Webinars

Monday, March 7, 2016 3 -4 p.m. ET Teaching Reading Like a Champion: A Look at Doug Lemov's New Book Doug Lemov gained international fame with the release of his first book, Teach Like a Champion. In a new book, he and two of his Uncommon Schools colleagues dive into the instructional tactics behind effective reading instruction. Using the Common Core State Standards as a framework, the book tackles text selection, close reading, nonfiction, vocabulary, and a range of other literacy topics. While most of the tips are geared toward middle and high school English teachers and reading specialists, the authors say there's something in there for anyone teaching reading. In this webinar, the authors of Reading Reconsidered will discuss some of the key insights from their five years of research on what the best reading teachers are doing. Underwriting for this webinar has been provided by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Guests: Colleen Driggs, director of professional development, Teach Like a Champion team, Uncommon Schools Doug Lemov, managing director, Uncommon Schools, and head of the Teach Like a Champion team, a professional development arm for the 44-school charter network Erica Woolway, chief academic officer, Teach Like a Champion team, Uncommon Schools

This webinar will be moderated by Liana Heitin, assistant editor, Education Week
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 2 - 3 p.m. ET

Content provided by: Go Digital With Formative Assessment & Critical Thinking 21st century learning embraces the use of digital tools to enhance instruction. In this webinar, we'll explore research-based practices utilizing digital tools to formatively assess and support critical thinking. We'll also address how this integration can help monitor, improve, and maximize instructional opportunities. Based on formative assessment data, teachers can ensure students make progress towards the mastery of all standards. Webinar participants will be challenged to develop an implementation plan to immediately integrate the tools into instruction to support critical thinking and timely formative assessment. Join us to share your ideas about technology integration that spur innovative thinking. Guest: Rebecca Stobaugh, associate professor, Western Kentucky University This webinar will be moderated by Kim Brody, director of professional development, Mentoring Minds REGISTER HERE

Webinar to begin your December!

Free Webinar About Close Reading Whether they're reading literature or instructional texts, students need to  develop the skill of close reading to thoughtfully analyze and evaluate while  reading. What does close reading instruction look like in your classroom, and how  can teachers of all subjects fit in close reading instruction into their schedules? Attend this free webinar by authors of the ASCD book A Close Look at Close  Reading, Grades K–5 to find out. Engaging Students in Textual Analysis Diane Lapp, Barbara Moss, Maria Grant, and Kelly Johnson will share how  to teach close reading in ways that support readers methodically reading  and rereading a text as they focus on its structure, language, and content  to deeply comprehend its message. They will include lesson scenarios that emphasize how the practice of close  reading supports the development of speaking, listening, and writing skills. December 9, 2014, 3:00 p.m. ET REGISTER TODAY Using Video for Professional Learning: Research-Based Strategies Free Webinar -    Dec. 3rd, 3 PM ET   Video is quickly gaining ground in K-12 as an effective way to improve teacher practice. However, there are many questions about how, exactly, to use video effectively.  This webinar will discuss how to create a classroom culture supported and motivated by video as well as specific applications for maximum learning impact.  Register Now   Accessibility Options for High Stakes Testing Wednesday, December 3 School districts across the country use a computer-based platform, such as Pearson's TestNav, to deliver high stakes tests to students, including those with disabilities. Find out which technologies (keyboards, mice, switch interface devices, etc.) have been tested and found to be compatible to successfully interact with the latest version of this test, as well as discuss the latest built-in technology available to students with these accommodations. • Time: 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM CST • Presenter: Cindy Richardson, M. Ed. • Level: Beginner Teaching a Classroom of Students with Autism - Got Started - Now What? Wednesday, December 3 Teaching children with Autism requires specialized instruction and depends on how the room is set up, how you communicate, how you manage behaviors, and how to modifying curriculum to name a few. In this session you will learn some specific strategies and resources to use to manage behaviors, increase social skills, and modify instruction so that you can get the most out of your school day. • Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM CST • Presenter: Mo Buti, M.Ed-BD, M.Ed-ADMIN • Level: Intermediate Classroom Suite - Custom Switch Access Thursday, December 4 In this workshop, participants will learn how to create/modify activities to enhance switch access. A large focus will be on advanced programming tips to learn how to include and exclude items from being scanned during an activity. The workshop will utilize activities downloaded from the activity exchange and modifying them to meet your student’s scanning needs. • Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM CST • Presenter: Matthew Press, OT, ATP • Level: Beginner