K-12 Webinars

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

During this insightful session, we will explore strategies to build a positive culture and optimise curriculum development within your early years provision. Understanding the crucial link between culture and curriculum is vital for enhancing overall success—from children's development to staff wellbeing and beyond.Key Webinar Highlights:- The importance of culture in EYFS provision- How leaders influence and nurture organisational culture- Integrating leadership and management with curriculum effectiveness- Strategies to master your curriculum- EYFS guidance and overarching principlesSpeakers: John Pickup (Head of Commercial, Connect Childcare), Alison Featherbe (Early Years Consultant, Alison Featherbe Learning and Development), Jamie Victoria (The Childcare Guru, The Childcare Guru).

Many alt-cert teachers [Enter] the job with optimism but quickly feel underprepared and overwhelmed. In an ever-evolving education landscape, how can we help new teachers [Esc] imposter syndrome and [Insert] confidence and effectiveness in the classroom? Let's [Ctrl+F] some best practices to guide them in harnessing their full potential.Jenny Kier, an alt-cert educator turned education consultant, will highlight five shortcuts to elevate your budding teachers:[Structured+Onboarding] [Buddy+System] [Classroom+Prep] [Turnkey+Curriculums] [Ongoing+PL]Attendees will [Shift] their view to the alt-cert lens and learn how to accelerate the growth and accomplishment of each new teacher, ensuring they don't just [Tab] through the process but truly excel!

Community schools are public schools that serve as centers of the community, offering a range of services and programs beyond traditional education. These types of public schools are important because they provide a holistic approach to education by addressing not only academic needs but also social, emotional, and physical needs of students. Additionally, community schools typically provide resources such as healthcare, social services, adult education, and after-school programs to support the entire community.During the webinar we will discuss: - What community schools are and how they differ from traditional schools - How community schools benefit students and families - What services and resources are commonly offered through community schools - How community schools enhance community well-being and engagement - How to implement and support community schoolsSpeakers:Sarah Sneed, President and CEO of the NEA Foundation · NEA FoundationAlexandria Warrick Adams, Executive Director · Elev8 Baltimore

Our next webinar will discuss how you can make your child’s transition from primary to secondary school a great one, with expert advice by the educators from Brighton College (Singapore).The move from primary to secondary school is a huge milestone for every child. It’s the start of an exciting journey where they’ll be learning new subjects, and for some, heading to a new school. But that’s not all, your child will be entering teenagehood, a phase where they start to develop their own identity and pick up more responsibilities.Having been through the same phase ourselves, we understand that this is a crucial time for our child’s development. However, if you’re a first-time parent of a soon-to-be secondary school student, you might find yourself out of depth for this upcoming transition. After all, times have changed and our children face different challenges not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.Fret not, as we’ll be addressing just that during our next FREE webinar! Together with the Head of College and Head of Pastoral Care from Brighton College (Singapore), which recently started its senior school, we’ll be providing you with useful tips on how you can prepare your child for success in secondary school.What you’ll learn:Our panellists from Brighton will be providing in-depth information about the academic and socio-emotional changes your child will be experiencing in their move to secondary school. We’ll also be discussing how to cultivate independence and a sense of responsibility, as well as how you can support your child should they be struggling with the transition.Panellists: Nick Davies, Head of College; and Emma Townsend, Head of Pastoral Care and Year 5 teacher at Brighton College (Singapore)