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SUMMARY:Rural Educators Together
DESCRIPTION:A space for rural educators and rural school leaders to connect with one another for community and immediate problem solving as they navigate the challenges unique to rural education in the midst of COVID-19. Participants will share their own problem of practice while learning from the challenges\, successes and approaches of others in rural education. If you’re interested but unable to participate in a Zoom conference call due to limited internet/phone service\, you can still register to receive an email with rural education resources. This space is hosted by Teach For America’s Rural School Leadership Academy and is open to anyone working in rural education.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/rural-educators-together/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Change Through Innovation + Opportunity Now
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LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Embrace Financial Stewardship:  Key Questions Charter School Board Members Need to Ask in These Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:As times become more uncertain\, budgeting\, a core board responsibility\, becomes more difficult. Boards need to be prepared to ask the right questions and plan for many possible financial scenarios. Join our expert panel for a presentation on how to best operate in this unique environment in order to protect your school’s resources. Come prepared with your questions. \nPanel: \n\nMelissa Carollo\, Finance and Operations Director\, Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS)\nSamira Estlai and Anita Landecker\, ExEd\nModerator: Lucy Castillo\, Partner\, Education Board Partners
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/embrace-financial-stewardship-key-questions-charter-school-board-members-need-to-ask-in-these-uncertain-times/
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CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:Facilities Projects in a Time of Risk and Uncertainty:  Advice for Charter School Boards
DESCRIPTION:We will hear from national experts and practitioners\, who will share their perspectives and advice\, and answer your questions. \nTuesday May 5th\, 3:00-4:30 pm EST \nPanelists: \nRich Billings\, Partner\, Charter School Growth Fund \nDavid Umansky\, CEO\, Civic Builders \nFacilitator: Carrie Irvin\, CEO\, Education Board Partners
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/facilities-projects-in-a-time-of-risk-and-uncertainty-advice-for-charter-school-boards/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:The Future of School: Part V
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss the next exciting part of the CER ACTION Series\, introducing you to the school leaders whose schools are fully remote\, digital and delivering for all kids. \n\n\n\n\n\nGuests: \n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Britton\, CEO\, of National Heritage Academies has a passion for service\, which he strives to live out while serving NHA’s more than 56\,000 students around the country.  A proud vet\, Brian is the recipient of the Navy Commendation Medal for leadership & is past Vice President of Global Park Operations at The Walt Disney Company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Valentine\, ED\, of Future of School has been called a social rabble rouser\, a turnaround strategist & a fighter of the status quo in K-12 education.  She has served as a teacher\, school leader\, and visionary for helping all achieve success with students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion moderated once again by CER’s Jeanne Allen\, will explore unique ways that educators and schools are successfully serving students in this brave new world.  Join the conversation!
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/the-future-of-school-part-v/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Strategies for Districts to Support Self-Care for Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Many lives are significantly disrupted with millions of students now at home\, thousands of educators teaching from home\, and entire families and communities on lockdown. In order to support others\, however\, we must support ourselves first. \nThis webinar\, hosted by REL West\, the Region 15 Comprehensive Center\, and the National Center to Improve Social & Emotional Learning and School Safety\, will offer practical information and guidance backed by research to help school staff cope with the stresses of school closures\, service provision\, and quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \nPresenters will define the concept of self-care as well as discuss the importance of self-care for educators to address their own needs\, so they are better able to support the needs of students and their school community. Strategies will address: \n\nHealthy mindsets\nConnectedness and belonging\nHealthy\, realistic boundaries and interactions\n\nThis webinar is the first in a three-part series on supporting the social and emotional needs of educators and students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/webinar-strategies-for-districts-to-support-self-care-for-educators-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Exceptional Students Through Student-Centered Learning Strategies
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\,  Sharon Plante and Leslie DiChiara will share how they work with teachers and students across curriculum areas and classrooms to prioritize the learning needs of students with disabilities. From coaching\, mentoring\, and coteaching to using adaptive technology hardware and software\, educators can personalize learning for their students. Also\, joining the webinar will be Ace Parsi\, a spokesperson for the National Center for Learning Disabilities\, sharing how advocacy and research can improve outcomes for people with learning and attention issues and other disabilities. Mr. Parsi will lend his perspective on about how to shape local and national policy to reduce barriers and ensure opportunity and access for all students. \nGuests will explore the following questions: \n\nHow can educators enhance what they already do to support students with learning disabilities? What new adaptive technology can they incorporate into their current work?\nWhat challenges can students with disabilities experience in these environments and how can schools proactively address these challenges\nWhat are some strategies to coach and mentor content-area teachers for supporting students with disabilities?\nHow do content teachers and special education teachers work together to create and implement lessons that support the universal design learning principles?\nWhat federal policies should educators keep in mind when they want to increase their knowledge on the rights of students with disabilities?\nDuring this time of national crisis\, what should educators do to ensure they apply the latest and greatest strategies to support students?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests\n\nLeslie DiChiara\, Assistive Technology Specialist\, Instructional Technology Specialist\, North Bellmore School District (NY) (@lrdichiara)\nSharon Plante\, Chief Technology Integrator\, The Southport School (CT) (@iplante)\nAce Parsi\, Director of Innovation\, National Center for Learning Disabilities (@ncldorg)\nAvril Smart Goggans\, PhD\, Research and Engagement Manager for Future Ready Schools®\, Alliance for Excellent Education (@DrAvrilSmart)
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/supporting-exceptional-students-through-student-centered-learning-strategies/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:A New Way Forward: Building a Learner-Centered Future
DESCRIPTION:A virtual summit that invites educators\, parents\, and students to explore new and powerful ways to think about education and continue learning even in this challenging time. Keynotes include Carlos Moreno\, Big Picture Learning; Pam Moran\, former Albemarle County Superintendent; Young Yao\, Professor at the University of Kansas; Tony Wagner\, author; and Maya Green\, an incoming Stanford freshman.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/a-new-way-forward-building-a-learner-centered-future/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:The Future of School: Part IV
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss the next exciting part of the CER ACTION Series\, introducing you to the school leaders whose schools are fully remote\, digital and delivering for all kids. \n\n\n\n\n\nGuests: \n Patricia Brantley from Friendship Public Charter School (11:00a)\nAntonio Rocca of Academica Virtual Education (11:40a) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerated by Jeanne Allen\, CER’s CEO\,  to dig into how\, and what they are doing that can be models for thousands of others around the country\, with Q&A to answer YOUR questions.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/the-future-of-school-part-iv/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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SUMMARY:Charter Schools Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In these times of crisis\, students experiencing homelessness are even more vulnerable than under “normal” circumstances. Join SchoolHouse Connection and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools for a conversation on how charter schools can meet the needs of students experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis. During the webinar\, you will learn about legal requirements as well as best practices in serving students experiencing homelessness.
URL:https://www.bluum.org/event/charter-schools-serving-students-experiencing-homelessness-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
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CATEGORIES:COVID-19 Resources
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