REMINDER: iNACOL Webinar | 8/22: Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions

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SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR  Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions Tuesday, August 22, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET (register) On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET, iNACOL andCompetencyWorks will be hosting a webinar to examine the state of the field of competency-based education. Schools and districts across the United States are realizing the promise of competency-based education – transforming the culture and structure of the traditional time-based system into one that is designed to help every student succeed. Join this webinar to hear CompetencyWorks co-founders and competency-based education experts Susan Patrick and Chris Sturgis reflect on the current state of the field of K-12 competency-based education. Gain an understanding of developments happening across the field. The presenters will share reflections and highlights from the National Summit on K-12 Competency-Based Education, explore areas of growth for the field, identify emerging issues and provide insights to inform the future direction of competency-based education. Susan Patrick said, “The field of competency-based education is expanding and evolving across the United States to redesign K-12 education for advancing achievement and dramatically increasing student success. It is important to reflect on developments and where the field is going to ensure quality and equity in the journey to transform K-12 education.” This webinar is free to attend — register here for the webinar. Webinar Title: Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions Presenters: Susan Patrick, President and CEO of iNACOL, Co-Founder ofCompetencyWorks Chris Sturgis, Principal of MetisNet, Co-Founder of CompetencyWorks Share this Webinar on Twitter:  Join @nacol & @CompetencyWorks for #webinar on the state of #CompetencyEd w/ @susandpatrick & @sturgis_chrishttp://ow.ly/wzQf30dL2my #CBE About CompetencyWorks CompetencyWorks is an online resource dedicated to providing information and knowledge about competency education in the K-12 education system. Drawing on lessons learned by innovators and early adopters, CompetencyWorks shares original research, knowledge and a variety of perspectives through an informative blog with practitioner knowledge, policy advancements, papers on emerging issues and a wiki with resources curated from across the field. CompetencyWorks also offers a blog on competency education in higher education so that the sectors can learn from each other and begin to align systems across K-12, higher education and the workplace. Visit the website and follow CompetencyWorks on Twitter: @CompetencyWorks. About iNACOL The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended, and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedInand follow us on twitter. Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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Summer is a great time to explore the world of free edWebinars – live or on-demand. Earn a CE certificatefor attending or viewing the recordings. Register now and watch the recording later! If you’re an edWeb member, you can now view all of your edWebinar activity on your member homepage and download your CE certificates. Your registrations will also appear on your page, making it easy to watch later and take a quiz to get your certificate. New edWebinars with CE Certificates Top Tips and Research from the Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities Monday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Donna Wittmer, Ph.D., Author, Consultant, and Retired Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Colorado Denver Visit Early Learning Book Chats Digital Collaboration to Support Literacy Classrooms Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Steven W. Anderson, Digital Learning and Relationship Evangelist; and Shaelynn Farnsworth, Education Services Consultant for AEA 267 in Iowa Visit Building a Community of Readers Building Curriculum with Colleagues: Where the Library and Classroom Learning Connect Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT, Amy Rothschild, Social Studies Teacher, New Canaan High School; and Jessica Cullen, English Teacher, New Canaan High School Visit Emerging Tech Conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment Thursday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Nina Finkler, M.Ed., LDT/C, BCBA, President of Nina Finkler Autism Services Visit Teaching Students with Autism Girls in STEM: Creating a New Era Thursday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Salma Salhi, Student at Sir Winston Churchill High School; and Grace Liang, Student at William Aberhart High School Visit Fostering Student Collaboration Coming up Next Literacy = Love of Language: Engaging Hearts and Minds for Speech and Debate Monday, Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Kevin Baird, Chairman of the Board at the nonprofit Center for College & Career Readiness  Visit College and Career Readiness Low-Entry, High-Exit Math Tasks that Keep Every Student Engaged Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Arjan Khalsa, CEO of Conceptua Math  Visit Building Understanding in Mathematics Challenge-Based Learning in the School Library Makerspace Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Diana Rendina, Media Specialist and Writer, Tampa Preparatory School, Tampa, FL  Visit SLC @ The Forefront Navigating the Digital Shift: Implementing Digital Instructional Materials for Learning Thursday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA; Cliff Rudnick, Administrator, Instructional Resources Unit, California Department of Education; Jackie Bobbett, Section Supervisor, Curricular Resources, Louisiana Department of Education; and Whitney Whealdon, Director of Academic Content, Louisiana Department of Education. Visit Essential Elements for Digital Content Equipping Students with Digital Literacy Skills Thursday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time REGISTER HERE Presented by Nettie McDonald Briggs, Senior Education Specialist, Learning.com; with Jeff Meyer, Director of Education, Learning.com Visit Success in a Digital World Visit the edWeb Calendar Earn a CE Certificate Search all edWebinars edWebinars are free. Register for upcoming edWebinars on the edWeb Calendar. Earn a CE certificate if you attend a live edWebinar or view a recording. Learn more. Now you can easily search and view over 1,300 recorded edWebinars, and take a CE quiz to earn your CE certificate. edWeb.net is a free professional learning network that encourages educators to connect and collaborate to improve teaching and learning – anytime, anywhere. Contact us to learn more: 800-575-6015 | info@edweb.net | www.edweb.net STAY CONNECTED

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iNACOL Webinar | 8/29: Promising Practices in Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners

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SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR  Promising Practices in Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners Tuesday, August 29, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET (register) On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) will be hosting a Special Edition webinar to explore next generation learning models for English language learner (ELL) students. In schools across the United States, next generation learning models are beginning to transform learning for English Language Learners (ELLs) with personalized, competency-based education. A recent iNACOL report, Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners: Promising Practices and Considerations for Teaching and Learning, shares promising practices and case studies of next generation designs advancing learning for ELL students. The paper also identifies core elements and principles for a next generation classroom to support ELL student success: Redefining what success means and looks like for ELL students, Assessments of and for learning, Personalized approaches that focus on educating the whole child, and Building educator role and capacity to meet the needs of every student. Join school leaders and ELL experts from schools and school networks highlighted in the report as they discuss transforming education models to personalized, competency education for ELL students. iNACOL COO Bruce Friend said, “ELLs make up the fastest growing student group in the U.S., approaching nearly 5 million students. Unfortunately, traditional K-12 systems are often challenged to adequately meet these students’ diverse needs. Student-centered teaching and learning better serve students with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, helping to prepare all students for success.” This webinar is free to attend — participants are invited to register here for final details and login information. Webinar Title: Promising Practices in Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners Presenters: Mariela Spejh, Minnesota Executive Director, Distinctive Schools Jaime Barraza , Director of Biliteracy, Distinctive Schools Laureen Avery, Director of Northeast Regional Office, UCLA Center X,Project Exc-EL Schools Daniel Sass, Assistant Principal, International High School at Langley Park Natalie Truong, Policy Director, iNACOL Share this Webinar on Twitter:  Join @nacol for #Webinar on Promising Practices in #NextGen #Learning Models for English Language #Learners http://ow.ly/CLBQ30eaBCM#ELL About iNACOL The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended, and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedInand follow us on twitter. Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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iNACOL Webinar | 8/22: Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions

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SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR  Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions Tuesday, August 22, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET (register) On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET, iNACOL andCompetencyWorks will be hosting a webinar to examine the state of the field of competency-based education. Schools and districts across the United States are realizing the promise of competency-based education – transforming the culture and structure of the traditional time-based system into one that is designed to help every student succeed. Join this webinar to hear CompetencyWorks co-founders and competency-based education experts Susan Patrick and Chris Sturgis reflect on the current state of the field of K-12 competency-based education. Gain an understanding of developments happening across the field. The presenters will share reflections and highlights from the National Summit on K-12 Competency-Based Education, explore areas of growth for the field, identify emerging issues and provide insights to inform the future direction of competency-based education. Susan Patrick said, “The field of competency-based education is expanding and evolving across the United States to redesign K-12 education for advancing achievement and dramatically increasing student success. It is important to reflect on developments and where the field is going to ensure quality and equity in the journey to transform K-12 education.” This webinar is free to attend — register here for the webinar. Webinar Title: Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions Presenters: Susan Patrick, President and CEO of iNACOL, Co-Founder ofCompetencyWorks Chris Sturgis, Principal of MetisNet, Co-Founder of CompetencyWorks Share this Webinar on Twitter:  Join @nacol & @CompetencyWorks for #webinar on the state of #CompetencyEd w/ @susandpatrick & @sturgis_chrishttp://ow.ly/wzQf30dL2my #CBE About CompetencyWorks CompetencyWorks is an online resource dedicated to providing information and knowledge about competency education in the K-12 education system. Drawing on lessons learned by innovators and early adopters, CompetencyWorks shares original research, knowledge and a variety of perspectives through an informative blog with practitioner knowledge, policy advancements, papers on emerging issues and a wiki with resources curated from across the field. CompetencyWorks also offers a blog on competency education in higher education so that the sectors can learn from each other and begin to align systems across K-12, higher education and the workplace. Visit the website and follow CompetencyWorks on Twitter: @CompetencyWorks. About iNACOL The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended, and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedInand follow us on twitter. Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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iNACOL Webinar | 9/13: Exploring Key Questions about Leadership in Student-Centered Learning Environments

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LEADERSHIP WEBINAR  Exploring Key Questions about Leadership in Student-Centered Learning Environments Wednesday, September 13, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET (register) On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) will be hosting a Leadership webinar to explore key questions about leadership in student-centered learning environments. To better understand the impact of school leadership and how the role is changing in student-centered learning environments, iNACOL conducted a discovery process to identify key elements that are essential or different about leadership for student-centered learning. Join this webinar to focus on one of the essential questions being explored during this discovery process: What is essential or different about leadership in schools and learning communities that have been successful in moving forward to student-centered learning environments and in sustaining that forward movement? Gain insights on early findings in this important work and some potential areas of further investigation needed to understand how to best support leadership for equitable, student-centered learning environments. iNACOL COO Bruce Friend said, “Across the world, educators are transforming their schools to create more student-centered, equitable environments. Effective leadership is critical to the success and sustainability of this transformation.” This webinar is free to attend — participants are invited to register here for final details and login information. Webinar Title: Exploring Key Questions about Leadership in Student-Centered Learning Environments Presenters: Barbara Treacy, Harvard Graduate School of Education Liz Glowa, Glowa Consulting Share this Webinar on Twitter:  #Edleaders-Join @nacol webinar exploring key questions about #leadership in student-centered learning http://ow.ly/4CiF30dSovW @barbaratreacy About iNACOL The mission of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) is to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning. iNACOL is a non-profit organization focusing on research, developing policy for student-centered education to ensure equity and access, developing quality standards for emerging learning models using competency-based, blended, and online education, and supporting the ongoing professional development of school and district leaders for new learning models. Visit our website, like us on Facebook, connect with us on LinkedInand follow us on twitter. Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube

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