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This session explores the Big 5 components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Educators will gain practical, evidence-based strategies, examine how neuroscience informs instruction, and learn how to apply these practices within a response to intervention (RTI) framework to support all learners.

Even though most schools have seen a steady increase in the number of multilingual students in the classroom, more than 60% of teachers indicate they have not had sufficient professional development opportunities on the topic of multilingual learners. This edWebinar will explore the transformative role of instructional coaching in supporting teachers in their important work with multilingual learners and closing achievement gaps. Through practical insights and real-world examples, participants will leave equipped to use coaching as a powerful tool to make intentional changes across the school day. Every teacher deserves the opportunity to work with an instructional coach.

In this webinar, Dr. Karen Gazith will review seven evidence-based principles leading to success for all students in the diverse classroom. Dr. Gazith will provide listeners with hands-on strategies, such as conceptualizing the classroom as an ecosystem, incorporating strategic teaching and learning, and developing grit and perseverance in yourself and your students. Educators will walk away from this session with practical strategies that can be applied in the classroom the next day.

Effectively supporting beginning teachers is crucial for both retention and developing their expertise. In the second edition of her book Supporting Beginning Teachers, Dr. Tina H. Boogren shares research that is critical to understanding how mentors and coaches can support those just now entering the field. During this interactive webinar, Dr. Boogren will detail specific strategies for designing an effective mentoring program that provides essential physical, emotional, instructional, and institutional support.

Instructional leaders (e.g., coaches, principals, and teacher leaders) work with teachers to improve educational outcomes for their students. This role can be overwhelming, especially when students and teachers have lost a full year of academic instruction.

Dr. Fisher and Dr. Frey along with John Nelson share the steps Chula Vista took to significantly impact student achievement. Learn how you can replicate their powerful results in your school.

What happens when an entire district commits to improving mathematics teaching and learning? In this webinar, national mathematics thought leader and author Sarah Schuhl shares how the Mathematics at Work™ framework sparked meaningful shifts in mathematics instruction, collaboration, and student achievement across a California school district.

In this session, we will explore how teams develop effective mathematics instruction using 6 elements of lesson design. The process of designing engaging, targeted, and high quality instruction allows teams to dig deeply into both best practices in mathematics and grow in content knowledge. Participants will leave with a set of tools and discussion protocols to enhance their instructional planning and teaching of mathematics.

Join former elementary school teacher and presenter Adam Garry as we explore how this year will see a major shift in the adoption of generative AI in schools. How can district leaders ensure that school leaders and teachers are ready for this change? In this webinar, we will discuss strategies and steps to prepare for and successfully implement your generative AI initiative.

If you're a new teacher, about to be a new teacher, or you support new teachers, then this webinar series is for you! Join acclaimed educators Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani for an engaging and insightful look at exactly how you can set yourself up for success this school year and avoid some of the biggest mistakes new teachers make—all while caring for yourself, too. Regardless of how you have arrived at this teaching job, you'll leave with real tools and strategies that you can implement immediately to be a highly effective teacher who loves what they do.