Building Teacher Leadership
Presented by Education Elements and NYSASCD
This is a 2 part webinar series presented by Education Elements and NYSASCD
starting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 and concluding on Tuesday, Mary 20, 2025.
This series presents teacher leaders the opportunity to explore topics and strategies so they can build their skills and enhance facilitation of sessions that lead to sustainable and impactful professional learning.
Topic 1 | May 13:Building Leadership Capacity: Essential Skills for Teacher Leaders
Focus: Develop leadership competencies such as effective communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and influencing others in adult learning settings.
Outcome: Participants will gain practical tools to enhance their leadership presence and ability to inspire and support peers.
Topic 2 | May 20
Creating and Sustaining High-Impact Professional Learning Groups
Focus: Provide strategies for designing and sustaining PLGs that align with district goals, meet NYSED accountability requirements, and ensure value for participants.
Outcome: Teacher leaders will learn how to create focused, outcome-driven groups that positively impact classroom instruction and student learning.
Elevate Your Teaching: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork
Presented by Education Elements and NYSASCD
This is a 5 part webinar series presented by Education Elements and NYSASCD
starting on Thursday, January 9, 2025 and concluding on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
These live sessions are designed to support teachers with high impact content while providing highly effective mentoring over several months. Education Elements team members facilitate each session. All are experienced educators & instructional coaches who work with districts across NYS.
All sessions begin at 4:00 PM and last 90 minutes.
Module 1: Communication and Connection with Families - January 9
The development of a consistent structure and process for communication with families can lead to a strong partnership. This partnership with families will, in turn, lead to success and support for students.
Module 2: Contribute as An Effective Team Member and Supporting Your School Culture - January 23
What skills are needed to be an effective team member at your grade level/within your content area and in the building? Communication, time management, collaboration and problem solving are a few of the skills needed to be an effective team member. This module will help our teachers “get off to a great start” as a valued member of the school team.
Module 3: Teacher Self Care - February 6
Self-care can help a teacher interact effectively with students, families and colleagues, prevent burnout and create a classroom environment that is safe and welcoming for students. The balance between work and taking care of oneself also models a good balance for students and colleagues.
Module 4: Working with Our Multiple Lingual Learners (MLLs) - February 27
Strategies to make instruction accessible to multilingual learners. Multilingual students bring backgrounds and experiences to their classroom that can benefit everyone in the school community. Instruction in multilingual classrooms should include opportunities for all students to engage in rigorous and high-quality lessons but with the supports and structures in place so all students have access to the content being learned.
Module 5: Supporting Students with Differing Abilities (SWDs) - March 13
Each classroom environment is composed of students with different academic skills. There is also a range of different physical and cognitive abilities among the students. Teachers need to develop lesson plans utilizing strategies to meet the diverse needs of the students in their classroom.
Science of Reading
With Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer of The Reading League
Tuesday, January 14, 2025; Tuesday, January 28, 2025; February 10, 2025
This transformative three-part series deepens educators’ understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy.
The Leader's Guide to Conflict Management
With Jen Schwanke, Ed.D.
Tuesdays: February 25, March 11, 25
All sessions begin at 4:00 PM and last 90 minutes.
February 25 - Conflict: A Closer Look - The first part of our learning will help attendees embrace conflict rather than running from, denying, or deflecting it. Attendees will be encouraged to study their current mindset, identify their current conflict management strategies, and consider one immediate and impactful change to improve their management of conflict.
March 11 - Anticipate, Analyze, Act - Using some of the learning from Part 1, attendees will consider a practical problem-solving cycle to address conflict.
March 25 - Specific Conflict … And You - In the final part of our session, we will study some of the typical conflicts present in school and apply the anticipate ➡️ analyze ➡️ act cycle to successfully manage them. Attendees will consider conflict management as an ongoing “get to” rather than “have to.”
EdTech Essentials:
Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI
With Dr. Monica Burns
Thursdays: March 6, 20 and April 3
All sessions begin at 4:00 PM and last 90 minutes.
March 6 - Generating Ideas & Resources with AI
Dive into the transformative role of AI in sparking creativity and streamlining resource development. This session highlights tools and strategies for generating lesson ideas, creating engaging learning materials, and fostering innovative thinking. Explore how AI can amplify teacher productivity while personalizing resources to support diverse classroom needs. Drawing from the second edition of EdTech Essentials, participants will gain practical insights and actionable techniques to bring these tools into their teaching practice.
March 20 - Evaluating Digital Content with AI
In a world flooded with digital resources, how can educators ensure quality and relevance? This session provides a framework for using AI to critically evaluate content, emphasizing equity, accessibility, and ethical considerations. Building on principles from the second edition, participants will learn how to assess AI tools and digital content for inclusivity, accuracy, and alignment with educational goals. Practical examples and connections to ISTE standards will guide attendees in selecting the most impactful resources for their students.
April 3 - Curating Resources to Support Every Student
Equity in education starts with accessible, personalized resources. This session focuses on leveraging AI-powered tools to curate and adapt materials that meet the needs of every learner. Drawing from updated examples in the second edition, participants will explore adaptive technologies, inclusive design, and strategies to create resource libraries that reflect diverse learning styles and cultural perspectives. Learn how to harness AI’s potential to ensure no student is left behind.
RTI in NYS:
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
With Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
Wednesday, April 3
Let's move forward to empower educators and increase student literacy achievement.
RTI was once the hottest topic in reading instruction:
- But failed to produce impressive results
- Why didn't RTI live up to its promise?
- How does RTI/MTSS intersect with Science of Reading?
- What can we salvage from the original research and intent?
Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry beginning at 4:00pm for this 90 minute provocative & informative discussion.