K-12 Webinars

Learn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording, earning your CE certificate, and using our new accessibility features.Establishing expectations for students with autism and others has been well established as one of the core components of universal, Tier 1 supports in classrooms—supports that not only prevent challenging behavior but also increase desirable behaviors necessary for learning. Yet, the details of how to set up and teach expectations that are truly effective long term are lost on many educators who haven’t received adequate training and support in this area.This in turn leads to lack of clarity, frustration, and ultimately low motivation on both the educator’s and student’s ends. The good news? We’re here to walk you through the ins and outs of this high-leverage practice, leaving you with a strong knowledge base of the art behind crafting and teaching expectations for any classroom. By the end of this edWebinar, attendees will be able to:• List reasons why students may struggle to follow expectations• State what expectations are and are not• Describe two different ways to establish expectations• Identify the steps necessary to explicitly teach expectations• List three ways to increase adherence to established expectationsThis edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.Presented by Danielle Lindquist, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Manager of Professional Learning, Stages LearningModerated by Michelle Nutini, Ed.D., Director of Learning Services, Stages LearningSponsored by Stages Learning

Join us for an insightful professional learning webinar, Building Effective Math Instruction: Professional Learning with Illustrative Mathematics, where we’ll dive deep into best practices for engaging and inclusive math instruction. This session will directly address questions from our community of educators, providing valuable strategies to implement in your classroom.As education continuously evolves, Illustrative Mathematics remains at the forefront of curriculum innovation. In this webinar, you’ll gain practical insights into how our resources can enhance your instructional approach, supporting students in achieving success with rigorous, meaningful math learning experiences.This event is hosted by Dr. Catherine Castillo, Senior Specialist, Implementation Portfolio and Neal Tucker, Director of Marketing at Illustrative Mathematics.

Closing the gap between high- and low-performing students hinges on ensuring that all learners develop essential foundational literacy skills. In this dynamic and engaging webinar, K–3 educators will explore practical strategies that can be applied immediately to start bridging the literacy divide through targeted instruction and the integration of key skills.Participants will learn how to:• Scaffold literacy instruction to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners.• Integrate fundamental literacy skills, including handwriting, seamlessly into the school day.• Utilize assessment data to monitor progress effectively and adjust instruction to accelerate student learning.• Explicitly teach and model literacy skills to support the development of all students, including English language learners, students with disabilities, and advanced learners.

This webinar is designed to equip professionals who work with middle and high school students from military families with the skills and knowledge necessary to support students and communities affected by traumatic events (e.g., school/community violence, natural disasters). This informative and interactive session focuses on understanding trauma responses, implementing effective communication strategies, creating supportive environments, recognizing signs of trauma in students, and fostering resilience. Additionally, the presenter shares real-life examples of what working with children following traumatic events looks like. This session aids professionals in developing comprehensive approaches to aid in the recovery and well-being of students and the wider community.Learning Objectives:In this webinar we will:1. Understand the psychological and emotional impact of trauma on students and identify its signs and symptoms.2. Learn effective communication techniques and strategies to create safe and supportive environments.3. Implement practices that foster resilience and recovery in the school community.Presenter: Michael Rovaris, LCSW - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical School.

TeachTown will be hosting a Virtual Summit for special educators on 9/19 from 11 am ET - 1 pm ET. As you kick off the 24-25 school year, this Virtual Summit has been designed to walk you through best practices for:• Classroom Management• Outcomes/Data• Instructional Methodologies • K-12 Standards-First, Adapted CurriculumIf you can’t attend the full duration of the summit, don’t stress! You can pop in and out of sessions as your schedule allows - and of course, all registrants will receive a replay link following the event.

Have you registered for our upcoming free webinar on writing in ALL science classes?Please fill out the form below and you'll be sent an invite for our upcoming webinar. Please review the information below regarding the times. You will be emailed with the webinar details shortly.We understand that not everyone will be able to attend live. All those who register will receive a copy of the resources shared and a recording of the session as well.Session: Writing in EVERY Science ClassDate: Sept. 9thTime: 9:00 AM CST

The Literacy assessment data from EA provides an excellent opportunity for teachers to target specific learning goals in both Reading and Writing. My Literacy tasks and worksheets offer a valuable starting point for explicit instruction. This webinar will unpack how to utilise texts created by EA to create short, sharp, skill-building sequences to enhance student knowledge and provide formative assessment data.Hosted by Jacqueline Clark and Jacinta Browning - Teaching and Learning Team.REGISTER USING YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS | VIEW WEBINARS ON-DEMAND at essentialassessment.com.au/webinar

In this free webinar, League of Education Voters Chief Policy Officer Jacob Vela will share the findings and recommendations from our upcoming report on the landscape of K-12 funding in Washington state, which was informed through in-depth interviews with school district superintendents and finance officers from across Washington. We will discuss challenges in our current K-12 funding approach and how the approach of districts to meeting student needs has shifted in recent years.Spanish interpretation and closed captioning in English will be provided.Moderated by League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman.

Discover new teaching resources for a wide range of subjects and gradesIn this webinar, you'll learn about free resources that you can use in your classroom now, including maps, data, software, and activities. Discover how to quickly integrate spatial tools to enhance your teaching.What You’ll LearnBest practices for incorporating ready-to-use activities to enhance classroom instruction of topics you are already teachingSkills for using maps to improve student learning that you can implement in the classroom tomorrowWhere to find maps and data supporting K–12 classroom topicsStrategies for teaching with National Geographic MapMakerSpeakers: Tom Baker (Esri K–12 Education Manager), Kylie Donia Esri K–12 Education Industry Specialist), and Jason Sawle (Esri K–12 Global Education Manager).

Supporting successful school transitions - any age, any stage, even if you think you already know how to do this well!Relevant, up-to-date information about relationships education in Primary and relationships and sex education (RSE) in secondary.The cost of this session is £7.99 per person but if you book before 20th June, you will receive our early bird price of £5.99.We look forward to welcoming you.Speakers: Not specified