Do you need to align your lessons to Common Core State Standards (CCSS), but aren’t really sure what’s involved or how to proceed? In this webinar, you will learn how CCSS were designed to naturally build or scaffold upon each year and learn how your district can use this design most effectively. Participants will have access to printable templates to …
Do you think NASA is just for Science and Engineering? No way! For example, have you ever used a robot to discuss history? Have you ever borrowed a Space Shuttle tile (for free) and used it to spark creative writing? Come discover what many math and science teachers already know… NASA offers an abundance of resources to educators! Join Beth …
Have you heard of EdCamps – local participant-driven unconferences focusing on free teacher professional development? If you are familiar with EdCamps, have you ever wanted to start your own EdCamp? In this webinar you will learn what it takes to get an EdCamp off the ground and running. Join Josh Allen as he discusses various resources and his experiences in …
While iPads and iPad apps can be engaging and aid in instruction in almost any classroom, they can be especially useful in the Special Ed classroom. In this webinar, join Melissa Mann as she shares more iPad apps that can be used for developing Reading and Math skills, as well as some apps that can be used with students who …
Is your school doing all it can to help those students who are falling behind in their reading skills? And as an administrator, are you doing all you can to assist your teachers and struggling students? Teachers need lots of help, support, and strategies for catching kids who are reading below grade level. In this webinar, join Dr. Connie Hebert, …
You’ve seen them – those funny, square QR codes that surround us daily – but have you ever considered using them in the classroom? These codes are small, but they have a lot of learning potential. This webinar will discuss how students can attach audio, text, visual, video, and so much more to the QR codes that they create. Join …
Catching falling readers and writers is huge challenge that requires skill, understanding, and hard work. This webinar will examine 4 essential factors that play a big role in determining our effectiveness while working with struggling students. Join Dr. Connie Hebert as she explores the creative use of Voice, Pace, Body Language, and Eye Contact for catching falling readers – and …
Education Secretary Duncan is promising that standardized testing will soon go ”beyond the bubble,” and both major firms working on Common Core assessments have committed to developing testing that employs performance task assessments as an alternative to multiple choice questions. The good news is that performance task assessment, though not perfect, is far better aligned with the goals of 21st …
If your class is like most, your students are reading at different levels. Given these varied levels, finding nonfiction content that all students in a single class can access and comprehend may seem virtually impossible. In addition, creating differentiated reading groups may seem equally unrealistic, since it is extremely difficult for a teacher to work with multiple students or reading …
Are you interested in learning more about Common Core State Standards (CCSS)? Adopting the new CCSS can be a time-consuming and overwhelming process. Luckily, there are many online resources designed to help teachers transition to these new standards. Educators everywhere will benefit from these stand-out resources focused on Common Core application and use. As a bonus, all attendees will receive …
