morning cohort, 8:00-9:30 AM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
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.
Half day training for educators of grades 5-12. Participants learn evidence-based practices for teaching writing across the content areas, including how to build routines for frequent writing, teach the writing process explicitly and support students at every stage of drafting and revision.
Audience: North Carolina public school unit (PSU) technology directors, IT staff, and school leaders
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.
Day 1 of Studer Education's virtual K-12 leadership conference: hear the 9 Pillars of Leadership Excellence, superintendent insight on culture, strategy and lasting systems, daily habits that turn purpose into practice, and feedback-driven improvement tactics. $100 registration covers all three days, with recordings on demand through December 1, 2026.
Half day training. This session helps educators of grades 5-12 transform classrooms in any subject area into dynamic learning environments where meaningful discussions promote deeper understanding and critical thinking. Participants learn how to structure and scaffold academic conversations for all students.
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.
Audience: District technology leaders, IT staff, school administrators
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.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
Help 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.
Audience: School administrators, security personnel, and campus safety leaders
Part 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audience: Special education teachers, reading specialists, and interventionists
Reading fluency is a critical link between decoding and comprehension, and many students receiving special education services need targeted support to become fluent readers. In this interactive webinar, participants will explore the key components of reading fluency — accuracy, rate, and prosody — and learn practical ways to incorporate evidence-based strategies that improve reading performance and confidence. Attendees will examine common challenges, review assessment and progress-monitoring practices, and walk through a structured fluency lesson plan template that can be implemented right away. Participants will leave with practical tools, instructional strategies, and a customized fluency lesson plan designed to support student growth and reading success. Free for CEC members; $29 for non-members.
Audience: K-12 literacy and curriculum leaders, interventionists
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.
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.
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.
Oral 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.
Audience: K–12 educators, especially middle and high school teachers
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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 1 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Understand what AI can and can't do for language learning, and set classroom norms for appropriate use. Evening cohort, 7:30-9:00 PM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
On October 6, the MTLT Teacher Talk will be discussing the article "7 Features of Equitable Classroom Spaces" from the legacy journal Mathematics Teacher.
Join 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.
Two full days, October 7-8, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for the hybrid-online facilitated course. If your school or district is interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for The Key Comprehension Routine, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.
Audience: Educators and leaders working with data and student outcomes
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.
Session 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.
Come 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
Audience: Principals, assistant principals and district leaders
Dacey Hughes and Dr. Mike Lastra, principals in Hernando County School District, share how they built school success through systematic accountability and a culture focused on measurable growth. Topics include data-driven instruction, intentional planning, tiered teacher support, building collective ownership of student data, and creating systems where both teachers and students thrive. Ideal for principals and assistant principals. Aligned to Florida Educational Leadership Standards 4 and 7, with 1 hour of professional learning credit. Free for current full-service FASA members.
Audience: Homeless liaisons, counsellors and district staff
Advanced McKinney-Vento session covering the Texas Family Code, truancy, discipline procedures and community resources for students experiencing homelessness.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Audience: Educators and professional learning leaders
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.
Session 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.
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.
Juelie 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.
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.
A 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.
Day 2 of Studer Education's virtual K-12 leadership conference: what it takes to build a school system families can't live without, structured conversations that build trust, high-impact service tactics, and real district tools from survey roll-out to service recovery. $100 registration covers all three days, with recordings on demand through December 1, 2026.
Audience: K-12 paraprofessionals and support staff
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.
Audience: Secondary literacy educators and leaders
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Money 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.
Half day training. Subject-area teachers learn a consistent, cross-disciplinary word analysis routine that helps students read, spell and determine the meanings of unfamiliar multisyllabic words across all subjects. The session also addresses the differing needs of fluent and dysfluent readers.
Day 3 of Studer Education's virtual K-12 leadership conference: engaging students in owning their learning, a practical playbook for moving a low-performing school up, PDSA cycles from superintendent strategy to classroom practice, and the case for systems improvement. Includes the Leader Learning Communities session, 1:30–2:00 PM CT (RSVP required). $100 registration covers all three days.
Audience: Early childhood educators, elementary teachers, out-of-school-time staff
Second 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.
Audience: High school counselors, educators and leaders
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.
Audience: Literacy specialists, interventionists, and special educators
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.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
Restorative practices are an alternative to punitive approaches to classroom management. These practices humanize the schooling experience and allow individuals who cause harm to make amends. Restorative practices rely on strong relationships as well as clear systems and procedures to ensure that harm is addressed. The impact is increased equity for BIPOC students as well as a reduction in exclusionary practices such as suspension and expulsion. But as importantly, students change their behavior as they come to understand the impact that it has. Included resource: The Restorative Practices Playbook. Start time not published; listed as 9:00 AM PT (approximate).
Student 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.
Audience: ESL/EFL teachers, materials writers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
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).
Audience: High school and higher education educators and students
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.
Audience: Title IX coordinators and administrators
A live, 90-minute virtual refresher for K–12 Title IX professionals and school administrators who have already completed foundational Title IX training. Participants review the current federal regulatory landscape, regulatory definitions, institutional response obligations, supportive measures, grievance procedures, retaliation protections, and practical application through K–12 scenarios. Designed for Title IX Coordinators and deputies, administrators, investigators, decision-makers, informal resolution facilitators, and student services and HR professionals. Includes downloadable materials, a certificate of completion and Q&A. Not a replacement for comprehensive foundational training. Groups of three or more can contact the organizer for group registration.
Dr. 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.
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.
This 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.
Audience: Educators of multilingual and English learners
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.
Audience: District and school leaders, instructional coaches, literacy specialists and grades 4–12 educators
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.
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.
Jamie 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.
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.
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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Registration is closed; the organizer offers a waitlist.
What 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.
Audience: ESL/EFL teachers, teacher educators, international teaching assistant trainers, and applied linguistics researchers
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
This is session 2 of 4 of the Intro to Creative Coding Workshop Series, a synchronous online PD opportunity that combines introductory computer science and art!
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.
Money 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.
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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 2 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Practical strategies for teaching students to use AI for drafting, revising, and practicing English without shortcutting their own learning. Morning cohort, 8:00-9:30 AM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
Half day training, especially valuable for intervention educators and literacy leaders working with students in grades 5-12 who struggle with reading and writing. Participants explore the underlying reasons some students experience literacy difficulties, how dyslexia and executive function deficits contribute, and research-based intervention practices.
Two full days, October 13-14, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for The Keys to Early Writing online course. If your school or district is interested in using in-house facilitators to offer a facilitated-online professional development course for writing strategy instruction, this training is for you.
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.
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.
Discover 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.
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.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
Succinct, smart, and swift, this institutes nine learning modules takes you systematically through a process that begins and ends with standards. With abundant cross-curricular examples that span grade levels, planning templates for every step, key professional learning questions, and a PLC guide, you have the most practical planner for designing and delivering highly effective instruction. Included with registration: Teacher Clarity Playbook E-Book Two-day virtual institute: October 13–14, 2026. Start time not published; listed as 9:00 AM PT (approximate).
Half day training for intervention educators and literacy leaders who seek a foundational understanding of literacy assessment in grades 5-12. Participants learn about screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring and summative assessment, and how to use reading assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
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.
Audience: Teachers, Campus Leaders, Student Support Teams
This 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.
Audience: District technology leaders, CTOs, IT staff
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.
Audience: Texas district and campus leaders implementing Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math
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.
Audience: Pre-college TRIO directors and business staff
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.
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.
Esta 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.
Audience: Instructional coaches, behavior coaches, and school leaders
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.
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.
Audience: School and district leaders, teachers, and behavior teams
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.
Most 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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 2 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Practical strategies for teaching students to use AI for drafting, revising, and practicing English without shortcutting their own learning. Evening cohort, 7:30-9:00 PM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
From 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.
Audience: School and district administrators, Title IX coordinators, special education leaders
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.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
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.
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.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
The 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.
Audience: School administrators, security personnel, and campus safety leaders
Part 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.
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.
Audience: Teachers of the Deaf, school professionals
A series of five two-hour virtual workshops (Zoom) for school professionals who support transition-age students who are deaf/hard of hearing, each a deep dive into a transition-related topic: IDEA vs ADA rights after graduation, independent living and safety, and career exploration and vocational training. Instructor: Ruth Ennis. Sessions: Oct 14, Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 2 and Dec 16, 2026, 1:30–3:30 PM Eastern. One registration covers all five sessions.
Audience: High school counselors, administrators and instructional leaders
How 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.
Audience: Child care owners, directors, and administrators
Chelsea Denny walks child care owners and directors through a five-step system for turning a website and online presence into consistent enrollment inquiries.
Audience: College TRIO directors and business staff
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 managing budgets and programming that meet federal expectations.
Audience: PreK-Grade 2 and K-12 educators (North Carolina)
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.
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.
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Join the STIIX team for this session on how to make your career exploration and engineering learning easier than ever! We’ll share affordable ways to bring meaningful career exploration to your program.
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.
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.
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.
Presented 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.
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.
Money 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.
Two full days, October 15-16, 2026. This professional development presents research-based instructional practices for teaching vocabulary throughout the school day. Participants learn how to teach academic vocabulary using existing content reading instructional materials.
Two full days, October 15-16, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for The Keys to Content Writing online course. If your school or district is interested in using in-house facilitators to offer a facilitated-online professional development course for comprehension strategy instruction, this training is for you.
Session 3 of the NJASA School Finance Series, a four-part professional learning series giving New Jersey district leaders a thorough understanding of school finance, budgeting, fiscal accountability and long-range decision-making. Presented by Tony Trongone, NJASA Past President and retired Superintendent of Millville Public Schools. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Free for active NJASA Administrator Members; $125 per session for non-members.
Audience: School-based behavioral health providers, school psychologists, counselors, district administrators
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.
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.
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.
Audience: ML/EL coordinators and staff, equity facilitators
A cohort-based virtual learning series (Zoom) with practical, ready-to-use strategies for supporting multilingual learners across content areas and grade levels. Sessions, 1:00–2:30 PM Eastern: Oct 15, 2026 – Facilitate Comprehension; Nov 12, 2026 – Student Talk and Interaction; Dec 17, 2026 – Foster Vocabulary Acquisition; Mar 25, 2027 – Background Knowledge; Apr 29, 2027 – Translanguaging; May 27, 2027 – Check for Understanding. Instructor: Christine M. Bowman. One registration covers all six sessions.
Students 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.
Audience: Faculty, curriculum chairs and academic senate leaders
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Educator 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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
AI is now part of the classroom conversation, but finding time to learn it isn’t easy. The Google AI Educator Series is a free professional learning series built for busy K-12 educators and higher education faculty. Courtney Wilson from Bluum presents Introduction to Gemini for Education.
In 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.
Audience: Speech-language pathologists and special education staff
Explores executive function in students with autism spectrum disorder and practical therapy strategies speech-language pathologists can use to support self-regulation and communication.
This 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).
In 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.
Audience: ESL/EFL teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
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.
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.
If Gemini can provide answers in seconds, what should we be asking our students to learn and do in an AI-rich world? During this session, participants will explore how to use Gemini to build authentic assessments, develop inquiry experiences, create formative checks, and provide meaningful feedback that keeps students thinking at the center. Badges: Designing Assessments that Capture Student Thinking; Build Student Inquiry Skills.
Audience: General and special education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists
Getting 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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
This is session 3 of 4 of the Intro to Creative Coding Workshop Series, a synchronous online PD opportunity that combines introductory computer science and art!
Three full days, October 19, 20 and 26, 2026. Learn to be a facilitator for the hybrid-online facilitated course. Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to provide facilitated online professional development for Keys to Beginning Reading?
Audience: School counselors, educators, educational consultants
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and school leaders
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.
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.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
Clarity is not a poster on the wall—it’s a practice that shapes every instructional decision. This institute is designed for instructional coaches and leaders who are ready to move from surface-level implementation to precision coaching that drives student learning. Grounded in Coaching for Impact and The Illustrated Guide to Teacher Clarity, participants will learn how to coach for clear learning intentions, meaningful relevance, and high-quality success criteria, while ensuring alignment through the Gradual Release of Responsibility. Using models of coaching (micro, short-cycle, and full-cycle), real-time lesson analysis, and responsive teacher noticing, this experience bridges knowing and doing—equipping participants with the language, tools, and moves to make learning unmistakably clear for every student. Included resources: Coaching for Impact and The Illustrated Guide to Teacher Clarity Start time not published; listed as 9:00 AM PT (approximate).
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
The coolest AI tools aren’t just clever. They make real life better for real people! Before you start building your project for the Illinois AI Challenge, take a step back and ask: Who are we actually helping, and what do they really need?
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
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.
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.
Audience: Secondary teachers (grades 6–12) and instructional coaches
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.
Audience: Attendance teams, administrators, counselors, and student support staff
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.
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.
Money 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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 3 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Use AI tools (like ChatGPT and Claude) to design and level classroom materials — bring an existing lesson plan, worksheet, or assessment to adapt live. Morning cohort, 8:00-9:30 AM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
Two full days, October 20-21, 2026. This virtual professional development presents evidence-based instructional practices for teaching comprehension strategies in any content area. Participants learn how to teach a set of strategies that students can apply to support reading comprehension. When used across multiple grade levels, students benefit from a consistent approach to comprehension instruction as they move from grade to grade and subject to subject.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
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.
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.
Practitioners and researchers discuss student agency and voice in curriculum design, sharing practical approaches, experiences and ways to overcome challenges.
A two-day virtual, multi-session workshop from Facing History & Ourselves. Gain a deeper understanding of the legacy of educational inequity in the US and get tools to adopt more equitable teaching practices. Explore the history of race, schooling, and academic identity, and gain mindsets and practical tools to build inclusive, student-centered classrooms. Runs October 20–21, 2026. Qualifies for a Certificate of Completion.
Audience: District technology leaders, privacy officers, IT staff
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.
Did 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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the highest-leverage control in any K12 environment is no longer the firewall. It’s identity. This session moves into specific Admin Console levers that protect staff and student accounts at scale, including 2-Step Verification, hardware security keys and context-aware access rules.
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.
Audience: Campus and district leaders, counsellors
Practical steps for supporting military-connected students and families beyond Purple Star designation, including transitions, enrolment and campus culture.
Audience: Teachers and leaders implementing Boost Math
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.
Audience: Department chairs, faculty and instructional leaders
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.
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.
Audience: County Office Administrators; School and District Leaders
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.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
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.
As artificial intelligence reshapes our technological landscape, quantum computing is emerging as the next major frontier in science and education. Join author, educator, and NYSCATE Long Island Director Tim Needles alongside Dr. Angela Kelly from Stony Brook University's Quantum Information Science & Technology initiative for an engaging virtual overview of quantum concepts and their growing relevance in K-12 education. Participants will explore the fundamentals of quantum physics and computing, examine how quantum technology intersects with modern AI, and discover practical strategies for introducing quantum concepts across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The webinar serves as an introductory preview for an interactive workshop at the NYSCATE Annual Conference in November. No prior background in quantum physics is required. Registration is $10 for general attendees and free for NYSCATE premium members.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Google Classroom got a massive upgrade, and you don’t want to miss out! Join us for an action-packed tour of new tools designed to save time and boost learning. We’ll explore Classroom’s visual refresh and the standards alignment features that make tracking student mastery a breeze.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
MagicSchool is packed with AI tools for educators. But which ones are worth your time? In this interactive Tech Trek, you’ll explore five MagicSchool tools that are popular with educators across the country and discover practical ways to use them in your classroom.
A free one-hour virtual session from All Learners Network introducing Intervention Pathways — planning math intervention around students' strengths and what they already know.
Audience: Secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, general and special education
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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 3 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Use AI tools (like ChatGPT and Claude) to design and level classroom materials — bring an existing lesson plan, worksheet, or assessment to adapt live. Evening cohort, 7:30-9:00 PM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
Join 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lisa Rogers. Date: October 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
From 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.
Session 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Stark. Date: October 21, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
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.
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.
Session 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.
Audience: High school and higher education educators and students
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Lisa Villani will talk about who TinyEYE is, how we have dealt with each of these challenges at many districts across the country, and how we can help Illinois with the same struggles.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Every second matters during a school emergency. Empower your staff and improve incident response times by ensuring everyone has a fast, reliable way to call for help. Learn the safety strategies successfully employed by districts nationwide to protect their students and staff.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Join us for an inspiring look at how Orono Public Schools took control of their digital ecosystem with Google AI. Discover how OPS is transforming their tech stack by using Google AI to design native, homegrown tools tailored to their district’s exact needs.
Audience: Principals, assistant principals and district leaders
Melinda Springman-Herrera, Director of Leadership Development at The School District of Palm Beach County, explores how the district empowers principals through a multi-layered system of leadership development, including leadership workshops, individualized Maxwell DISC consultations, induction for new principals and mentor networks. Ideal for principals, assistant principals, district leaders and aspiring administrators. Aligned to Florida Educational Leadership Standards 2, 6 and 7, with 1 hour of professional learning credit. Free for current full-service FASA members.
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.
Audience: K-12 paraprofessionals and support staff
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.
In this 30-minute webinar, learn how flexible and linear majors create value, and gain tools to address college affordability concerns beyond standard accountability metrics.
Audience: K-12 and high school (AP) educators (Texas)
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.
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
In this live session, Polly Chen Smith (Playlab) demos how districts can turn the Illinois AI Challenge into a chance for students to build real AI web apps, grounded in their own curriculum (not just generic chatbots), with the goal of getting students creating (not just consuming).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audience: Grade 2-12 Educators, including Interventionists and Special Education Teachers
Session 1 of a three-part series with Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams on why automaticity with basic facts matters for grade-level content, and what actually works.
Money 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.
Two full days, October 22-23, 2026. This live virtual professional development focuses on writing instruction for students in grades K-2. Participants learn developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices for teaching beginning writing skills to young students.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Trevor Aleo. Date: October 22, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: October 22, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School and district administrators, counselors, social workers, MTSS coordinators, teachers and instructional coaches
If it feels like your school is constantly reacting to behavior instead of preventing it, you're not alone, and there's a better way forward. Strategies alone don't transform schools; effective systems do. A strong social-emotional and behavioral MTSS creates the conditions where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn, and where educators feel equipped, not overwhelmed. Participants will learn how to build a coherent, schoolwide system of support that is proactive, practical, and trauma-informed, grounded in what we know about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the mindset shift of behavior as communication. Attend live in person at NIU Naperville, live online, or on demand for 30 days. Fees: PD365 members $269; non-members $359 (includes one year of membership); students/retirees $99. Virtual attendance requires a minimum of 10 total attendees. The published schedule does not state a time zone; the displayed time assumes Central Time.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elena Buckner. Date: October 22, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rhett Oldham. Date: October 22, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Audience: Early childhood educators, elementary teachers, out-of-school-time staff
Third 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.
Student 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.
Audience: School administrators, security personnel, counselors, and campus safety leaders
Part 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.
Audience: District leaders, CTOs, and instructional technology staff
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.
Audience: Mentors, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders
A two-part virtual workshop (October 22 and October 29, 2026, 2–5 p.m. ET) for leaders, coaches, and mentors on what new teachers need most and the research-aligned practices that support them. Participants explore the foundational research on teacher induction, the key components of strong mentoring relationships, emotional and instructional support strategies, and how to frame that support within a common language of instruction through goal setting, focused practice, and focused feedback. Presented by Tina H. Boogren.
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.
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.
Audience: Early childhood decision-makers and instructional leaders
A 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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Let’s be real: differentiating every lesson for every student can feel like a second full-time job. If only you had a teaching assistant who could tirelessly adjust lesson materials to suit your students!
Educator 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.
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.
Four half days: October 23 and November 6, 2026; January 15 and February 26, 2027. Become a Certified Faculty of the Keys to Early Writing and Keys to Content Writing online courses, designed for college and university faculty embedding these IDA-accredited courses in foundational literacy coursework.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Steve Morris. Date: October 23, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Sheri Sutterley. Date: October 23, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Participants 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: October 23, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Robert Gerver. Date: October 23, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Explore 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.
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.
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
This is session 4 of 4 of the Intro to Creative Coding Workshop Series, a synchronous online PD opportunity that combines introductory computer science and art!
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elena Buckner. Date: October 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: October 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Melissa Davis. Date: October 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lisa Rogers. Date: October 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
Corwin’s PLC+ Institute provides attendees with a practical and evidence-based framework to support collaborative structures to support planning and implementation of student learning, as well as professional learning (e.g. microteaching, classroom observations) of the teachers and teacher leaders. Included with registration: Your Introduction to PLC+ eBook Two-day virtual institute: October 26–27, 2026. Start time not published; listed as 9:00 AM PT (approximate).
Audience: District leaders and school board members
How well do your district's current mental health supports meet the needs of students — and where might gaps exist? Join the Ohio School Boards Association and Effective School Solutions for this free virtual webinar on evaluating and strengthening school-based mental health supports through the lens of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Participants will explore a strategic framework for mapping existing supports across MTSS tiers, identifying gaps and building a sustainable system of support aligned with student needs and district capacity. Registered participants receive access to the recording after the event.
Join the SNA Government Affairs team for SNA Advocacy in Action, covering policy developments, federal budget updates and key trends at national and state levels, including Congress, the Administration and regulatory agencies. October 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Free for members and non-members; a free guest account is available for those without a schoolnutrition.org login. Contributors: Liz Campbell, MA, RDN (VP of Government Affairs & Media Relations); Nadia Davis (Senior Federal Policy Analyst); Diane Pratt-Heavner (Director, Media Relations); Emily Kranias (State Policy Analyst); Hollie Briones (Government Affairs & Media Relations Coordinator), all School Nutrition Association. Review needed: the official webinar and course pages do not state the duration or end time. Confirm duration before publication; do not assume 60 minutes.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Once you have a great problem to solve, how do you actually work with AI to build a great solution? Level up your team’s AI literacy in this hands-on, 1-hour workshop designed for Illinois AI Challenge students and teachers.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
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.
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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 4 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Use AI tools for materials, feedback, assessment, and differentiation in your daily practice. Morning cohort, 8:00-9:30 AM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Jaime Bailey. Date: October 27, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: October 27, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Two full days, October 27-28, 2026. This virtual, live professional development focuses on writing instruction across all subjects for students in grades 3-12. Participants learn best practices to address the writing requirements of state writing standards, including frequent writing in all content areas.
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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you a leader passionate about growing and developing yourself and others to meet the ever-changing needs of your organization? This academy will introduce you to inquiry as a continuous improvement tool for personal, professional, and organizational growth and engage you in the step-by-step development of your own professional growth plan. This course is appropriate for any of the following types of leaders: lead teachers, department/grade level chairs, program directors, deans, assistant principals, school/district leadership teams, district leaders, assistant superintendents, superintendents, and similar leaders of other types of organizations. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: District leadership teams, superintendents, curriculum and technology leaders, principals and policy teams
Senate Bill 2427 requires Illinois districts to manage student devices, but restricting phones alone does not ensure engagement or learning. Standard device bans often overlook how 1:1 tech and AI enable work shortcuts, or create new barriers for students needing accommodations. This workshop uses Micah Miner's pedagogical friction framework to help district teams design effective policies. Participants will evaluate phone storage, enforcement, equity, family communication, and AI integration to strengthen decision-making whether adopting or updating device rules. Live online and on demand (recorded). Fees: members $179; non-members $228 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $218 each; 3 people $208 each; students/retirees $99.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: October 27, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Sheri Sutterley. Date: October 27, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Audience: K-12 and multilingual educators (South Carolina)
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.
A virtual briefing held ahead of OSBA's Capital Conference, providing an overview of the issues being presented at the annual business meeting along with an orientation session. Attendees may ask questions during and after the briefing.
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.
Audience: District technology leaders, IT staff, school administrators
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.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum leaders
A two-part virtual workshop (October 27 and November 3, 2026, 2–5 p.m. ET) on what effective teachers do to target and measure improved student learning. Participants explore the research on goal setting and two kinds of learning goals, then learn to design goals aligned to proficiency scales, measure student performance, and track results — distinguishing true learning goals from activities, understanding declarative versus procedural knowledge, translating broad standards into specific goals, and differentiating for student needs. Presented by Jan K. Hoegh.
Audience: Texas district and campus leaders implementing Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
This virtual workshop is for social studies teachers ready to harness AI for critical inquiry and dynamic engagement. Get hands-on with AI to differentiate primary source analysis, generate diverse perspectives on complex events, create interactive interviews with historical figures, and simulate civic dilemmas and debates.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
K-12 schools have become high-value targets for cybercriminals, with thousands of privacy breaches occurring every year. To help protect our campuses—both physical and digital—LTC has partnered with SentinelOne to provide Illinois K-12 schools with best-of-breed security solutions at a more affordable cost.
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.
Audience: K-12 school and district leaders, educators and families
A practical session on how K-12 schools and districts turn their AI policies into the skills that equip students, educators and families to navigate AI with confidence.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Computer science doesn’t start with a device. It starts with how students think. Let’s get our students thinking like coders – no computers needed! Join us as we make the case that powerful CS skills—problem-solving, logical thinking, and pattern recognition—don’t require a single screen.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches and curriculum leaders
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.
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.
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.
Audience: K-12 teachers, librarians, and media specialists
AI-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.
Audience: Primary and secondary ELT and content-area teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators
Part 4 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Use AI tools for materials, feedback, assessment, and differentiation in your daily practice. Evening cohort, 7:30-9:00 PM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.
Dr. Mitch Yell discusses least restrictive environments for students and the IDEA's role in special education. October 28, 2026; start time not stated.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rhett Oldham. Date: October 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School board members, district leaders and communications staff
Every school district faces moments when communication matters more than ever — a crisis unfolds, a difficult financial decision needs explaining, or AI changes how information is created and shared. This half-day virtual workshop features three timely conversations: communicating through crisis with Evan Debo (South Western City School District), communicating school finance to build understanding and trust with Tamara Strom (Solon City School District), and why human communication remains irreplaceable in the age of AI with Sondra Whalen (Vernon Verona Sherrill Central School District).
From 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Andrew Mann. Date: October 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Part of NJASA's Power of Legal Information series. A 60-minute virtual session on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) issues and trends, combining best practices with sound, reasonable and practical strategies for school leaders. Presented by the NJASA Legal Department with a Legal Allied Member. Active NJASA members attend free; non-members $215 per session.
Audience: School and district administrators, Title IX coordinators, special education leaders
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.
This 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.
Counseling 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.
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.
Audience: K-12 teachers, instructional coaches and administrators
The science of reading has identified proficiency in word decoding (phonics), vocabulary, and fluency as essential components for comprehension and overall reading success. In this presentation, Dr. Tim Rasinski will review the key elements of reading science, challenge myths that have limited instructional effectiveness, and explore artful, actionable, and engaging approaches for achieving proficiency in word recognition, vocabulary development, and fluency in reading, including the Fluency Development Lesson. Live online and on demand (recording). Fees: PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each; students/retirees $99.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This Administrator Academy is for leaders ready to move beyond isolated AI tools and develop a cohesive, long-term vision for artificial intelligence in their school or district. Participants will engage in strategic planning, focusing on how to lead change, foster a culture of responsible innovation, and align AI initiatives with school improvement goals. Rather than focusing on personal productivity, this course equips leaders to answer the critical questions of why and how AI should be integrated, enabling them to build a shared vision, create an ethical framework, and lead their entire community through this technological transformation. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Registration is closed; the organizer offers a waitlist.
Counselors 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.
Audience: School administrators, security personnel, and campus safety leaders
Part 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.
Audience: High school and higher education educators and students
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.
Audience: Faculty, instructional designers and edtech staff
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.
Learn 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.
Audience: School garden support professionals and educators
Interested in strengthening connections with colleagues in your region? Learn about a free toolkit that provides practical guidance for convening a Regional Garden-based Learning Summit. Presenters share lessons learned from their own summit planning and implementation experience and answer questions from participants. Part of the 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Webinar Series, hosted by the SGSO Network and KidsGardening.
Four 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.
Audience: Teacher and leader preparation programs; educators; EdPrepLab members and the wider public
State of the Field: Navigating New Learning Ecologies. As educators face tremendous technological, political and climatic change, EdPrepLab’s 2026 Virtual Forum explores the importance of centering meaningful human relationships as the enduring core of effective teaching, learning and leading. Learn how EdPrepLab-affiliated programs are supporting candidates to navigate new learning ecologies, including shifting policy contexts, artificial intelligence and partnering with local communities. The event is for EdPrepLab members and the wider public. Attendees will hear opening remarks from leaders at the Learning Policy Institute and Bank Street College of Education; engage with a panel of EdPrepLab-affiliated candidates and alumni about preparation experiences; connect in breakout rooms to explore the science of learning and development; and preview 2026–2027 EdPrepLab programming, including seed grant proposals and site-visit travel support. Speakers: Tracy Fray-Oliver, Vice President, Bank Street Education Center; Elena Silva, President and CEO, Learning Policy Institute. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2:30–5:00 PM Eastern Time. Online.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
AI is already shaping how students learn, communicate, and make decisions, but using AI is not the same as understanding it. In this interactive session, Day of AI will introduce educators to our free, research-informed PreK–12 AI literacy curriculum and explore what developmentally appropriate AI literacy can look like across grade levels.
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.
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. Published individual registration rates cover the complete four-session series: $75 for nonmembers, $60 for NSTA members, and $12 for student members; these are not per-session fees.
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.
The purpose of this Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Decision Making Process training is to provide educators with updated information and requirements that must be considered in making state assessment decisions for Emergent Bilingual students. Participants will collaborate and analyze scenarios that will enhance their district decision making process. Coordinators, Administrators, LPAC Chairs
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
School leadership matters - we know this. But to lead others effectively, school leaders must first lead themselves well. That's why the IPA developed the School Leader Paradigm : a comprehensive leadership framework that addresses not only the work school leaders do but also the essential competencies and attributes they must possess and demonstrate to succeed. If you are interested in learning more about the Paradigm and exploring the many published resources built around it, join us for this Academy. Through thoughtful reflection, engaging dialogue, and meaningful connections, you'll discover how school leaders can move from a constant state of "becoming" to confidently "doing" the work of leadership. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School-based behavioral health providers, school psychologists, counselors, district administrators
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.
Session 1 of Learning Forward New Jersey's three-part Virtual Professional Learning Series, Play with Purpose. One registration covers all three sessions (29 October, 12 November and 10 December).
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Steve Morris. Date: October 29, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
This 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.
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.
As 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.
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.
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%.
Audience: Bilingual/ESL Directors and Coordinators
To provide first-year directors of Bilingual and ESL programs with a place for building knowledge in their new role, the Multilingual Instruction and Learning Support coordinator is providing 5 one-hour ZOOM meetings. These meetings will be a place to collaborate and build new knowledge on the following topics: September 23rd -Preparing for the Board Report October 1st -Filling for Exceptions and Waivers Oct 28th -Parental Engagement
Desi Kobayashi focuses on ways to support teacher leaders in building their leadership knowledge, skills, and capacity to facilitate adult learning communities.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Unwrap the magic of AI in education with a session packed full of tricks, treats, and hands-on discovery! Join us as we explore how the Gemini App can transform learning through innovative techniques like Vibe Coding.
NCSS 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.
Seasonal 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.
Five half days: October 30 and November 13, 2026; January 22, February 19 and March 19, 2027. Become a Certified Faculty of the Keys to Beginning Reading online course. Designed for college and university faculty embedding the IDA-accredited course within foundational literacy courses.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Trevor Aleo. Date: October 30, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ryan Doetch. Date: October 30, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
As 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: October 30, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kelly Harmon. Dates: November 2-3, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Session 2 of NJASA's 2026-27 Power of Professional Learning Series for New Jersey school administrators, a comprehensive professional development series supporting both professional skills and personal growth. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Active NJASA members attend at no cost; non-members may register at $215.00 per person.
Audience: School counselors, educators, educational consultants
Third session of the series. This session explores how to prevent and respond to bullying while fostering empathy and accountability. Participants distinguish between conflict and bullying, recognize various forms including cyberbullying, and understand the roles students play in these dynamics, with strategies centred on restorative practices, empowering bystanders and building a culture of respect.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ann Elise Record. Date: November 2, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and school leaders
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.
Audience: Early childhood professionals working with infants and toddlers
Explore how the brain grows and develops from conception to five years old and how to support healthy brain development during these years when the brain is most receptive to change. Learning objectives include recognizing basic brain parts and their functions, summarizing how nerve cells communicate and connect, identifying factors affecting brain growth, and describing how to support healthy development. Part of The Growing Brain Basics Webinar Series, November 2–5, 2026. Each session runs noon–1:30 PM Eastern Time. One registration covers all four sessions: $99 regular price or $89.10 member price for the complete series, not per session. Each participant must use their own account and email address. Up to 0.6 CEUs or 6 contact hours are available for the complete course, not each session, subject to completion requirements and a knowledge assessment score of at least 80%. Recordings are typically available 24–48 hours after each session, and access closes 30 days after the final live session.
The SAT® Suite keeps evolving to give California students an earlier, clearer picture of their readiness — and to give the educators who serve them more time to act on it. For district and school site administrators, assessment directors, and data and accountability leaders, this session is a practical, California-focused look at what's new, what's free, and what to watch next. Join College Board to get your team up to speed. This session will cover: What's new in 2027 — the SAT Suite's newest addition, an integrated Science Practices & Foundations score, plus expanded Skills Insight™ reporting and skills-based career connections Free, official practice at scale — full-length practice tests in Bluebook™, Official SAT Prep on Khan Academy®, live tutoring through Schoolhouse.world, and the Question Bank, plus how SAT fee waivers put two free SAT exams (and more) within reach for eligible students BigFuture®: connecting readiness to what's next — how every PSAT and SAT score now powers a personalized, skills-based exploration of career pathways through BigFuture School, plus BigFuture's free college search, planning tools, and family resources that help students turn a score into a plan Two ways to bring the SAT exam to your campus — what's involved in becoming an SAT Weekend test center, including staff honoraria and startup support for new or reopening centers, as well as offering the SAT during the school day through SAT School Day, a proven way to boost participation and access without asking students to give up a weekend The California higher ed landscape — where UC's test-blind review and CSU's policy stand today, and why a connected system, from PSAT 8/9™ in 8th grade through the SAT exam, gives students and educators a readiness signal that holds up no matter how admissions policy evolves Whether your district is deep into the SAT Suite or just weighing next steps, you'll leave with practical resources to share with your team and your students. Who should attend: District and school site administrators, assessment directors, and data and accountability leaders in California 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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
You’ve defined a real problem and learned the basics of prompting. Now, it’s time to bring your ideas to life! Join us for a guided tour of the best, most accessible AI tools available today for students and educators.
Audience: School and district administrators, counselors, social workers
Learn how Jasper County Schools in Illinois uses Caring School Community to support both teachers and students. Teachers rely on the scaffolds in Caring School Discipline to meet student social and behavioral needs across the school day, while students practice the social skills foundational to their academic and social success.
Teachers often default to familiar routines—worksheets, workbooks, memorization, and the letter of the week—even when the goal is deeper learning. This practical webinar will help educators move beyond short-term recall and use The Creative Curriculum with fidelity to make literacy and math meaningful, visible, and intentional throughout the day. Leave with concrete strategies to turn play, conversations, routines, investigations, and everyday interactions into purposeful learning opportunities that build lasting concepts and skills.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Vincent Mancuso. Dates: November 3-4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
In 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Stark. Date: November 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Registration is closed; the organizer offers a waitlist.
Audience: Iowa school business officials and superintendents
The Iowa Association of School Business Officials' annual November negotiations webinar, presented by Brett Nitzschke of Ahlers Law and delivered via GoToWebinar.
Audience: Texas school business officials and attendance staff
Does your district's current attendance accounting procedures manual contain all the required information (SAAH 2.2.5)? Learn the importance of student attendance accounting and review the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook requirements for a local attendance procedures manual, including an overview of proposed SAAH changes in 2026–2027. Attendees receive the TASBO template and numerous forms and checklists to customize for their district. Presented online via Zoom by Kim Domke, RTSBA, MS, Policy & Research Associate at TASBO. Fee: $185 members / $260 non-members.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kate Degner. Date: November 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Now more than ever, educators need to be equipped with strategies to address student anxiety through mindfulness, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques, and effective classroom management. Learn how to implement classroom practices that build resilience and strategies for students to reduce distractions and anxiety and invite back students' curiosity. Gain actionable insights to create a calm, focused learning environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically. Live online and on demand (recorded for 30 days). Fees: PD365 members $150; non-members $199 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $189 each; 3 people $179 each; students/retirees $99.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Audience: Early childhood professionals working with infants and toddlers
Explore language and executive function from birth to five years, how these cognitive skills support each other, and strategies for supporting their development. Learning objectives include key milestones from birth to 12 months, 12–36 months and ages three to five, the importance of multilanguage learning, and strategies for language and cognitive development. Part of The Growing Brain Basics Webinar Series, November 2–5, 2026. Each session runs noon–1:30 PM Eastern Time. One registration covers all four sessions: $99 regular price or $89.10 member price for the complete series, not per session. Each participant must use their own account and email address. Up to 0.6 CEUs or 6 contact hours are available for the complete course, not each session, subject to completion requirements and a knowledge assessment score of at least 80%. Recordings are typically available 24–48 hours after each session, and access closes 30 days after the final live session.
In 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.
Audience: K-12 educators and school leaders supporting workforce readiness
Learn how schools can create meaningful work-based learning experiences that help every student build skills, connections, and a clearer path to their future.
AI, devices, and social media are reshaping classrooms, and school leaders are on the front lines of deciding what to do about it. A practical huddle on leading through the ambiguity.
From 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.
A five-paragraph essay can tell you a student finished the reading. It can't always tell you they connected with it. This session explores project-based assessment for ELA, grounded in research on what actually deepens the bond between students, texts, and the world around them. You will learn how thoughtfully chosen tools, AI included, can support that work without doing the thinking for students. As a result of this session, teachers will: explain the research connecting project-based assessment to deeper student understanding in ELA; evaluate AI and other digital tools for their fit in supporting (not replacing) project-based ELA assessment design; and design a project-based assessment for an ELA unit. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion.
Part of the IDEA & Google AI Educator Series: join IDEA and members of GEG Chicagoland to learn how Illinois educators can build practical AI skills while earning professional learning credit through the Google AI Educator Series. Participants will leave each webinar with an overview of the Google AI Educator Series, information about earning PDHs through IDEA, and examples of what educators can do with these tools.
Please join the MTLT Teacher Talk on November 3, 2026, to discuss the Mathematics Teacher article "Socratic Seminars for Mathematics" by Karen Koellner-Clark, Lynn Stallings, and Sue Hoover.
Three full days, November 4, 5 and 12, 2026. Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to offer facilitated online professional development for Keys to Adolescent Literacy? If the answer is yes, this Certified Facilitator model is for you.
From 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Robert Gerver. Date: November 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Laura Smith. Date: November 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Join 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
The one-day course focuses on understanding implicit bias, differentiating for equity, and coaching more deeply when evaluating student growth for special education, English learners, and early childhood students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Session 3 of the five-part Special Education from A to Z series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. This session focuses on using assessment data to develop measurable IEP goals, with practical tools and proven strategies from experienced practitioners. CEUs and PDPs are available on completion of series quizzes.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Participants will know and understand the profound short-term and long-range impact that the interscholastic sports experience has on the happiness, well-being, career readiness, and growth of students through the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical learning domains. Participants will critique and identify core beliefs for their school’s athletic programs focused on learning domains through a collaborative, community-based organic process; determine desired athletic experience outcomes linked to the athletic program’s core values; analyze a data collection instrument to determine the level of success in meeting the desired athletic experience outcomes; and synthesize student survey data to be used as a foundation to establish “best practices” to ensure positive social-emotional growth outcomes for all student-athletes. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: November 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: November 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Andrew Mann. Date: November 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Calling all Campus & District RLA Istructional and Curriculum Specialists: Come collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Content Services Leadership Forums provide opportunities for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, and Specialists to network and stay updated on the latest news from the Texas Education Agency. These meetings are highly collaborative, participant-driven, and are at no cost to our clients. All meetings are virtual and recorded All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Steve Morris. Date: November 4, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Session 3 of the five-part Trauma-Informed SEL Across the School Community series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. This session explores healthy relationship skills and how school communities can teach, model, and reinforce them through a trauma-informed lens. PDPs and CEUs are available to participants who attend all five sessions and pass the closing quiz.
The School Mental Health Leadership Institute (SMHLI) helps school and district-based staff strengthen their ability to lead systems-level efforts that support student mental health. Participants explore how to drive meaningful change while building the structures, practices, and partnerships needed for a comprehensive school mental health system, deepening their understanding of needs assessment, student support teams, tiered interventions, data use, and continuous improvement.
Audience: Early childhood professionals working with infants and toddlers
Examine social-emotional development in the first five years, the role of relationships and attachment, empathy development, and key factors influencing behavior. Learning objectives include understanding root causes of challenging behaviors and identifying effective strategies to address them. Part of The Growing Brain Basics Webinar Series, November 2–5, 2026. Each session runs noon–1:30 PM Eastern Time. One registration covers all four sessions: $99 regular price or $89.10 member price for the complete series, not per session. Each participant must use their own account and email address. Up to 0.6 CEUs or 6 contact hours are available for the complete course, not each session, subject to completion requirements and a knowledge assessment score of at least 80%. Recordings are typically available 24–48 hours after each session, and access closes 30 days after the final live session.
How thoughtful governance structures and strategic communication can strengthen the head-board partnership, including communication agreements, meeting and reporting rhythms, and structures for addressing difficult issues before they become sources of misalignment.
Audience: Prospective school board candidates and district staff
Join IASB staff along with Attorney Jason Guisinger of Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins to discuss petitions — how, when, where, and what to file — and navigating the objection process. Part 4 of IASB's How to Navigate Running for School Board series.
Alyssa Blask Campbell unpacks the difference between a boundary and a request, and how to hold limits with young children without escalating the moment.
State award lists, core or supplemental reading lists—even your own booklists can be helpful instructional tools. With the power of list analysis and filtering, discover how to save time, validate purchases, and empower your students with data and resources that meet your needs: leverage your lists as instructional tools, streamline collection development, and align resources to student needs. Signing up ensures a recording is sent the day after the live session.
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.
Audience: K-12 paraprofessionals and support staff
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.
Audience: Adults working with students with complex needs
School districts often support students whose needs extend beyond what schools can address alone. Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCGs) bring together community partners to coordinate services and identify resources for children, youth and families with multiple or complex needs. This virtual session introduces school personnel to the role of their local CRCG, when a referral may be appropriate, and practical strategies for strengthening collaboration between schools and community partners.
Audience: Afterschool, expanded learning and youth development professionals
A free session on what the historic Meta settlement could mean for afterschool, summer learning and youth-serving organizations, with a first look at a new IRL Program Readiness Diagnostic to help organizations assess strengths, uncover gaps and prepare for emerging funding opportunities.
Audience: K–12 educators, school personnel, families, caregivers, and service providers
A Zoom conversation exploring students' perspectives on changing mental and behavioral health needs and how schools have adapted and continue to respond. Hosted by Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, with time for Q&A.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
What happens when every student has a role, a voice in the design process, and an opportunity to contribute? Engineering becomes more collaborative, approachable, and meaningful for every learner! Explore K–12 engineering experiences with Sphero’s Blueprint Engineering continuum.
Audience: K-12 computer science and STEM teachers, Science Olympiad coaches
This webinar will cover everything you need to know about the 2026-27 Code Craze Trial Event! Learn why your students should participate, how to prepare them for the competition, and what the competition involves. If your school already has a Science Olympiad team or you are curious about how to start one, this webinar is perfect for you. Hosted by Steven Cottington.
Audience: Secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools
Humanities Texas webinar on how timelines and other digital tools can support inquiry, digital literacy, and source analysis in the humanities classroom. Participants will learn how to create and assign digital timelines and practical ways students can organize and synthesize research, evaluate sources, and articulate this research chronologically through multimedia digital storytelling. 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 Lorena Gauthereau (University of Houston). Open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.
Discover how emerging technologies are transforming science teaching and learning. Join educators and researchers from the Association for Science Teacher Education on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET for an interactive webinar.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders
Interested in incorporating free virtual manipulatives into your classroom? Learn how you can model a variety of mathematical concepts using Polypad and even incorporate a Polypad screen into your Amplify Classroom activities.
Audience: High school and higher education educators and students
A live webinar from CFR Education, co-presented with the National Council for History Education, on teaching World War I through espionage and pandemic, for high school and higher education educators and students. Free.
Get a practical approach to help you navigate student questions about current and historical conflicts by strengthening their historical analysis, and move beyond quick-takes and surface-level answers. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Audience: Grade 2-12 Educators, including Interventionists and Special Education Teachers
Session 2 of Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams's series: effective intervention strategies for basic fact fluency (memorizing and skip counting songs not included).
Explore SRSD, an evidence-based approach that makes the thinking behind writing visible, with practical strategies for explicitly teaching writing and self-regulation. November 5, 2026; start time not stated.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kelly Harmon. Dates: November 5-6, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ryan Doetch. Date: November 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: November 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Blended virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training, preparing school staff to recognise and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in young people.
Go behind the scenes at one of the world's great gardens and meet the professionals who help it thrive. Explore potential career pathways in horticulture and other diverse roles that support this work. Engage with a Longwood educator, ask questions, and gain insight into this dynamic field.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Sheri Sutterley. Date: November 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Join Avelira Rodriguez Gonzalez for an inspiring and deeply personal leadership experience centered on healing, culture, courage, and purpose-driven impact. Through powerful storytelling, reflective activities, and authentic conversations, participants are challenged to honor their identity, embrace vulnerability, and "change the narrative" in both life and leadership. This academy reminds participants that leadership begins with empathy, relationships, and the courage to speak your truth. A moving call to action, "For Grace's Sake" empowers individuals to lead with love, set boundaries, and become a beacon of light within their communities. Participants will learn strategies for leading with empathy, setting healthy boundaries, amplifying their voice, and creating positive impact within their schools, workplaces, and communities. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School business officials and facilities staff
Session 1 of the Montana Association of School Business Officials' three-part virtual Facilities Webinar. One registration covers all three sessions (5, 12 and 19 November). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lisa Rogers. Date: November 5, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: District and school leaders guiding AI adoption — central office administrators, principals, instructional coaches and teacher leaders
Featuring Christina Ordonez. Your district has introduced AI tools — some educators have embraced them, others remain hesitant, and there is no clear path connecting isolated efforts to a district-wide strategy. Explore how a structured professional learning strategy empowered one district to move educators through progressive levels of AI integration. Learn how an AI skills matrix guides professional development for all district roles, analyze strategies for leadership, classroom and support staff learning, explore best practices in AI use for staff and students, and begin developing a plan to sustain improvement.
Audience: School board members and district leaders
Board members don't need to be school finance experts, but understanding your district's financial story is essential to making informed decisions and advocating effectively. In this free webinar, Ryan Ghizzoni and Ernie Strawser of Frontline Education break down how district forecasts are developed, why projections change, and how board members can make sense of the financial trends shaping their district's future. Sponsored by Frontline Education.
Audience: Early childhood educators, elementary teachers, out-of-school-time staff
Fourth session of the Science of Play series. We explore loose parts and real tools as an offering for play and learning, and what happens when children get access to materials not commonly found in an early education setting. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
Audience: Board presidents and vice presidents from OSBA member districts
A statewide peer network for board presidents and vice presidents. Participants are connected with six to twelve board leaders from nearby districts and meet virtually four times during the school year. Each gathering begins with a brief welcome from OSBA before moving into small-group conversation — no presentation or formal agenda. Open to board presidents and vice presidents from OSBA member districts.
The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. In this webinar, we will review the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable, and explain how to easily set up an account. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: Early childhood professionals working with infants and toddlers
Discover how play builds children’s capacities across all areas of development, the difference between free and guided play, stages of social interaction, and ways to promote core skills. Learning objectives include differentiating free and guided play, identifying stages of play and social interaction, and describing strategies to promote skills developed through play. Part of The Growing Brain Basics Webinar Series, November 2–5, 2026. Each session runs noon–1:30 PM Eastern Time. One registration covers all four sessions: $99 regular price or $89.10 member price for the complete series, not per session. Each participant must use their own account and email address. Up to 0.6 CEUs or 6 contact hours are available for the complete course, not each session, subject to completion requirements and a knowledge assessment score of at least 80%. Recordings are typically available 24–48 hours after each session, and access closes 30 days after the final live session.
Audience: IASB member board members and district staff
Join IASB for tips on Conference parking, housing and scheduling. At 12:30 p.m., get all your questions answered about changes to the Delegate Assembly and what to expect. By the end of this webinar you will be prepared and ready to attend the 2026 Joint Annual Conference.
Audience: State and district leaders, school leaders
A free 45-minute live virtual session on why districts and schools choose Opportunity Culture design, the roles and practices that make it unique and effective, and how to give all students access to excellent teaching.
Audience: Project managers, CTOs, and district technology leaders
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. This session makes the case for embedding change management into every phase of project leadership. Participants learn to move beyond Gantt charts and vendor checklists by applying Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, Lichtman's Change Prediction Tool, and the SCARF model, and leave with tools to map readiness, frame change narratives, and lead initiatives that stick.
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.
Researcher Dr. Tiffany Hogan joins literacy expert Linda Diamond to explore the fundamental and often overlooked role of oral language in literacy development. The conversation covers how early language development sets the foundation for reading, developmental language disorder, implementation science, and practical classroom shifts such as treating interactive read-alouds as core instruction.
A free virtual educator session from Nextech exploring AI-powered literacy pedagogy — practical ways to bring AI tools into reading and writing instruction. Presented by Nextech, an Indiana nonprofit expanding K-12 computer science and AI education.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Multiple tools, multiple grade levels, endless tabs open. Sound familiar? Managing a modern K-12 tech stack shouldn’t require a computer science degree for parents or a 24/7 help desk for instructional coaches.
A free one-hour virtual session from All Learners Network introducing Intervention Pathways — planning math intervention around students' strengths and what they already know.
Audience: Special education teachers, writing instructors, and interventionists
Get to know SRSD: an evidence-based approach that makes the thinking behind writing visible. Explore practical strategies for explicitly teaching writing and self-regulation while helping all students become more confident, strategic, and independent writers. Participants will explore the components of Self-Regulated Strategy Development and how the framework supports students in becoming more strategic and independent writers, strengthen understanding of making the thinking behind writing and self-regulation visible to students, and identify practical strategies that support diverse learners across inclusive classrooms. 1.0 CE hour available. Free for CEC members; $29 for non-members.
Audience: K-12 educators and librarians (Michigan)
Explore how Britannica School's interactives, features, and tools turn early research into an engaging classroom experience, including scavenger hunts and friendly competitions that spark curiosity and build inquiry skills.
A live book discussion webinar from Social Studies School Service, part of The Practitioner series, on raising and teaching children in the age of artificial intelligence. Led by social studies professionals for preschool to grade 12 classrooms. Free.
Educator roundtable with Steve Armstrong and Allison Norrie on guiding students through political shifts after the 2026 midterms: what the results reveal, how voting has changed in a century, and what "democracy" means today. Free and open to all; recorded; certificates for live attendees.
Audience: Community school directors, coordinators and site leads
How PBL's Gold Standard design aligns with what community schools already value, how PBLWorks TEACH makes it doable for stretched teams with built-in coaching, and how one community school puts both into practice.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Melissa Davis. Date: November 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: November 6, 2026, 8 a.m. - November 7, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions. Registration is closed; the organizer offers a waitlist.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades K-12. Disruptions can derail learning, drain your energy, and steal valuable teaching time, even in the best-run classrooms. Build the confidence and skills to consistently and effectively handle common misbehavior without escalating the situation or compromising student dignity. You will explore the common causes of verbal conflict, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. You will leave with practical strategies for preventing and responding to disruptive behavior, ready-to-use teacher language that redirects behavior while maintaining positive relationships, and greater confidence in creating a focused learning environment. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Session group: Eastern/Central.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: November 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
MTSS has been around for over 25 years and for good reason! In this academy, participants can expect to assess the degree to which leadership systems, adult practices, and organizational conditions support coherent MTSS implementation across academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains; analyze the relationship between Tier 1 adult competency, implementation fidelity, and student access to high-quality instruction and support; evaluate organizational contexture decision-making routines, and operational structures needed to sustain integrated and equitable MTSS implementation; synthesize multiple sources of implementation and student outcome data to identify barriers, monitor progress, and strengthen coherent systems of support; AND create an authentic plan to strengthen the impact of MTSS at their school. NOTE: This academy is geared toward K-8 school leadership. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Board certified behavior analysts, special educators, school psychologists, counselors
An insightful session focused on helping school BCBAs shift teams away from traditional compliance-driven approaches to more collaborative and engagement-oriented strategies throughout the school day. Historically, behavioral programs have included interventions that evoke and reinforce compliance. However, this approach can cause distress, avoidance, and negative opinions of our field. The conversation has moved towards designing compassionate interventions that are assent-based, kind, and supportive, fostering an environment where students and staff actively engage with each other, enhancing motivation and participation in the learning process. The presentation reviews research on assent-based, compassionate interventions, discusses the challenges school BCBAs face during the transition from compliance to engagement-based behavior plans, and offers practical solutions to navigate these challenges. Offered in partnership with LSGurdin Consulting; BCBAs are eligible for 1.5 CEUs through LSGurdin Consulting.
Explore how AI can support age-appropriate evaluation of resources, information, and claims. 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 Brandy Washington.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: November 6, 2026, 8 a.m. - November 7, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions. Registration is closed; the organizer offers a waitlist.
Presented by Hong-Bing Ong (National Taiwan University GERP). Explores landscape, scientific knowledge and Indigenous peoples at Taiwan's Hehuan Mountain Dark-Sky Park, tracing the region from Japanese colonial rule and postwar KMT authoritarian control through post-martial-law tourism to the controversies around the park. Participants are guided through "Negotiation Theater", a role-play method based on Bruno Latour's actor-network theory in which students represent Indigenous peoples, astronomers, tourism operators, governments, plants and animals and the starry sky, with guidance on building related lessons. Part of the EASC / NCTA "Exploring Taiwan" series. Free; 2 PD hours. Attend all four sessions to receive a copy of Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-Zi.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kate Degner. Date: November 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Come collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Social Studies 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! All meetings are virtual and recorded All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access November 9th January 20th March 30th K-12 social studies leaders, instructional coaches, administrators, campus and district specialists
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lauralee Moss. Date: November 9, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Laura Smith. Date: November 9, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Daryl Boeckers. Date: November 9, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Linda Klotz. Date: November 9, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School business officials and district clerks
Day 1 of the Montana Association of School Business Officials' two-day virtual Elections Webinar. One registration covers both days (9 and 10 November). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
Audience: Assessment, program leadership, and institutional effectiveness staff
Discover how the CAS+ Portal is modernizing the way higher education professionals access, apply, and engage with CAS Standards. This webinar gives a practical overview of the platform and demonstrates how CAS+ can streamline self-assessment, program review, and continuous improvement. Attendees see how the portal makes it easier to explore standards, build customized Self-Assessment Guides, organize assessment efforts, and support consistency across programs.
Discover your Gale resources that support elementary education and explore features such as text-to-speech, translations, Google and Microsoft integration, and searches by content and Lexile measure. Take a deeper dive into Gale In Context: Elementary and Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids, and discover student activities including research skills, escape rooms, trading cards and question of the week.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
You’ve built a prototype. Now, it’s time to see how real people actually use it! In this final Illinois AI Challenge workshop, focus on user testing, incorporating feedback, and making sure your AI solution works for everyone.
Presented by CoSN and AASA, sponsored by ClassLink. The EdTech Quality Collaborative — 1EdTech, CAST, CoSN, Digital Promise, ISTE, and SETDA — produced the 2026 EdTech Quality Indicators Guide to assist school leaders in technology selection, piloting, and procurement. Three superintendents share how they address the five core quality indicators: Safety, Evidence, Inclusivity, Usability, and Interoperability.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
What is dyscalculia? In this webinar, the authors of Exploring Dyscalculia (Dr. Katie Lewis, Amy Anderson, and Dylan Lynn) will invite participants into the complex work of understanding and supporting students with dyscalculia. Grounded in anti-deficit research, this session will present examples of the inaccessibilities students with dyscalculia encounter when working with quantities and mathematical notation. Participants will learn how access and sense-making instructional strategies can support students and help them navigate the inaccessibilities they encounter. Presented by Katherine Lewis.
A quality-of-life framework for supporting autistic learners through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, assessment, universal supports, and evidence-based practice. November 10, 2026; start time not stated.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Glynis Shulters. Date: November 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This academy takes the key components of the Illinois School Leader Evaluation Plan and puts them into action to empower you and your team. Participants can expect to critique the key components of the School Leader Evaluation Plan , analyze strategies to move beyond compliance-oriented thinking to using this tool as a powerful tool for professional growth, and create an authentic plan to connect the evaluation plan to the unique goals, priorities and context of their school/district. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Special Educators, Transition Specialists
Join us in the 2026-2027 school year and learn about all things Transition Services! The 2026-2027 Transition Network provides a system of communication and collaboration to the districts and charter schools in Region 13, aiming to support educators working in the field of special education through providing information, resources, training opportunities and supports in the area of Transition Services. Virtual Transition Network meetings will be held four times a year. There will also be an online Canvas course connected to the 2026-2027 Transition Network where information can be accessed before, during, and after Transition Network meetings throughout the school year.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: November 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and librarians (New York)
An interactive virtual training on the Britannica resources available through NOVELny, including Britannica School, Escolar, and Academic, with the latest product updates and an introduction to the free Teach Britannica resource hub.
Audience: School business officials and district clerks
Day 2 of the Montana Association of School Business Officials' two-day virtual Elections Webinar. One registration covers both days (9 and 10 November). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
Audience: Primary school teachers and curriculum leaders
An expert panel explores the importance of high-quality expressive arts in primary schools, how creative arts can challenge outcomes-driven curriculum design and how they enhance students’ learning experiences.
In this interactive session, educators explore the critical role of high-leverage practices in creating and supporting inclusive classrooms. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, educators learn how to apply HLPs to foster student success, promote collaboration, and ensure all students thrive in inclusive settings.
Audience: School board members and district leaders
The 2026 federal midterm elections will shape the political landscape in Washington and set the stage for the final years of the presidential administration. Join Dr. Phelton C. Moss and Reg Leichty for a timely analysis of the election results and their implications for public education, including how changes in Congress may impact federal investments in K-12 education, school choice initiatives, workforce development, student support programs and special education.
Audience: District administrators, treasurers and operations staff
No matter why your organization receives an inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or Ohio's Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP), it is vital to be prepared at all times. This session looks at the inspection process of both agencies and discusses steps you should take to be prepared in the event they arrive for a visit.
Audience: School board members, superintendents and policy administrators
Join the PRESS Editors to review materials updated in response to bills passed during the second half of the 104th General Assembly, as well as other legal developments. Topics include the new wireless communication device policy, Faith's Law trailer legislation, artificial intelligence and more, followed by an overview of customized PRESS Plus Issue 123.
Audience: Texas district and campus leaders implementing Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math
A walkthrough of Great Minds' full menu of leadership offerings, with a hands-on taste of what partnering with the team is like. Part of Great Minds' 2026–27 "Support That Scales" Bluebonnet Learning webinar series, Focus Area 2: Leading Implementation Forward. Free. Length assumed 60 minutes.
Audience: Education leaders, policymakers, teachers, and advisors interested in industry partnerships.
Explore foundational concepts and strategies for creating high-value, high-leverage industry partnerships at scale with WestEd experts Randy Tillery and John Brauer.
As Generation Z and Alpha reshape expectations for trust, access and technology, online educators face new ethical challenges and opportunities. This webinar explores how faculty, staff and administrators can strengthen academic integrity, student trust and educational quality in rapidly changing digital environments, sharing human-centered approaches to AI integration, AI policy and digital surveillance.
Audience: School and district literacy, curriculum, MTSS, multilingual, and special education leaders
Discover how the leadership team at Norristown Area School District (PA) is driving literacy growth in grades 3-8 through strategic planning and partnerships with Keys to Literacy and Collaborative Classroom. In this panel-style webinar, district leaders share their blueprint for scaling foundational reading skills at students' point of need with SIPPS and building professional learning capacity across the district.
From 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.
Audience: Special education teachers, behavior analysts, school leaders, and support staff
This session presents a quality-of-life framework for supporting autistic learners, organized through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Best practice is defined not as reducing behavior or completing work, but as building conditions for participation, communication, belonging, and access to meaningful routines. Participants will work through the recurring assessment loop of universal screening, skill assessment, functional assessment, and progress monitoring; the Tier 1 universal supports every classroom should have — including structure and visual schedules, positive behavior supports, communication systems such as AAC, social skills instruction, and evidence-based curriculum; and the selection of evidence-based instructional practices matched to both learner and context. The framework measures the system as well as the student, using program-level indicators such as implementation fidelity, coaching cycle completion, and screening coverage. 1.0 CE hour available. Sponsored by Anderson Center for Autism. Free for all.
Audience: K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and edtech leaders
Most classroom technology decisions happen at the lesson or unit level — trying a colleague's recommendation for one assignment, swapping in a new tool for a student project. Teachers already ask good questions before trying something new; this session builds on that instinct with a simple, repeatable process: choose it, use it, improve it. Participants work through real classroom scenarios using a short set of guiding questions for each stage — choosing a tool for a lesson, using it, and deciding afterward what to keep, adjust, or drop. It is not a checklist to memorize — it is a process that fits naturally into decisions you are already making to enhance student learning. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
From 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.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Audience: Primary and secondary teachers and leaders; Chartered College of Teaching members only
Explore principles of assessing oracy skills and assessing curriculum subjects through oracy, including formative assessment. The webinar also introduces practical classroom strategies for oracy assessment. Free for members only.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
In 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.
Discover your Gale resources that support secondary education and explore features such as TEKS alignment, text-to-speech, translations, Google and Microsoft integration, and advanced searches by content and Lexile level. Take a deeper dive into Gale In Context: Middle School, Gale In Context: High School, Gale eBooks and ChiltonLibrary, with student activities including bell ringers, tic-tac-toe, choice boards and escape rooms.
Raelene Ostberg explains what toddlers communicate through pushing, grabbing, and screaming, and how adults can respond in ways that support development and reduce frustration.
Audience: Educators and instructional technology staff
Join ESC-20 Digital Age Learning Consultant and Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator Susan Reeves for an hour to learn about free certification opportunities from Google, including the new Google AI for Educators program. Earn badges and credentials to support your growth and knowledge of the Google for Education platforms.
Audience: Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, principals, and district leaders
A two-part virtual workshop (November 11 and November 18, 2026, 2–5 p.m. ET) bringing together teachers, instructional coaches, principals, and district leaders around what effective teaching looks like when a shared vision and common instructional language are in place. Grounded in The New Art and Science of Teaching framework, sessions emphasise how instructional practices work together to create intentional, high-impact learning, with classroom scenarios, collaborative discussion, and strategies participants can apply immediately. Presented by Melanie Lewis Magee.
In 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.
Are you working to align your instruction with the Texas STEM Education Framework? Should you be? Join us to connect around best practices in STEM education and the TEA vision for STEM education in Texas, including computer science and the Technology Applications TEKS. These meetings are participant-driven, highly collaborative and completely free! We meet via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesdayof every odd-numbered month throughout the year. Register for the series and attend when you can!
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Mary Peterson. Dates: November 12-13, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Brad Fulton. Date: November 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ann Elise Record. Date: November 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Session 4 of the NJASA School Finance Series, a four-part professional learning series giving New Jersey district leaders a thorough understanding of school finance, budgeting, fiscal accountability and long-range decision-making. Presented by Tony Trongone, NJASA Past President and retired Superintendent of Millville Public Schools. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Free for active NJASA Administrator Members; $125 per session for non-members.
Audience: School-based behavioral health providers, school psychologists, counselors, district administrators
Fourth session of the Advanced Practices series. Many administrators who evaluate school-based behavioral health professionals do not hold formal mental health training, often relying on observation or compliance indicators. This session focuses on how districts can design systems where professional growth, meaningful supervision and accountability are embedded, making evaluation more purposeful for administrators and clinicians alike. An optional follow-up session is held on November 19.
Session 2 of Learning Forward New Jersey's three-part Virtual Professional Learning Series, Play with Purpose. One registration covers all three sessions (29 October, 12 November and 10 December).
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Deborah Allen Wirth. Date: November 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School business officials and facilities staff
Session 2 of the Montana Association of School Business Officials' three-part virtual Facilities Webinar. One registration covers all three sessions (5, 12 and 19 November). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
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.
Audience: High school and higher education educators and students
A live webinar from CFR Education featuring a Council on Foreign Relations expert discussing North Korea's strategic playbook, for high school and higher education educators and students. Free.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
CFNC offers tools to help school counselors and other education professionals support Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion across North Carolina. Research shows schools that use these tools see an increase in their FAFSA completion rates. In this intermediate-level webinar, dive deeper into the NC FAFSA Tracker, the Financial Aid Champions program, the Finish the FAFSA report, and how to use each tool strategically to boost FAFSA completion.
Audience: Talent Search project directors and staff
A hands-on webinar to get ahead of the 2025-2026 Talent Search 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 with confidence. Payment must be completed at least 24 hours before the session or registration will be canceled.
Audience: District leaders, CTOs, and instructional technology staff
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Led by Dr. Adam Phyall, a powerhouse panel of expert educators, technologists, and thought leaders dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. Expect real-world case studies, emerging policies, and practical strategies to bring AI into classrooms, schools, and districts.
Nutrition teams often worry that building a la carte sales will pull kids away from the reimbursable line. It doesn’t have to. Joy Peters, Director of Child Nutrition at Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, joins LINQ’s David Vasquez to talk through how she grows a la carte and keeps reimbursable participation strong. You’ll hear how to earn student buy-in, stay inside Smart Snacks rules, and make a la carte easy for kids to buy. Walk away with ideas you can use in your own cafeterias this school year. Learning objectives: identify two student buy-in strategies that grow a la carte sales while keeping reimbursable meal participation steady; apply a simple check to confirm whether a snack meets Smart Snacks standards; and select one change to offerings or payment experience to pilot. Cost: $49 for non-members; free for Operator/Allied Members, Industry Members and State Execs. Registration is through the SNA Training Zone. SNA CEUs: 1.0. Key Area 1000: Nutrition; Key Topic 1100: Menu Planning. Supported by LINQ.
Audience: District and school leaders, instructional coaches, literacy specialists and grades 4–12 educators
Session three of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading from The Reading League. This session focuses on designing a system of tiered literacy supports that fits real secondary schedules and realities, moving MTSS beyond a compliance paperwork process. Learn how MTSS differs from RTI and why that shift matters for secondary implementation, what effective Tier 1, 2 and 3 literacy instruction looks like in grades 4–12, and apply a tool for making MTSS more actionable and data-driven in your building.
Source Material series (inquirED + NCSS), episode 2: giving every learner a seat in the conversation. Guest: Christina Nelson, Professional Learning Specialist, WIDA. Free and open to all.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. - November 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: November 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by A.J. Galli. Date: November 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Christopher Lange. Date: November 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Travel through Longwood's Conservatory virtually and get an up-close look at tropical plants. Identify characteristics of the tropical climate and how plants have adapted to survive, with live Q&A from a Longwood educator.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
You receive the 5Essentials results year after year, but are you putting them to work for your school/district? In this academy participants will analyze 5Essentials data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for school improvement; determine implications for school performance; evaluate survey participation data to improve response rates and data reliability; and develop targeted strategies aligned to identified needs within school improvement efforts. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Every second Friday at noon ET, Afterschool Alliance Senior VP of Policy Erik Peterson recaps the latest policy developments, what is known or not yet known about how they may impact afterschool and summer programs, and what may be coming next. Participants can submit questions in advance through the form linked on the official event page. This confirmed session is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Presenter: Erik Peterson, Senior VP of Policy, Afterschool Alliance. Review needed before publication: the official event and registration pages do not state a duration or end time. Price is also not stated; preserve unknown pricing and do not mark free without evidence. The source states a recurring pattern but does not confirm additional exact dates.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. - November 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
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.
A one-day virtual conference for K-12 computer science teachers from CSTA's Mountains & Plains region, running 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Central. Sessions span AI and machine learning, algorithms and programming, data and analysis, and the impacts of computing. Registration requires a CSTA login (free basic membership available); check the event page for any fee.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kathryn Starke. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School counselors, educators, educational consultants
Fourth session of the series. This session highlights the importance of school culture, identity and belonging in shaping student outcomes. Participants examine barriers to inclusion and explore strategies to create environments where all students feel seen, valued and connected, with emphasis on equity, relationship-building and elevating student voice.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Pamela Fuenzalida. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Michon Henegar. Date: November 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and school leaders
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.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
This virtual institute explores how to make teaching and learning visible by applying key insights from Visible Learning research to everyday classroom practice. Join John Hattie and Kierstan Barbee as we examine what the evidence says about the factors that most influence student achievement and how teachers can intentionally design learning experiences that surface student thinking, clarify expectations, and make progress transparent. Included resource: The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning. Start time not published; listed as 9:00 AM PT (approximate).
Audience: State and district leaders; educators supporting adolescent literacy
Join REL Northwest for a virtual webinar exploring how state and district leaders are putting research on adolescent literacy into practice. Angelica Cruz of the Oregon Department of Education will share Oregon’s Adolescent Literacy Framework and resources. Tami Smith and Erika Rudnicki of Federal Way Public Schools will discuss the development and implementation of reading interventions using the Institute of Education Sciences practice guide Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9. Jason Slater and Jimmy Lewis of Whitehall Public Schools will share the district’s work on reading in grades 6–12, including English language arts vertical alignment. The 60-minute webinar includes a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A. November 16, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM Eastern Time (4:00–5:00 PM Pacific Time).
This session will include discussion of self and co-regulation, dysregulation, up and down regulation, and how we utilize the science of regulation and connection to improve behavioral and academic outcomes. Part of AASB's Transforming Schools webinar series.
Audience: K–12 teachers and school staff supporting students with hearing losses
Examines how students with mild or moderate hearing losses navigate K–12 settings, whether they receive needed accommodations, and how effective those accommodations are. November 17, 2026; start time not stated.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Deborah Allen Wirth. Date: November 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Daryl Boeckers. Date: November 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
School counselors play a vital role in promoting safe, supportive learning environments while ensuring students receive the care and intervention they need. This virtual session examines the counselor's role in the school behavior threat assessment process. Free to School Counseling and School Safety Cooperative members; $25 for others.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Sometimes do you feel like you are constantly swimming so, so fast? Like you are barely surviving in the principalship? This academy will help you move from surviving to thriving - from nearly drowning to doing swan dives! Participants can expect to assess their current leadership practices and identify strategies to strengthen sustainable leadership systems. This academy will be an empowering and uplifting experience! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition. It's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. This livestreamed day connects the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it. Morning (9:00-11:30 a.m.): What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, exploring five essentials of effective writing instruction and how they align with the Reading Rope and Writing Rope. Afternoon (12:30-3:00 p.m.): How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, showing what modeling, think-alouds and guided practice look like in authentic mini-lessons. Attend the morning, the afternoon, or the full day. In-person dates on Nov 10, 12 and 13 are not included in this listing. PD365's page does not state the fee or time zone; the displayed time assumes Central Time.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Andy Malbouef. Date: November 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Ever given a worksheet a scenic drive to school and back without grading it? In this live Assessment Remix, we'll turn a 3rd-grade worksheet into a multimodal, student-driven challenge using Adobe Express. Leave with the REMIX checklist, fresh examples, and DOK 1 → DOK 3 magic. Presented by Stevie Frank, Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville, IN. Attendees receive a certificate and 2 PGP points. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET on Zoom.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Most districts have moved past “should we turn on Gemini?” and into the harder question. How do you actually deploy it well? This session is a Console-first walk through the lifecycle of a Gemini for Education rollout, age-based access and data governance.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders
Join our monthly webinar series designed to help you get started with Boost Math! With the support of Amplify experts and implementation partners you'll learn to build effective classroom routines, use reporting and data, and sustain momentum throughout the 2026-27 school year. Learn practical tips, routines, and self-serve strategies to help strengthen your use of Boost Math in the classroom.
Audience: K-12 and multilingual educators (Alabama)
A one-hour overview of updated content, navigation tools, and multimedia in Britannica Escolar that support background knowledge, language development, and age-appropriate research, complemented by Teach Britannica classroom strategies.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
Audience: All independent school staff, particularly leaders
Author and community-building practitioner Charles Vogl shares how intentional and crafted invitation powerfully shapes who and how we gather, and how thoughtful invitations support belonging, strengthen engagement and create the trust needed to face challenges.
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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
AI can save you real time, but only if it actually fits into your day. Too often, educators try AI once, get a decent result, and then start from scratch the next time they need it. It’s time to break that unproductive cycle.
Audience: School and district leaders, climate and safety teams
A free overview of Foundations, Safe & Civil Schools' comprehensive approach to schoolwide climate and safety — how the framework establishes clear expectations, positive discipline, and consistent procedures across a school.
Audience: Elementary and middle school teachers, librarians
Picture books can spark more than a good story; they can launch real STEAM exploration. This session pairs inclusive picture books with hands-on builds and design challenges, giving every student an entry point into STEM concepts through story. Explore practical, low-cost strategies you can adapt for any grade level. No STEAM background required. Fully participate to earn a certificate of completion.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: November 18, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lisa Rogers. Dates: November 18-19, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Session 4 of the five-part Special Education from A to Z series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. Presenters share best practices for determining when out-of-district placements are appropriate and how to manage them effectively. CEUs and PDPs are available on completion of series quizzes.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Janet Crews. Date: November 18, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: Classroom teachers and instructional coaches
Classroom teachers have seen how AI can save them time, help differentiate curriculum, and offer just-in-time support for students. Yet this technology also allows students to take cognitive shortcuts through the curriculum that educators have spent years carefully creating. Arpan Chokshi, a classroom teacher and instructional coach at Hinsdale District 86, shares practical strategies for designing teacher-facing and student-facing chatbots, revising assessments so students do the cognitive heavy lifting, training students to evaluate AI output, and writing a clear course AI-use policy. Live online or on demand (recorded for 30 days). Fees: PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each; students/retirees $99. The published time does not state a time zone; the displayed time assumes Central Time.
Audience: K-12 educators, school IT professionals, and PSU staff
Explore how personal information is collected, shared, and used by data brokers and AI-powered technologies. Learn practical strategies to protect privacy, reduce digital footprints, and strengthen student privacy and digital citizenship in schools.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by A.J. Galli. Date: November 18, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: guidance on the appropriate duties of paraeducators supporting students with disabilities.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Learn ways to improve programs and instruction for English Language learners. Research-based key practices at the district, school and classroom levels will be shared. Using templates, checklists, and useful tips, participants will receive information and effective strategies to improve ESL, literacy, and content instruction. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Glenn Wiebe. Date: November 18, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Session 4 of the five-part Trauma-Informed SEL Across the School Community series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. This session focuses on responsible decision making and practical ways to build that competency consistently and predictably across a school community. PDPs and CEUs are available to participants who attend all five sessions and pass the closing quiz.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
This virtual institute provides a deep dive into The Intentional Teaching Model—a framework that positions teachers as evaluators of their own impact and designers of learning experiences that deliberately move students from surface to deep to transfer learning. We will explore the core components of the model, including teacher clarity, learning progressions, success criteria, feedback, and adaptive expertise. Included resource: Visible Learning: The Sequel. Start time not published; listed as 9:00 AM PT (approximate).
The School Mental Health Leadership Institute (SMHLI) helps school and district-based staff strengthen their ability to lead systems-level efforts that support student mental health. Participants explore how to drive meaningful change while building the structures, practices, and partnerships needed for a comprehensive school mental health system, deepening their understanding of needs assessment, student support teams, tiered interventions, data use, and continuous improvement.
Audience: Instructional coaches, teacher leaders, school leaders
Move beyond a one-size-fits-all coaching cycle with Chrissy Beltran, author of Expand Your Coaching Toolbox! 20 Practical Strategies That Improve Teaching and Learning. Teacher growth doesn't happen on a fixed timeline, and the best coaching opportunities are often the ones already in front of you. This session helps you build a toolbox of strategies you can match to the teacher and the moment.
The Leadership Forum is an opportunity for Gifted/Talented and Advanced Academics leaders to connect and support each other virtually throughout the year. These one-hour open agenda sessions are a collaborative effort between the Region 13 Gifted and Talented Program Specialist and the Central Texas Advanced Academics Consortium (CTAAC). CTAAC is a district-led initiative created for the purpose of providing district-to-district support for the Gifted and Talented and Advanced Academics programs. This organization is currently led by Blake Haygood from Austin ISD. The organization meets a few times throughout the year to offer leaders the time and space to connect with each other and ask questions relevant to their program.
Audience: Early childhood educators and inclusion specialists
Michele Hemenway Pullen builds on Part I with direct guidance approaches, community resources, and strategies for starting conversations with families about a child's development.
Audience: School garden support professionals and educators
What started as a single vermicompost bin in one classroom has grown into a district-wide program diverting more than 20,000 pounds of lunch waste annually, with composting education in every classroom and gardens serving schools and the broader community. Participants will explore how multi-partner collaboration can transform school gardens into community hubs and leave with practical tools including best practices, a partner mapping template and a planning framework. Part of the 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Webinar Series.
Audience: School business officials and aspiring district leaders
The November session of Leadership U, the Montana Association of School Business Officials' monthly virtual leadership series. One registration covers all five sessions (November 2026 to March 2027). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
Audience: K-12 paraprofessionals and support staff
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.
In this 30-minute webinar, WestEd adult education experts Dr. Meghan McBride and Debi Pezzuto will examine how educators and system leaders can move beyond access to support adult learners' persistence, completion, transition, and economic mobility.
Audience: Aspiring teacher-leaders and instructional leaders
A free info session on the Instructional Leaders Lab, a three-month professional learning experience for aspiring teacher-leaders focused on observation and coaching.
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.
Audience: ELA, ELD, dual-language immersion, world language, and language-learning educators
As educators face increasing demands on their time, AI offers new opportunities to streamline routine tasks while enhancing teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence is transforming how educators support language development, literacy, and student engagement across learning environments. Whether you teach English Language Arts (ELA), English Language Development (ELD), dual-language immersion programs, world languages, or other language-learning courses, AI tools offer new opportunities to enhance instruction and personalize learning. In this webinar, participants will explore how AI tools can enhance student reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills; discover strategies for using AI to create instructional materials, scaffold language development, increase student engagement, and design differentiated learning experiences; and gain actionable strategies that can be applied across diverse language-learning contexts. Participants will identify practical AI tools that support language and literacy instruction across multilingual and language-learning settings, explore strategies for enhancing student engagement and language development through AI, apply AI tools to create personalized and differentiated learning experiences, and evaluate opportunities and considerations for integrating AI responsibly into classroom practice.
Join 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Sheri Sutterley. Date: November 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
This session supports building administrators in defining the Tier 1 social-emotional supports they want implemented universally in all classrooms. Participants receive resources for defining these practices and creating walkthrough documents to support fidelity monitoring, plus strategies for leveraging building-based mental health resources (counselor, BCBA, etc.) to train and coach staff on these practices.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Glynis Shulters. Date: November 19, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: November 19, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Hope is essential to effective school leadership and a healthy school culture. Participants can expect to synthesize the science behind hope; critique "Intelligence Attributes" and "Dimensions" of the School Leader Paradigm that support the cultivation of hope; assess their own practices and determine if they are cultivating hope or destroying it; and create an action plan to integrate hope-cultivating practices into their daily leadership work. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join fellow math leaders from across the region for our quarterly Region 13 Mathematics Leadership Forums—a dynamic and collaborative space designed to keep you informed, inspired, and connected. These virtual forums are tailored for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, Specialists, Administrators, and Instructional Coaches who are passionate about advancing mathematics education.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades K-12. Disruptions can derail learning, drain your energy, and steal valuable teaching time, even in the best-run classrooms. Build the confidence and skills to consistently and effectively handle common misbehavior without escalating the situation or compromising student dignity. You will explore the common causes of verbal conflict, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. You will leave with practical strategies for preventing and responding to disruptive behavior, ready-to-use teacher language that redirects behavior while maintaining positive relationships, and greater confidence in creating a focused learning environment. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Session group: Mountain/Pacific.
Audience: School business officials and facilities staff
Session 3 of the Montana Association of School Business Officials' three-part virtual Facilities Webinar. One registration covers all three sessions (5, 12 and 19 November). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
Audience: Early childhood educators, elementary teachers, out-of-school-time staff
Final session of the Science of Play series. We visit a local child care center to see how it embodies play for its children, talking with teachers and parents and witnessing the joy and learning that happens once adults allow children to truly play. Registration enrolls participants in all five sessions.
An introduction to advocacy for education foundations: how to effectively communicate your impact, build relationships with elected officials and community stakeholders, and engage in advocacy while navigating the guidelines for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
College Board’s Education Pays report documents the differences in earnings and employment patterns among U.S. adults with varying levels of education — offering a clear, data-driven look at how education level connects to lifetime earnings, employment stability, and career opportunity. Amid growing public skepticism about whether college is "worth it," this data offers a credible answer. This information is essential for school counselors, who are often the first trusted source families turn to when weighing the cost and value of continuing education. Join us for a webinar unpacking the latest findings from the report. Free; provides 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Part of the College Board Counselor Webinar Series 2026-2027.
Audience: Aspiring and current CTOs, superintendents, and edtech leaders
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Four nationally recognized education technology leaders share battle-tested strategies for navigating disruption, influencing district culture, and leading beyond your job title. Attendees explore how to build trust across silos, elevate team performance, and align technology to learning in a post-ESSER, AI-saturated era, grounded in the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills.
Stephanie Goloway looks at what happens inside a young child's brain during storytelling, and how familiar story arcs support learning, resilience, and connection.
Michael Pullen, Superintendent of Schools, and Megan Paliotti, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at North Rose-Wolcott Central Schools, share how their district is taking a proactive approach to AI, social media and devices, and what it means for student attendance, engagement and readiness to learn.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Computer science education is shifting away from isolated coding tasks toward building equity-centered team practices. Explore Inclusive Collaboration, one of the four crosscutting practice categories in the new 2026 CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards.
Help students see the connection between today's science lesson and tomorrow's career. Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET to explore practical strategies for connecting three-dimensional science learning to Career and Technical Education.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders
Looking to start building your own lessons in Amplify Classroom? Join us at our next webinar to learn all about our free lesson building tool, Activity Builder (AB). Learn how to use AB to create and edit your own dynamic lessons to engage students.
Join Dr. Abby Reisman, who is lead academic for Deeper Discussions and a former classroom teacher, to dig into a discussion toolkit you can use to deepen discourse in social studies. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Online professional development from the MTSS Leadership Collaborative in partnership with the Center on PBIS, CEC, and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education. November 20, 2026; start time not stated.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Christi Gilbert. Date: November 20, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Linda Klotz. Date: November 20, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Allison Fink. Date: November 20, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: November 20, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Good to Great! Learn the keys to implementing and supporting a high quality preschool program. Using a Compliance Checklist, this academy will review the required components of the "Preschool for All" Grant. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
This webinar explores how to create inclusive learning environments that center belonging, relationships, and student well-being. Participants learn practical strategies for integrating restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches into everyday classroom routines, with tools to build trust, reduce exclusionary discipline, and foster resilient school communities.
Explore how AI can support assessment design that makes student thinking more visible. 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 Brandie Wright.
A hands-on webinar to get ahead of the 2025-2026 Educational Opportunity Centers Annual Performance Report. Presenters walk through every field, flag non-editable sections, and pinpoint exactly which data is needed for a clean submission, demystifying the APR process step by step. Payment must be completed at least 24 hours before the session or registration will be canceled.
Discover practical ways AI can help educators create more accessible and inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students who benefit from additional support. Explore tools and strategies for adapting materials, reducing barriers, and supporting student independence while keeping teacher judgment at the center. Facilitated by Leandra McGriff, Infosys Foundation USA. Friday, November 20, 2026, 6–8 PM ET on Zoom. Certificate of attendance provided.
Wide differences in achievement appear to be natural in mathematics: by high school, many students have fallen behind or developed negative attitudes about math. New research in cognitive science suggests that math should be the most accessible subject for everyone’s brain, and important as a predictor of overall academic success. Dr. Mighton explains how teachers can use evidence-based methods of instruction to help all students realize their remarkable potential in math. Participants will learn about JUMP Math’s approach using rigorously scaffolded lessons to close gaps in prior knowledge while motivating whole classes to reach new levels of math achievement. For K-10 teachers and parents.
Presented by Hui Hsin Kuo (National Taiwan University GERP). Traces how WWII "island-hopping" footholds became a lasting network of American military power in East Asia, comparing Okinawa, with its highly visible base presence and anti-base movements, and Taiwan, where American advisers, servicemen and operations were more dispersed and often obscured in official narratives and public memory. Asks how military power becomes visible or invisible, including through servicemen's everyday encounters beyond the bases. Part of the EASC / NCTA "Exploring Taiwan" series. Free; 2 PD hours. Attend all four sessions to receive a copy of Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-Zi.
Audience: Educators, coaches and school leaders who want to write a book
A free three-hour live workshop for educators with a book idea, a draft, or a finished manuscript, hosted by Dr. Sarah Thomas of EduMatch Publishing. Four blocks cover choosing between traditional, self and hybrid publishing; a live end-to-end Amazon KDP walkthrough including formatting, covers, ISBNs, pricing and royalty math; IngramSpark and the distribution decision that gets books into schools and libraries; and a launch plan covering reviews, author platform and selling into districts. Every registrant gets the one-page Publishing Path Checklist. A paid VIP tier ($97) adds the recording, workbook, manuscript templates and a 30-minute after-session.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: November 23, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Andy Malbouef. Date: November 23, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Brad Fulton. Date: November 23, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elizabeth Mirra. Date: November 23, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Karla O'brien. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Glenn Wiebe. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Pamela Fuenzalida. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Bryce Hedstrom. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Christi Gilbert. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lisa Rogers. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: November 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
A 45-minute training on using ImageQuest Jr. to access more than 50,000 rights-cleared images and short videos for PreK-5 learners, with strategies for finding age-appropriate visuals and supporting visual literacy across subject areas.
Delve into the unique characteristics and needs of digital-savvy students. Learn effective strategies for engaging and supporting Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and tailor your school counseling approach to better meet their expectations and preferences. Presenter: Dawn Mann, Val Verde USD (CA). ASCA webinars are free for ASCA members. Optional CEU/contact hour: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
Audience: School counselors, educators, educational consultants
Final session of the series, bringing together all four domains and focusing on how to integrate whole-child practices into daily school routines. Participants explore systems of support, collaboration strategies and approaches to sustaining this work over time, culminating in a personalized action plan supporting both student success and educator wellbeing.
Audience: K–12 teachers, coaches and school leaders
This virtual institute immerses us in the core practices of Know Thy Impact—the disciplined, intentional work of making learning visible and using evidence to guide instructional decisions. Together, we will explore how expert teachers notice learning as it unfolds, generate and gather meaningful evidence, and interpret that evidence in ways that sharpen their impact on student growth. Included resource: Visible Learning: The Sequel. Start time not published; listed as 9:00 AM PT (approximate).
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and school leaders
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.
A guided, three-meeting training from ISTE+ASCD and the Google AI Educator Series, facilitated by Eric Carbaugh. The cohort meets weekly for one hour: November 30, December 7, and December 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. Participants work through selected Google AI Educator Series modules and earn GES badges at each session. Space is limited.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Stark. Date: December 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Michon Henegar. Date: December 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Melissa Davis. Date: December 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Holly Porter. Dates: December 1-2, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by A.J. Galli. Date: December 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Brad Fulton. Date: December 1, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
From 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.
This webinar explores the intersection of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and belonging-based leadership for educators, employees, and leaders.
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.
If you're comfortable customizing Amplify Classroom lessons and are ready to take your skills to the next level, discover how to build simple, engaging interactions using our scripting language, Computation Layer (CL). Gain hands-on practice as we walk you through the CL basics needed to add more functionality to your lessons.
Audience: Independent school parents and caregivers
Author Shawn Achor reveals the seven core beliefs that predict educational outcomes and well-being, with practical tools to help parents strengthen their children's resilience, happiness and long-term success.
Please join the MTLT Teacher Talk on December 1 to discuss the article "Frustration with Understanding Variables is Natural" by Diana Moss, Jennifer Czocher, and Teruni Lamberg, from the legacy journal Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Lisa Rogers. Date: December 2, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades K-12. Disruptions can derail learning, drain your energy, and steal valuable teaching time, even in the best-run classrooms. Build the confidence and skills to consistently and effectively handle common misbehavior without escalating the situation or compromising student dignity. You will explore the common causes of verbal conflict, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. You will leave with practical strategies for preventing and responding to disruptive behavior, ready-to-use teacher language that redirects behavior while maintaining positive relationships, and greater confidence in creating a focused learning environment. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Session group: Eastern/Central.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Trevor Aleo. Date: December 2, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Session 5 of the five-part Special Education from A to Z series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. This closing session covers strategies for supporting students as they transition to college, employment, and other post-secondary opportunities, including accessing disability support services in higher education. CEUs and PDPs are available on completion of series quizzes.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
There’s a better way to work! This workshop for daily Google Workspace users will help you develop a workflow that improves efficiency, cuts down on digital clutter, and helps you get stuff done everyday.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When English learners receive instruction from ESL, bilingual, and general education teachers in different classrooms, it is essential for these teachers to collaborate and coordinate instruction. Using templates, checklists, and chat discussions, participants will learn useful information and strategies about research-based effective instructional strategies for English learners. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Blakey. Date: December 2, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Robert Gerver. Date: December 2, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
The School Mental Health Leadership Institute (SMHLI) helps school and district-based staff strengthen their ability to lead systems-level efforts that support student mental health. Participants explore how to drive meaningful change while building the structures, practices, and partnerships needed for a comprehensive school mental health system, deepening their understanding of needs assessment, student support teams, tiered interventions, data use, and continuous improvement.
Session 5 of the five-part Trauma-Informed SEL Across the School Community series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth. The closing session turns to faculty and staff sustainability, examining how adult wellbeing underpins durable, trauma-informed social-emotional learning practice. PDPs and CEUs are available to participants who attend all five sessions and pass the closing quiz.
Jessica Lahey, educator and New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure, shares a practical approach to helping students move through mistakes in ways that build resilience and strengthen the school community.
Audience: K-12 paraprofessionals and support staff
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.
Part of the IDEA & Google AI Educator Series: join IDEA and members of GEG Chicagoland to learn how Illinois educators can build practical AI skills while earning professional learning credit through the Google AI Educator Series. Participants will leave each webinar with an overview of the Google AI Educator Series, information about earning PDHs through IDEA, and examples of what educators can do with these tools.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-12. Discover the foundations of the Responsive Classroom approach and how it supports students' social, behavioral and academic growth. Explore the core principles and philosophy behind Responsive Classroom, and understand how a positive, student-centered environment fosters strong relationships, meaningful engagement and a calm, focused learning community. Ideal for newcomers or anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on teaching and learning. Includes a certificate of completion and a resource book.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Deborah Allen Wirth. Date: December 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ryan Doetch. Date: December 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Dates: December 3-4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators and leaders supporting English Learners and Multilingual Learners
A virtual forum providing state-level updates, shared learning, and professional dialogue on emerging initiatives, resources, and best practices for English Learners and Multilingual Learners.
Audience: School-based behavioral health providers, school psychologists, counselors, district administrators
Final session of the Advanced Practices series. Participants build a personalized professional growth plan that carries their learning beyond the series, drawing on the skills and connections developed across all five sessions to identify training resources, establish peer accountability structures, and align ongoing development with both personal goals and organizational priorities.
Blended virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid certification training, preparing school staff to recognise and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in young people.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kathryn Starke. Date: December 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Do you ever feel frustrated by the turnover in your school/district or by hires that seemed to "miss the mark"? Using the School Leader Hiring Guide, this academy will help participants analyze current district/school leader hiring practices to identify patterns, strengths, and opportunities for improvement; identify strengths and gaps in leadership recruitment and selection; and engage with a framework that incorporates stakeholder engagement, consistent rating tools, and School Leader paradigm-aligned interview questions and selection criteria. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, principals and curriculum directors
Gain an essential Individualized Education Program (IEP) foundation for all educators. Explore a fundamental overview of IEP components, history, and best practices for developing compliant beginning plans. Shelley Kenow's three-part live online series (also on demand, recorded) builds IEP expertise for newcomers and experienced professionals. Session 1 covers IEP foundations, components and history; Session 2 connects evaluation data to PLAAFP statements, measurable goals and progress monitoring; Session 3 covers parental involvement, accommodations and related services. One registration covers all three sessions. Fees: early bird $149 until Nov 1; PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each.
Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) is a 4-hour, virtual or in-person training for adults to learn how to collaboratively intervene with a person at risk for suicide in developing a safety plan. SPI is a brief, collaborative intervention that provides individuals with a specific set of coping strategies and resources to use at any time to mitigate acute suicide risk. This training, developed by Drs. Barbara Stanley and Greg Brown, explains when and how to work with individuals to create a safety plan and describes each of the steps involved. Participants will learn how to:
Audience: State and district leaders, school leaders
A free 45-minute live virtual session on why districts and schools choose Opportunity Culture design, the roles and practices that make it unique and effective, and how to give all students access to excellent teaching.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
Next Step for Juniors walks students through the career and college planning process so they enter senior year ready to take action. In this intermediate-level webinar, learn how Next Step can help junior students and families explore their options — including college, career, and military pathways. Discover the program's benefits, how to put it into action and track the progress your juniors take through ProTools, and strategies for having meaningful conversations with students and parents.
Audience: CTOs, IT directors, and district operations leaders
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Three IT leaders share how they reimagined collaboration across departments, evaluated existing systems, and consolidated technology, facilities, and asset management into a unified approach. Attendees hear how they broke down silos, regained control over inventory and reporting, automated compliance tasks, and streamlined internal service requests.
Jennifer Adams Oppenheimer, MA, CCC-SLP, shares the language nutrition approach to building language-rich early childhood environments with lasting effects on learning.
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.
Patrick R. Dempsey on why teaching with AI has nothing to do with AI, and what assessment looks like when AI is simply part of the learning environment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: December 4, 2026, 8 a.m. - December 5, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Vincent Mancuso. Date: December 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Janet Crews. Date: December 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Bryce Hedstrom. Date: December 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Early childhood programs make a difference for all children including those most at risk! If you have a program funded by ISBE or DHS, this webinar will introduce you to the EC Environment Rating Scale (ECERS 3). ECERS 3 is designed to provide a valid measure of global quality in early learning environments. For ISBE Preschool for All or PFA Expansion program, this is the instrument used for program monitoring so make sure you are familiar with this tool to support your implementation of high quality early learning classrooms. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Board certified behavior analysts, special educators, school psychologists, counselors
A practical session for school-based BCBAs focused on transition planning and building functional, real-world skills that prepare students for life beyond school. The presentation explores how behavior analysts can move teams toward meaningful, person-centered transition goals — embedding daily living, vocational, social, and self-advocacy skills into behavior plans so students leave school with competencies that matter. Offered in partnership with LSGurdin Consulting; BCBAs are eligible for 1.5 CEUs through LSGurdin Consulting.
This virtual professional learning session provides classroom teachers with the foundations of self-regulation, co-regulation, and classroom management in inclusive classrooms. Teachers deepen their understanding of how these strategies support independence, motivation, and engagement, and leave with practical, evidence-based tools for elementary classrooms.
Audience: Veterans Upward Bound project directors and staff
A hands-on webinar to get ahead of the 2025-2026 Veterans Upward Bound 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: December 4, 2026, 8 a.m. - December 5, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Steve Morris. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Stark. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Mark Weakland. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Melissa Davis. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elena Buckner. Date: December 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kristine Venneman. Date: December 8, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: December 8, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Janice Kittok. Date: December 8, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Is chronic absenteeism holding your students back? Join this engaging academy to learn how to tackle absenteeism head-on by identifying barriers, settling SMART goals, and building a sustainable, schoolwide attendance plan. Discover practical strategies that helped reduce a absenteeism by over 50% at Jordan Community Elementary - and leave ready to apply them in your school. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Designed for administrators, teachers, and Child Study Team members, this webinar focuses on creating IEPs that are compliant, meaningful, and actionable. Participants learn how to develop clear present levels of performance, write measurable standards-aligned goals, ensure cohesive supports and services, strengthen team collaboration, and monitor progress.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
Unlock the full potential of CFNC ProTools. Join this hands-on intermediate training to learn how to manage student accounts and groups with confidence, use reports and data to inform your counseling efforts, and take advantage of the newest ProTools features to streamline your workflow and better support every student on their path after high school.
Join our monthly webinar series designed to help you get started with Boost Math! With the support of Amplify experts and implementation partners you'll learn to build effective classroom routines, use reporting and data, and sustain momentum throughout the 2026-27 school year. In this session, get answers to common questions, discuss how to sustain momentum, and prepare for the second half of the school year.
Stacie and Donna lead an insightful session for school and district leaders who want to strengthen relationships, communication, and staff retention across generations.
From 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.
How PBL's Gold Standard design meets NY Inspires' shift toward competencies proven through portfolios, capstones and real-world work, and how PBLWorks TEACH helps districts put standards-aligned projects into classrooms ahead of the 2029 rollout.
Introduces K-12 educators to vibe coding with Gemini: use simple prompts to generate interactive games, quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, and more. Walk away with practical skills and a ready-to-use classroom resource. Led by Kyle Kline, Twin Lakes School Corporation. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4–6 PM ET on Zoom. Certificate of attendance provided.
Audience: Classified staff, paraeducators, school leaders
A free Safe & Civil Schools webinar with strategies for supporting and engaging classified staff — paraeducators, office, cafeteria, and custodial teams — as essential contributors to a positive school community.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: December 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Join 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Glenn Wiebe. Date: December 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kelly Harmon. Date: December 9, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School and district administrators, Title IX coordinators, special education leaders
The closing session reviews recent Bureau of Special Education Appeals decisions, focusing on best practices to strengthen a district's position in pending BSEA matters. The presenter emphasizes establishing a legally defensible position when making decisions about the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education in the least restrictive environment, and shares practical strategies to prepare for BSEA proceedings along with common pitfalls to avoid.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Registration is closed; the organizer offers a waitlist.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: policies and practices for providing Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) to learners in Iowa schools.
Come 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
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Stark. Date: December 9, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School board members and district leaders
Learn about what's new in IASB Governmental Relations this year, including veto session updates, 2027 IASB legislative priorities, new IASB resources, and the 2027 outlook for federal and state legislative sessions.
Raelene Ostberg shares evidence-based strategies for setting effective limits with toddlers and winning cooperation when familiar prompts stop working.
A guided tour of Britannica Escolar's trusted Spanish-language resources, including translations, multimedia, text-to-speech, and educator tools, plus Teach Britannica resources that help engage multilingual learners across the curriculum.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Robert Gerver. Date: December 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Jaime Bailey. Dates: December 10-11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Cathy Collier. Date: December 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades K-12. Disruptions can derail learning, drain your energy, and steal valuable teaching time, even in the best-run classrooms. Build the confidence and skills to consistently and effectively handle common misbehavior without escalating the situation or compromising student dignity. You will explore the common causes of verbal conflict, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. You will leave with practical strategies for preventing and responding to disruptive behavior, ready-to-use teacher language that redirects behavior while maintaining positive relationships, and greater confidence in creating a focused learning environment. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Session group: Eastern/Central.
Session 3 of Learning Forward New Jersey's three-part Virtual Professional Learning Series, Play with Purpose. One registration covers all three sessions (29 October, 12 November and 10 December).
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kate Degner. Date: December 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Vincent Mancuso. Date: December 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by A.J. Galli. Date: December 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
When leaving high school, students with disabilities and their families may find the transition to postsecondary education difficult to navigate. This session covers postsecondary programs and supports in Texas, including inclusive programs for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities, with links and resources shared throughout.
Lori Kowit, M.A., invites educators to view the classroom from a child's perspective and examine how environment, routines, and interactions communicate belonging.
Audience: Education leaders, publishers, curriculum providers and EdTech companies
An executive panel exploring how CTE and career readiness are reshaping educational standards, including skills, competencies, credentials, career pathways and workforce expectations. Learn what signals to watch and how to prepare for increasingly interconnected requirements.
The Leading Coaches Network is a collaborative professional learning community designed specifically for those who lead, support, supervise, and develop instructional coaches. Whether participants currently serve as coaching coordinators, instructional leaders, district administrators, or lead coaches, this network provides a space to think deeply about the unique challenges and opportunities involved in coaching coaches. Leading coaches can often feel isolating. Many individuals in these roles are responsible for developing coaches without having a formal network of peers to learn alongside or a clear roadmap for the work.
Data visualization is more than bar graphs! This hands-on session explores developmentally appropriate ways for elementary students to organize, represent, and communicate data through objects, drawings, diagrams, graphs, and other visual forms, with unplugged activities and practical strategies. Presented by Lin Chu, Indiana University Bloomington. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 4:00–5:30 PM ET on Zoom. Certificate and 1.5 PGP points.
Audience: District and school leaders, instructional coaches, literacy specialists and grades 4–12 educators
Session four of Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading from The Reading League. This session moves districts from isolated efforts to a coherent systemwide literacy plan beyond the elementary grades. Understand the essential components of a strong 4–12 literacy plan across curriculum, professional learning, data and leadership; learn how to evaluate curricular materials and interventions for evidence alignment; and define clear next steps to communicate, monitor and sustain a systemwide plan.
A live webinar from Social Studies School Service, part of The Practitioner series, on transformative teaching through Mexican American Studies. Led by social studies professionals for preschool to grade 12 classrooms. Free.
Audience: K–12 science educators, early childhood educators, and pre-service teachers
Learn about cloud lifecycles and how clouds resulting from wildfires influence the atmosphere, with scientist and cloud microphysics specialist Dr. Sarah Woods.
Whether you've just completed Intro to Computation Layer or already have a solid foundation in CL, our part 2 webinar is designed to take your skills to the next level. Explore how to create richer, more dynamic experiences for your students and unlock the full potential of the graphing component.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elizabeth Mirra. Date: December 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Amy Blakey. Date: December 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: December 11, 2026, 8 a.m. - December 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ryan Doetch. Date: December 11, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: Speech-language pathologists and literacy staff
Explores how speech-language pathologists support literacy development, including phonological awareness, language comprehension and collaboration with reading teachers.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Trevor Aleo. Date: December 11, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Travel through Longwood's Conservatory virtually and get an up-close look at desert plants. Identify characteristics of the desert climate and how plants have adapted to survive, with live Q&A from a Longwood educator.
Explore how AI can support the design of problem-solving scenarios that help students practice critical 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: December 11, 2026, 8 a.m. - December 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Students now have a tool that can write the essay, solve the problem, and summarize the reading before they have done any thinking of their own. Cognitive science is clear about what that costs: when we offload retrieval, productive struggle, and synthesis to a machine, we lose the very friction that builds durable understanding and transfer. But AI does not have to weaken thinking — used with intention, it can deepen it. Drawing on research in cognitive load, the generation effect, desirable difficulties, and metacognition, this session shows how AI can be designed into learning as a thinking partner instead of a shortcut. Participants will leave with a practical framework for assignments and classroom routines that use AI to make student reasoning visible, sharpen judgment, and prepare young people to think well in a world where answers are free and understanding is not. For educators, school and district leaders, and parents.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kate Degner. Date: December 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Cathy Andronik. Date: December 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Janice Kittok. Date: December 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kelly Harmon. Date: December 14, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Andrew Mann. Date: December 15, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elena Buckner. Date: December 15, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Session 3 of NJASA's 2026-27 Power of Professional Learning Series for New Jersey school administrators, a comprehensive professional development series supporting both professional skills and personal growth. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Active NJASA members attend at no cost; non-members may register at $215.00 per person.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Mark Weakland. Date: December 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kate Degner. Date: December 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: High school (AP) educators and higher education professionals (South Carolina)
A 45-minute session on recent Britannica Academic updates and how the platform supports higher-level inquiry, source evaluation, and evidence-based learning, plus Teach Britannica resources for teaching research strategies.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
From 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.
The Impact Lab is a professional learning experience built for educators ready to move belonging from an aspiration to a daily practice. Session 1 of three.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Discover how Learning Blade can be used to create meaningful STEM and career exploration experiences while encouraging student reflection and personal growth. Explore strategies for integrating Learning Blade’s project-based lessons into classroom instruction.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: December 16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: December 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Steve Morris. Date: December 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
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.
The School Mental Health Leadership Institute (SMHLI) helps school and district-based staff strengthen their ability to lead systems-level efforts that support student mental health. Participants explore how to drive meaningful change while building the structures, practices, and partnerships needed for a comprehensive school mental health system, deepening their understanding of needs assessment, student support teams, tiered interventions, data use, and continuous improvement.
Audience: School business officials and aspiring district leaders
The December session of Leadership U, the Montana Association of School Business Officials' monthly virtual leadership series. One registration covers all five sessions (November 2026 to March 2027). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Andy Malbouef. Date: December 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Angela Stockman. Date: December 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Glenn Wiebe. Date: December 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
This collaborative 1-hour virtual workshop explores how strong partnerships can strengthen support systems for students and families experiencing homelessness. Participants will learn strategies for building meaningful internal collaboration across campuses and departments while also developing effective community partnerships with shelters, nonprofits, food resources, mental health providers, and other local agencies. The session will highlight ways to improve communication, streamline referrals, and create a coordinated network of support that removes barriers and increases student success. Through discussion and practical examples, attendees will leave with actionable ideas for expanding their McKinney-Vento support network and strengthening community impact.
A hands-on webinar to get ahead of the 2025-2026 McNair Annual Performance Report. Presenters walk through every field, flag non-editable sections, and pinpoint exactly which data is needed for a clean submission, demystifying the APR process step by step. Payment must be completed at least 24 hours before the session or registration will be canceled.
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.
The School Mental Health Leadership Institute (SMHLI) helps school and district-based staff strengthen their ability to lead systems-level efforts that support student mental health. Participants explore how to drive meaningful change while building the structures, practices, and partnerships needed for a comprehensive school mental health system, deepening their understanding of needs assessment, student support teams, tiered interventions, data use, and continuous improvement.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Daryl Boeckers. Date: January 5, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Angela Stockman. Date: January 5, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elizabeth Mirra. Date: January 5, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Andy Malbouef. Date: January 5, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: January 5, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
This meeting is only for ESC Region 13 Migrant Shared Service Arrangement district staff. The Shared Service Arrangement is an efficient and effective partnership for districts and ESC Region 13 to meet the needs of migratory students. Migrant program staff will review Fall semester updates and key components of the identification and recruitment process. TX-NGS data requirements will be shared. All district staff from administrative to support level positions that collaborate with ESC Region 13 on Migrant Education Program activities are invited to attend.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: January 6, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Reimagining Mental Health in Schools is a five-part professional learning series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth exploring how school teams can move beyond reactive supports toward comprehensive, sustainable systems of student mental health. Sessions examine practical strategies for prevention, early identification, staff wellbeing, family partnership, and equitable access to care across the school community. Session 1 of 5.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Cathy Andronik. Date: January 6, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Come 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
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ann Elise Record. Date: January 6, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: Educators, special educators, school psychologists, counselors, administrators
A five-part professional development series on executive functioning — how to recognize executive function challenges in students and support skill development both in school and for life beyond the classroom. Sessions cover identification of executive functioning difficulties, practical classroom strategies, scaffolding and accommodations, and fostering independence so students can carry these skills into adulthood.
Audience: Principals, assistant principals and district leaders
Ivin Gunder, Principal in Clay County District Schools, shares proven strategies for cultivating authentic relationships with staff, students and the broader school community. Topics include building trust through authentic leadership, strengthening communication, fostering collaborative school cultures, connecting with students and families, and understanding staff personality traits. Ideal for principals, assistant principals, district leaders and aspiring administrators. Aligned to Florida Educational Leadership Standards 2, 5, 7 and 8, with 1 hour of professional learning credit. Free for current full-service FASA members.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Kate Degner. Date: January 7, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: January 7, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
A free one-hour virtual session from All Learners Network introducing Intervention Pathways — planning math intervention around students' strengths and what they already know.
Seasonal 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Brad Fulton. Date: January 8, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Connected Classroom series on social-emotional learning and wellness. The series gives educators practical, classroom-ready strategies for weaving SEL and student wellness into everyday teaching — building connection, belonging, and resilience across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School-based BCBAs, special educators, and behavior support staff
A session for school-based BCBAs exploring the history of applied behavior analysis — what the field has learned, what it has left behind, and how understanding that history helps analysts build trust with families and school teams. The presentation connects ABA's evolution to today's challenges: fostering acceptance of behavior-analytic services and promoting treatment integrity so plans are carried out consistently in real classrooms. Offered in partnership with LSGurdin Consulting; BCBAs are eligible for 1.5 CEUs through LSGurdin Consulting.
Day 1 of All Learners Network's virtual workshop series on making algebra accessible to every learner, including students with IEPs and unfinished learning.
Audience: K-12 special educators, BCBAs, counselors, and school support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on advancing mental and behavioral health supports for students with autism, covering applied social-emotional learning and school-based intervention across K-12 settings. The series gives school teams practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting autistic students' SEL, behavior, and mental health in classrooms and across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Presented by CoSN and AASA, sponsored by ClassLink. AI is ever changing and growing in impact, and school systems are in a state of constant learning and teaching about artificial intelligence. Three superintendents share how their districts are currently approaching and leading multiple facets of AI, joined by CoSN's AI Project Director.
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: January 11, 25, and February 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET. Participants work through selected Google AI Educator Series modules and earn GES badges at each session. Space is limited.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This academy will help provide guidance on ways to effectively create an evidenced-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports to promote successful academic and behavioral outcomes for young children in any learning environment. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Heather Kenny. Date: January 12, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
This workshop is all about balancing efficiency with intentionality—using AI to build robust, standards-aligned lessons without losing your free time to endless prep work. Look at a step-by-step workflow that starts with your existing curriculum to map out the entire arc of a lesson.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Marquita Blades. Date: January 12, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Frustrated by chatbots giving generic or unreliable answers? Meet Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)—a personal AI research workspace by Google that builds its intelligence exclusively from the files you upload.
The purpose of this Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Decision Making Process training is to provide educators with updated information and requirements that must be considered in making state assessment decisions for Emergent Bilingual students. Participants will collaborate and analyze scenarios that will enhance their district decision making process. Coordinators, Administrators, LPAC Chairs
The Impact Lab is a professional learning experience built for educators ready to move belonging from an aspiration to a daily practice. Session 2 of three.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: January 13, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Time management is not the issue. Truly, it is not. This very popular presentation based on a 2018 ASCD release unveils that time management is simply a symptom of one of eight larger issues. This academy is infused with deeply personal anecdotes and will help everyone identify why they may struggle with optimizing their efficiency and effectiveness both at home and at work. Participants will leave changed and inspired to make some immediate changes in their habits and lifestyle. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Daryl Boeckers. Date: January 13, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: a deeper look at secondary transition planning and requirements for students with IEPs.
Calling all Campus & District RLA Istructional and Curriculum Specialists: Come collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Content Services Leadership Forums provide opportunities for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, and Specialists to network and stay updated on the latest news from the Texas Education Agency. These meetings are highly collaborative, participant-driven, and are at no cost to our clients. All meetings are virtual and recorded All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access
Audience: Special education teachers, Teachers of the Deaf, SLPs
An online workshop series for special education teachers, Teachers of the Deaf and Speech-Language Pathologists working with students who have hearing loss and additional disabilities (Deaf+/DeafDisabled), with practical tools for integrating listening, functional language and communication skills. Instructor: Ruth Ennis. Sessions: Jan 13, Jan 27, Feb 10, Feb 24 and Mar 10, 2027, 1:00–3:00 PM Eastern. One registration covers all five sessions.
Audience: Paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and classroom support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Paraprofessional Toolkit (Winter Series), presented by Penny Copplestone, M.Ed. and Kathleen Larche, Ed.D. The series equips paraprofessionals with practical strategies for supporting instruction, behavior, and student independence in the classroom. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Programming music is a very engaging way to introduce students to computer science. In this hands-on workshop, use Mflow, an easy-to-learn programming platform, to record, create, chain, and loop sounds. Led by Victor Minces, scientist of music and creator of Mflow. Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 4–6 PM ET on Zoom. Certificate of attendance provided.
Are you working to align your instruction with the Texas STEM Education Framework? Should you be? Join us to connect around best practices in STEM education and the TEA vision for STEM education in Texas, including computer science and the Technology Applications TEKS. These meetings are participant-driven, highly collaborative and completely free! We meet via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesdayof every odd-numbered month throughout the year. Register for the series and attend when you can!
Audience: Independent school parents and caregivers
Science journalist and bestselling author Catherine Price on transforming screen-time conflicts into conversations and helping children build healthier relationships with technology, including newer challenges such as AI and chatbots.
In 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Difficult conversations are unpleasant, but they don’t have to be unproductive. Veteran administrator Don Anderson gives techniques on how to make sure difficult conversations yield positive results for everyone involved. The online version of this academy runs for 4 hours (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.). Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
This session helps building administrators understand how to best leverage Tier 1 Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula to build necessary student skills. Participants become strong consumers of research into SEL curriculums to better understand what it means when companies claim they are evidence-based interventions. Practical approaches to SEL instruction focus on using data to understand student strengths and weaknesses and choosing content to fill learning gaps, plus coaching teachers to support generalization of SEL concepts through classroom schedules, routines, and in vivo coaching.
Audience: School and district administrators, special education leaders, and student services staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Hi, AI is a virtual conference for K-12 educators, administrators, and technology leaders to explore artificial intelligence’s rapidly evolving role in schools. One $65 fee covers both days ($75 after November 18, 2026). Schedule time zone is not specified; confirm with the organizer.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: January 14, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-8 teachers, instructional coaches and administrators
Bring joy and focus back to teaching. Donna Whyte guides K-8 educators through aligning current practices with the science of reading and the Illinois Learning Standards: monitoring progress and re-teaching as needed, supporting accelerated learners, employing data-informed instruction, and teaching smarter, not harder with intentional, evidence-based instruction. Attend in person at the ISU Alumni Center or live online. Fees: PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each; students/retirees $99.
Audience: High school (AP) educators, higher education professionals, and librarians (Alabama)
A one-hour session on product updates across Britannica Academic, Collective, and Original Sources, and how these resources support higher-level inquiry, source evaluation, and responsible use of primary and secondary sources.
In 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.
The college search and application process can be overwhelming. This webinar will help you establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics such as current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and the different components of the college application including transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: January 15, 2027, 8 a.m. - January 16, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Ann Elise Record. Date: January 15, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
Hi, AI is a virtual conference for K-12 educators, administrators, and technology leaders to explore artificial intelligence’s rapidly evolving role in schools. One $65 fee covers both days ($75 after November 18, 2026). Schedule time zone is not specified; confirm with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Please join Dr. Matt Epperley, CASE Administrator for Social Emotional Learning, in a discussion on restorative practices in the school setting. This Administrator Academy will provide a brief overview of restorative practices, discuss current trends, and provide practical strategies that can be utilized in the future. Finally, attendees will utilize a restorative practices implementation framework to support strong planning and assessing school impact. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Explore how AI can help faculty make research more accessible and usable for students. 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: January 15, 2027, 8 a.m. - January 16, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
This interactive workshop focuses on how intentional scaffolding can create unmistakable impact for every learner in PreK–12 settings. Participants explore how to design and implement front-end, distributed, and back-end scaffolds that support access, deepen understanding, and gradually release responsibility to students. Grounded in the science of learning and high-impact instructional practices, the session emphasizes aligning support with the right level of challenge to promote engagement and independence. Educators will leave with practical strategies to ensure all students can successfully navigate complex tasks, build confidence, and experience meaningful learning growth. For PreK–12 classroom teachers, special educators, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders.
Audience: Educators, administrators, and decision-makers
Hybrid leadership cohort meeting in Oak Lawn and online, listed January 19–April 27, 2027. Individual online session dates are not specified in the excerpt.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: January 19, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elizabeth Mirra. Date: January 19, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Gaye Lang. Date: January 19, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
Audience: School leaders and instructional coaches
We became leaders to make a difference, but firefighting can make even productive days feel purposeless. Simple, sustainable teacher development strategies for busy leaders.
Audience: MTSS teams, behavior specialists, school psychologists, and administrators
A 12-hour Ancora Publishing virtual course on designing and delivering Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral interventions: four 3-hour Tuesday sessions, January 19 – February 9, 2027, for MTSS and behavior support teams.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Annemarie Johnson. Date: January 20, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Suzanne Kail. Date: January 20, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Join 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.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Michon Henegar. Date: January 20, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Reimagining Mental Health in Schools is a five-part professional learning series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth exploring how school teams can move beyond reactive supports toward comprehensive, sustainable systems of student mental health. Sessions examine practical strategies for prevention, early identification, staff wellbeing, family partnership, and equitable access to care across the school community. Session 2 of 5.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part restorative practices series on nurturing the dimensions of being and becoming. The series helps educators build restorative mindsets and practices — strengthening relationships, repairing harm, and creating school communities where every student feels they belong. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
The session will focus on how to create a student-centered culture, collaboratively build and get passionate agreement on mission, vision and S.M.A.R.T. goals, and help teachers to achieve high functioning data teams that improve student learning and achievement. This session will give leaders specific ideas and practical tools to improve culture, teacher and team performance and student learning. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Come collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Social Studies 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! All meetings are virtual and recorded All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access November 9th January 20th March 30th K-12 social studies leaders, instructional coaches, administrators, campus and district specialists
Audience: Educators, special educators, school psychologists, counselors, administrators
A five-part professional development series on executive functioning — how to recognize executive function challenges in students and support skill development both in school and for life beyond the classroom. Sessions cover identification of executive functioning difficulties, practical classroom strategies, scaffolding and accommodations, and fostering independence so students can carry these skills into adulthood.
The Leadership Forum is an opportunity for Gifted/Talented and Advanced Academics leaders to connect and support each other virtually throughout the year. These one-hour open agenda sessions are a collaborative effort between the Region 13 Gifted and Talented Program Specialist and the Central Texas Advanced Academics Consortium (CTAAC). CTAAC is a district-led initiative created for the purpose of providing district-to-district support for the Gifted and Talented and Advanced Academics programs. This organization is currently led by Blake Haygood from Austin ISD. The organization meets a few times throughout the year to offer leaders the time and space to connect with each other and ask questions relevant to their program.
Audience: School business officials and aspiring district leaders
The January session of Leadership U, the Montana Association of School Business Officials' monthly virtual leadership series. One registration covers all five sessions (November 2026 to March 2027). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
Did you know that New England residents can enroll at out-of-state public colleges at a discount? In this January 2027 webinar, presented by Lyndsay Parks, Program Coordinator of Tuition Break for the New England Board of Higher Education, learn more about Tuition Break, a savings program specifically for New England residents that can save families approximately $8,500 per year. Over 3,000 degree programs are available.
Session 4 of NJASA's 2026-27 Power of Professional Learning Series for New Jersey school administrators, a comprehensive professional development series supporting both professional skills and personal growth. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Active NJASA members attend at no cost; non-members may register at $215.00 per person.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rebecca Gault. Date: January 21, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, principals and curriculum directors
Focus on the link between student evaluation data and instructional planning. Analyze present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) data, write measurable annual goals and objectives, and learn robust data collection methods to monitor progress. Shelley Kenow's three-part live online series (also on demand, recorded) builds IEP expertise for newcomers and experienced professionals. Session 1 covers IEP foundations, components and history; Session 2 connects evaluation data to PLAAFP statements, measurable goals and progress monitoring; Session 3 covers parental involvement, accommodations and related services. One registration covers all three sessions. Fees: early bird $149 until Nov 1; PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each.
The Leading Coaches Network is a collaborative professional learning community designed specifically for those who lead, support, supervise, and develop instructional coaches. Whether participants currently serve as coaching coordinators, instructional leaders, district administrators, or lead coaches, this network provides a space to think deeply about the unique challenges and opportunities involved in coaching coaches. Leading coaches can often feel isolating. Many individuals in these roles are responsible for developing coaches without having a formal network of peers to learn alongside or a clear roadmap for the work.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Bethany Petty. Date: January 22, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Connected Classroom series on social-emotional learning and wellness. The series gives educators practical, classroom-ready strategies for weaving SEL and student wellness into everyday teaching — building connection, belonging, and resilience across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Joel Clements. Date: January 25, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: K-12 special educators, BCBAs, counselors, and school support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on advancing mental and behavioral health supports for students with autism, covering applied social-emotional learning and school-based intervention across K-12 settings. The series gives school teams practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting autistic students' SEL, behavior, and mental health in classrooms and across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elizabeth Mirra. Date: January 25, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Phases 1-2 of the 6-Phase Model of Student Learning Today’s teachers must be increasingly adept at capturing students’ attention at the start of a lesson or unit of study, breaking through the myriad other things churning through students’ minds in any given moment, and then generating students’ authentic interest in learning more.
This webinar, co-sponsored by East Bridgewater Public Library, is for parents with children in middle school and high school and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place, steps to take in academic planning, and tools students and parents should consider when beginning the college search. Live transcription will be available.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Do you feel like everything we know about communications goes out the window during times of change, controversy and crisis? This session will help to ground you when times get tough, as we explore these challenges through the lens of thinking, feeling and doing, ultimately designing better experiences and building trust with our families, students, staff and school communities. Learn best practices, theories, and how to apply it all with grace under pressure. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Phases 1-2 of the 6-Phase Model of Student Learning Today’s teachers must be increasingly adept at capturing students’ attention at the start of a lesson or unit of study, breaking through the myriad other things churning through students’ minds in any given moment, and then generating students’ authentic interest in learning more.
In 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.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
Workforce Pell is a new federal program allowing students to receive the Pell Grant for approved short-term and workforce programs. In this basic-level webinar, hear the latest Workforce Pell updates, learn more about which programs will likely qualify, and get your questions surrounding Workforce Pell answered.
Audience: Bilingual/ESL Directors and Coordinators
To provide first-year directors of Bilingual and ESL programs with a place for building knowledge in their new role, the Multilingual Instruction and Learning Support coordinator is providing 5 one-hour ZOOM meetings. These meetings will be a place to collaborate and build new knowledge on the following topics: September 23rd -Preparing for the Board Report October 1st -Filling for Exceptions and Waivers Oct 28th -Parental Engagement
In 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.
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Bethany Petty. Date: January 27, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you ever wondered, "Is this bullying, or is it just not great kid behavior?" This academy will share information about how to define, identify and respond to bullying from practical and legal perspectives. Participants will analyze their own bullying incidents and create robust response plans. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School garden support professionals and educators
Learn how to start a state policy and advocacy campaign to advance school garden programs: coalition building, developing policy proposals, and working with your elected leaders to bring funding and resources to expand school garden programs. Part of the 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Webinar Series, hosted by the SGSO Network and KidsGardening.
Audience: Paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and classroom support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Paraprofessional Toolkit (Winter Series), presented by Penny Copplestone, M.Ed. and Kathleen Larche, Ed.D. The series equips paraprofessionals with practical strategies for supporting instruction, behavior, and student independence in the classroom. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Learn how to design your own classroom escape room—and you'll even leave with an OER Project escape room on predicting the next threshold of complexity. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Gaye Lang. Date: January 28, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School and district administrators, special education leaders, and student services staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Suzanne Kail. Date: January 28, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Michon Henegar. Date: January 28, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: Mentors, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders
A two-part virtual workshop (January 28 and February 4, 2027, 2–5 p.m. ET) for leaders, coaches, and mentors on supporting beginning teachers. Sessions cover the research on teacher induction, foundations of mentoring, emotional support strategies, instructional support strategies, and focused practice with tools for implementation, so participants leave with practices they can use immediately to help new teachers thrive. Presented by Tina H. Boogren.
Audience: District technology leaders and data privacy officers
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Follow one Ohio district's journey as they created and implemented a data privacy plan, highlighting challenges and successes in shifting how digital resources are handled. Participants learn actionable strategies including assembling a data privacy team, education on laws and policies, inventorying resources, creating a vetting and approval process, executing data privacy agreements with vendors, and creating transparency with community stakeholders.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
The one-day course focuses on understanding implicit bias, differentiating for equity, and coaching more deeply when evaluating student growth for special education, English learners, and early childhood students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
How often do you feel like you're able to truly be authentically you to your fullest extent? So often we view life through a deficit mindset, unknowingly constricting ourselves and the potential not only of ourselves, but those that we lead and the organizations we run. A focus on doing what we believe is right, rather than the dogmatic focus on being right, allow us to lead and live from a place of abundance and ultimately become the best versions of ourselves. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Explore how AI can help create reading supports that make texts more accessible for learners. 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 Brandy Washington.
Presented by CoSN and AASA, sponsored by ClassLink. Three superintendents join CoSN's Data Privacy Project Director to share the strategies they use to ensure that data in their districts is safe and continues to develop as new challenges emerge, with highlights from CoSN's 2026 National Student Data Privacy Report. Information about earning the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Seal will also be shared.
Are you a K-12 teacher that works near a Shell asset? If so, you could win a science classroom makeover. Join us on Monday, February 1, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
At this online summit, join technology professionals and school leaders from across the Midwest to take part in panel discussions and hands-on demonstrations led by local and national cybersecurity experts. One $60 fee covers both days ($75 after November 5, 2026). Schedule time zone is not specified; confirm with the organizer.
This webinar, presented by Dr. Mike Janicki, Ed.D, School Counselor at Old Rochester Regional High School, will discuss athletics in college admissions. Topics will include sports divisions, eligibility, the college search, and key issues to consider throughout this process. Live transcription will be available.
Join 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.
Audience: K-12 educators, school leaders and technology staff
At this online summit, join technology professionals and school leaders from across the Midwest to take part in panel discussions and hands-on demonstrations led by local and national cybersecurity experts. One $60 fee covers both days ($75 after November 5, 2026). Schedule time zone is not specified; confirm with the organizer.
Reimagining Mental Health in Schools is a five-part professional learning series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth exploring how school teams can move beyond reactive supports toward comprehensive, sustainable systems of student mental health. Sessions examine practical strategies for prevention, early identification, staff wellbeing, family partnership, and equitable access to care across the school community. Session 3 of 5.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part restorative practices series on nurturing the dimensions of being and becoming. The series helps educators build restorative mindsets and practices — strengthening relationships, repairing harm, and creating school communities where every student feels they belong. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Learn ways to improve programs and instruction for English Language learners. Research-based key practices at the district, school and classroom levels will be shared. Using templates, checklists, and useful tips, participants will receive information and effective strategies to improve ESL, literacy, and content instruction. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
The Iowa Association of School Business Officials' 2026 annual certified budget review, presented by John Parker of the Iowa Department of Management via GoToWebinar. IASBO asks members to view this live webinar at regional meeting locations to receive two renewal credits for in-person attendance.
Audience: Educators, special educators, school psychologists, counselors, administrators
A five-part professional development series on executive functioning — how to recognize executive function challenges in students and support skill development both in school and for life beyond the classroom. Sessions cover identification of executive functioning difficulties, practical classroom strategies, scaffolding and accommodations, and fostering independence so students can carry these skills into adulthood.
Are you curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials.
Are you curious about Class CrunchLabs? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elizabeth Mirra. Date: February 4, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Join us for an inspiring, motivating and important academy to learn about Women in Leadership: Learning, Leading and Living! There has never been a more important time to reflect on the role of leadership as we live through a global pandemic. We know there is a disproportionate number of female leaders vs. female teachers in the field. This is a topic that is relevant to all educators- how do we grow and support our female leaders? Leave the academy with tangible and practical ways to build your PLN, support others in the field and gain a greater sense of work-life blend. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: CTOs, IT directors, and cybersecurity staff
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Creating a strong cybersecurity program isn't just about adopting a framework — it's about aligning that framework with your district's mission, risk posture, and operational reality. Panelists discuss how to strategically select and implement frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls, and share practical tools developed by the CoSN Cybersecurity Advisory.
Source Material series (inquirED + NCSS), episode 3: reaching students who have pulled away. Guest: Erika A. Patall, Professor and Associate Dean of Research, USC Rossier School of Education. Free and open to all.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Connected Classroom series on social-emotional learning and wellness. The series gives educators practical, classroom-ready strategies for weaving SEL and student wellness into everyday teaching — building connection, belonging, and resilience across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Now is the time to empower early childhood educators across Illinois to provide an equitable high quality education for our young English learners (ELs). The population of ELs continues to grow statewide. At least 10% of all Illinois students are ELs and 92 of 102 counties now serve ELs. Use this session to examine your management systems and program service areas that impact ELs. Walk away with clear action steps to move your EC program forward. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School-based BCBAs, special educators, and behavior support staff
A session for school-based BCBAs on moving from reflection to relational action — building culturally responsive, collaborative practices with families and school teams. The presentation explores how behavior analysts can examine their own practice, honor the cultural contexts students bring to school, and collaborate in ways that build trust and shared ownership of behavior plans. Offered in partnership with LSGurdin Consulting; BCBAs are eligible for 1.5 CEUs through LSGurdin Consulting.
Audience: K-12 special educators, BCBAs, counselors, and school support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on advancing mental and behavioral health supports for students with autism, covering applied social-emotional learning and school-based intervention across K-12 settings. The series gives school teams practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting autistic students' SEL, behavior, and mental health in classrooms and across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Phases 3-4 of the 6-Phase Model of Student Learning Online Course or Web Meeting Our students live in a world of distractions that fracture their attention spans. So, what are the brain-based best practices for helping them focus on what they’re learning, engaging with new information actively in their minds, making sense of it, and connecting it with prior knowledge? These are the important middle phases of The McREL Institute’s[Six-Phase Model of Student Learning](https://www.mcrel.org/learningthatsticks/)based on cognitive science.
A guided, three-meeting training from ISTE+ASCD and the Google AI Educator Series, facilitated by Brandy Washington. The cohort meets weekly for one hour: February 8, 22, and March 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET. Participants work through selected Google AI Educator Series modules and earn GES badges at each session. Space is limited.
Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Petra Nelson. Dates: February 9-10, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern each day. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches and administrators
AI is transforming the environment where students learn and prepare for their future. Educational leaders must integrate AI literacy into existing K-12 instruction rather than treating it as a separate subject. Meghan Hargrave helps educators build students' habits to use AI ethically and responsibly, combining evergreen skills such as critical thinking and metacognition with new abilities for interacting with AI systems, with tech-free and technology-based strategies tailored to K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Attend in person in Addison, IL or live online. Fees: PD365 members $269; non-members $359 (includes one year of membership).
Phases 3-4 of the 6-Phase Model of Student Learning Online Course or Web Meeting Our students live in a world of distractions that fracture their attention spans. So, what are the brain-based best practices for helping them focus on what they’re learning, engaging with new information actively in their minds, making sense of it, and connecting it with prior knowledge? These are the important middle phases of The McREL Institute’s[Six-Phase Model of Student Learning](https://www.mcrel.org/learningthatsticks/)based on cognitive science.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
Paying for college remains one of the biggest barriers for students who do not qualify for federal or state aid, but it doesn't have to be! In this basic-level webinar, learn how students can reduce the cost of college, learn about the different aid programs in North Carolina they still might qualify for, and help students put a plan together that makes paying for college more manageable.
The Impact Lab is a professional learning experience built for educators ready to move belonging from an aspiration to a daily practice. Session 3 of three.
Learn how to lock in tomorrow’s tuition at today’s prices with the U.Plan, the Massachusetts Prepaid Tuition Plan. This webinar will teach you how to enroll and contribute, share the list of participating colleges, and explain how to use the plan to guard against the increase in tuition at dozens of public and private Massachusetts colleges and universities. Note that the U.Plan is a savings plan option best for families with a child in 10th grade or younger. Live transcription will be available.
See how student-driven inquiry takes shape in an OER Project lesson—and leave with practical ideas you can bring into your own teaching. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Join us for an engaging deep dive into the shifts from the 2013 to the 2022 Danielson Frameworks and what they mean for today's classrooms. Together, school and district leaders will unpack critical changes related to instruction, equity, and educator growth while strengthening their approach to observation, feedback, and coaching. Participants will leave ready to align professional learning, refine evaluation practices, and lead meaningful improvement that drives student success. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Part of NJASA's Power of Legal Information series. A 60-minute virtual session on First Amendment and social media issues in school governance, identifying appropriate and reasonable solutions for school leaders. Presented by the NJASA Legal Department with a Legal Allied Member. Active NJASA members attend free; non-members $215 per session.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your role as a principal or assistant principal? This Administrative Academy is designed to help you develop, build, and maintain a strong principal-assistant relationship. Discover practical tools and techniques to strengthen your team’s collective efficacy and the impact of your leadership on your building. Learn how to evaluate personal and organizational management systems and how they impact the principal-assistant relationship. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: part one of a two-part session on manifestation determination requirements and processes.
Audience: Paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and classroom support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Paraprofessional Toolkit (Winter Series), presented by Penny Copplestone, M.Ed. and Kathleen Larche, Ed.D. The series equips paraprofessionals with practical strategies for supporting instruction, behavior, and student independence in the classroom. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Are you curious about Class CrunchLabs? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials. Published individual registration rates cover the complete four-session series: $75 for nonmembers, $60 for NSTA members, and $12 for student members; these are not per-session fees.
Are you curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials. Published individual registration rates cover the complete four-session series: $75 for nonmembers, $60 for NSTA members, and $12 for student members; these are not per-session fees.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Audience: School and district administrators, special education leaders, and student services staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: Teachers, counselors, psychologists, administrators, PLC teams and parents
Ross Greene challenges long-held assumptions about discipline and student behavior, offering a transformative shift in how educators and leaders respond to today's growing mental health crisis. Drawing from his latest book, he reframes concerning behavior not as defiance, but as a form of communication, an indication that kids are having difficulty meeting expectations. Through his evidence-based Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, Dr. Greene provides a practical, research-backed roadmap for learning environments where students feel understood, supported, and capable of success. Live online and on demand (recorded, for 60 days). Fees: early bird $179 until Oct 30, 2026; PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Hope is essential to effective school leadership and a healthy school culture. Participants can expect to synthesize the science behind hope; critique "Intelligence Attributes" and "Dimensions" of the School Leader Paradigm that support the cultivation of hope; assess their own practices and determine if they are cultivating hope or destroying it; and create an action plan to integrate hope-cultivating practices into their daily leadership work. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
This webinar, presented by Dr. Amanda Sterk, Director of Accelerated Programs at Florida Southwestern State College and Dr. Timothy Poynton, Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts Boston, two experienced educators with a passion for helping students realize their full potential, will provide you with a roadmap for the college search process. With all the information available, it can be difficult to begin your college search and narrow down what’s most important. This webinar will introduce a systematic approach to gathering information as you research colleges, as well as explain the six keys to finding a good college fit. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This academy serves as a guidepost to help leaders understand they are works in progress and to help create a vision for their individual futures. To be the best version of yourself you have to be driven deeply by something. You must believe that you have an impact to make and a legacy to leave. You must know that the work will never be done. If you care deeply about making an impact and you are willing to do anything for your students and community - admit that you are unfinished and strive to get better every day. The key element that sets the incredibly effective leader apart from everyone else is their commitment to never settle for less than very best. This internal drive is what fuels the grind and what allows for the seemingly impossible to be done. This drive indicates one thing. It is a daily symbol of the leader’s firm recognition that they are unfinished. It is the personification of never being satisfied. It is the commitment to drain every last ounce of talent from our bodies while we have an opportunity to serve. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Special Educators, Transition Specialists
Join us in the 2026-2027 school year and learn about all things Transition Services! The 2026-2027 Transition Network provides a system of communication and collaboration to the districts and charter schools in Region 13, aiming to support educators working in the field of special education through providing information, resources, training opportunities and supports in the area of Transition Services. Virtual Transition Network meetings will be held four times a year. There will also be an online Canvas course connected to the 2026-2027 Transition Network where information can be accessed before, during, and after Transition Network meetings throughout the school year.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
Audience: K-12 educators and student support staff
This high-energy K-12 program teaches students how to bounce back from setbacks, stay confident under pressure, and turn challenges into comeback moments.
Reimagining Mental Health in Schools is a five-part professional learning series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth exploring how school teams can move beyond reactive supports toward comprehensive, sustainable systems of student mental health. Sessions examine practical strategies for prevention, early identification, staff wellbeing, family partnership, and equitable access to care across the school community. Session 4 of 5.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part restorative practices series on nurturing the dimensions of being and becoming. The series helps educators build restorative mindsets and practices — strengthening relationships, repairing harm, and creating school communities where every student feels they belong. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you ever encountered individuals, both students and adults, who struggle with emotional regulation? Are you interested in cultivating a more balanced and regulated school environment? This professional learning opportunity aims to empower educational leaders with brain-based learning strategies and techniques to achieve this goal. By delving into fundamental concepts concerning the brain, stress, learning, and regulation, you will gain invaluable insights into how our emotional state influences behavior and learning outcomes. Together, we will engage in reflective activities and explore the implementation of effective systems to establish an optimal learning environment for all. If you are curious to learn more about leading with a brain-friendly approach, this opportunity is for you! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Principals, assistant principals and district leaders
Rachael Havey, Senior Director of Cognia, guides educational leaders through a curriculum mapping process that promotes collaboration among educators and aligns instructional practices with established standards. Topics include developing curriculum maps, creating consistent expectations across classrooms, ensuring equitable access to rigorous learning, and using aligned assessments to monitor progress. Ideal for principals, assistant principals, district leaders and aspiring administrators. Aligned to Florida Educational Leadership Standard 4, with 1 hour of professional learning credit. Free for current full-service FASA members.
Audience: Educators, special educators, school psychologists, counselors, administrators
A five-part professional development series on executive functioning — how to recognize executive function challenges in students and support skill development both in school and for life beyond the classroom. Sessions cover identification of executive functioning difficulties, practical classroom strategies, scaffolding and accommodations, and fostering independence so students can carry these skills into adulthood.
Audience: CTE teachers, academic teachers, principals, and district leaders
A two-part virtual workshop (February 17 and February 24, 2027, 2–5 p.m. ET) applying The New Art and Science of Teaching framework to career and technical education. Participants learn to design proficiency scales aligned to CTE standards, use vocabulary instruction effectively, deliver actionable personalised feedback, align assessments, and apply engagement strategies that make hands-on, project-based learning active and inclusive — connecting academic content with real-world application. Presented by Mike Ruyle.
Audience: School business officials and aspiring district leaders
The February session of Leadership U, the Montana Association of School Business Officials' monthly virtual leadership series. One registration covers all five sessions (November 2026 to March 2027). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
Hands-on activities including rubber duck debugging, finding bugs in block-based code with MakeCode, and cross-curricular connections to math, ELA, science, and computer science. Participants design their own Duck Debugging Challenge for their class. Led by April Allen, Triton Central. Wednesday, February 17, 2027, 4–6 PM ET on Zoom. Certificate of attendance provided.
Are you curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials. Published individual registration rates cover the complete four-session series: $75 for nonmembers, $60 for NSTA members, and $12 for student members; these are not per-session fees.
Are you curious about Class CrunchLabs? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials. Published individual registration rates cover the complete four-session series: $75 for nonmembers, $60 for NSTA members, and $12 for student members; these are not per-session fees.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
The power of a positive team is undeniable. What does that look like in practical terms? How do you move your team in a more positive direction? In this academy, you will evaluate the strengths & needs of your team and learn about strategies to improve the culture, collaboration, and positive impact of the group. There is a $10.00 additional fee for licensed materials. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join fellow math leaders from across the region for our quarterly Region 13 Mathematics Leadership Forums—a dynamic and collaborative space designed to keep you informed, inspired, and connected. These virtual forums are tailored for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, Specialists, Administrators, and Instructional Coaches who are passionate about advancing mathematics education.
Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, principals and curriculum directors
Master the collaborative and forward-looking aspects of the IEP: meaningful parental involvement, individualized accommodations, and the IEP's connection to related services and high-quality intervention. Shelley Kenow's three-part live online series (also on demand, recorded) builds IEP expertise for newcomers and experienced professionals. Session 1 covers IEP foundations, components and history; Session 2 connects evaluation data to PLAAFP statements, measurable goals and progress monitoring; Session 3 covers parental involvement, accommodations and related services. One registration covers all three sessions. Fees: early bird $149 until Nov 1; PD365 members $199; non-members $248 (includes one year of membership); 2 people $238 each; 3 people $228 each.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: February 19, 2027, 8 a.m. - February 20, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Connected Classroom series on social-emotional learning and wellness. The series gives educators practical, classroom-ready strategies for weaving SEL and student wellness into everyday teaching — building connection, belonging, and resilience across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you considered the role AI could play in shaping the future of education at your school? This Administrator Academy aims to equip school leaders with the essential knowledge and practical tools to implement AI technologies effectively. Explore real-world examples of how schools are currently using AI to enhance educational outcomes and streamline operations. Learn to strategically integrate AI solutions, address ethical and privacy concerns, and nurture a culture that embraces technological advancements. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: February 19, 2027, 8 a.m. - February 20, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: K-12 special educators, BCBAs, counselors, and school support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on advancing mental and behavioral health supports for students with autism, covering applied social-emotional learning and school-based intervention across K-12 settings. The series gives school teams practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting autistic students' SEL, behavior, and mental health in classrooms and across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, February 22, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.
Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) is a 4-hour, virtual or in-person training for adults to learn how to collaboratively intervene with a person at risk for suicide in developing a safety plan. SPI is a brief, collaborative intervention that provides individuals with a specific set of coping strategies and resources to use at any time to mitigate acute suicide risk. This training, developed by Drs. Barbara Stanley and Greg Brown, explains when and how to work with individuals to create a safety plan and describes each of the steps involved. Participants will learn how to:
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
In order to successfully lead our schools we first need to lead ourselves. This academy will provide insight and tips on effectively leading oneself to lead others. Participants will examine the nine strategies for self-leadership; identify self-leadership strategies with high leverage for school leaders; critique areas of weakness in self-leadership for school leaders; and analyze impacts of effective personal leadership skills on school settings. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
Financial aid award offers can be exciting — but they can also be confusing for students and families. Learn how to help students confidently compare their financial aid offers and make informed college decisions. The session introduces the Award Advisor App, demonstrates CFNC's financial aid offer comparison worksheet you can share with families, and shares practical strategies for helping students understand college costs, evaluate their options, and determine the best financial fit for their family's budget.
Join 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.
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Session 5 of NJASA's 2026-27 Power of Professional Learning Series for New Jersey school administrators, a comprehensive professional development series supporting both professional skills and personal growth. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Active NJASA members attend at no cost; non-members may register at $215.00 per person.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Unsupervised and Unstoppable: What All Leaders Can Learn from Women in Leadership explores the unique challenges and strengths of women in leadership and the lessons they hold for all leaders. Through reflective pre-work, case studies, and cohort discussions, participants will gain deeper awareness of how gender dynamics shape leadership identity, influence culture, and impact organizational systems. Leaders will critically examine their own practices, uncover blind spots, and discover strategies that foster more inclusive, courageous, and purpose-driven leadership. The course culminates in developing a forward-looking leadership vision that draws on the wisdom of women leaders to strengthen leadership for everyone. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
The Leadership Forum is an opportunity for Gifted/Talented and Advanced Academics leaders to connect and support each other virtually throughout the year. These one-hour open agenda sessions are a collaborative effort between the Region 13 Gifted and Talented Program Specialist and the Central Texas Advanced Academics Consortium (CTAAC). CTAAC is a district-led initiative created for the purpose of providing district-to-district support for the Gifted and Talented and Advanced Academics programs. This organization is currently led by Blake Haygood from Austin ISD. The organization meets a few times throughout the year to offer leaders the time and space to connect with each other and ask questions relevant to their program.
Audience: Paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and classroom support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Paraprofessional Toolkit (Winter Series), presented by Penny Copplestone, M.Ed. and Kathleen Larche, Ed.D. The series equips paraprofessionals with practical strategies for supporting instruction, behavior, and student independence in the classroom. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
This webinar is for parents with children in middle school and will describe information and resources that families can use to put a college savings plan in place, as well as what tools students and parents should consider when beginning the college search. We will address the questions of how best to save for college, how saving impacts financial aid, where and how to begin the college search, and what role cost plays in the college decision. Live transcription will be available.
Are you curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials. Published individual registration rates cover the complete four-session series: $75 for nonmembers, $60 for NSTA members, and $12 for student members; these are not per-session fees.
Are you curious about Class CrunchLabs? Whether you are ready to implement, or just starting to explore new science curricula, this four-part series, scheduled on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2027, offers a guided introduction to high-quality instructional materials. Published individual registration rates cover the complete four-session series: $75 for nonmembers, $60 for NSTA members, and $12 for student members; these are not per-session fees.
Audience: School district and departmental leaders
Two-hour virtual workshop led by Dr. James Kaufman of UConn on creativity in leadership and curriculum. Participants explore divergent and convergent thinking, embedding creativity in instruction and assessment, and the intersection of generative AI and creative learning environments.
Audience: School and district administrators, special education leaders, and student services staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Difficult conversations are unpleasant, but they don’t have to be unproductive. Veteran administrator Don Anderson gives techniques on how to make sure difficult conversations yield positive results for everyone involved. The online version of this academy runs for 4 hours (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.). Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Follow this journey to the “whys” and “how’s” of self-care and how taking care of yourself can pay huge dividends in your organization. Dr. Hall and Dr. Greenwood explain how building trust in relationships starts with you and your own well-being. Looking for some suggestions and ideas to create a better YOU? You’ve come to the right AA! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Student engagement is one of the strongest indicators of classroom success, academic growth, and positive school culture. This session helps teachers and school leaders strengthen engagement across K–12 classrooms through practical, research-based strategies: creating a safe and inclusive classroom culture, designing lessons with student voice and choice, using purposeful questioning and academic discourse, connecting learning to real-world experiences, and using formative feedback to keep students actively involved in their own growth. Through examples, reflection, and planning, participants will see how engagement looks different across grade levels while staying rooted in the same core principles: students need to feel connected, challenged, respected, and responsible for their learning.
Phases 5-6 of the 6-Phase Model of Student Learning For new knowledge to really stick and be useful throughout life, students must engage in deep learning—arranging what they’ve learned into larger, coherent patterns and models that they can use to better understand the world around them and be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of future situations. These are the important final phases of The McREL Institute's [Six-Phase Model of Student Learning](https://www.mcrel.org/learningthatsticks/) based on cognitive science.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Phases 5-6 of the 6-Phase Model of Student Learning For new knowledge to really stick and be useful throughout life, students must engage in deep learning—arranging what they’ve learned into larger, coherent patterns and models that they can use to better understand the world around them and be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of future situations. These are the important final phases of The McREL Institute's [Six-Phase Model of Student Learning](https://www.mcrel.org/learningthatsticks/) based on cognitive science.
Private scholarships, which are those provided by organizations other than colleges and the government, can make a significant impact in helping cover college costs. In this webinar, you will learn where to find private scholarships, the best online search engines, tips for applying, and how to avoid scams. We’ll also explain how scholarships fit into the larger financial aid picture. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part restorative practices series on nurturing the dimensions of being and becoming. The series helps educators build restorative mindsets and practices — strengthening relationships, repairing harm, and creating school communities where every student feels they belong. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Reimagining Mental Health in Schools is a five-part professional learning series from Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth exploring how school teams can move beyond reactive supports toward comprehensive, sustainable systems of student mental health. Sessions examine practical strategies for prevention, early identification, staff wellbeing, family partnership, and equitable access to care across the school community. Session 5 of 5.
Come 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
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Effective leaders do not merely react to change; they set the tone and create the conditions for success. This administrator academy empowers school and district leaders to take charge, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through transformational leadership and the inquiry cycle. Participants will analyze the essential skills and leadership domains that drive meaningful change, critique and synthesize the inquiry cycle as a powerful tool for advancement, and develop action plans that lead to measurable improvements. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Calling all Campus & District RLA Istructional and Curriculum Specialists: Come collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Content Services Leadership Forums provide opportunities for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, and Specialists to network and stay updated on the latest news from the Texas Education Agency. These meetings are highly collaborative, participant-driven, and are at no cost to our clients. All meetings are virtual and recorded All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access
Audience: Educators, special educators, school psychologists, counselors, administrators
A five-part professional development series on executive functioning — how to recognize executive function challenges in students and support skill development both in school and for life beyond the classroom. Sessions cover identification of executive functioning difficulties, practical classroom strategies, scaffolding and accommodations, and fostering independence so students can carry these skills into adulthood.
Session 6 of NJASA's 2026-27 Power of Professional Learning Series for New Jersey school administrators, a comprehensive professional development series supporting both professional skills and personal growth. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Active NJASA members attend at no cost; non-members may register at $215.00 per person.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you looking for strategies to strengthen your team culture, staff engagement, and organizational effectiveness? This academy draws from "Seven Commitments of a Great Team," authored by Jon Gordon. It outlines seven core principles for building high-performing cohesive teams, focusing on building trust, fostering connection, overcoming adversity, and achieving success through a "We is greater then Me" culture. Participants can expect to analyze the knowledge and skills needed to craft a compelling school vision and vision and create an authentic plan to apply the 7 Commitments within their school setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
The college search and application process can be overwhelming. This webinar will help you establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics such as current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and the different components of the college application including transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: District decision-makers, CTOs, and operations leaders
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Leaders showcase how AI-integrated workflows are actively redefining productivity across education departments. From HR and IT to curriculum and communications, presenters walk attendees through real workflows that streamlined systems, reduced staff fatigue, improved turnaround time, and saved money — introduced through a human-centered lens grounded in ethics, professional learning, and clarity.
The Leading Coaches Network is a collaborative professional learning community designed specifically for those who lead, support, supervise, and develop instructional coaches. Whether participants currently serve as coaching coordinators, instructional leaders, district administrators, or lead coaches, this network provides a space to think deeply about the unique challenges and opportunities involved in coaching coaches. Leading coaches can often feel isolating. Many individuals in these roles are responsible for developing coaches without having a formal network of peers to learn alongside or a clear roadmap for the work.
Source Material series (inquirED + NCSS), episode 4: the evidence is already in your classroom. Guest: Sarah Milo Hoskow, Founding Team Member, inquirED. Free and open to all.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: March 5, 2027, 8 a.m. - March 6, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Connected Classroom series on social-emotional learning and wellness. The series gives educators practical, classroom-ready strategies for weaving SEL and student wellness into everyday teaching — building connection, belonging, and resilience across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
With a practical and fresh approach, this course will use real-life discussions about the legal issues that the principal encounters on a regular basis, including: trends in the case law; updates on legislative changes; behavioral interventions and school safety; and Special Education/Section 504. By using up-to-date trends in school law, filtered through the lens of experienced school attorneys, you will walk away with a renewed clarity about your legal obligations – and the confidence to keep focused on ensuring your school's actions are legal, efficient, and effective! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: March 5, 2027, 8 a.m. - March 6, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: K-12 special educators, BCBAs, counselors, and school support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on advancing mental and behavioral health supports for students with autism, covering applied social-emotional learning and school-based intervention across K-12 settings. The series gives school teams practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting autistic students' SEL, behavior, and mental health in classrooms and across the school community. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Presented by CoSN and AASA, sponsored by ClassLink. Leading effective cybersecurity strategies in school district settings. Three superintendents join CoSN's Cybersecurity Project Director to share the effective strategies they lead to protect their networks and information security, analyze their status, and validate what they are doing well.
Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, March 8, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: part two of the manifestation determination series, applying the requirements in practice.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When English learners receive instruction from ESL, bilingual, and general education teachers in different classrooms, it is essential for these teachers to collaborate and coordinate instruction. Using templates, checklists, and chat discussions, participants will learn useful information and strategies about research-based effective instructional strategies for English learners. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and classroom support staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part Paraprofessional Toolkit (Winter Series), presented by Penny Copplestone, M.Ed. and Kathleen Larche, Ed.D. The series equips paraprofessionals with practical strategies for supporting instruction, behavior, and student independence in the classroom. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Are you working to align your instruction with the Texas STEM Education Framework? Should you be? Join us to connect around best practices in STEM education and the TEA vision for STEM education in Texas, including computer science and the Technology Applications TEKS. These meetings are participant-driven, highly collaborative and completely free! We meet via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesdayof every odd-numbered month throughout the year. Register for the series and attend when you can!
Audience: K-12 educators and leaders supporting English Learners and Multilingual Learners
A virtual forum providing state-level updates, shared learning, and professional dialogue on emerging initiatives, resources, and best practices for English Learners and Multilingual Learners.
Part of NJASA's Power of Legal Information series. A 60-minute virtual session on board relations, identifying appropriate and reasonable solutions to governance issues for school leaders. Presented by the NJASA Legal Department with a Legal Allied Member. Active NJASA members attend free; non-members $215 per session.
Audience: School and district administrators, special education leaders, and student services staff
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Developing strong Tier 1 classroom practices and SEL instruction allows the building administrator to better identify students who require Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 social-emotional interventions. This session focuses on creating and progress monitoring more intensive interventions that improve a students capacity to identify, communicate, and manage emotional distress in the school setting. Participants learn how to use data to identify Tier 1 non-responders, structural approaches to providing tiered supports, and a system for identifying reasonable goals and collecting data to monitor progress.
This webinar will provide valuable guidance for high school seniors who have received their college acceptance letters and financial aid offers and are trying to make the college decision. Topics will include an overview of different types of financial aid, an explanation of how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill. Live transcription will be available.
Seasonal 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.
Widen students' view of the Cold War with films, lessons, and interactive maps that reveal its reach across Latin America and its broader global impact. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Why do many children with language-based learning disabilities also struggle with foundational math skills? The comorbidity between reading and math disabilities ranges from 40–60%, due in part to shared cognitive processes: deficits in language, working memory, and executive functioning can hinder both reading and the acquisition of math fact retrieval and quantitative reasoning. This webinar focuses on how young children learn and acquire basic mathematical skills from a brain-based educational perspective, covering three primary ways numbers are formatted in the brain, the overlap between language and math, critical neurodevelopmental pathways in number sense, and how math anxiety impacts learning. Practical strategies, including math games and activities, will help participants link assessment findings with targeted interventions. For school psychologists, special education teachers, math interventionists, administrators, classroom teachers, and parents.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This workshop is perfect to review the components of inclusion in early childhood programs. It will also help you determine what next steps to take in your program to assure you are offering high quality inclusive opportunities for all young learners. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School counselors and education professionals
The state offers a free tool for students to create a career development plan through NCcareers.org. Once students create a plan, they can update it anytime, even as adults! Students now must complete their plan in 8th grade and sophomore year. In this basic-level webinar, get a walkthrough of how students can complete their CDP through NCcareers.org, learn about all the features NCcareers.org offers, learn how you can track student CDP progress through CFNC ProTools, and get your questions answered by the NC Careers team.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
In 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.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part restorative practices series on nurturing the dimensions of being and becoming. The series helps educators build restorative mindsets and practices — strengthening relationships, repairing harm, and creating school communities where every student feels they belong. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
In 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
The one-day course focuses on understanding implicit bias, differentiating for equity, and coaching more deeply when evaluating student growth for special education, English learners, and early childhood students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you committed to making sure every student at your school receives the support that they need to be successful? Embark on a journey that demystifies Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and that specifically focuses on equitable outcomes to address the needs of high school scholars. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: District technology and academic leaders
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. For AI to positively affect learning and educational outcomes, school leaders need to be intentional about why they are using AI and what they hope to change — including clarity about context, the district's approach to learning, how AI apps are built, and how success metrics are integrated. District leaders share the lessons they are learning implementing AI and how they are measuring outcomes.
CodeAI Computer Science Connections helps students discover how computer science supports learning across math, science, language arts, and social studies. Prepares grades 3–8 teachers to use CS Connections modules in core content areas. For Indiana elementary and middle school educators. March 18, 2027, 6:00–8:00 PM ET on Zoom; may include asynchronous work.
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.
Give feedback that moves student thinking forward. Get forms and lessons to use tomorrow and teaching tips for historical thinking skills. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: March 19, 2027, 8 a.m. - March 20, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
What are today's keys to providing a safe learning environment for students, staff and visitors? Learn the most effective and affordable ways to improve school security and emergency preparedness. Benefit from proven strategies on topics such as active shooter, video surveillance and grant funding. Participants will learn how to address current vulnerabilities, implement site-specific strategies and access the latest resources. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: March 19, 2027, 8 a.m. - March 20, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This presentation will analyze the special education case law and recent legal guidance from both OSEP and OCR to ensure that your school organization can avoid the decisions that ultimately led schools to litigation. Each case will be discussed with a focus on the missteps or omission, including alternative options for action and legal requirements under both state and federal law. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
As a school leader, your emotional intelligence impacts the ebb and flow, the success and failure of your teachers, your students and your school. This session will use several resources, including the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and the 4 Agreements to help you to create a plan to address, improve and maintain your emotional intelligence, as you support teaching and learning within your school. You will also have an opportunity to learn from other participants. It’s a fun session that give participants a chance to walk away with resources to support growth in the area of emotional intelligence. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School business officials and aspiring district leaders
The March session of Leadership U, the Montana Association of School Business Officials' monthly virtual leadership series. One registration covers all five sessions (November 2026 to March 2027). The webinar is recorded and all registered attendees receive access to the recording.
In this webinar you will hear from a panel of college admissions experts as they share their advice on how to launch a college search and apply to college. Bring all your questions about the college admissions process, including those focused on campus visits, college fairs, standardized tests, and applications. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, special educators, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on executive function supports for overloaded brains. The series gives educators practical strategies for building students' executive function skills — planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation — so overloaded learners can manage the demands of school and life. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you ever wondered about the role of self-awareness and the impact diverse personalities play in athletic coaching? This academy will provide participants with information about personality archetypes and how it impacts their personal performance and the relationships with those they serve. It will also allow participants to analyze and determine how self-awareness and leveraging personality types can support student growth, both on and off the field. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
This webinar will provide valuable guidance for high school seniors who have received their college acceptance letters and financial aid offers and are trying to make the college decision. Topics will include an overview of different types of financial aid, an explanation of how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill. Live transcription will be available.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Come collaborate with us! Our Region 13 Social Studies 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! All meetings are virtual and recorded All materials shared during our meetings are uploaded on Canvas for easy access November 9th January 20th March 30th K-12 social studies leaders, instructional coaches, administrators, campus and district specialists
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
A one-day (6-hour) virtual workshop from Responsive Classroom for educators of grades PreK-2. Discover how to use Morning Meeting to teach essential school-ready behaviors — following directions, listening, taking turns, asking questions, responding appropriately and cooperating with peers — and foster a positive classroom community where children begin each day feeling connected, focused and ready to learn. Includes a certificate of completion, a resource book and The Morning Meeting Book.
Audience: Bilingual/ESL Directors and Coordinators
To provide first-year directors of Bilingual and ESL programs with a place for building knowledge in their new role, the Multilingual Instruction and Learning Support coordinator is providing 5 one-hour ZOOM meetings. These meetings will be a place to collaborate and build new knowledge on the following topics: September 23rd -Preparing for the Board Report October 1st -Filling for Exceptions and Waivers Oct 28th -Parental Engagement
The college search and application process can be overwhelming. This webinar will help you establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics such as current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and the different components of the college application including transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation. You’ll also learn how to incorporate MEFA Pathway, MEFA’s free college and career planning portal for students in grades 6-12, into the college admissions process. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Join Avelira Rodriguez Gonzalez for an inspiring and deeply personal leadership experience centered on healing, culture, courage, and purpose-driven impact. Through powerful storytelling, reflective activities, and authentic conversations, participants are challenged to honor their identity, embrace vulnerability, and "change the narrative" in both life and leadership. This academy reminds participants that leadership begins with empathy, relationships, and the courage to speak your truth. A moving call to action, "For Grace's Sake" empowers individuals to lead with love, set boundaries, and become a beacon of light within their communities. Participants will learn strategies for leading with empathy, setting healthy boundaries, amplifying their voice, and creating positive impact within their schools, workplaces, and communities. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
AS+K? About Suicide To Save A Life provides participants with an overview of the basic epidemiology of suicide and suicidal behavior, including risk and protective factors. In this course participants are trained to recognize warning signs—behaviors and characteristics that might indicate elevated risk for suicidal behavior—and the initial intervention steps to support a person they think might be at risk for suicide. Please note this course is designed for public health information purposes only and is not designed to assess, screen, diagnose or treat any mental or physical health condition.
The science of reading often gets reduced to phonics, but there is a lot of science that relates to reading comprehension as well. Viewed through the lens of cognitive science, typical comprehension instruction has unintentionally made reading and writing much harder than they need to be by separating them from each other and from content-area instruction. But cognitive science also tells us that a content-rich curriculum combined with explicit, manageable writing instruction can provide all the benefits of science-informed instruction and more. Join Natalie Wexler to learn how breaking down the artificial walls separating reading, writing, and learning can enable all students to reach their full potential. For K–12 classroom teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, policymakers, and parents.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Counseling 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.
The Iowa Association of School Business Officials' annual insurance webinar, presented by Nolan Grimm of Jester Insurance and Shonda Trudo of Van Meter Community School District, delivered via GoToWebinar.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Wondering how you will respond to the new law requiring all school districts to offer computer literacy and computer science, especially to our English Language Learners? Participants in this academy will critique the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Computer Science Education Framework to understand the steps needed to bring equity to computer science education; evaluate current national and local trends of English Learners in Computer Science Education; synthesize the linguistic, academic, and equity impact when English Learners participate in Computer Science Education; assess examples of implementing Computer Science Education for English Learners; and create their own authentic plan to respond to this law. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
It’s important to stay on track with repayment of your student loans. This webinar will provide guidance on creating a budget, information on maintaining good credit, a smart plan for repayment, and helpful websites. Live transcription will be available.
Develop a nuanced approach to confronting climate change denial by using thoughtful questioning and evidence-based lesson plans that will engage students in exploring data on climate impacts. Free live webinar from OER Project.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, special educators, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on executive function supports for overloaded brains. The series gives educators practical strategies for building students' executive function skills — planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation — so overloaded learners can manage the demands of school and life. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
We are all feeling the stress from the several education reforms that have been thrust upon us. One means to combat stress is positive energy. Jon Gordon's book The Energy Bus discusses the importance of positivity in all aspects of life. Real positivity is about optimism, grip, mental toughness, and energy that delivers actual results. Positivity doesn't ignore reality. It maintains optimism and belief in order to create a better reality. This is an interactive academy facilitated by a certified Jon Gordon Companies trainer, Dr. Kelly D. Stewart, IASA 2014 Illinois Superintendent of the Year. This training addresses developing the power of positivity within oneself first and then within our schools. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join fellow math leaders from across the region for our quarterly Region 13 Mathematics Leadership Forums—a dynamic and collaborative space designed to keep you informed, inspired, and connected. These virtual forums are tailored for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, Specialists, Administrators, and Instructional Coaches who are passionate about advancing mathematics education.
This webinar will provide valuable guidance for high school seniors who have received their college acceptance letters and financial aid offers and are trying to make the college decision. Topics will include an overview of different types of financial aid, an explanation of how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: April 9, 2027, 8 a.m. - April 10, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Do you ever find yourself perplexed about how to maximize family engagement at the high school level? Two experienced high school principals will share strategies for creating welcoming environments, designing communication, and providing opportunities for parent education and parent involvement. Participants will leave with specific ideas that they can implement at no cost immediately as well as more wide-scale activities. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Learn to teach CodeAI's Computer Science Fundamentals K-5 Code Studio courses and map them to Indiana standards. For K-5 educators new to computer science or the Indiana CS Standards. Saturday, April 10, 2027, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET on Zoom; may include asynchronous work.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: April 9, 2027, 8 a.m. - April 10, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
MTSS has been around for over 25 years and for good reason! In this academy, participants can expect to assess the degree to which leadership systems, adult practices, and organizational conditions support coherent MTSS implementation across academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains; analyze the relationship between Tier 1 adult competency, implementation fidelity, and student access to high-quality instruction and support; evaluate organizational contexture decision-making routines, and operational structures needed to sustain integrated and equitable MTSS implementation; synthesize multiple sources of implementation and student outcome data to identify barriers, monitor progress, and strengthen coherent systems of support; AND create an authentic plan to strengthen the impact of MTSS at their school. NOTE: This academy is geared toward K-8 school leadership. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join 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.
Part of NJASA's Power of Legal Information series. A 60-minute virtual session on state law related to tenure, seniority, reductions in force (RIFs), employment matters and non-renewals. Presented by the NJASA Legal Department with a Legal Allied Member. Active NJASA members attend free; non-members $215 per session.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you feeling overwhelmed in your role as a principal or assistant principal? This Administrative Academy is designed to help you develop, build, and maintain a strong principal-assistant relationship. Discover practical tools and techniques to strengthen your team’s collective efficacy and the impact of your leadership on your building. Learn how to evaluate personal and organizational management systems and how they impact the principal-assistant relationship. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: understanding the continuum of special education services and placement decisions.
Audience: PreK-Grade 2, K-12, and high school (AP) educators (North Carolina)
Explore how Britannica School's interactives, features, and tools transform research into an engaging classroom experience, with scavenger hunts, friendly competitions, and Teach Britannica lesson minis that promote collaboration and inquiry.
We're thrilled to have you join our collaborative community dedicated to enhancing the teaching and learning experience in the AP Business with Personal Finance course. Throughout the year, six PLC sessions will offer a supportive space for New York City Public School educators to share insights, strategies, and resources grounded in culturally relevant, CRSE-aligned teaching practices. Together, these sessions support effective implementation of the course by giving teachers a consistent, hands-on space to build instructional confidence, align practice across classrooms, and translate the course's project-based framework into strong, sustained student outcomes. 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Sometimes do you feel like you are constantly swimming so, so fast? Like you are barely surviving in the principalship? This academy will help you move from surviving to thriving - from nearly drowning to doing swan dives! Participants can expect to assess their current leadership practices and identify strategies to strengthen sustainable leadership systems. This academy will be an empowering and uplifting experience! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Culture is the absolute bedrock of all school success. The issue is that too many people conflate culture and climate and focus on being nice instead of kind. Kindness means having the courage to engage in the meaningful conversations that will move individuals, teams, schools, and districts forward. This academy will provide the practical tools necessary to do just this. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Through participation in this follow-up course (after completion of prerequisite Course #1, AA# 3668: Student Athletic Programs & SEL: Best Practices for Winning on the Field and in Life), participants will be able to transition from operating in a state of burnout to intentionally designing a high-performance culture rooted in self-care and safety. Participants will walk away with a personalized, time management road map and a vision board to aid in the physical and mental well0being of themselves, staff, and students. Leaders will gain actionable mental toughness and self-care strategies, while gaining instant access to 60 plug-and-play mental performance lessons ready to deploy into daily athletic practice plans and staff environments. Participants will be better equipped to audit a school climate using student surveys as well as implement systems that help insulate staff from emotional distress, and foster a safe, resilient environment where both adults and students thrive under pressure. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, special educators, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on executive function supports for overloaded brains. The series gives educators practical strategies for building students' executive function skills — planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation — so overloaded learners can manage the demands of school and life. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
In this Academy we will discuss strategies to enhance young children’s emerging social and emotional development through the exploration of the multi-tiered Pyramid Models – a systems approach to supporting early childhood PBIS. Listed as FREE by the organizer. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: April 23, 2027, 8 a.m. - April 24, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
With a practical and fresh approach, this course will use real-life discussions about the legal issues that the principal encounters on a regular basis, including: trends in the case law; updates on legislative changes; behavioral interventions and school safety; and Special Education/Section 504. By using up-to-date trends in school law, filtered through the lens of experienced school attorneys, you will walk away with a renewed clarity about your legal obligations – and the confidence to keep focused on ensuring your school's actions are legal, efficient, and effective! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: April 23, 2027, 8 a.m. - April 24, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Special Educators, Transition Specialists
Join us in the 2026-2027 school year and learn about all things Transition Services! The 2026-2027 Transition Network provides a system of communication and collaboration to the districts and charter schools in Region 13, aiming to support educators working in the field of special education through providing information, resources, training opportunities and supports in the area of Transition Services. Virtual Transition Network meetings will be held four times a year. There will also be an online Canvas course connected to the 2026-2027 Transition Network where information can be accessed before, during, and after Transition Network meetings throughout the school year.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you interested in attracting, hiring, and sustaining more teachers and leaders of color but you do not know where to start? Then this session is for you! During this academy, strategies will be shared to increase the number of teachers & leaders of color you attract, improve your hiring process with a focus on candidates of color, and support those educators through the years. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This Academy will review the identification, eligibility, and legal factors in maintaining compliance with Section 504 in the school environment. Critical issues and practices will be outlined as it pertains to avoiding discrimination and developing Section 504 Plans that are comprehensive and appropriate. Special emphasis will be on the interplay and differences between the IDEA and Section 504. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Session 7 of NJASA's 2026-27 Power of Professional Learning Series for New Jersey school administrators, a comprehensive professional development series supporting both professional skills and personal growth. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Active NJASA members attend at no cost; non-members may register at $215.00 per person.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
School leaders are required to wear numerous hats and keep multiple plates spinning simultaneously, which can be overwhelming to even seasoned administrators. This academy will provide participants with a leadership framework that simplifies the myriad of leadership expectations into two primary roles. Administrators who lead as Connected Drivers will relationally connect with staff to build a strong culture and strategically lead teachers in driving student achievement growth. Participants will leave this academy with a number of useful strategies and practices to develop both these aspects of educational leadership. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Is chronic absenteeism holding your students back? Join this engaging academy to learn how to tackle absenteeism head-on by identifying barriers, settling SMART goals, and building a sustainable, schoolwide attendance plan. Discover practical strategies that helped reduce a absenteeism by over 50% at Jordan Community Elementary - and leave ready to apply them in your school. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
This interactive workshop helps PreK–12 educators and leaders strengthen instructional impact by bringing clarity to teaching and learning. Participants explore how clearly defined learning intentions, meaningful success criteria, and aligned instructional practices improve student understanding, engagement, and progress. Through collaborative activities, educators examine how clarity influences both teacher decision-making and student ownership of learning. The session emphasizes practical strategies to ensure students know what they are learning, why it matters, and how to be successful — resulting in more purposeful instruction, stronger feedback, and deeper learning outcomes across classrooms and schools. For PreK–12 teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, and district leaders.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Learn to assess parent engagement and analyze student attendance. Specifically, this academy will help administrators identify school-wide initiatives to boost student attendance, decrease truancy and increase parent involvement. Strategies will be given that help administrators work more closely with stakeholders to create partnerships and increase engagement between parents/guardians, community members, teacher, students and administrators. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Part of NJASA's Power of Legal Information series. A 60-minute virtual session on the laws and pitfalls of non-renewals, covering state law on tenure, seniority, RIFs and employment matters. Presented by the NJASA Legal Department with a Legal Allied Member. Active NJASA members attend free; non-members $215 per session.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Unsupervised and Unstoppable: What All Leaders Can Learn from Women in Leadership explores the unique challenges and strengths of women in leadership and the lessons they hold for all leaders. Through reflective pre-work, case studies, and cohort discussions, participants will gain deeper awareness of how gender dynamics shape leadership identity, influence culture, and impact organizational systems. Leaders will critically examine their own practices, uncover blind spots, and discover strategies that foster more inclusive, courageous, and purpose-driven leadership. The course culminates in developing a forward-looking leadership vision that draws on the wisdom of women leaders to strengthen leadership for everyone. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: Superintendents, CIOs, academic leads, and business officers
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. As AI rapidly enters classrooms, how can school systems lead with purpose, equity, and strategy? Learn from five diverse districts as they share how they defined their "why," addressed fears and opportunities, evaluated AI tools, and created practical guidelines and policies for ethical use. Attendees gain stakeholder engagement strategies, product evaluation tools, and policy samples.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
School districts across the state are capitalizing on the benefits of formalizing teacher leadership to improve instruction and student achievement. In this session you will explore why teacher leaders are important, the benefits they bring to their schools, and how teacher leaders can be utilized to improve student learning. You will also explore leadership characteristics and skills that successful teacher leaders must possess and how to create an environment that supports shared leadership. Time will be spent identifying strengths and growth opportunities in your own building, as well as developing an action plan for implementation of a strong teacher leadership culture in your school. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
This meeting is only for ESC Region 13 Migrant Shared Service Arrangement district staff. The Shared Service Arrangement is an efficient and effective partnership for districts and ESC Region 13 to meet the needs of migratory students. Migrant program staff will review Spring semester updates, key components of the identification and recruitment process and upcoming Summer services. TX-NGS data requirements will be shared. All district staff from administrative to support level positions that collaborate with ESC Region 13 on Migrant Education Program activities are invited to attend.
This session helps building administrators make concrete plans to enact the system changes discussed in previous sessions, including how to best utilize planned professional development sessions, staff meetings, and in vivo coaching to improve capacity and maintain fidelity. Participants learn how to coach mental health staff to shift practice to promote desired changes and how entry criteria for IEP counseling services must be developed so counseling staff are not overly assigned pull-out services that would keep them from implementation work.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, special educators, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on executive function supports for overloaded brains. The series gives educators practical strategies for building students' executive function skills — planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation — so overloaded learners can manage the demands of school and life. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This academy takes the key components of the Illinois School Leader Evaluation Plan and puts them into action to empower you and your team. Participants can expect to critique the key components of the School Leader Evaluation Plan , analyze strategies to move beyond compliance-oriented thinking to using this tool as a powerful tool for professional growth, and create an authentic plan to connect the evaluation plan to the unique goals, priorities and context of their school/district. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
About half of all full-time, college-going freshmen fail to graduate within 4 years, adding to both the time and cost of completing a degree. In this webinar, you’ll learn information and strategies to successfully navigate the transition from high school to college academically, socially, and financially in order to help keep you on track to graduate on time. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: May 7, 2027, 8 a.m. - May 8, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you considered the role AI could play in shaping the future of education at your school? This Administrator Academy aims to equip school leaders with the essential knowledge and practical tools to implement AI technologies effectively. Explore real-world examples of how schools are currently using AI to enhance educational outcomes and streamline operations. Learn to strategically integrate AI solutions, address ethical and privacy concerns, and nurture a culture that embraces technological advancements. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: May 7, 2027, 8 a.m. - May 8, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
First coined in the early 1990s “cultural responsiveness” is a phrase that has become a part of the educational lexicon but not a part of the fabric of educational practice. Seen as the antidote to the hyper marginalization of students of color and growing achievement disparities, few understand what culturally responsive leadership looks like in practice. In this Illinois Administrators' Academy three essential questions will be addressed: What is culturally responsive leadership and why is it necessary? What do culturally responsive school leaders believe? What do culturally responsive school leaders do? This workshop is based largely on the scholarship of Gloria Ladson Billings and Muhammad Khalifa. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Participants will identify and analyze the essential constructs of emotional and social intelligence, utilizing key research findings to identify the critical components that apply to leadership competency; evaluate multiple ways to measure their own level of emotional and social intelligence, using findings from those assessments to develop a personal plan for improvement; identify and evaluate the importance of self-management, how it affects the entire organization (mood contagion) and will be able to develop specific strategies that will improve school culture and climate; and assess and analyze how to best manage relationships, utilizing a repertoire of leadership styles. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
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.
Join 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: general supervision responsibilities for learners served outside your district.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Participants will engage in activities which will allow them to confront the image in the mirror as they respond to historical events around race that have changed our world and impact education. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of racism, privilege and equity through stories, literature, images and facts. The experiences from this session will support the learner as they assess their current school culture and climate. Each participant will leave with the tools to create an action plan to anchor their school community in moving from words to action as they confront racism and its impact on their school. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join us for TCMPC Talks, a FREE monthly Zoom series designedto help educators make the most of the TCMPC platform! TCMPC Talks sessions(renamed from Coffee Chats) are designed to support district leaders in understanding, effectively using, and optimizing the system’s features. These interactive sessions cover everything from the latest platform and content updates to problem-solving and Q&A sessions, offering valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. In addition to insights from our TEKS Resource System specialist, we’ll welcome special guests from other Region 13 teams and districts to provide additional support and perspective. Attendees will have the chance to connect with fellow district leaders and educators across the region.
Are you working to align your instruction with the Texas STEM Education Framework? Should you be? Join us to connect around best practices in STEM education and the TEA vision for STEM education in Texas, including computer science and the Technology Applications TEKS. These meetings are participant-driven, highly collaborative and completely free! We meet via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesdayof every odd-numbered month throughout the year. Register for the series and attend when you can!
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
How might your impact grow if you could confidently identify and navigate the contexts around you? This academy will help leaders recognize the interplay between their individual context and the school, community, and political contexts of the learning organization. Through guided learning, discussion, reflection, and practical application, you’ll explore how your identity as a lead learner intersects with the broader systems surrounding your school. Walk away with greater clarity, actionable strategies, and the confidence to lead meaningful change—no matter the context. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
The college search and application process can be overwhelming. This webinar will help you establish a personalized admissions road map by addressing topics such as current trends in admissions, building a balanced list of colleges, and the different components of the college application including transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation. Live transcription will be available.
Seasonal 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: May 14, 2027, 8 a.m. - May 15, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Amendment rights, social media use, the changing liability of technology, teacher behavior, handbooks, searches, and bullying are not just “hot topics,” they are everyday issues. This academy talks about all of these and more. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
A BCBA continuing-education session in the LSGurdin Consulting series, exploring how self-compassion supports ethical practice for behavior analysts working in schools. Presented by Lisa Gurdin, MS, BCBA, LABA.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: May 14, 2027, 8 a.m. - May 15, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you ever experienced being swept away by the constantly shifting and unpredictable currents of school leadership? By understanding your purpose, you can find greater stability in your role as a leader. This academy aims to provide you with techniques to rediscover your "why" and gain a clear understanding of your objectives, actions, and choices. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
You receive the 5Essentials results year after year, but are you putting them to work for your school/district? In this academy participants will analyze 5Essentials data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for school improvement; determine implications for school performance; evaluate survey participation data to improve response rates and data reliability; and develop targeted strategies aligned to identified needs within school improvement efforts. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. In this webinar, we will review the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable, and explain how to easily set up an account. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the admissions and financial aid process for 2-year colleges, with a focus on community colleges in Massachusetts. Students and families will learn about the application process including key steps, timelines, and requirements specific to the state.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
The one-day course focuses on understanding implicit bias, differentiating for equity, and coaching more deeply when evaluating student growth for special education, English learners, and early childhood students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you noticed a major "emotional" and/or "mental" decline in your staff, students, or community since the pandemic? Participants will synthesize information and develop a deep understanding of how the current mental health crisis is impacting the education system in the United States and in their own schools; critique “emotional literacy” and how it is explicitly connected to teaching and learning; assess “emotional safety” and how it is explicitly connected to teaching and learning in their school; and evaluate best practices that “humane” or compassionate leaders leverage in order to create culturally inclusive learning spaces that center the humanity of all people and determine where these practices are/are not in their school. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
This webinar is for individuals who have saved in the U.Plan and who are getting ready to use their funds. We will address questions such as “When can I request my U.Plan funds and when will they be paid to the college?,” “How do I calculate the U.Plan payment?,” and more. There will also be information on the available options if your child isn’t attending a U.Plan participating college. Live transcription will be available.
The Leadership Forum is an opportunity for Gifted/Talented and Advanced Academics leaders to connect and support each other virtually throughout the year. These one-hour open agenda sessions are a collaborative effort between the Region 13 Gifted and Talented Program Specialist and the Central Texas Advanced Academics Consortium (CTAAC). CTAAC is a district-led initiative created for the purpose of providing district-to-district support for the Gifted and Talented and Advanced Academics programs. This organization is currently led by Blake Haygood from Austin ISD. The organization meets a few times throughout the year to offer leaders the time and space to connect with each other and ask questions relevant to their program.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: K-12 educators, counselors, special educators, and administrators
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on executive function supports for overloaded brains. The series gives educators practical strategies for building students' executive function skills — planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation — so overloaded learners can manage the demands of school and life. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
We've heard it a million times... the most important thing for leaders to understand and attend to are relationships, relationships, relationships! TRUE! This academy draws from the critical components of the School Leader Paradigm that directly support relationship-building and effective change management. Participants will honestly assess their personal strengths and areas for growth as relational leader, identifying specific behaviors, habits or tendencies that either build or erode trust. To pull it all together, participants will create an authentic plan of action to strengthen their relationships building skills through differentiated strategies for each stakeholder group. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: May 21, 2027, 8 a.m. - May 22, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Difficult conversations are unpleasant, but they don’t have to be unproductive. Veteran administrator Don Anderson gives techniques on how to make sure difficult conversations yield positive results for everyone involved. The online version of this academy runs for 4 hours (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.). Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: May 21, 2027, 8 a.m. - May 22, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Do you feel like everything we know about communications goes out the window during times of change, controversy and crisis? This session will help to ground you when times get tough, as we explore these challenges through the lens of thinking, feeling and doing, ultimately designing better experiences and building trust with our families, students, staff and school communities. Learn best practices, theories, and how to apply it all with grace under pressure. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This Administrator Academy is for leaders ready to move beyond isolated AI tools and develop a cohesive, long-term vision for artificial intelligence in their school or district. Participants will engage in strategic planning, focusing on how to lead change, foster a culture of responsible innovation, and align AI initiatives with school improvement goals. Rather than focusing on personal productivity, this course equips leaders to answer the critical questions of why and how AI should be integrated, enabling them to build a shared vision, create an ethical framework, and lead their entire community through this technological transformation. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Join 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.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Session 8 of NJASA's 2026-27 Power of Professional Learning Series for New Jersey school administrators, a comprehensive professional development series supporting both professional skills and personal growth. Held virtually via Zoom; the link and agenda are emailed to registrants 48 hours before the session. Active NJASA members attend at no cost; non-members may register at $215.00 per person.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you a leader passionate about growing and developing yourself and others to meet the ever-changing needs of your organization? This academy will introduce you to inquiry as a continuous improvement tool for personal, professional, and organizational growth and engage you in the step-by-step development of your own professional growth plan. This course is appropriate for any of the following types of leaders: lead teachers, department/grade level chairs, program directors, deans, assistant principals, school/district leadership teams, district leaders, assistant superintendents, superintendents, and similar leaders of other types of organizations. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Effective leaders do not merely react to change; they set the tone and create the conditions for success. This administrator academy empowers school and district leaders to take charge, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through transformational leadership and the inquiry cycle. Participants will analyze the essential skills and leadership domains that drive meaningful change, critique and synthesize the inquiry cycle as a powerful tool for advancement, and develop action plans that lead to measurable improvements. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Do you sometimes put off or avoid tough conversations? If so, you are not alone. 70% of people do just that. Through this academy, you can become equipped with the tools, mindset, and courage to turn difficult conversations into moments of clarity, connection, and progress. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
There's a lot to consider when borrowing a loan to pay for college. This webinar will help you differentiate among college loan options and better understand the true cost of borrowing. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Have you ever wondered, "Is this bullying, or is it just not great kid behavior?" This academy will share information about how to define, identify and respond to bullying from practical and legal perspectives. Participants will analyze their own bullying incidents and create robust response plans. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Thinking of borrowing to help pay your graduate school costs? In this webinar, learn about recent changes to the federal loan programs that affect graduate students, the details you should know about private loans, and guidance for wise borrowing while pursuing a graduate degree. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 3, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 4, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you feeling overwhelmed and on the brink of burnout? This Administrator Academy session is designed to support school leaders in recognizing the signs of burnout and implementing proactive strategies to sustain their mental health. Discover practical tools and techniques to manage stress, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and create a supportive environment for both you and your staff. Learn how to identify your mental health "check engine light" and take action before burnout occurs, ensuring you can lead your school effectively and with resilience. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 3, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 4, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Amendment rights, social media use, the changing liability of technology, teacher behavior, handbooks, searches, and bullying are not just “hot topics,” they are everyday issues. This academy talks about all of these and more. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
A BCBA continuing-education session in the LSGurdin Consulting series, focused on fluency-based crisis training to build staff confidence and improve crisis prevention and management responses in school settings. Presented by Lisa Gurdin, MS, BCBA, LABA.
Audience: School board members and district leaders
Join IASB to understand what passed in 2027 and how legislators funded K-12 public education in the FY28 budget. Federal updates, including budget discussions, will also be provided.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Time management is not the issue. Truly, it is not. This very popular presentation based on a 2018 ASCD release unveils that time management is simply a symptom of one of eight larger issues. This academy is infused with deeply personal anecdotes and will help everyone identify why they may struggle with optimizing their efficiency and effectiveness both at home and at work. Participants will leave changed and inspired to make some immediate changes in their habits and lifestyle. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Every school needs an integrated mental health action plan for students, staff and families. This workshop gives school leaders a framework and the knowledge to create a comprehensive plan that will identify their needs and address mental health issues encountered in schools. Essential topics such as stress, anxiety, crisis, trauma, depression, suicidal ideation, and both risk factors and preventative strategies will be addressed. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: District Leaders, Special Education Administrators
Iowa Department of Education Special Education Policy and Practice series: lessons learned from the field during the 2026-27 school year, with questions for the Division of Special Education team.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Schools will not miraculously rise to the level of their goals; they will fall to the level of their systems. It becomes these daily processes that lead to progress. Let’s team up to leverage your school’s systems to accelerate learning recovery. Now is the time to strengthen the systems within your school to meet the diverse needs of your learners. Together we will construct this Super System with practical and easy to implement strategies and techniques. This is a challenging time in education, but together … WE got this! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
School leadership matters - we know this. But to lead others effectively, school leaders must first lead themselves well. That's why the IPA developed the School Leader Paradigm : a comprehensive leadership framework that addresses not only the work school leaders do but also the essential competencies and attributes they must possess and demonstrate to succeed. If you are interested in learning more about the Paradigm and exploring the many published resources built around it, join us for this Academy. Through thoughtful reflection, engaging dialogue, and meaningful connections, you'll discover how school leaders can move from a constant state of "becoming" to confidently "doing" the work of leadership. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Join us for an engaging deep dive into the shifts from the 2013 to the 2022 Danielson Frameworks and what they mean for today's classrooms. Together, school and district leaders will unpack critical changes related to instruction, equity, and educator growth while strengthening their approach to observation, feedback, and coaching. Participants will leave ready to align professional learning, refine evaluation practices, and lead meaningful improvement that drives student success. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
What are today's keys to providing a safe learning environment for students, staff and visitors? Learn the most effective and affordable ways to improve school security and emergency preparedness. Benefit from proven strategies on topics such as active shooter, video surveillance and grant funding. Participants will learn how to address current vulnerabilities, implement site-specific strategies and access the latest resources. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This academy serves as a guidepost to help leaders understand they are works in progress and to help create a vision for their individual futures. To be the best version of yourself you have to be driven deeply by something. You must believe that you have an impact to make and a legacy to leave. You must know that the work will never be done. If you care deeply about making an impact and you are willing to do anything for your students and community - admit that you are unfinished and strive to get better every day. The key element that sets the incredibly effective leader apart from everyone else is their commitment to never settle for less than very best. This internal drive is what fuels the grind and what allows for the seemingly impossible to be done. This drive indicates one thing. It is a daily symbol of the leader’s firm recognition that they are unfinished. It is the personification of never being satisfied. It is the commitment to drain every last ounce of talent from our bodies while we have an opportunity to serve. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
The one-day course focuses on understanding implicit bias, differentiating for equity, and coaching more deeply when evaluating student growth for special education, English learners, and early childhood students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Learn how to amplify your voice, influence change, and make a real impact in your school community. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just getting started, this dynamic and interactive session will equip you with the skills and confidence to connect with legislators to advocate for your school, students, and yourself. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your passion into action! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
As a school leader, your emotional intelligence impacts the ebb and flow, the success and failure of your teachers, your students and your school. This session will use several resources, including the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and the 4 Agreements to help you to create a plan to address, improve and maintain your emotional intelligence, as you support teaching and learning within your school. You will also have an opportunity to learn from other participants. It’s a fun session that give participants a chance to walk away with resources to support growth in the area of emotional intelligence. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Congratulations U.Fund saver! You’ve saved for college through the MEFA U.Fund 529 College Investing Plan. Now what? Pulling together all your resources to pay for college can still be challenging as you approach that college bill deadline. At this point you may be wondering, do I use all my savings at once or spread it out to pay for college expenses little by little over time? In this webinar you will hear key details about how to use your U.Fund and other resources to pay the college bill, ways to cover the gap, including education loans, and other decision points you’ll have along the way. We will also speak to a combination strategy that families like yours may use to manage college costs over all the years ahead. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
When valid and reliable assessment results are used to drive both individual and whole school professional development, schoolwide progress will naturally occur. On-going and supportive feedback ensures teachers and administrators can work together to support a culture of learning and nurture relationships that allow for the development of teachers and students. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
Are you a new Principal? Changing leadership positions? Then this is the session for you! Starting a new role in educational leadership is exciting, but can leave you unsure of where to begin. From creating a vision, to preparing for the first days of school, to setting year-long goals, join us, and let's build your plan for successfully starting your new position! Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 22, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 23, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 22, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 23, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 24, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 25, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 24, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 25, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 29, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 30, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This two-day academy is for educators who are seeking initial training qualification to be legally qualified to conduct evaluations of licensed personnel. The training aligns to the Illinois School Code competencies defined by Administrative Code Part 50, Section 50.420 (a-b). One $375 registration covers both days for members and non-members; retired IPA members pay $200. Complete required pre-work and attend the entire academy for credit. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer. Two-day academy: June 29, 2027, 8 a.m. - June 30, 2027, 4:30 p.m.. The published range is 8 a.m. on the first day through 4:30 p.m. on the second; individual daily hours are unconfirmed. Registration covers both days, not separate sessions.
Audience: School leaders, principals, assistant principals and educators
This course will allow participants to learn effective skills and strategies for using Charlotte Danielson’s Frameworks in a summative setting. Non-member registration: $335; IPA members: $235; retired IPA members: $135. Eligible non-administrative staff: $235. Group rates are available. Published time zone is not specified; the displayed conversion uses Central Time and must be confirmed with the organizer.
Are you working to align your instruction with the Texas STEM Education Framework? Should you be? Join us to connect around best practices in STEM education and the TEA vision for STEM education in Texas, including computer science and the Technology Applications TEKS. These meetings are participant-driven, highly collaborative and completely free! We meet via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesdayof every odd-numbered month throughout the year. Register for the series and attend when you can!
There's a lot to consider when borrowing a loan to pay for college. This webinar will help you differentiate among college loan options and better understand the true cost of borrowing. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. In this webinar, we will review the benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details of Attainable, and explain how to easily set up an account. Live transcription will be available.
Audience: LEA special education administrators and directors
TEA's monthly webinar for LEA special education administrators, sharing current and forthcoming guidance, FAQs, and resources for serving students with disabilities in Texas.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Participants will explore core coaching frameworks such as The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and The Art of Coaching, while developing their capacity to lead change in diverse school settings. Key topics include trauma-informed coaching, navigating difficult conversations, building and sustaining trust, data-informed support planning, and supporting both individuals and systems through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). Through scenario-based learning, applied coaching rounds, and expert-facilitated sessions, participants will gain experience in coaching classroom management, functional behavior intervention planning, and schoolwide behavior support systems. The program culminates in a final exam and performance-based coaching assessment.
Live online event with a recorded option covering science-based reading competencies. Listed for October 27, 2027, with a note that a new date and fall 2027 details are forthcoming.