Education Elements hosts a variety of webinars around various topics, such as school leadership development, personalized learning implementation, strategic planning, and more. Keep up to date with all the Ed Elements webinars and be sure to join us to get your learning going
UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
NEW WEBINAR SERIES:
Tactics to Tackle - Addressing what’s most pressing for educators
Educational leaders cite three urgent issues based on a 2021 national poll. To understand these issues and share approaches that leaders are considering to this host of challenges, Ed Elements has partnered with XanEdu publishing. Join us for the release of the white paper describing the survey results, or take a deeper dive into any one of these popular strategies.
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Responsive Leadership: Elements of Leadership to Address Top Priorities
Tactics to Tackle 2022 Webinar Series
January 25, 2022 @ 8am PST / 11am EST
Schools and school districts are foundational institutions in every community, and the problems faced by the country at large are often experienced with greater intensity within their worlds. The challenges brought by the sustained responses to COVID 19 have become the primary problems for educational leaders to solve: how to mend a divided community, and how to re-engage and retain an exhausted workforce.
Join Education Elements to learn how to focus your leadership development so the efforts made are working toward addressing the most pressing challenges.
Teaching History From A New Perspective By Connecting To Community
Tactics to Tackle 2022 Webinar Series
February 1, 2022 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST
If your district is looking for ways to increase student engagement in social studies, this webinar is for you! Join Erin Conklin, K-12 Social Studies Supervisor for Duval County Public Schools, for a masterclass focused on driving student success by using personalized, relevant, and local curriculum materials.
During this webinar, Conklin will draw on her experience working with the XanEdu Curriculum Development team to create customized student books and e-books, which help teach state and local history from perspectives the students have not experienced before. She will discuss how she incorporated primary and secondary sources, such as newspapers, interview transcripts, photographs, maps, census data, and other materials that aren’t always readily available to students.
This webinar will be hosted by XanEdu. Click the button below to register on their website.
Personalizing within the Curriculum: High Quality Instructional Materials as a Lever for Student-Centered Learning
Tactics to Tackle 2022 Webinar Series
February 8, 2022 @ 8am PST / 11am EST
Over the last 10 years, we have seen a shift in how states, districts, schools, and teachers access and leverage instructional materials to guide instruction. With so many options, deciding what’s most appropriate for your individual students and community context can seem overwhelming.
In this webinar, we will explore 3 common realities and the possibilities of personalizing within each.
Better than Lasso: Coaching to Teachers and Teams
Tactics to Tackle 2022 Webinar Series
February 17, 2022 @ 8am PST / 11am EST
In this webinar, coaches will walk away with an actionable plan to try with their teachers and/or teams. They will explore five different ways to create intentional relationship-driven structures to coach teachers and teams. Coaches will be equipped to respond to the ever-changing needs of the diverse educators and students they serve, irrespective of context or modality.
Redesigning Schools to Embrace Today's Conditions
Tactics to Tackle 2022 Webinar Series
February 24, 2022 @ 8am PST / 11am EST
Join this webinar to examine the current state of the teacher experience, understand how districts are responding and what the implication are for designing schools that sustain stable learning environments for students.
Stakeholder Surveys: A Unique Lens into Your School's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Culture
Tactics to Tackle 2022 Webinar Series
March 1, 2022 @ 8am PST / 11am EST
Explore how Tripod stakeholder surveys and interactive data dashboards can provide a unique lens into how students, faculty/staff, and families have varying experiences of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within schools.
Using Stakeholder Surveys to Increase Family Engagement Today
This webinar has been postponed to a future date- TBD.
During the pandemic, parents were involved in their child's education in a new, different way than before. As we return to in-person learning, how can we keep parents engaged, informed, and capture their feedback?
Participants will learn how they can use stakeholder surveys to track and improve parent engagement. They'll also learn about different models for capturing parent feedback, and ways in which they can use the data for improvement.
Register for this webinar and we will notify you once the date has been confirmed.
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
All of our on-demand webinars can be found on our Learning Center.
What will we keep, transform and let go in the next school year?
Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
We are at an inflection point as we shift focus from making it through the pandemic to rebuilding. We know we aren't returning to how things were before. Join us for a conversation about what to consider when keeping, transforming or removing as you enter the new school year.
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Post-Pandemic Possibilities: School and District Leaders Plan for 2021-2022 School Year
Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
Hear from school and district leaders as they share their learnings from distance, hybrid, and in-person learning during a pandemic, and what lessons they’re using to propel them towards the 2021-2022 school year.
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Learning Lost? Lessons Gained: Post-Pandemic Possibilities
Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
As we look to the 2021-2022 school year, we want to look beyond “learning loss” and consider the lessons we’ve gained that we can use to inform what school will look like next year and beyond. In this webinar, you’ll hear about our dual lens for reflecting on the past year, tools to make decisions as you lead through complexity, and post-pandemic possibilities that we need to capitalize on now.
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Re-energizing Yourself and Your Team for the Work Ahead
Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
As the school year winds down, join this webinar for ideas on how best to re-energize your teams to finish strong and plan for a great 2021-2022 school year. We will talk about how to address emotions, mindsets, and behaviors to get the most of the rest of the school year.
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Recognizing and Celebrating Teacher Success to Drive Retention
Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
Teachers change trajectories--the moves they make with and for students have the power to impact students for life. Join this conversation to explore ways to validate the impact of the work done by your teachers, increasing teachers’ sense of belonging and reinforcing their “why.”
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Defining Equitable Creation of Solutions and Systems
Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
In part 3 of our Systems for Education Equity Methodology, we dive into the CREATE phase of the Inventory, Connect, Include, Create, Action methodology. Join us as we share how systems leaders can spot when they are recreating inequitable solutions, as well as detouring or impeding equitable redesign despite their intentions to create change. Once they actively spot barriers and detours, it is on the designers to use a genuine equity-driven design cycle to create sustainable solutions that target/eliminate instances of marginalization.
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How to Best Evaluate and Monitor the Success of Your Strategy
Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
Once a strategic plan is developed and communicated it can become disconnected from the regular operations of teachers and leaders. We believe that interim monitoring, pivots, and learnings are easy to de-prioritize but crucial to the success of the strategy organizations so carefully create. Join us as we discuss how to best regularly monitor your plan, communicate progress and wins, and remain focused on your vision.
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Equity Enacted: Creating Solutions for Equitable & Inclusive Leadership- Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
Join us for a scenarios based webinar, as we walk through examples of possible interactions leaders may have while addressing inequities within their organization or community. Come prepared to engage, participate and role-play in a virtual environment.
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Teacher Experience Design and Why it Matters Now- Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
The environment and conditions for teachers have been turned upside down. Over the past ten months, districts and schools across the country scrambled to provide learning continuity for students. This has compromised the day-to-day experience of teachers—causing them to retire early, leave the profession, or resort to survival mode. Intentional experience design—driven by empathy and teacher needs, can create a more positive and productive working environment for teachers. Join the webinar to learn a framework for teacher experience design and no cost strategies for improving their experience at school.
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ESSER Funding, Opportunity to Action:
3 strategies to mobilize your team, get buy-in, and prioritize quickly
Many district leaders are now being asked to quickly sort through the ESSER guidelines, bring their teams together, and develop plans for how best to use this funding. While this is a tremendous opportunity to address recent challenges, the process that you use now will ripple out for years to come -- who was or was not included, how were decisions made, how do we prioritize, and how do plans align and support district values and priorities.
Join us for a conversation on how to guide your team to making some critical decisions, responsively, and inclusively. This is best suited for district leaders and directors of federal or categorical funds.
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Four-Step Process to Developing Data Culture- Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
How your district uses data is shaped by much more than your technical systems. Your district’s data culture - the values, beliefs, norms, and practices tied to using information - impacts the extent to which data are used to make informed and equitable decisions about how to improve educational experiences for all students. In this webinar, we’ll share a four-step process for creating and nurturing a strong data culture in your district, your school, or your classroom.
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Barriers, Detours, and Practices to Create Equitable Inclusive Engagements- Learning Now & Later 2021 Webinar Series
Join to be introduced to our newest equity methodology guide around how to create an equitable inclusive environment to elevate the voices of the stakeholders at the margin. In the webinar we will introduce the top barriers to inclusion, common detours preventing engagements from being inclusive, and different types of inclusive engagements based on desired outcomes.
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Creating New “Micro” Systems for Equitable Teacher Hiring- Learning Now Webinar Series
As we enter into Spring 2021, stakeholders at all levels of the school ecosystem have an opportunity to create micro changes for more equitable experiences for students, teachers and families. In this blog and webinar series, we will spark ideas by sharing how leaders are and can think about making small changes to create a more equitable system impacting marginalized students, teachers and families. We will explore how to audit your teacher hiring process and how to create small micro-changes to the system.
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Rethinking your District Strategic Plan in the COVID Era- Learning Now Webinar Series
Strategic planning has looked different this school year, with many districts pausing or shifting priorities in the wake of COVID and virtual learning. In this blog and webinar series, we will explore predictions for how district strategic plans will look different in 2021 and ways to maintain a view on both short- and long-term priorities even in the midst of constant change and crisis.
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A Data Culture For Everyone- Learning Now Webinar Series
This webinar is for district and school leaders who are looking to nurture a strong data culture in their district or school, which we believe leads to more informed and more equitable decisions about how to help all students succeed. In many school systems, silos and hierarchies mean that access to and usability of valuable data sources are reserved for a select few, such as researchers, IT professionals, or accountability directors. We’ll discuss how all stakeholders have a place in data culture, and how taking a user-centered approach to thinking about your data can empower all stakeholders to make more evidenced-based decisions regarding students’ learning experiences.
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Equitable and Engaging Concurrent Virtual Learning- Learning Now Webinar Series
Join us for a session with 5 tactical tips and strategies to engage stakeholders in making concurrent virtual learning 5% better every week ( 1% improvement a day). We will discuss student engagement and feedback, routine and procedures, planning practices, and equity driven activities
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Flexible Learning Models for a Resilient District- Learning Now Webinar Series
The pandemic forced us to adopt distance. In the process it opened our eyes to new ways of teaching and learning. New constraints found us thinking differently about how we build relationships with students, design curriculum, use technology, and support teachers. Distance learning failed many students, but helped many others connect with learning in new ways.
Today, most districts are managing a range of models from distance, to hybrid to fully in-person. While more complex, this portfolio approach has the potential to reach more students and better support families. This webinar will review and define a range of learning models, share the benefits and considerations of each and propose ideas for how district leaders might maintain a portfolio of models for a more resilient district.
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The Power of Data in the Age of COVID- Learning Now Webinar Series
At Education Elements, we’re on a mission to help school district leaders design data systems that lead to more informed and more equitable decisions that help all students succeed. This mission has become even more critical as we urgently work to minimize the long-term impact of the disruptions in student learning caused by COVID-19.
In this webinar, we'll discuss how to use a variety of new and existing data sources to inform a new approach to teaching and learning in the age of COVID-19. Then we will share innovative approaches to data collection. Participants will learn how to develop the practice of using data to continuously inform improvement at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
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Equity and Teacher Attrition: Strategies to Better Understand Teacher Needs- Learning Now Webinar Series
October 26, 2020
In response to the pandemic more teachers are leaving or considering leaving the classroom than ever before. However, even prior to the pandemic we knew that teachers of color are disproportionately affected by challenges that contribute to teacher attrition. What's yet to be seen is the long term effects of the pandemic on teacher retention broadly and specifically for teachers of color. In this webinar, participants will learn a framework to dig deeper into data on teacher attrition to understand specific inequities so that you can more specifically address teacher needs.
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Engaging Families Virtually- Learning Now Webinar Series
The role of the grown-ups in students' lives has changed. While we have always known it was important hybrid and distance learning during a pandemic has shifted how teacher interacts with students and parents/guardians and how the adults at home support their students. Join us to understand the key shifts in these dynamics and leave with practical tips for how to collaborate effectively to reach every student's potential.
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Leverage the “Moonshot Mindset" to Fuel Innovation in Your District- Learning Now Webinar Series
How might we turn problems into possibilities and obstacles into opportunities to support more equitable, student-centered learning? In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies to grow and support teams focused on research and development and futures thinking in your district so you can generate, manage, and act upon new knowledge to embrace what the future holds — even before it arrives.
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Strategy and Instruction: How Do We Phase in from Distance Learning-Learning Now Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
At different times, with lots of variables in the months ahead, we are all looking forward to the opportunity to return to in-person settings. As conditions permit, how are you designing your phase-in models? How will you identify consistent instructional models and designs that span virtual and in person settings to enable learning continuity?
Having consistent instructional models and designs are a great way to make the transition from distance learning to hybrid or back to face to face. Invest an hour to review effective plans, clarify instructional models, and have protocols you can turnkey with other leadership teams you work with.
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Connecting to the Challenge: Steps for Equitable Engagement- Learning Now Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
Educational equity is the recognition that the barriers marginalized students face are due to deliberate actions, and requires us to dedicate a greater amount of resources towards their removal.
At Education Elements, we will guide you through exercises to build your understanding of how to connect with the challenges your community and stakeholders are facing. We believe this is the first of many important step to redesigning systems to work for all students.
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Building Belonging in the New Normal- Learning Now Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
The first months of the year are always challenging for new and veteran teachers, but the current year brings brand new challenges. Learn practical strategies to drive belonging and retention in the new normal.
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How Can District Leaders Support Schools During Distance Learning- Learning Now Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
Join us for a webinar focused on how leaders can strategically support schools as distance learning is part or the only learning environment. With many states and districts starting off the school year with distance learning, it is important to set clear expectations around virtual learning experiences for students and create structures to support teachers through the transition.
If you are wondering about scaling strong instruction in a virtual setting, about how to measure effectiveness and provide feedback, or structures that enable success then this professional learning experience is designed for you! The first months of the year are always challenging for educators, in this session, you will learn ways you can support your schools.
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Creative Continuous Learning Solutions: Navigating the Needs of Students, Parents, and Teachers- Learning Now Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
As more teachers become less interested in in-person schooling due to the virus, as parents continue to express interest in in-person options for both SEL reasons and the increased flexibility for work, districts are testing innovative solutions. Join us as we explore the challenges and learnings from the first few weeks of school.
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12 Things Equity Focused Teachers Should Say To Students In The New School Year- Learning Now Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
As educators and students return to school the impact of the pandemic, racial climate, and existing inequities in education are bound to shape the tone of the new year. How can teachers acknowledge the complexities of this moment in history in ways that acknowledge diversity of experience, foster a sense of belonging, and encourage exploration of new technologies in distance learning models? Join us for a webinar focused on how teachers can strategically use language to create inclusive and equitable culture in the new school year.
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Designing Equitable and Personalized Distance Learning for your Classroom- Learning Now Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
In this webinar, we will share steps teachers can take to design equitable distance learning classrooms to enhance the student experience utilizing the Core Four of personalized learning.
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Safety, Trust, and Connectedness as Teachers Return to School- Return to School Planning Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
As we head into the fall of 2020, we face these three truths: 1) We’ve all been through something, 2) We’re still in it, 3) We can’t rely on our familiar rituals to get us through.
Rituals help us cope with extreme emotions, and their familiarity make us feel more in control. In this webinar, we will explore ways in which you can create a sense of safety, trust, and connectedness in your community as you embark on a school year like no other.
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Engaging Student Voices to Promote Equitable Classrooms- Return to School Planning Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
For marginalized students, the nurturing/mentoring relationship between teacher and student is arguably the single-most determining factor in their success. We’ve developed a series of six student-facing learning modules for teachers/parents to use to help intentionally develop autonomy and a genuine relationship with students to make the classroom experience a more relevant, productive, and enjoyable learning experience for all.
In this webinar, we will share a high level overview of the content and how you can bring student voice into your classroom.
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Redesigning Staffing Models: Bringing innovation to return to school planning- Return to School Planning Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
One of the most common questions we get about return to school planning is how to think about teacher assignments, given it’s likely some teachers will be onsite and some will be remote. At Education Elements, we believe the COVID crisis has created an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine what is possible and actively choose parts of our education system to redesign.
In this webinar, we will share what happened when we challenged 7 district and school leaders to redesign their instructional staffing models. Participants will explore the innovative solutions these leaders designed and learn what happened when they tested these ideas in their own schools and districts. We will also share tools for design thinking that participants can use to replicate our process.
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Distance Learning Requires a Student-Centered Approach- Return to School Planning Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
Taking a student-centered approach to distance learning presents valuable opportunities for leaders and teachers to enhance the learning experience for students, no matter where they are.
We will introduce a phased approach to implementing distance learning that priorities work for district and school leaders. This webinar will include a high-level overview of those priorities and share school leader checklists that align actions with priorities.
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A Tool with Many Benefits: How the Digital Arts & Technology Academy at Adams MS Improves Student Outcomes- Partner Webinar with ALAS & IXL
Audience: District Leaders
Supporting students with personalized instruction is an ongoing challenge; however, the Digital Arts & Technology Academy (DATA) at Adams Middle School has found success with incorporating IXL’s flexible platform in a variety of ways – from enrichment and remediation to blended instruction and test prep.
Principal Dr. Darwert Johnson and his team will share how IXL offered solutions that improved student outcomes, while giving their teachers the autonomy to meet students’ needs.
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Filling Your Leadership Cup for the New Normal- Return to School Planning Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
The last several months have taken a toll on education leaders and have left many of us feeling drained and overwhelmed. As we prepare to enter the upcoming school year, it is more important than ever that we are taking the time to reflect and learn, and are operating from a human centered and growth oriented mindset.
This webinar will explore how leaders can prepare for the new year with a renewed sense of purpose and energy for building a better and more equitable school system, and how we can ground ourselves to confront any challenges and unknowns that lie ahead.
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Capture the Opportunity: Steps to Redesign School-Level Systems for Equity- Return to School Planning Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
As schools and districts plan for return to school in the fall, communities are anticipating changes and pivots to school operations and how learning is provided. Therefore, school-level leaders are in a great position to redesign school-level systems through equity for their marginalized groups of students.
Join this webinar to learn immediate tactical steps to take as a principal or school leadership design team and hear how leaders are inspired to do this work across the country. This webinar is a great opportunity for participants to come as a team to learn and unlearn together.
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Teacher Onboarding in the New Normal- Return to School Planning Webinar Series
Audience: District Leaders
How do you prepare a new teacher for the first day of school when they are logging into Zoom, instead of walking into a classroom? How do you make a new teacher feel like they are part of the team, without face-to-face summer PD and a faculty breakfast?
Over the next few weeks, districts and schools across the country will need to adapt their mindsets and approaches to onboarding so that new teachers feel a sense of belonging and preparedness.
Join this interactive session for a mix of reflection activities, new strategies and idea sharing to help you revamp your approach to onboarding.
