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It’s become ever more important to ensure that your pre-K through 6th grade students have the tools to reach their literacy goals. In celebration of Reading Month, join us as we dig into the need-to-know features of Edmentum’s powerful 3-in-1 learn-to-read program, Reading Eggs, and why teachers – and students - love them. We will jump into the product to showcase essential and brand new features while highlighting how they can help you in your virtual, hybrid, or in-person classroom.

Virtual

Now that you’ve made the switch to virtual instruction and state assessments are off the table for this year, how do you know whether students are mastering the standards and making progress? With Study Island, no matter what instructional method you use, you can assess who’s getting it and who needs additional support.

In this recorded webinar, learn how you can use Study Island in a 100% virtual environment to assess standards mastery and provide both synchronous and asynchronous standards-based practice to keep your students engaged, learning, and improving their skills.

PBL activities teach 21st century skills like critical thinking, articulate discussions, and conducting quality research to prepare each student for the world of college or career.

This is a previously recorded webinar

This school year looks different for all involved. The way you engage your students to do their very best should, too! Watch this OnDemand webinar with a panel of star educators who share their top tips for boosting student motivation and engagement through Exact Path contests.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

Are you an administrator new to Edmentum Courseware or just want to learn more about the program? In this OnDemand webinar we will show you everything you need to know to successfully get up and running with Courseware as an administrator. Our experts will show you how to navigate key features and share their tips around the course catalog, enrolling students, modifying curriculum and more.

This is a previously recorded webinar from October 8, 2020.

There are many reasons why a district, school, or educator may need to customize a course, e.g., credit recovery, unit recovery, course modifications, and additions, etc. Courseware offers a course customization feature called 'Custom Course Builder' that allows educators to meet the needs of their learners. Watch this recorded workshop where we highlight and discuss how and when to use the custom course builder. 

Traditionally the time between November and January is full of expectation and stress. This year, the season brings even more challenges. Watch this OnDemand webinar for a BASE Education course experience facilitated by Edmentum’s SEL Learning Designer, Jen Perry. Build skills to navigate the season and see how BASE Education SEL courses can be used in a full class format.

This is a previously recorded webinar from December 9, 2020.

For many, virtual learning will remain for the rest of the academic school year. Hopefully, you have found your footing and learned what does and does not work for you and your students. Now what? How can you continue to improve on and grow these new virtual teaching skills you have acquired?

In this OnDemand webinar, our panel of virtual EdOptions Academy teachers explore best practices to help you take your virtual teaching to the next level and finish the year strong. During this free webinar we will also provide time for an audience Q&A session.

Are you a new teacher using Edmentum Courseware for the first time? Have you used it for years but want to learn more about the program? In this OnDemand webinar, we will jump into the program to give you an overview of Courseware so that you can feel confident as you work in the program. Our experts will show you how to navigate key features and share their best practice tips.

This is a previously recorded webinar from September 29, 2020.

This workshop, designed for administrators, explores best practices for setting up your Exact Path account. Get your laptops ready and follow along as we cover topics such as setting up of academic years & testing Windows, standards alignment, adding users, diagnostic test scheduling, and how to acquaint your teachers and students. 

Have you ever felt torn between two instructional objectives—trying to support individual academic growth AND helping students achieve standards proficiency? It shouldn’t be an either/or decision! In this webinar, we dive into what Exact Path and Study Island have to offer and share examples of how schools and districts across the country are using these programs together to improve student outcomes.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

School and district administrators are facing tough questions as they work to implement virtual instruction. Ensuring equitable access, providing for continuity of instruction, meeting the needs of students with special needs and English language-learners, and addressing family concerns are just some of the difficult questions that must be considered.

Welcome Study Island Teachers! We're excited to introduce you to Study Island. This recorded workshop will familiarize you with what Study Island is and how to use it in your classroom. We'll explore your responsibilities such as creating classes, creating assignments, utilizing instructional resources, and how to get students started.

The abrupt school closures related to COVID-19 have impacted high schools across the country as entire student populations go virtual, many for the first time ever. Even educators and administrators familiar with online learning might view progress monitoring during this critical time as a daunting task. Watch this OnDemand webinar on the best ways to keep our high school students on track!

This is a previously recorded webinar.

Set your students up to continue making academic growth this summer! Watch this OnDemand webinar presentation to learn about the different ways you can use Exact Path to keep learning going this summer break. Whether you’re looking for a way to let students autonomously work on their own schedule or create a teacher-directed virtual summer learning program, we’ll explore options for using Exact Path to meet your summer learning goals.

This is a previously recorded webinar from May 19, 2020.

What is normally a three-tiered approach to intervention has become a lot more complex. Readiness differentials caused by COVID-19 school closures have taken the idea of reteaching and recovery and expanded them. Watch this OnDemand webinar where we discuss how digital curriculum is invaluable when serving the range of support needed for not only struggling students but also those who are in Advanced Academic Courses.

This is a previously recorded webinar from October 21, 2020.

In this presentation, we highlight how Edmentum Exact Path can personalize learning for students while also supporting YOU as the classroom leader. In this workshop, we:

• Introduce Exact Path
• Review what to expect in the diagnostic assessment
• Breakdown student results
• Highlight learning path & student experience
• Provide best practices for implementing Exact Path in the classroom

Educators are familiar with the importance of career and technical education (CTE). This curriculum engages students in hands-on, real-world learning; encourages a collaborative, project-based approach; and prepares students with the concrete skills they need to be successful in in-demand careers.

View this OnDemand webinar where we walk you through a successful multi-entry and exit point roadmap created to help you get your program off the ground.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

Educators and students aren’t the only ones making the switch to online learning in response to COVID-19 school closures—parents and other caregivers are also navigating this unexpected change. Developing strategies for open, ongoing communication; addressing families’ challenges and concerns; and establishing mutually understood expectations is key to a smooth transition.

Watch this recorded panel webinar plus attendee Q&A session to hear about effective approaches to engage and support parents and caregivers while students are learning online.

Benchmarks are a great way to determine assessment performance and what your students know. This workshop will overview research-validated Study Island Benchmarks including scheduling, reports, and the student interface!

Over the last several weeks, we’ve received hundreds of questions from educators pertaining to navigating virtual instruction and how we can best support our students with disabilities. In pursuit to get those questions answered we put together a panel of online education experts.

In this Q&A our experts touch on questions like:

Are you new to Exact Path and have questions, or do you just want to learn more about the program? In this OnDemand webinar, we will introduce you to what Exact Path is all about, show you the lay of the land from the teacher and student perspective, and detail what you need to know to get students up and running quickly.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

Meeting the widely varying needs of students on IEPs, 504 plans, and receiving other special education services is a particular challenge for educators navigating the shift to online learning in the wake of COVID-19 school closures. Just as in brick-and-mortar special education classrooms, the key to success is creativity, flexibility, and above all, personal relationships.

Watch this recorded panel webinar plus attendee Q&A session and learn about effective strategies and concrete solutions to help these exceptional students be successful in the online environment.

Courseware Administrators play an important part in ensuring program success. Watch this recorded workshop where we discuss what Administrators need to know in order to start their Courseware implementation off the right way!

2020 brought widespread change to K-12 education in the U.S. With the new year and a new administration, 2021 is looking to be a year that brings change as well. In this OnDemand webinar Edmentum’s Chief Academic Officer, Dave Adams, dives into what trends and policy changes are expected in 2021.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

School districts across the U.S. are working hard on plans to keep students safe as schools begin to reopen this fall. Families are deciding whether or not to send children back to brick and mortar schools, and homeschooling and enrollment in virtual schools are projected to increase by 10–15% this fall due to lingering COVID-19 concerns. Watch this OnDemand webinar to learn how you can retain students by introducing a virtual school option in your district.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

Are you being asked to become a virtual teacher overnight? Are your students trying to find out how to learn at home, share a device, and take care of siblings at the same time? Recent school closures are undoubtedly raising stress levels across the board. In this recorded webinar, learn what you can do as an educator to help yourself cope and then in turn help your students, as you all enter uncharted waters together.

For the 2020-21 school year, providing high quality blended and virtual learning opportunities that promote continuity of learning is a top priority. To help you in this endeavor, over the summer we’ve rolled out a series of enhancements to Courseware just in time for fall learning. Watch this OnDemand webinar for a deep dive into what’s new in Courseware and what’s coming later this fall.

This is a previously recorded webinar from September 22, 2020.

Do you have the tools you need to help students recover skills and achieve growth amidst continued COVID disruptions? Whether you are considering Exact Path for the spring semester, piloting our program, or kicking your existing implementation into high gear, we're here to help you learn more. In this OnDemand webinar, we discuss WHY it's the right time to prioritize mitigating learning gaps and accelerating growth with Exact Path. 

This is a previously recorded webinar.

With the abrupt switch to distance learning, experts suggest some students will lose the equivalent of a full school year of academic gains by the time they return this August or September. That likely leads you to ask—how do I prepare for the new school year when the knowledge gap will be larger than ever?

In this workshop, we discuss Study Island's variety of assignment types, each designed to fit a specific need. We'll cover Group sessions, Practice, and Instruction, and Built Tests assignments. Watch now and learn about the different assignment types and how you can implement them to support classroom instruction!

Our goal is to continuously evolve Edmentum Courseware to address the needs of educators and students in this ever-changing educational environment. This November we are rolling out two exciting enhancements built based on your feedback! Join us for a deep dive into these new features.

This is a previously recorded webinar from November 19, 2020.

The U.S. Senate’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief package includes more than $13.5 billion for the nation’s K-12 schools. With this package, states have flexibility to use the funds in areas including purchasing 1:1 devices, training and professional development, addressing the needs of special populations, providing mental health services, meals and more until September 2021.

Are you new to Study Island and have questions or just want to learn more about the program? Check out this OnDemand webinar! We dig into Study Island and share everything you need to know to get your implementation off to a great start.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

Watch our free Study Island product overview and demonstration webinar.

Edmentum can help your district ensure teachers can continue teaching virtually using our high quality, standards-aligned curriculum, Exact Path or Edmentum Courseware, through our Edmentum Capacity Assistance Program (E-CAP). Together, we’ll work with you to tailor an implementation plan that helps you establish the best learning environment for your school or district and set teachers up for success in virtual instruction.

This is a previously recorded webinar.

Edmentum has been partnering with TRIO Programs for years, and we have a deep understanding of the many ways educators and administrators use our solutions to structure their programs. In this OnDemand webinar, learn how TRIO programs have successfully utilized our all-inclusive solutions for tutoring, coaching, and supporting students through the learning process.

Watch this OnDemand webinar to learn more about the latest stimulus packages and explain what this new funding means for school reopening, learning loss, and your school district.

What you will learn:

Welcome back to school! Join us for a deep dive into all the exciting updates now available and a sneak peek at what’s coming later this school year.

Detecting student knowledge gaps and responding early to their learning needs is critical to the success of every student. Did you know Study Island can be used to support RTI implementations? Learn how to support RTI implementations at every tier using the features in Study Island. We will lay the foundation of RTI, explain why it's important, and demonstrate how to use the time- saving tools in Study Island to implement an effective RTI program.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across the country relied on face-to-face instruction for skill development and hands-on practice. Under current circumstances, that is no longer ideal or in some cases even possible. Whether you are in an in-person, remote, or a blended learning environment, the pandemic’s impact on CTE programs, students, and educators are significant. In this OnDemand webinar, we break down key considerations and emerging best practices to help you provide high-quality CTE for your students.

Many parents are faced with new and unique challenges during this unprecedented period of school shutdowns. Now more than ever, the family-school partnership is a critical one, demanding understanding and support from both sides. Watch this OnDemand webinar as Edmentum’s Vice President of Learning Design, Lynelle Morgenthaler, explores building the structure of a school day, creating a productive environment for learning, dealing with anxiety, and more.

 This is a previously recorded webinar.

As you know, the recent reports of COVID-19, or coronavirus, has led to the closure of the majority of schools and districts globally. In part 1 of this series, we discussed considerations for helping ensure students are able to continue learning from home. In part 2, we will explore examples and best practices related to virtual instruction implementations. In this OnDemand webinar, learn how Edmentum can help ensure learning continues outside of the classroom.

This is a previously recorded webinar.