Lower Student Stress, Higher Student Outcomes for Struggling Readers

In recent years, research shows that the effects of stress on learning are profound, part of the rich research on the neuroscience of learning. Stress literally halts learning. The brain is wired to trigger fight or flight in stress mode. Learning is blocked. This edWebinar Leaves you with a clear understanding of the neuroscience, the effects of stress on learning, and how to reduce stress in school. It will focus on students reading below grade level (for whatever reason). The classroom setting can either be an extended source of stress or a haven for learning. Make yours the haven. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.
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Developing Language Content for English Learners

English learners struggle to learn new content and language simultaneously. They need ample opportunities to access, interpret, and produce content in English. During this webinar, we will engage in a variety of strategies to support English language learners in developing content knowledge and language across the curriculum. It will provide insights into how to maximize oral language opportunities in all disciplines through quick daily oral language practices.
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Quickly Move Student Registration to the Cloud and Eliminate Paper Forever

It’s time for district leadership to prepare for back-to-school and student registration. However, social distancing and other public health concerns are changing the way schools are doing everything—registration is no exception.
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Implementing a Whole School Approach to Mental Health

1 in 6 school-aged children has a mental health problem, and there are escalating concerns nationwide around issues such as anxiety, self-harm and panic attacks. In this video, Lauren Pinney, Head of PSHE and Student Wellbeing at Hove Park School discusses how a whole school approach to mental health has benefitted both staff and student wellbeing.
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Professional Learning Through Micro-credentials

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Micro-credentials are a natural extension of the formal and informal learning activities educators engage in every day. Digital Promise has built an ecosystem of micro-credentials in partnership with issuers, earners, and recognizers to personalize learning for educators. These micro-credentials are competency-based, on-demand, personalized, and shareable. They empower educators to drive their professional learning and give administrators the tools they need to personalize learning for their educators and meet their broader goals. Digital Promise is working with states, districts, schools, and educators to implement and build incentive structures for micro-credentials.
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