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Content provided by: Demystifying the Role of Reading Comprehension in the Common Core The role of reading comprehension in the common core may seem like a mystery. In this webinar, we will share clues and unlock the mystery of reading comprehension. We will begin by explaining what reading comprehension is and how it works. Next, we will describe connections between reading comprehension and the common core. Then we will provide practical, classroom-ready ideas for teaching students to comprehend at deeper levels. In this webinar, we will discuss: Current beliefs about the nature of reading comprehension The role of reading comprehension in the common core Classroom-ready teaching ideas to promote reading comprehension at deeper levels, with particular focus on the use of graphic organizers Join us for a discussion with renowned reading expert Maureen McLaughlin on how reading comprehension correlates with the common core and how we can teach students to comprehend to their greatest potential. Speaker: Maureen McLaughlin, professor, reading department, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; and 2013-2014 president of the International Literacy Association This webinar will be moderated by Adam Berkin, vice president of product development, Curriculum Associates

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Sponsored by: Leveraging Analytics and Assessment to Close Achievement Gaps Racial and socioeconomic achievement gaps often come to educators' attention in test scores, but they don't start there. A closer look at both assessment and other student data can help administrators recognize red flags in class access, school climate, parent involvement, and other areas that could be undermining their efforts to close achievement gaps. Join John B. Diamond, author of the 2015 book Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools, and Ari Gerzon-Kessler, principal of Monaco Elementary in Colorado, who is using data to identify and correct longterm inequities in his school. Guests: John B. Diamond, associate professor of education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), University of Wisconsin-Madison Ari Gerzon-Kessler, principal, Monaco Elementary School, Commerce City, Colo. This webinar will be moderated by Sarah D. Sparks, assistant editor, Education Week

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FREE WEBINAR: Inquiry-Based Learning  For The Gen-Z Student!

Join Rosen Digital and Paige Jaeger, national library leader and curriculum consultant, Monday April 4 for a FREE edWeb Webinar and professional development opportunity. Paige will spotlight why inquiry works, why "the question is the answer," and how to build learning adventures that spark imagination and enable students to uncover and discover essential understandings of any discipline.   Inquiry-Based Learning for the Gen-Z Student! Monday, April 4 at 3pm EDT   Learn more about edWeb's learning communities here. Learn more about Rosen Digital here. Sign up and share with your colleagues for access to this great Professional Development opportunity! You'll have access to the recording, even if you can't listen live.

Arts & Crafts, World History, International Women's Day, Harriet Tubman Day and more!

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TIMELY TOPICS National Craft Month Get out your arts and crafts projects this March; it's National Craft Month! Our cross-curricular projects will inspire creativity. Arts & Crafts World History From Egypt to Western Europe and Ancient Greece to World War II, discover the historical foundations for the world today. World History Lessons International Women's Day March 8 is International Women's Day, in honor of an 1857 protest march against unsafe working conditions for women. More Women's History Harriet Tubman Day Celebrate Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave turned African-American abolitionist, this March 10. More Harriet Tubman

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Teaching Methods Diversify your teaching methodologies with our resources on authentic assessment, cooperative learning, and more. More Teaching Methods Common Core Find new materials, from math exercises to literature guides, that align to the Common Core State Standards. Common Core Resources

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Amplifying Student Potential With Tablets & Chromebooks In this webinar, hear about how Community Consolidated School District 59 in Illinois is preparing their students for the future.  BenGrey, director of technology at the district, will discuss why they  decided to use Android tablets with all grade levels, in addition to  Chromebooks for grades 3 and up. CCSD 59 is committed to creating a  learning environment where technology is leveraged to amplify student  potential, as well as to foster collaboration and communication with staff  and parents. Discover the impact these devices are having on student learning,  and some of the keys that have made their technology initiative so  successful.  Participants will: Receive an overview of the Google for Education solution, Hear the story of CCSD 59 from the perspective of both  students and educator, and Learn how Google tools are being used in the classroom and how this is improving student learning, collaboration, and  innovation. Guest: Benjamin Grey, assistant superintendent, innovative learning  and communication, Community Consolidated School District 59, Ill. This webinar will be moderated by James Leonard, Education Team,  Google Register now for this free live webinar. The Top 5 iPad apps for Struggling  Readers and Writer Tuesday, December 16 This webinar will present the top 5 apps to help support your  struggling student immediately. These apps support access to textbooks,  research, and learning materials, including support for reading, writing, and completing homework. You will learn realistic application and  implementation to begin using in your classroom today! iPad accessibility  features (built-in) will also be discussed. • Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST • Presenter: Diana Petschauer, M. Ed, ATP, CEO • Level: Beginner/Intermediate   AT for Common Core College and Career Readiness for Students with Significant  Cognitive Disabilities Part 4: Supporting  Access Skills Wednesday, December 17 Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is a legislative right of our students with disabilities. This workshop will explore how teachers are supporting students with learning assistance seeking behaviors through the use of AT to create opportunities of greater independence and truly finding the least restrictive environment, so they can develop self advocacy and self determine skills. • Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM CST • Presenter: Tana Donaghy, Ed. D. • Level: Beginner/Intermediate Part 2 of 2 ECT (Environmental  Communication Teaching) Data  Collection Thursday, December 18 In Part 2, participants will learn about data collection strategies  and how to use video as productive implementation intervention  technique. You will also learn an effective way in which to use written  communication scripts without stifling the impromptu communication  experience of a student in the classroom and forcing communication  that need not occur if a student is not motivated to say pre-planned  messages. Teams will learn to apply a least-to-most prompt hierarchy  that promotes independence in communication and supports the  language development of augmented speakers. • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST • Presenter: Kelly Fonner • Level: Beginner/Intermediate