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September 20, 2023 4:00 pm | Webinar
CommonLit: Supporting ALL Learners Through Targeted Instruction

CommonLit operates a FREE library with over 3,000 lessons for students in grades 3-12 that come complete with planning tools for teachers and accessibility tools for students. This edWebinar will walk through how CommonLit can support ALL learners with strategic scaffolds and targeted instruction.

Graphic of two people talking and the words The Impact That Parent-Child Conversations Have On Advocacy, Agency and Aspirations
September 19, 2023 1:00 pm | Webinar
The Impact That Parent-Child Conversations Have On Advocacy, Agency and Aspirations

Through our personal experience, our research partners, and the work we do at GAB-on!, attendees will gain insight into how to create a safe space for and engage in child-led conversations, how to connect school-to-home through child-led conversation about their day, and the importance of conversations to strengthen trusted relationships and provide the child a […]

Moving special education from reactive to proactive
July 26, 2023 1:00 pm | Webinar
Moving Special Education from Reactive to Proactive

Developing high quality IEPS and Evaluations is an art that requires deep knowledge and expertise in many areas. This session will focus on giving new and emerging teachers the tools to understand the why, what and most importantly the how for systems and procedures within the world of Special Education. By taking a proactive approach, […]

Tearing Down the Wall: How Personalized Learning Unifies General and Special Education Title Page
June 14, 2023 1:00 pm | Webinar
Tearing Down the Wall: How Personalized Learning Unifies General and Special Education

As more schools shift toward personalized learning practices, a question that has remained unanswered is whether this new approach to teaching and learning will accommodate the needs of those with disabilities. Join Karla Phillips-Krivickas from Think Inclusion and Virgel Hammonds from KnowledgeWorks as they discuss what they learned from a series of interviews with school […]

Using Accessible Media in the Classroom Title Page
June 13, 2023 3:36 pm | Webinar
Using Accessible Media in the Classroom

Research shows that multimedia is beneficial to all students.  However, it is not easy to find educational media with quality captions and audio descriptions. The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) is a free, federally funded program that provides accessible educational media and much more. This presentation will discuss the benefits of accessible media in universal […]

What Does Inclusive Education Really Mean?
May 30, 2023 8:00 am | Webinar
What Does Inclusive Education Really Mean?

Participants will explore the “What, Why, and How” of inclusive education as well as discuss how belonging relates to learning. This session will also highlight the importance of membership, participation, and learning to inclusive practices.

The 5 Adult SEL Muscles that make work and life more fun! May 24th 3pm PT (6PM ET)
May 24, 2023 6:00 pm | Webinar
The 5 Adult SEL Muscles That Make Work and Life More Fun!

Attendees of this edWebinar will first and foremost have fun and feel understood and related to. Next, they will gain key SEL skills that will change their lives both in and out of work. The muscles are key to developing stronger relationships with youth and colleagues while maintaining authority and personal well-being. When flexed with […]

Global Accessibility Awareness Day. 5/18/2023. OET Digital Accessibility Webpage. U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology and Office of Special Education Programs. #GAAD #AEM4All
May 18, 2023 2:00 pm | Webinar
Implementing Accessibility: Learning from South Carolina Department of Education

The Office of Educational Technology (OET) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) are partnered to host a webinar in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Join the webinar to hear from the South Carolina’s Department of Education staff. Learn from them how you can implement accessibility initiatives for your staff, […]

Educating All Learners: How Might We Better Respond to Learning Disabilities
May 11, 2023 10:00 am | Webinar
Educating All Learners: How Might We Better Respond to Learning Disabilities

On this Getting Smart Town Hall we are joined by Erin Mote from Educating All Learners Alliance and Karla Phillips-Krivickas from Think Inclusion to discuss some of the core challenges facing learners with disabilities, some of the most pressing topics circling the learning disability field and to highlight exemplars who are responding well to these […]

Connecting & Supporting Learning for Assessment: Success All Year for All Learners
May 3, 2023 7:30 pm | Webinar
Connecting & Supporting Learning for Assessment: Success All Year for All Learners

Connect & cultivate year-long instead of only during the testing season. STEM4Real Partners will explore and present findings from the California Science Test (CAST) and explore helpful information that needs to be shared with people who need it such as families, educators, and administrators. Discover commonalities around advocacy for students such as: Asking the right […]