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Join us at the ALL MEANS ALL Institute, where we highlight the critical partnership between general and special educators to move beyond labels in addressing the pressing issue of the achievement gap among students in the United States. With over 7.3 million K–12 students qualifying for special education services, this challenge demands urgent attention and collaborative action.

Join assessment architects Nicole Dimich, Cassandra Erkens, and Tom Schimmer to learn and explore how to use assessment to build hope and efficacy and ensure learning and achievement for both educators and students.

Effective assessment systems enable teachers and students to make informed decisions that drive learning forward. In this webinar, author Katie White outlines how to plan and implement self-assessment strategies that foster student growth across all grade levels. From setup to goal setting and celebration, participants will explore the link between thoughtful assessment design, evidence analysis, and responsive decision making, all through a Canadian perspective. Join us to reflect on your own assessment systems and discover ways to create equitable, meaningful learning for every student.

In this recorded edWebinar, Dr. Tina Boogren and Dr. Timothy Kanold provide practical strategies to avoid exhaustion and burnout and give you the courage and permission to attend to a more balanced and joyful professional life.

How can teachers make everyday student learning more engaging, meaningful, relevant, and interesting? How can we better prepare students for a lifetime of learning? Author and experienced educator Elliott Seif uses real-life examples to explore four key goals of a lifelong learning education, and introduces a practical instructional framework that fosters student success and helps prepare students to become independent lifelong learners.

William M. Ferriter and Diana Williams share how their students are changing the world for the better by coming together to make microloans to entrepreneurs in the developing world.

Join us at the Effective Instruction Institute to elevate your instructional practices and boost student achievement! Effective Tier 1 instruction allows students to thrive while minimizing the need for additional support. By mastering grade-level essential standards, students build a solid academic foundation that supports lifelong learning. At the Effective Instruction Institute, teachers will sharpen their instructional skills to ensure student achievement. Learn how to support students to and through proficiency by attending the Effective Instruction Institute.

In this session, participants will explore innovative strategies and practical tools designed to challenge advanced learners through extended and personalized learning opportunities. Attendees will examine how flexible grouping, tiered assignments, and student choice can transform their classrooms into dynamic spaces that promote deep engagement and continuous learning. By embedding these strategies into their PLC processes, participants will leave equipped to elevate their team's impact on all students.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing education, empowering teachers to work more efficiently and effectively while opening new learning pathways for students. From creating differentiated content to streamlining planning for instruction and intervention, AI offers endless opportunities to enhance the work of K12 teachers and collaborative teams. However, these tools also bring challenges and limitations that educators must navigate thoughtfully.

Change is inevitable. But how do you achieve the changes you want, and how do you make those changes a reality? Join Chad M. V. Dumas in this webinar to explore the assumptions behind change and implementation, along with evidence-based practices that drive successful transformation.