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Partners in Practice: Centering Equity in Career and Technology Education Programs Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this convening of K-12 partners will share strategies and lessons learned for centering equity in career and technology education programs. Note that this event is only open to representatives of governmental units legally responsible for operating public schools and federally funded technical assistance and dissemination centers.

Meeting the Moment Topic Series: Supporting High Achieving Students of Color in Predominantly White Spaces Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this half-day virtual learning event will highlight the challenges that high-achieving students of color experience in predominantly white spaces and share strategies for providing effective support. Note that this event is only open to representatives of governmental units legally responsible for operating public schools and federally funded technical assistance and dissemination centers.

Deadline: Attendance Champions Challenge Submissions Due Today Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism. The deadline for submissions is November 29, 2024, at 9:00 P.M. ET.

Reminder: Attendance Champions Challenge Open Until 11/29/24 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Fall Webinar Series, Day 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office and their Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the third in a 3-part series on student privacy and data security. This session will provide guidance on assessing online educational technology for privacy protections and general Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act compliance.

Reminder: Attendance Champions Challenge Open Until 11/29/24 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Fall Webinar Series, Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office and their Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), this webinar is the second in a 3-part series on student privacy and data security. This session will highlight PTAC’s research on transparency and walk through common student privacy and data security scenarios that often occur in schools and school districts.

Reminder: Attendance Champions Challenge Open Until 11/29/24 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism.

Native Early Childhood Development Webinar Series, Session 4 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Native Americans, this webinar is the fourth in a four-part series on Native early childhood development. This session will highlight strategies for maximizing the impact of flexible Federal funds to support Native children in the early years.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Fall Webinar Series, Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office and their Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the first in a 3-part series on student privacy and data security. This session will provide an overview of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and highlight data security best practices for education data systems.

Centering Equity in Curriculum and Instruction Planning Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this full-day virtual learning event will highlight the features of culturally responsive curricula and instruction along with supportive tools and leadership practices for implementing equity-based learning. Note that this event is only open to representatives of governmental units legally responsible for operating public schools and federally funded technical assistance and dissemination centers.

Reminder: Attendance Champions Challenge Open Until 11/29/24 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism.

Reminder: Attendance Champions Challenge Open Until 11/29/24 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism.

2024 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education, Day 5 Hosted by the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement, this 5-day event will begin with virtual workshops on October 21 and 22 followed by in-person sessions in Denver, Colorado from October 23 to 25. Open to education practitioners, researchers, funders, and policy makers, this assembly will focus on building partnerships and strengthening connections to improve student outcomes.

2024 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education, Day 4 Hosted by the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement, this 5-day event will begin with virtual workshops on October 21 and 22 followed by in-person sessions in Denver, Colorado from October 23 to 25. Open to education practitioners, researchers, funders, and policy makers, this assembly will focus on building partnerships and strengthening connections to improve student outcomes.

Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy: Bridging Theory and Practice Hosted by Regional Educational Laboratory Pacific, this webinar will explore the definition, elements, and benefits of culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP). Presenters will highlight examples of CSP implementation in classrooms, teacher preparation programs, and state-level education policy as well as free resources on CSP and equity topics.

Virtual Coffeehouse: Preparing Preservice Teachers to Be Equity-Focused Educators Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this webinar will explore the current landscape of equity-focused learning in preservice teacher training and highlight resources to foster more equitable school environments for educators and students. Note that this event is only open to representatives of governmental units legally responsible for operating public schools and federally funded technical assistance and dissemination centers.

2024 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education, Day 3 Hosted by the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement, this 5-day event will begin with virtual workshops on October 21 and 22 followed by in-person sessions in Denver, Colorado from October 23 to 25. Open to education practitioners, researchers, funders, and policy makers, this assembly will focus on building partnerships and strengthening connections to improve student outcomes.

Reminder: Attendance Champions Challenge Open Until 11/29/24 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism.

2024 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education, Day 2 Hosted by the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement, this 5-day event will begin with virtual workshops on October 21 and 22 followed by in-person sessions in Denver, Colorado from October 23 to 25. Open to education practitioners, researchers, funders, and policy makers, this assembly will focus on building partnerships and strengthening connections to improve student outcomes.

2024 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education, Day 1 Hosted by the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement, this 5-day event will begin with virtual workshops on October 21 and 22 followed by in-person sessions in Denver, Colorado from October 23 to 25. Open to education practitioners, researchers, funders, and policy makers, this assembly will focus on building partnerships and strengthening connections to improve student outcomes.

2024 Virtual Knowledge Translation Conference, Day 3 Hosted by the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, this event is the third in a 3-day virtual conference exploring themes of disability inclusion, intersectionality, and knowledge translation. Presenters will focus on strategies to ensure equitable inclusion in knowledge translation activities for people with disabilities from the full spectrum of lived experiences.

Promoting the Lifelong Health and Overall Well-being of Students through Physical Activity in Out of School Time Programming Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this webinar will share best practices and strategies that can be leveraged in out-of-school time programs to ensure that student mental and physical health and well-being are prioritized.

2024 Virtual Knowledge Translation Conference, Day 2 Hosted by the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, this event is the second in a 3-day virtual conference exploring themes of disability inclusion, intersectionality, and knowledge translation. Presenters will focus on strategies to ensure equitable inclusion in knowledge translation activities for people with disabilities from the full spectrum of lived experiences.

Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment 2024 Public Summit, Day 2 Hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, this 2-day in-person event will be held in Lansing, Michigan with the option to attend virtually. Open to members of the higher education community and their partners, this conference will explore collaborative and effective approaches for preventing sexual harassment on college and university campuses.

Reminder: Attendance Champions Challenge Open Until 11/29/24 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this challenge invites young people between the ages of 13 and 19 to propose innovative approaches to identifying barriers to school attendance and engagement and creative solutions to curb chronic absenteeism.

2024 Virtual Knowledge Translation Conference, Day 1 Hosted by the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, this event is the first in a 3-day virtual conference exploring themes of disability inclusion, intersectionality, and knowledge translation. Presenters will focus on strategies to ensure equitable inclusion in knowledge translation activities for people with disabilities from the full spectrum of lived experiences.

2024 STEMIEFest, Day 2 Hosted by the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center, this 2-day virtual event will highlight innovative learning activities and child-centered practices for implementing joyful, enriching, and inclusive STEM programs for young children.

Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment 2024 Public Summit, Day 1 Hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, this 2-day in-person event will be held in Lansing, Michigan with the option to attend virtually. Open to members of the higher education community and their partners, this conference will explore collaborative and effective approaches for preventing sexual harassment on college and university campuses.

2024 STEMIEFest, Day 1 Hosted by the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center, this 2-day virtual event will highlight innovative learning activities and child-centered practices for implementing joyful, enriching, and inclusive STEM programs for young children.

2024 RESTART Network Virtual Symposium: Lasting Lessons: Embracing Enduring Shifts in PreK-12 Education Systems Hosted by the RESTART Network, this virtual event will feature presentations from researchers, school leaders, and policymakers on long-lasting trends and changes in K-12 education systems resulting from the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Special White House Announcement on National Effort to Support Student Success Hosted by the White House, this live-streamed event will celebrate the National Partnership for Student Success and share highlights from a forthcoming report from the Johns Hopkins University Everyone Graduates Center on the progress that has been made toward increasing the number of caring adults supporting student learning and wellbeing through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, wraparound services, and postsecondary transition coaching.

Progress Monitoring 201 Workshop Series, Part 2 Hosted by the National Center on Intensive Intervention, this virtual workshop is the second in a 2-part series on refining instruction through progress monitoring. Best suited to participants with progress monitoring experience who want to improve their analysis skills, this session will focus on graphing progress monitoring data and analyzing it to inform instruction decisions.

Native Early Childhood Development Webinar Series, Session 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Native Americans, this webinar is the third in a four-part series on Native early childhood development. This session will cover strategies for using data to improve outcomes for Native children and families.

Centering Family and Community Wisdom for Systems Change: Witness, Enact, and Collaborate Hosted by the Region 16 Comprehensive Center, this virtual event is the fifth in the 5-part webinar series, Centering Family and Community Wisdom for Systems Change. This final session will feature panelists from earlier sessions and provide an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the collective wisdom and actionable steps shared over the course of the series.

Fall 2024 Teach to Lead Summit, Day 3 Hosted by Teach to Lead, this 3-day, in-person event will be held in Buffalo, New York. This summit will provide teams of education practitioners with opportunities for networking, collaborative planning, skill development, and professional consultation to develop innovative projects benefiting the education community. To be considered for participation, prospective attendees must submit a team application by July 26, 2024.

Fall 2024 Teach to Lead Summit, Day 2 Hosted by Teach to Lead, this 3-day, in-person event will be held in Buffalo, New York. This summit will provide teams of education practitioners with opportunities for networking, collaborative planning, skill development, and professional consultation to develop innovative projects benefiting the education community. To be considered for participation, prospective attendees must submit a team application by July 26, 2024.

Fall 2024 Teach to Lead Summit, Day 1 Hosted by Teach to Lead, this 3-day, in-person event will be held in Buffalo, New York. This summit will provide teams of education practitioners with opportunities for networking, collaborative planning, skill development, and professional consultation to develop innovative projects benefiting the education community. To be considered for participation, prospective attendees must submit a team application by July 26, 2024.

Back to School with Multilingual Learners: Strategies for Setting Up a Language-Rich Learning Environment Hosted by SupportEd, this webinar explores scaffolding and peer learning strategies that K-12 educators and administrators can implement to support multilingual learners and create language-rich learning environments.

Highlighting the Role of Afterschool Programs in Reducing Chronic Absenteeism for Students in Partnership with Schools and Families Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Engage Every Student initiative, this webinar will explore strategies, resources, and partnerships that schools can leverage to reduce chronic absenteeism through high-quality afterschool programs.

Meeting the Moment Topic Series: What Does Freedom of Religion Mean in Schools for Students? Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this half-day virtual event will provide an opportunity to learn about religion-based harassment and discrimination in schools; existing civil rights protections; and effective practices for creating safe, responsive, and inclusive learning environments that safeguard students’ religious freedom.

2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, this 2-day virtual event will assemble K-12 school leaders and education practitioners to share actionable recommendations for enhancing safe and supportive learning environments. Topics will include cybersecurity, emergency and physical safety planning, youth online safety, youth violence prevention, student mental health supports, and restorative practices.

Leadership For Sustainability: Superintendents Making a Difference Hosted by Attendance Works and the Institute for Educational Leadership, this webinar is the fourth and final session in the 2024 Attendance Awareness Campaign series. In this session, superintendents from across the nation will share strategies, partnerships, and lessons learned for reducing chronic absence through data-informed approaches and effective family engagement.

McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding the Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness This webinar, hosted by the National Center for Homeless Education, will provide an overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, Day 1 Hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, this 2-day virtual event will assemble K-12 school leaders and education practitioners to share actionable recommendations for enhancing safe and supportive learning environments. Topics will include cybersecurity, emergency and physical safety planning, youth online safety, youth violence prevention, student mental health supports, and restorative practices.

Guideposts for Reading Instruction with Multilingual Learners Hosted by the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment Consortium, this webinar will highlight current research and best practices for providing reading instruction to multilingual learners.

Introducing Diversity Labs: Strengthening the Educator Workforce Hosted by the Region 8 Comprehensive Center, this webinar will walk participants through the process of facilitating district-level regional diversity labs. These labs support efforts to diversify the local educator workforce by identifying factors that contribute to lack of diversity and developing strategies to enhance recruitment and retention of educators with a wide range of lived experiences.

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Hosted by the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this virtual training will discuss the signs and stages of compassion fatigue and burnout and offer strategies for reducing burnout and building compassion satisfaction at the individual and team levels.

Families Learning from Families Virtual Roundtable: Show Up! Take Action! Be The Change! - Demystifying Your School Board Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this virtual roundtable discussion will explore practical steps that families can take to collaborate with schools and school districts to advocate for and prioritize responsive and equitable education for all students.

Playground Safety Tips for Early Childhood Programs Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center, this webinar will highlight ways to prevent injuries and minimize risks to students in outdoor play areas. The session will be provided in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation.

Suicide Prevention in the Black Community Hosted by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar will explore the issue of suicide within the Black community, including risk factors, warning signs, and social determinants. Presenters will discuss culturally competent intervention and prevention strategies centering community-based approaches, youth support networks, and culturally relevant resources.

2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference: Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet, Day 5 Hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this 5-day in-person event will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will include a career fair, three days of sessions, and a post-conference meeting. Conference workshops will focus on career pathways, research and innovation, economic development, infrastructure, and leadership.  

Making Sense of Health Privacy Laws: HIPAA and FERPA for School-Based Health Professionals Jointly hosted by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network and the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information, this virtual training will provide an overview of Federal health privacy laws and their application to student mental health information, including best practices for information protection and information sharing, guidance for navigating common school scenarios, and additional resources.

Lessons from the Field Webinar - Suicide Prevention: Building Protective Factors to Keep Students Safe Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this webinar will focus on the issue of youth suicide, including risk and protective factors, and explore the role of K-12 schools and school staff in youth suicide prevention.

Strategies to Empower Multilingual Learners Hosted by the Education Commission of the States, this webinar will provide an overview of current multilingual education policies and highlight dual language support strategies that school district leaders are using to improve outcomes for English Learners.

Cultivating STEM Classrooms of Belonging: BIPOC STEM Teacher Representation and Retention Jointly hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and Beyond 100K, this webinar will explore strategies, challenges, and solutions involved in efforts to develop teacher education programs and school systems that better support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) STEM educators, improve BIPOC teacher representation and retention rates, and foster a more inclusive and effective educational system.

988 Mental Health Call-Line: An Overview for Health Providers and Educators Jointly hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar will provide an overview of the 988 Lifeline and when and how to use it to support students, colleagues, and family members experiencing emotional distress and suicidal crises.

2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference: Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet, Day 4 Hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this 5-day in-person event will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will include a career fair, three days of sessions, and a post-conference meeting. Conference workshops will focus on career pathways, research and innovation, economic development, infrastructure, and leadership.  

2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference: Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet, Day 3 Hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this 5-day in-person event will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will include a career fair, three days of sessions, and a post-conference meeting. Conference workshops will focus on career pathways, research and innovation, economic development, infrastructure, and leadership.  

2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference: Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet, Day 2 Hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this 5-day in-person event will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will include a career fair, three days of sessions, and a post-conference meeting. Conference workshops will focus on career pathways, research and innovation, economic development, infrastructure, and leadership.  

2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference: Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet, Day 1 Hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this 5-day in-person event will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will include a career fair, three days of sessions, and a post-conference meeting. Conference workshops will focus on career pathways, research and innovation, economic development, infrastructure, and leadership.  

Engaging Communities in Innovative STEM Programs Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education as part of its You Belong in STEM initiative, this webinar will highlight effective community engagement strategies that current Education Innovation and Research program grantees are using to implement STEM initiatives in rural and tribal areas.

Correctional Education Professional Learning Series: How Mountain-West Congressional Earmark Programs are Removing Barriers to Correctional Education Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Correctional Education, this webinar is the second in a series on advancing educational opportunities for justice-involved individuals. This session will highlight Idaho’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center and explore the challenges and opportunities of supporting access to education for justice-impacted communities.

National Campus Safety Awareness Month 2024 Virtual Summit: Trials and Trends in Campus Safety Hosted by the Clery Center, this virtual conference will explore evidence-based innovations, strategies, and tools for addressing contemporary challenges to campus safety and fostering resilient campus communities where all members feel safe and respected. Registration for this free event involves creating a user account.

Unpacking the Diversity of Multilingual Learners and Communities This webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory West, will explore the diversity of multilingual learners and provide strategies for practitioners and policymakers to improve equity for multilingual learners and communities.

Suicide Prevention Strategies for Organizations Working with Children, Youth, and Families Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, this webinar will provide an overview of suicide data, including risk and protective factors for children and youth. Presenters will also highlight effective methods and tools that organizations and agencies can use to incorporate suicide prevention into policies and programming.

2024 Equity Leaders Institute: Leading for Equity During Challenging Times, Day 2 Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this 2-day in-person event will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana and will provide education practitioners with the opportunity for collaborative learning, discussion, networking, and planning toward the advancement of educational equity at the local level.

2024 Equity Leaders Institute: Leading for Equity During Challenging Times, Day 1 Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this 2-day in-person event will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana and will provide education practitioners with the opportunity for collaborative learning, discussion, networking, and planning toward the advancement of educational equity at the local level.

Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) for Educators This virtual training, hosted by the South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, will build the capacity of educators to manage stress, build resilience, and improve their well-being.

Smart Beginnings 2024, Day 3: Early Childhood Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, this is the first in a three-day virtual conference highlighting resources and best practices to support positive outcomes for children with disabilities. This first session will focus on early education programs and providers.

Smart Beginnings 2024, Day 2: Parents and Families Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, this is the second in a three-day virtual conference highlighting resources and best practices to support positive outcomes for children with disabilities. This second session will focus on resources for parents and families.

Smart Beginnings 2024, Day 1: Educators and Administrators Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, this is the first in a three-day virtual conference highlighting resources and best practices to support positive outcomes for children with disabilities. This first session will focus on resources for educators and administrators.

Championing Students Through Change: Welcoming Youth Transitioning To and From School, Day 3 Hosted by the Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar is the third in a 3-day series on supporting students through transitions between different educational and institutional settings. This third session will focus on supporting students reentering school after involvement in the juvenile justice system.

Accelerating English Learner Success with Formative Assessment, Session 3 Hosted by the Region 15 Comprehensive Center and U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition, this virtual learning event is the third in a three-part series on leveraging formative assessments to benefit English learners. This final session will focus on using formative assessments to develop students’ grade level skills and knowledge while also building language mastery.

Championing Students Through Change: Welcoming Youth Transitioning To and From School, Day 2 Hosted by the Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar is the second in a 3-day series on supporting students through transitions between different educational and institutional settings. This second session will focus on supporting students reentering school following hospitalization.

Equity in Action: Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices for Inclusive Learning Hosted by the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, this webinar will provide an overview of adverse childhood experiences, trauma, complex trauma, and the impacts of trauma on learning. Participants will learn about the importance of educator well-being and how to implement trauma-informed interventions in the classroom.

Championing Students Through Change: Welcoming Youth Transitioning To and From School, Day 1 Hosted by the Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar is the first in a 3-day series on supporting students through transitions between different educational and institutional settings. This first session will share best practices for supporting students through a variety of transitions including returning to school from weekends, school breaks, special education programs, suspensions, and bereavement.

Prioritizing Teacher Well-Being Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research Program, this webinar will focus on the critical importance of investing in multiple facets of educator well-being and how doing so positively impacts school culture and student learning.

Lessons from the Field Webinar - Youth Leadership in Substance Use Prevention Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this webinar will amplify the voices of youth leaders from several drug-free community coalitions and provide strategies that schools and districts can use to empower grassroots, youth-led prevention campaigns to address substance use in school communities.

Fostering Student Belonging and Connectedness to Improve Attendance This webinar, jointly hosted by the Student Engagement and Attendance Center and the Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, highlights strategies for state education agency and school district teams for promoting student belonging and connectedness. Presenters will also share data tools for measuring progress in these areas.

Inclusive Higher Education STEM Pathways Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this webinar will provide information about student pathways into STEM at the higher education level. Resource highlights will include student services, internships, competitions, and other resources that support low-income, first generation, and underrepresented students in pursuing a STEM post-secondary education at minority-serving institutions.

Responding to Bias and Discrimination in Schools Hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar will survey the current landscape of bias and discrimination in schools, provide strategies for addressing biased language and behaviors, discuss interventions for building a culture of belonging, and provide opportunities to practice and integrate these strategies into plans for the coming school year.

2024 OSEP Combined Leadership and Project Directors’ Conference, Day 3 Hosted by The Office of Special Education Programs, this in-person conference for special education leaders and project directors will be held in Crystal City, Virginia. With a theme of Early Beginnings to Bright Futures, this event will explore recent advancements and evidence-based practices for improving outcomes and creating pathways for children with disabilities to thrive and reach their full potential.

2024 OSEP Combined Leadership and Project Directors’ Conference, Day 2 Hosted by The Office of Special Education Programs, this in-person conference for special education leaders and project directors will be held in Crystal City, Virginia. With a theme of Early Beginnings to Bright Futures, this event will explore recent advancements and evidence-based practices for improving outcomes and creating pathways for children with disabilities to thrive and reach their full potential.

2024 OSEP Combined Leadership and Project Directors’ Conference, Day 1 Hosted by The Office of Special Education Programs, this in-person conference for special education leaders and project directors will be held in Crystal City, Virginia. With a theme of Early Beginnings to Bright Futures, this event will explore recent advancements and evidence-based practices for improving outcomes and creating pathways for children with disabilities to thrive and reach their full potential.

The Free Speech Debate on Campus Hosted by Axios, this in-person event will be held in Washington, D.C., with a live-streamed portion beginning at 8:00 A.M. ET. During this presentation, policy makers and leaders in higher education will discuss efforts to uphold the principles of free speech and diversity of opinion on university and college campuses while responding to student concerns about safety.  

Prepping for PROGRESS 2024: Better Together! Collectively Promoting Progress for Students with Disabilities, Day 2 Hosted by the Promoting Rigorous Outcomes and Growth by Redesigning Educational Services for Students with Disabilities Center, this 2-day virtual event will equip education practitioners with resources, strategies, and networking opportunities to support them in developing and implementing instructional programming to ensure students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education.

Practical Parenting Strategies This webinar, hosted by the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, will highlight practical strategies for helping children build resilience, flexible thinking skills, empathy, and tolerance for discomfort.

Prepping for PROGRESS 2024: Better Together! Collectively Promoting Progress for Students with Disabilities, Day 1 Hosted by the Promoting Rigorous Outcomes and Growth by Redesigning Educational Services for Students with Disabilities Center, this 2-day virtual event will equip education practitioners with resources, strategies, and networking opportunities to support them in developing and implementing instructional programming to ensure students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education.

Breaking Down Barriers for Students in Poverty Hosted by the National Rural Education Association and the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, this webinar will explore ways to use the National Comprehensive Center’s resource, “Supporting Students in Poverty with High-Impact Instructional Strategies Toolkit,” to deliver high-impact instruction, prioritize critical needs, and minimize the adverse effects of poverty on student achievement through evidence-based strategies.

2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit: Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections, Day 3 Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., this 3-day summit will offer in-person, hybrid, online, and on-demand options for participation. The summit will include presentations, workshops, and museum experiences centered on interdisciplinary approaches to meeting the complexities of modern life through education.

2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit: Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections, Day 2 Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., this 3-day summit will offer in-person, hybrid, online, and on-demand options for participation. The summit will include presentations, workshops, and museum experiences centered on interdisciplinary approaches to meeting the complexities of modern life through education.

2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit: Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections, Day 1 Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., this 3-day summit will offer in-person, hybrid, online, and on-demand options for participation. The summit will include presentations, workshops, and museum experiences centered on interdisciplinary approaches to meeting the complexities of modern life through education.

Supporting Women and Girls of Color in STEM This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, will explore the lived experiences of women and girls of color in STEM fields and offer strategies that educators, parents, and policy makers can use to address barriers and improve equity in STEM learning and career pathways.

Lessons from the Field Webinar - Keeping Students in School Through School Justice Partnerships Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this webinar will provide an overview of the School Justice Partnerships model and how it can be used to address minor misbehaviors and help keep students in classrooms and out of the juvenile justice system.

Implementing Policies and Practices to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools, Part 2 Hosted by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the National Center for School Mental Health, this webinar is the second in a series on school mental health. This session will provide an overview of mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ youth, identify anti-discrimination policies and inclusive practices, and discuss strategies for developing LGBTQ+ affirming school environments.

Resource: Apoyar el bienestar y el éxito social, emocional, conductual y académico de los estudiantes: Estrategias escolares para mejorar las relaciones con las familias
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Creating and Sustaining Discipline Policies That Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Schools to Enhance Relationships with Families
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Introduction to Prevention: Considering “Comprehensive” Approaches Hosted by the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery, this webinar for leaders in higher education will provide an overview of the core competencies and theoretical models used to implement effective drug and alcohol misuse prevention programs on college and university campuses.

Resource: 10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Accelerating English Learner Success with Formative Assessment, Session 2 Hosted by the Region 15 Comprehensive Center and U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition, this virtual learning event is the second in a three-part series on leveraging formative assessments to benefit English learners. This second session will focus on using formative assessments to support students’ ownership of their learning and sense of belonging among peers.

Lessons From The Field - Youth and Young Adult Experiences as School Violence Survivors and Advocates
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

The Administration for Children and Families' National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2024, Day 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, this 3-day in-person event will be held in Arlington, Virginia with select sessions livestreamed for virtual participation. The conference will present the latest research on early childhood programs including topical sessions on Head Start, Early Head Start, childcare, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, and early education.

National Center on Intensive Intervention: 2nd Intensive Intervention Institute, Day 2 Hosted by the National Center on Intensive Intervention, this 2-day, in-person event will be held in Austin, Texas. This event will build the capacity of state and local leaders to support schools in implementing data-based individualization to provide intensive interventions for students with severe and persistent learning, social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs.

Communicating about School Mental Health: A New Graphic Tool for School Mental Health Providers & Staff Hosted by the Southeast Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar will highlight evidence-based mental health communication practices and innovative graphic design tools that state and local education agencies can use to develop effective mental health content for schools and school districts.

The Administration for Children and Families' National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2024, Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, this 3-day in-person event will be held in Arlington, Virginia with select sessions livestreamed for virtual participation. The conference will present the latest research on early childhood programs including topical sessions on Head Start, Early Head Start, childcare, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, and early education.

National Center on Intensive Intervention: 2nd Intensive Intervention Institute, Day 1 Hosted by the National Center on Intensive Intervention, this 2-day, in-person event will be held in Austin, Texas. This event will build the capacity of state and local leaders to support schools in implementing data-based individualization to provide intensive interventions for students with severe and persistent learning, social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs.

Recorded Webinar: Lessons From The Field - Navigating the Road to Recovery From School Violence
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Michigan Department of Education Student Advisory Council Hosted by the Region 8 Comprehensive Center, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and student representatives of the MDE Student Advisory Council, this webinar will highlight Michigan’s approach to building student leadership skills, fostering collaboration between students and educators, and including student perspectives in decision making around education policies and practices.

Digital Mental Health Programs at Colleges and Universities Hosted by Temple University, this webinar will explore research and recommendations regarding the use of digital mental health interventions and programs to meet the growing mental health needs of students on college and university campuses.

The Administration for Children and Families' National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2024, Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, this 3-day in-person event will be held in Arlington, Virginia with select sessions livestreamed for virtual participation. The conference will present the latest research on early childhood programs including topical sessions on Head Start, Early Head Start, childcare, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, and early education.

Resource: Returning to School After a Crisis: A Guide to Addressing Traumatic Events at School
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Gun Violence Prevention Month | Week 4: Recovery

Resource: Apoyar el bienestar y el éxito social, emocional, conductual y académico de los estudiantes: Estrategias para educadores y personal escolar
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Creating and Sustaining Discipline Policies That Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Educators and School-Based Staff
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: National Association of Secondary School Principals - Principal Recovery Network
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Recorded Webinar: Lessons From The Field - Effectively Responding to Incidents of School Violence
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Recorded Webinar: Understanding the Role of Families and Parents in Supporting School Safety Before, During and After an Emergency
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Gun Violence Prevention Month | Week 3: Response

English Learners and Postsecondary Education Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition, this webinar will focus on the postsecondary access challenges of English learners (ELs), including newcomers. Following a presentation highlighting research and best practices, panelists will discuss effective tools to better support ELs and improve equitable access to postsecondary education.

Resource: Apoyar el bienestar y el éxito social, emocional, conductual y académico de los estudiantes: Estrategias para equipos de apoyo a estudiantes y maestros
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Creating and Sustaining Discipline Policies That Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Student and Teacher Support Teams
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Building Bridges to Literacy: Navigating Culturally Sustaining Practices in English-Dominant Schools for 3rd Grade Reading Success Hosted by the Region 16 Comprehensive Center, this virtual event is the fourth in the conversation series, “Centering Family and Community Wisdom for Systems Change”. In this session, panelists will discuss ways to incorporate science-based approaches to reading instruction alongside methods that embrace the multilingual experience, encourage the preservation of indigenous languages, and honor students’ cultures of origin.

Moving Forward with Equity for All Students: The Legacy and Promise of the Brown Decision and the Civil Rights Act Hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this virtual event will consider the legacy of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and the 1964 Civil Rights Act and offer strategies for upholding civil rights in education today.

Closing the Digital Divide in Rural Schools and Communities Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this webinar will highlight the technological challenges faced by rural education communities and opportunities for closing digital divides. National, state, and local experts will share their experiences of leveraging education technology in alignment with the three focus areas of the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan: digital use, digital design, and digital access.

Supporting Migrant and Immigrant Families and Students Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this virtual learning experience will focus on the experiences of migrant and immigrant families and students in schools and will discuss supportive practices and civil rights protections for immigrant and migrant students.

Resource: Families and Caregivers as Partners in School Emergency Management
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Recorded Webinar: Lessons From The Field - High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans Build School Emergency Preparedness Capacity
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Funding Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center Network, this webinar will discuss options and strategies for funding and sustaining Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs as Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds taper off.

2024 MAP Center World Café: Realizing True School Integration — Civil Rights Act of 1964 Past, Present, and Future Hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, this in-person professional learning and networking event will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its impact on education. Activities will include a panel presentation, focused breakout discussions, and Café Meet Ups.

Resource: Collaborating With Youth-Serving Organizations to Enhance School Emergency Operations Plans
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Whole Community Planning: Incorporating Community Events Into Emergency Operations Plans and Coordinating With Partners
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Gun Violence Prevention Month | Week 2: Preparedness

Resource: Crear y mantener políticas disciplinarias que apoyen el bienestar y el éxito social, emocional, conductual y académico de los estudiantes: Estrategias para líderes escolares y distritales
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Creating and Sustaining Discipline Policies That Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for School and District Leaders
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: 안전하고, 포용적이며, 지원적이고, 공정한 학교 분위기 조성을 위한 지도 원리들
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Guía de principios para la creación de entornos escolares seguros, inclusivos, justos, y de apoyo
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Human Trafficking Webinar Series - How to Talk with Youth about Human Trafficking & Exploitation Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this webinar will highlight resources and best practices to help educators equip students with protective measures and effectively support survivors of human trafficking.

Recorded Webinar: Lessons From The Field - School Safety Starts with Prevention
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Resource: SITE ASSESS Mobile Application: A Site Assessment Tool for Planning Team Members and Safety Leaders
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Recorded Webinar: How Positive School Climate Can Enhance School Safety
[Gun Violence Prevention Month]

Gun Violence Prevention Month | Week 1: Prevention

Implementing MTSS to Expand Mental Health Services to Students
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this training will explore the school-based behavioral health model. Topic will include 1) the components of behavioral services in an MTSS framework, 2) universal school behavioral health screening processes, 3) mental health workforce development strategies, and 4) partnerships to implement comprehensive behavioral health models in schools.

How Community-Based Schools Can Contribute to the Multilingual Landscape Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), this webinar will feature OELA’s Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director Montserrat Garibay alongside representatives from three heritage language schools to discuss the importance of heritage language education for building pathways to multilingualism for all students.

Finding Joy in the “Unprecedented Times” of COVID-19 and Beyond, Session 2
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Midwest & Plains Equity Center, this virtual event is the second in a series which consists of two half-day sessions and one asynchronous online module. This series will discuss narratives of learning loss, provide space for collective reflection, and equip attendees with tangible strategies for cultivating more joyful and equitable post-pandemic school environments.

K-12 Student Mental Health Resources and Support
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, this virtual training will highlight strategies, resources, and Federal funding opportunities to help schools strengthen student mental health supports. Presenters will discuss effective models for school-based mental health programs and services, multi-tiered systems of support, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Project AWARE grant program.

Mental Health in Higher Education
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the American Council on Education, this webinar will survey current data on the state of mental health in higher education and highlight evidence-based practices and policy initiatives for promoting mental health and well-being at colleges and universities.

Introduction to School-Based Restorative Practices
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar will focus on the implementation and impacts of restorative practices for addressing student conflicts and building a positive school climate.

Mental Health Month | Week 4: Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

Leadership Considerations for Fostering a Thriving, Culturally Responsive Educator Workforce
[Mental Health Month] This webinar, hosted by Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, will explore a multifaceted approach to sustaining and empowering minority-identifying educators with affirming workplace conditions that promote growth and wellbeing.

Engaging and Amplifying the Voices of Youth That Are Experiencing Homelessness or are in Foster Care Through Afterschool and Summer Learning
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Engage Every Student Initiative, this webinar will provide strategies and resources for leveraging afterschool and summer learning programs to better support, engage, and include students experiencing homelessness or in foster care.

Be Healthy, Be Safe, Be Well: Health and Mental Health Leaders Institute 2024, Day 3
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety, this 3-day virtual training is for Head Start staff and other early childhood providers. Presentations and workshops will cover a broad range of health, behavioral health, and safety topics. Live Spanish translation and captioning will be available for all sessions.

Rooting Young Adult Mental Health Services in Culturally Sustaining Values & Practices, Session 4: Honoring and Supporting Peer Support in Healing-Centered Approaches
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar is the fourth in a series on healing-centered youth mental health services. This session will highlight the role of peer support and lived experience, strategies for creating youth leadership programming, and implementation options for incorporating peer support into treatment plans to improve belonging and provide employment opportunities.

Lessons from the Field - Navigating the Road to Recovery from School Violence
[Mental Health Month] This webinar is the fourth in a miniseries on preventing and addressing gun violence in schools, hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center and the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments. In this session, presenters will discuss trauma-informed strategies and resources to support the recovery process following a school violence incident.

Eating Disorders in Primary Care and Community Based Clinics: Tools and Resources for the Clinician
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, this webinar will provide tools and resources for health care providers to use in screening, treating, and providing preventative care for children and adolescents at risk of eating disorders while accurately assessing child development and avoiding weight bias.

Tribal Data Collection and Governance, Session 2 Hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this is the second session in a webinar series on emerging systemic and policy level approaches to tribal data collection and governance to transform outcomes for American Indian/ Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students. This session will focus on building the capacity of state, district, and school leaders.

Be Healthy, Be Safe, Be Well: Health and Mental Health Leaders Institute 2024, Day 2
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety, this 3-day virtual training is for Head Start staff and other early childhood providers. Presentations and workshops will cover a broad range of health, behavioral health, and safety topics. Live Spanish translation and captioning will be available for all sessions.

Ghosts and Angels in the Nursery: Exploring the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Healing
[Mental Health Month] This webinar, hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s School of Social Work, will explore research on the intergenerational transmission of trauma.

Be Healthy, Be Safe, Be Well: Health and Mental Health Leaders Institute 2024, Day 1
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety, this 3-day virtual training is for Head Start staff and other early childhood providers. Presentations and workshops will cover a broad range of health, behavioral health, and safety topics. Live Spanish translation and captioning will be available for all sessions.

Mental Health Month | Week 3: Mental Health and Medicaid Resources for Schools

Recognizing and Treating Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating for the General Practitioner
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar will focus on the key characteristics of disordered eating versus diagnosable eating disorders, treatment objectives for various eating disorders, strategies for communicating with individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, and when to initiate specialty referrals.

2024 Children, Youth, and Young Adult Mental Health Symposium: Championing Mental Health Together
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, this livestream provides viewing access to a convening of mental health care leaders and stakeholders to discuss current trends, share best practices, promote school-based supports, and offer community- and family-centered strategies for improving prevention, early identification, and treatment outcomes for children, youth, and families.

National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards: Educators for a Multilingual Multicultural America, Part 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition, this webinar is part of a series on the role of dual language education in nurturing student multilingualism. This webinar will build on part one of the teacher preparation portion of the series with further resources on building pathways for dual language teacher preparation.

Seeing the Elephant: Understanding Evidence for Literacy Hosted by the Region 1 Comprehensive Center, this webinar will focus on the science of reading, including the effective interpretation of literacy evidence and implementation of literacy methodologies. Presenters will also demonstrate a tool for using Federal guidance alongside literacy frameworks to make contextually informed decisions.

System of Care Virtual Summit 2024, Day 3
[Mental Health Month] This virtual meeting represents the third day in a three-day virtual summit hosted by the National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health. Featuring over 35 presenters, this event will explore a variety of mental health topics with the aim of revitalizing efforts to invest in the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and families.

Addressing America's Youth Mental Health Crisis
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by Axios, this event is an in-person, live-streamed convening in Washington, D.C. Presenters will discuss the causes of the youth mental health crisis, barriers to care, and efforts to improve access to mental health services through school-based mental health care, Federal initiatives, and community partnerships. Participants attending virtually will receive a link to view the live stream in the registration confirmation email.

Leading Through Turbulent Times: Prioritizing School Leader Crisis Recovery and Wellbeing
[Mental Health Month] This webinar, hosted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, will share strategies for strengthening the well-being and resilience of school leaders, particularly during and after times of crisis.

System of Care Virtual Summit 2024, Day 2
[Mental Health Month] This virtual meeting represents the second day in a three-day virtual summit hosted by the National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health. Featuring over 35 presenters, this event will explore a variety of mental health topics with the aim of revitalizing efforts to invest in the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and families.

School Mental Health Virtual Learning Series: Using Data to Promote Equity
[Mental Health Month] This webinar is part of a series on school mental health hosted by the National Center for School Mental Health in collaboration with the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center. In this session, presenters will discuss how school and school district teams can utilize student mental health data to improve education equity.

Supporting Black Immigrant Students in the Classroom
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, this webinar will focus on the experiences and needs of Black immigrant students, highlight innovating programs and approaches, share supportive resources, and discuss Federal efforts to ensure that every student is free to learn.

Finding Joy in the “Unprecedented Times” of COVID-19 and Beyond, Session 1
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Midwest & Plains Equity Center, this virtual event is the first in a series which consists of two half-day sessions and one asynchronous online module. This series will discuss narratives of learning loss, provide space for collective reflection, and equip attendees with tangible strategies for cultivating more joyful and equitable post-pandemic school environments.

System of Care Virtual Summit 2024, Day 1
[Mental Health Month] This virtual meeting represents the first day in a three-day virtual summit hosted by the National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health. Featuring over 35 presenters, this event will explore a variety of mental health topics with the aim of revitalizing efforts to invest in the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and families.

Black and Latinx Teacher Recruitment, Part 2 (Option B) Hosted by the Educator Registered Apprenticeship Intermediary and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, this virtual interactive learning session is the second in a two-part series on the recruitment and retention of Black and Latinx male teachers. The topics of this session will include planning for recruitment and representation and addressing access barriers. This training will be provided on two dates, May 7th (Option A) and May 13th (Option B).

Mental Health Month | Week 2: Free to Learn (Addressing Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination)

Bien-Estar: Cuidando la Salud Emocional de la Comunidad Latina
[Mental Health Month] This workshop, presented in Spanish and hosted by the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, will discuss mental health access challenges and psychosocial stressors specific to the Latino community and offer strategies both to help prevent the onset and to mitigate the impacts of mental illness.

Strategies to Promote the Mental Health and Well-being of Children, Families, and the Early Care and Education Workforce
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, this webinar will focus on how mental health supports can be embedded into early childhood care and education programs. This webinar will include live Spanish interpretation.

Beyond Stigma: Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors in Teens
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Jed Foundation, this webinar will share research on the impacts of stigma on teens seeking mental health support, as well as strategies for talking to teens about mental health and mental health care.

Pathways to Re-Engagement: Summer Opportunities Hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this webinar will share strategies for re-engaging students and families, particularly during the summer months, to improve student attendance.

Lessons from the Field - Effectively Responding to Incidents of School Violence
[Mental Health Month] This webinar is the third in a miniseries on preventing and addressing gun violence in schools, hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center and the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments. This session will discuss strategies for responding effectively to school violence through well-designed emergency operations plans, supportive school climates, and trauma-informed approaches.

Innovation in Educator Preparation: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs at University of Nevada, Las Vegas Hosted by the National Comprehensive Network’s Strengthening and Diversifying the Educator Workforce Work Group, this virtual event is part of a series on Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (R-TAPs). This session will explore the R-TAP at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, highlighting its effective recruitment strategies and competency-based coursework.

National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards: Educators for a Multilingual Multicultural America, Part 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition, this webinar is part of a series on the role of dual language education in nurturing student multilingualism. This webinar will open the teacher preparation portion of the series with a discussion of the various pathways for dual language teacher preparation.

Survivance in Public Schools: Culturally Affirming and Sustaining Education through Authentic Community Engagement Hosted by the Region 16 Comprehensive Center, this virtual event is the third in the series, “Centering Family and Community Wisdom for Systems Change”. In this session, panelists will discuss the meaning and value of survivance and explore ways to establish spaces within schools that counter a deficit framing by honoring community and family achievements and potentials.

Black and Latinx Teacher Recruitment, Part 2 (Option A) Hosted by the Educator Registered Apprenticeship Intermediary and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, this virtual interactive learning session is the second in a two-part series on the recruitment and retention of Black and Latinx male teachers. The topics of this session will include planning for recruitment and representation and addressing access barriers. This training will be provided on two dates, May 7th (Option A) and May 13th (Option B).

Embracing Resilience and Recovery in the Wake of Collective Trauma
[Mental Health Month] This webinar, hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s School of Social Work, will focus on strategies for building resilience and recovery efforts after traumatic events.

Mental Health Month | Week 1: Educator Wellness

Supporting Youth Who Encounter Racial Stress and Trauma
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this virtual workshop will provide a space for participants to reflect and build on their past experiences of working with students and gain new strategies for supporting youth encountering racism and racial trauma.

7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the National Council on Aging, this virtual conference will highlight new initiatives, evidence-based interventions, and lived experiences emphasizing the need for collaborative, culturally sensitive approaches to improve equitable access and reduce stigma around mental health for older adults, especially those with serious conditions such as substance use disorders. Users must create a free account to register for this event.

Eating Disorders in the Latino Population: How to Be a Part of the Healing Community
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, this webinar will provide those working with youth from the Latino community with foundational knowledge to identify eating disorders and support families with culturally sensitive resources and information on the mental health care referral process.

In Our Own Voice with NAMI Seattle
[Mental Health Month] Hosted by the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and Seattle’s National Alliance on Mental Illness, this webinar will highlight presenters with lived experience of mental health conditions to normalize the topic of mental illness, demonstrate possibilities for living well with a mental health condition, and provide resources and opportunities for engaging with the mental health community.

Community Alliances for Equity Virtual Coffeehouse: 70th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this event will center the expertise of community members, educators, and families and will focus on the past and future of the Brown decision as it relates to equity in schools.

The 3 W's of Dual Language Education for State, Local, and Site Leaders: What, Why, How, Part 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition, this webinar is part of a series on the role of dual language education in nurturing multilingualism. This webinar will build on part one of the administrator-focused section of the series to deepen administrators’ understanding of dual language education, why it benefits all students, and how to support its implementation.

Power Up Conference, Day 2 This in-person conference in Denver, Colorado is the third in a series hosted by White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. These engagements aim to advance education, equity, and economic opportunity as well as highlight best practices and resources to support the needs of Black students, families, and communities.

Power Up Conference, Day 1 This in-person conference in Denver, Colorado is the third in a series hosted by White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. These engagements aim to advance education, equity, and economic opportunity as well as highlight best practices and resources to support the needs of Black students, families, and communities.

White House Summit for Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School Buildings and Grounds Hosted by the White House, this live stream provides viewing access to the plenary and panel portions of this convening. The summit will address the need for sustainable school infrastructure and healthy facility conditions to improve student and teacher health and learning outcomes and highlight existing Federal government tools and commitments to investing in school sustainability and infrastructure.

Family and Community Engagement Hosted by the Region IV Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this webinar is the fifth in a series on designing culturally responsive systems. This session will discuss how partnering with families and communities can support equity beyond the classroom.

Cyberbullying: Actionable Strategies for Administrators This webinar, hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, will share facts about cyberbullying and how school administrators can prevent, address, and respond to cyberbullying in the school setting.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Spring Webinar Series, Day 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the third in a three-day series on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), transparency, data security, and data breach preparedness. This final session will cover incident response and vetting educational technology.

Unpacking NAEP Data to Inform Instruction: A Multilingual Learner Example Hosted by the Region 11 Comprehensive Center and the National Comprehensive Center, this webinar will present insights from the Comprehensive Center Network’s multilingual working group along with National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) representatives on using NAEP data to better understand and support multilingual learners.

Meeting the Moment Topic Series: Applying Intersectional Frames to Provide Safe and Inclusive Spaces for Girls Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this half-day professional learning session will provide knowledge, skills, and equity-focused practices for building safe and inclusive environments for girls. An intersectional lens will be applied to topics including disparities in special education, discipline referrals, and mental health as well as Title IX and civil rights considerations.

Exploring Strategies School Systems can Utilize to Support Black Students Who Encounter Racial Stress and Trauma Hosted by Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this workshop will assist educators in developing developmentally appropriate strategies for supporting students impacted by racism. This session will also cover existing school system policies and their impacts on access to equitable, high quality mental and behavioral health care for communities of color.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Spring Webinar Series, Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the second in a three-day series on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), transparency, data security, and data breach preparedness. This second session will cover FERPA 201 and transparency.

National STEM Festival: Student Innovator Expo Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with EXPLR, this in-person event will be held in Washington, D.C. to showcase innovative solutions in six thematic areas: Environmental Stewardship, Future Foods, Health & Medicine, Powering the Planet, Tech for Good, and Space Innovation. Attendants will have the opportunity to view exhibits created by 150 students in grades 6-12.

Sense of Belonging: What Every Middle School Educator Needs to Know This webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, will provide educators with strategies for fostering a sense of belonging among middle school students. The session will also introduce the Data-Informed Leadership for Equity partnership, which supports school leaders in using student-focused practices and data to reduce disparities in belonging, disciplinary actions, and attendance among middle school students.

Lessons from the Field Webinar Series - School Safety Starts with Prevention This webinar is the first in a miniseries on preventing and addressing gun violence in schools, hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center and the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments. This session will provide an overview of prevention strategies and feature implementation stories of effective strategies and tools supporting student safety.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Spring Webinar Series, Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the first in a three-day series on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), transparency, data security, and data breach preparedness. This first session will cover FERPA 101 and data security best practices.

Reading the Room: Engaging Families in Literacy Education to Support Students with Disabilities Hosted by the National Center on Improving Literacy, this webinar will discuss strategies for engaging families in literacy education to support students with disabilities. Participants will be provided with a variety of free evidence-based tools and resources.

Community Alliances for Equity Virtual Coffeehouse: Centering Rural School Communities This virtual professional learning event, hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, will offer an open conversation exploring the lived experiences and voices of marginalized students and families in rural school communities as well as highlighting examples of community-based leadership teams that are improving learning outcomes within these communities.

Beginning with Families and Communities: Centering Family & Community Wisdom Hosted by the Region 16 Comprehensive Center, this virtual event is the second in the conversation series, Centering Family and Community Wisdom for Systems Change. This session will explore the stories of actively engaged change-makers who are leading the way in fostering authentic collaborations between educational institutions and communities to center family voices within their educational systems.

Designing and Scaling for Educational Impact in Rural Communities Hosted by the LEARN Network and funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, this webinar will discuss the measures needed to scale evidence-based programs and products in and across rural communities. Topics will include increasing equitable education opportunities through expanding access to evidence-based programs, fostering engagement and sustainability through design and development strategies, and promoting implementation through effective outreach.

Joyful Literacy at School and at Home Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory West and the Sacramento County Office of Education, this webinar will present a planning guide and implementation stories for supporting young children in their literacy development through culturally-affirming, evidence-based instructional practices.

Comprehensive State Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absence Hosted by the Student Engagement and Attendance Center, this webinar for state-level teams will feature strategies that Connecticut and New Mexico are using to address chronic absence and discuss ways in which states can establish attendance as a shared priority with community partners, integrate chronic absence into pandemic recovery strategies, and promote attendance policies aligned to best practices.

Engage Every Student Webinar: Connecting with and Engaging Students with Disabilities in Afterschool and Summer Learning Hosted by U.S. Department of Education, this webinar will highlight the importance of ensuring that afterschool and summer learning programs engage young people with disabilities in keeping with the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. Participants will discover a range of strategies and resources to support their efforts to engage students with disabilities in summer learning programs nationwide.

Tribal Data Collection and Governance Session 1: Principles of Practice and Partnerships Hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this is the first session in a webinar series on emerging systemic and policy level approaches to tribal data collection and governance to transform outcomes for American Indian/ Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students. Participants will engage in a panel discussion with experts in the field, collaborate in breakout sessions, and receive access to informational resources.

Human Trafficking Webinar Series: Human Trafficking & Exploitation Prevention Strategies for Vulnerable Students Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this webinar will highlight best practices and resources for K-12 educators working with students at higher risk of being trafficked or exploited. Presenters will discuss strategies for addressing the unique vulnerabilities of immigrant and refugee students, unaccompanied minors, students with disabilities, young people involved in the child welfare system, and those experiencing homelessness.

Proactive Schoolwide Strategies for Supporting Attendance: A SEAC Learning Series, Session 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Student Engagement and Attendance Center, this webinar is the final in a three-part series presenting evidence-based strategies for reducing chronic absenteeism and increasing student engagement through asset-based communication, school climate assessment, and implementation supports for state and local education agencies.

From Awareness to Action: Equity Detours & the Equity Literacy Framework Hosted by the Region IV Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this webinar is the fourth in a series on designing culturally responsive systems. This session will discuss how to create equity environments and identify common "detours" that can hinder achieving equity.

Community Alliances for Equity Virtual Coffeehouse: Intentionally Centering School Psychologists and School Counselors in Equity Work Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this event will discuss how to support school districts’ equity-driven COVID-19 recovery efforts and features the expertise of school psychologists and school counselors.

Lessons from the Field Webinar Series — Understanding Access and Promoting Safety: Youth and Online Drugs Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with the Office of National Drug Control Policy, this webinar marks National Drug and Alcohol Facts week. Panelists will discuss online drug access and the roles adults can play in helping students navigate the web more safely through digital wellness approaches.

Proactive Schoolwide Strategies for Supporting Attendance: A SEAC Learning Series, Session 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Student Engagement and Attendance Center, this webinar is the second in a three-part series presenting evidence-based strategies for reducing chronic absenteeism and increasing student engagement through asset-based communication, school climate assessment, and implementation supports for state and local education agencies.

Getting on the Same Page: Helping Families and Youth to "Think College" Hosted by the National Resources for Access, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center: A SPAN Project, this webinar will discuss higher education for students with disabilities and share new resources from the Think Higher. Think College. campaign to support students and families with the college process.

Post-Pandemic Impacts on School-Age Youth Mental Health Hosted by the Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this webinar will discuss how COVID-19 has impacted mental health and behaviors of school-age youth, including specific groups of youth. Presenters will also discuss how schools can identify and support youth who may be experiencing challenges.

Solving Disproportionality and Culturally Responsive Data Literacy Hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this webinar is the third in a five-part series on designing culturally responsive systems and achieving equitable student outcomes. In this session, presenters will discuss how to interpret data with an equity lens and leverage data sources beyond assessments.

Meeting the Moment Topic Series: The Brown Decision This virtual professional learning session, hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, will reflect on the Brown decision and its impacts on the education system.

Federal Resources for K-12 Security Threats and Incidents This virtual training, hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, will share resources for addressing current threats facing K-12 schools and school districts and improving overall school safety and security.

Intentional Focus on Infrastructure: Recruitment, Retention and Capacity Building for a Diverse, Culturally Responsive Educator Workforce Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this virtual training will share information on how to achieve a culturally diverse educator workforce and advance equity in teaching practices.

Educators Meeting the Moment: Equity-Focused COVID-19 Recovery Partnership Academy Part 2 Hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, this session is the second in a two-part virtual professional learning and networking experience intended to help district and state education agency teams understand COVID-19 impacts on students.

Boosting Student Success: Integrating Assistive Technology Across the Educational Life Span This webinar, hosted by the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems, will include a panel discussion with leaders from the U.S. Department of Education highlighting the assistive technology guidance released by the U.S. Department of Education in January 2024.

Lessons from the Field — Free to Learn Miniseries: Providing Ongoing Targeted Supports Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this webinar is the final in a four-part series aligned with the U.S. Department of Education’s “Free to Learn” initiative to create safe, supportive learning environments free from bullying, violence, and hate. In this session, presenters will describe how targeted supports can contribute to school safety and positive school climate.

Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Youth Depression in Schools Hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, this webinar will share resources and strategies for identifying and treating depression among youth, with an emphasis on culturally responsive care.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Winter Webinar Series: Day 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Police Office and their Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the final in a three-part series on student privacy and data security. In this session, presenters will explore cybersecurity incident response and strategies for vetting educational technology.

Youth Anxiety, Stress, and Worry: What Is Typical? Hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, this webinar for school-based mental health providers will focus on the differences between developmentally appropriate worry symptoms and clinical anxiety among youth. Presenters will also provide strategies for assessing and treating anxiety.

EIR Grantee Interventions Addressing COVID-Related Learning Loss This webinar will highlight how grantees of the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research Program are implementing innovative strategies to meet the needs of teachers and students and address learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Establishing School-Community Partnerships This webinar, hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, will focus on how schools can formalize and facilitate partnerships with community-based mental health providers to provide students with a continuum of care.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Winter Webinar Series: Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Police Office and their Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the second in a three-part series on student privacy and data security. In this session, presenters will further explore the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the importance of transparency.

Why Rural Matters 2023: Centering Equity and Opportunity Hosted by the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, this virtual meeting will discuss findings and data from the recent report by the National Rural Education Association, “Why Rural Matters 2023.”

Lessons from the Field — Free to Learn Miniseries: Mediating Conflicts Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this webinar is the third in a four-part series aligned with the U.S. Department of Education’s “Free to Learn” initiative to create safe, supportive learning environments free from bullying, violence, and hate. In this session, presenters will share strategies for addressing and mediating conflicts in the school setting.

National Student Privacy & Data Security Winter Webinar Series: Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Police Office and their Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this webinar is the first in a three-part series on student privacy and data security. In this session, presenters will discuss the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and best practices in data security.

If You’ve Got a Problem, ICE-L Will Solve It: Using the RIOT/ICEL Matrix to Help Guide Intensification Decisions Hosted by the National Center on Intensive Intervention, this webinar will share a tool (the RIOT/ICEL matrix) that can be used by teams to inform data-based decisions about interventions.

Equity-Driven Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absence, Session 6: Increasing Attendance and Engagement for English Learners This webinar, hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, is the final in a six-part series on re-engaging historically marginalized students. In this session, presenters will share research-based strategies for increasing attendance and engagement among English learners.

2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, Day 2 This two-day virtual summit will convene K-12 practitioners to learn about current research, resources, and guidance on a range of school safety topics, including cybersecurity, emergency management, school climate and student mental health, violence prevention, and more.

2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, Day 1 This two-day virtual summit will convene K-12 practitioners to learn about current research, resources, and guidance on a range of school safety topics, including cybersecurity, emergency management, school climate and student mental health, violence prevention, and more.

Equity in Career and Technical Education: Research and Practitioner Perspectives Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands, this webinar will explore research and implementation of initiatives to improve equitable access to career and technical education programs.

Lessons From the Field — Miniseries on Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success, Session 5 Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this five-part webinar series is designed to support state and local education agencies in implementing the strategies outlined in the U.S. Department of Education’s “Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates.” The final session will provide strategies specifically for student and teacher support teams.

Equity-Driven Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absence, Session 5: Increasing Attendance and Engagement for Black/African American Students This webinar, hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, is the fifth in a six-part series on re-engaging historically marginalized students. In this session, presenters will share research-based strategies for increasing attendance and engagement among African American students.

Using Evidence-Based Practices to Support Attendance and Engagement Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Engagement and Attendance Technical Assistance Center, this webinar will share evidence-based practices that support student attendance and engagement.

Lessons From the Field — Miniseries on Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success, Session 4 Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this five-part webinar series is designed to support state and local education agencies in implementing the strategies outlined in the U.S. Department of Education’s “Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates.” The fourth session will share strategies specifically for educators and school-based staff.

2023 RESTART Network Virtual National Symposium: Learnings from Research and Practice to Increase Student Engagement Hosted by the RESTART Network, this virtual symposium will feature researchers and policy leaders discussing research and best practices for accelerating learning and supporting student recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strengthening SEA-LEA Collaboration to Address Chronic Absenteeism This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Engagement and Attendance Technical Assistance Center, will share strategies to help state education agencies partner with local education agencies to address chronic absenteeism.

Grow Your Own: Data, Advocacy, and Evaluation Hosted by the National Comprehensive Network, this Webinar is the final in a four-part series on Grow Your Own (GYO) programs as a means for strengthening and diversifying the educator workforce. In this session, presenters will focus on collecting and analyzing data to evaluate GYO programs.

National HBCU Week Conference 2023 – Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation and Leadership, Day 5 Implemented under the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. Department of Education, this week-long conference convenes HBCU leadership, staff, and students for performances, lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, and a career fair.

From Policy to Practice: Preventing and Addressing Bullying and Discriminatory Harassment Hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, this webinar will feature school administrators discussing the implementation of policies designed to prevent and address bullying and discriminatory harassment.

Networked Improvement Community of Practice, Session 1 This virtual meeting, the first in a community of practice hosted by the Region 5 Comprehensive Center, will convene education practitioners to learn how to create a Networked Improvement Community.

Participatory Systems Change for Equity: Centering Community Wisdom and Collective Action to Transform Child-, Youth-, and Family-Serving Systems Jointly hosted by the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety and the California Center for School Climate, this webinar will introduce the Participatory Systems Change for Equity framework and explore how this framework can help schools, districts, and states partner with communities to advance equity in education systems.

National HBCU Week Conference 2023 – Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation and Leadership, Day 4 Implemented under the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. Department of Education, this week-long conference convenes HBCU leadership, staff, and students for performances, lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, and a career fair.

The Value of Fiscal Transparency: Communicating Financial Investments Post-ESSER Hosted by the Region 14 Comprehensive Center, this webinar is the final in a four-part series on ensuring school districts’ fiscal health as Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds close out. In this session, presenters will focus on effective communication about financial investments.

National HBCU Week Conference 2023 – Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation and Leadership, Day 3 Implemented under the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. Department of Education, this week-long conference convenes HBCU leadership, staff, and students for performances, lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, and a career fair.

National HBCU Week Conference 2023 – Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation and Leadership, Day 2 Implemented under the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. Department of Education, this week-long conference convenes HBCU leadership, staff, and students for performances, lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, and a career fair.

National HBCU Week Conference 2023 – Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation and Leadership, Day 1 Implemented under the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. Department of Education, this week-long conference convenes HBCU leadership, staff, and students for performances, lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, and a career fair.

Lessons From the Field — Miniseries on Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success, Session 3 Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this five-part webinar series is designed to support state and local education agencies in implementing the strategies outlined in the U.S. Department of Education’s “Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates.” The third session will offer strategies to help schools strengthen relationships with families.

Overcoming Data Challenges to Address Chronic Absenteeism, Session 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Engagement and Attendance Center, this virtual meeting is the final session in a three-part learning series for state education agencies on addressing chronic absenteeism.

Equity-Driven Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absence, Session 4: Increasing Attendance and Engagement for American Indian and Alaska Native Students This webinar, hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, is the fourth in a six-part series on re-engaging historically marginalized students. In this session, presenters will share research-based strategies for increasing attendance and engagement among American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Navigating Inflation: Leveraging Funding Sources for Financial Resilience Hosted by the Region 14 Comprehensive Center, this webinar is the third in a four-part series on ensuring school districts’ fiscal health as Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds close out. This session will explore how school districts can address inflation by creatively blending and braiding funds.

Responsive Resource Management: Navigating Enrollment Challenges for Sustainability Hosted by the Region 14 Comprehensive Center, this webinar is the second in a four-part series on ensuring school districts’ fiscal health as Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds close out. In this session, presenters will discuss strategies for addressing changes in student enrollment.

Overcoming Data Challenges to Address Chronic Absenteeism, Session 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Engagement and Attendance Center, this virtual meeting is the second in a three-part learning series for state education agencies on addressing chronic absenteeism.

Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Protecting Students from Bullying and Discriminatory Harassment This webinar, hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, will feature legal specialists discussing students’ rights and schools’ legal responsibilities to protect students from bullying and discriminatory harassment.

Overcoming Data Challenges to Address Chronic Absenteeism, Session 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Engagement and Attendance Center, this virtual meeting is the first in a three-part learning series for state education agencies on addressing chronic absenteeism.

Lessons From the Field — Miniseries on Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success, Session 2 Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this five-part webinar series is designed to support state and local education agencies in implementing the strategies outlined in the U.S. Department of Education’s “Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates.” The second session will offer strategies specifically for school and district leaders.

Educators Meeting the Moment: Equity-Focused COVID-19 Recovery Partnership Academy Cohort, Session 2 Hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, this virtual event is the second session in the Partnership Academy series, which focuses on collaborative strategies for supporting student achievement and well-being in the context of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Can We Support Unaccompanied Migrant Youth? Recognition, Reunification, and Resources This webinar, hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, will offer best practices for schools and communities to welcome and support unaccompanied migrant youth.

Community Alliances for Equity: Communities of Care COVID-19 Recovery Virtual Coffeehouse: Intentionally Centering Parents/Caregivers in Equity Work This virtual meeting, hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, will explore strategies for improving equity in COVID-19 recovery efforts by leveraging the expertise of parents and caregivers.

Educators Meeting the Moment: Equity-Focused COVID-19 Recovery Partnership Academy Cohort, Session 1 Hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, this virtual event is the first session in the Partnership Academy series, which focuses on collaborative strategies for supporting student achievement and well-being in the context of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lessons From the Field — Miniseries on Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success, Session 1 Hosted by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, this five-part webinar series is designed to support state and local education agencies in implementing the strategies outlined in the U.S. Department of Education’s “Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates.” In the first session, presenters will review the five key principles detailed in this guide.

Smithsonian National Education Summit, Day 3 This 3-day conference, with both in-person and virtual attendance options, is hosted by the Smithsonian Institution and will feature presentations on a variety of education topics, including inclusive and equitable approaches for teaching art, history, literature, science, and more.

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2023 Summer Symposium, Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of School Support and Accountability, this two-day event will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana and will spotlight successful strategies for implementing and managing 21st Century Community Learning Center programs.

Smithsonian National Education Summit, Day 2 This 3-day conference, with both in-person and virtual attendance options, is hosted by the Smithsonian Institution and will feature presentations on a variety of education topics, including inclusive and equitable approaches for teaching art, history, literature, science, and more.

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2023 Summer Symposium, Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of School Support and Accountability, this two-day event will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana and will spotlight successful strategies for implementing and managing 21st Century Community Learning Center programs.

Smithsonian National Education Summit, Day 1 This 3-day conference, with both in-person and virtual attendance options, is hosted by the Smithsonian Institution and will feature presentations on a variety of education topics, including inclusive and equitable approaches for teaching art, history, literature, science, and more.

Leadership with an Equity Mindset: Using Preschool Special Education Data, Session 4 Jointly hosted by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems, this event will be the final in a four-part series on centering equity in the collection, analysis, and application of special education data. The focus of this session will be "Continuing the Work and Taking Action."

Connecting Jail-Based IET Programs to Career Pathways Jointly hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education and the ADVANCE Integrated Education and Training (IET) Federal initiative team, this webinar will feature presenters describing educational programs in jails and how adult educators can develop partnerships to create and implement high-quality IET programs that create career pathways.

NPSS 1st Anniversary Celebration This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with AmeriCorps and the Johns Hopkins Everyone Graduates Center, will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of the National Partnership of Student Success and will feature presenters reflecting on progress made through the initiative to support students.

Leadership with an Equity Mindset: Using Preschool Special Education Data, Session 3 Jointly hosted by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems, this event will be the third in a four-part series on centering equity in the collection, analysis, and application of special education data. The focus of this session will be "Analyzing your Data Using an Equity Mindset."

Technology-Assisted Teaching and Learning: Continuing the Conversation Hosted by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, this webinar will explore current uses and future applications of technology in education.

How Family Engagement Supports Kindergarten Readiness and Early School Success This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Overdeck Family Foundation, will focus on the positive impacts of family engagement on kindergarten readiness and success in elementary school.

National Convening on English Learners' Civil Rights, Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition and Office for Civil Rights, this 2-day virtual convening will focus on the civil rights of English learners and offer guidance and resources to help state and local education agencies fulfill their obligations to English learners and their families.

Aging Out of Foster Care: How Do We Mitigate the Risk of Homelessness for Students Transitioning Out of Foster Care? This webinar, hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, will focus on best practices for supporting students transitioning out of foster care and reducing their risk of experiencing homelessness.

National Convening on English Learners' Civil Rights, Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition and Office for Civil Rights, this 2-day virtual convening will focus on the civil rights of English learners and offer guidance and resources to help state and local education agencies fulfill their obligations to English learners and their families.

Free to Learn: Creating Inclusive and Nondiscriminatory School Environments for LGBTQI+ Students This virtual meeting, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, will share best practices and Federal resources for creating inclusive and nondiscriminatory learning environments for LGBTQI+ students.

From Reckoning to Recovery: Student Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic Jointly hosted by the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Center for Education Statistics, this webinar will feature a panel discussion interpreting the results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress Long-Term Trend assessment for 13-year-olds.

Meeting the Moment: Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools for Transgender Students by Intentional Design, Session 2 This virtual convening, hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, will focus on the experiences of transgender youth in schools and offer strategies for creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for transgender students.

An Effective Workforce Is a Diverse Workforce: Integrating Educator Shortages and Workforce Diversity Efforts This webinar, jointly hosted by the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders and the Center for Black Educator Development, will focus on the issues of educator shortages and lack of educator diversity and discuss how both of these issues can be addressed simultaneously.

Communities of Care COVID-19 Recovery Virtual Coffeehouse: Intentionally Centering Educator Mental Health, Wholeness, and Safety Hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, this virtual meeting will explore how school communities can support the well-being of educators in the context of pandemic recovery.

The Role of Special Educators in School Safety Efforts This webinar, hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center, will explore how special educators contribute to school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness efforts.

Using Data and Evidence to Strengthen Professional Learning Communities Around Math Instruction Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory West, this webinar will share how educators can use data within professional learning communities to strengthen math instruction for students in grades K–5.

Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Affinity Group This event, hosted by the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center, is the first session in a virtual working group focusing on promising practices for diversifying the educator workforce.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Rural Communities Hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this webinar will highlight the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people in rural communities, with an emphasis on mental health.

Staying Intentional: Advancing Integration Strategies for Students with Dis/abilities at the Intersection of Race, Sex, National Origin, and Religion Hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, this virtual event will feature a discussion on advancing equity for students with disabilities through an intersectional lens, including through improving safety and support services and eliminating exclusionary discipline.

Leadership with an Equity Mindset: Using Preschool Special Education Data, Session 2 Jointly hosted by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems, this event will be the second in a four-part series on centering equity in the collection, analysis, and application of special education data. The focus of this session will be "Critical Questions to Improve Equitable Access, Experiences, and Outcomes."

High Response Rates Through Collaborative Survey Practices In this webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest, presenters will share strategies for garnering high response rates to surveys based on lessons learned from a statewide survey of trauma-engaged approaches in Alaska public schools that garnered a nearly 60% response rate.

Stakeholder Call with the White House and U.S. Department of Education on Leveraging Federal Work Study to Support Students’ Academic Recovery This virtual event, hosted by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education, will focus on how Federal Work Study programs can support academic recovery.

Rural Mental Health Matters: Challenges, Opportunities and Resources for Communities Hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this virtual session will explore challenges in access to mental health services in rural communities and share innovative strategies for strengthening community well-being in rural areas.

Family Engagement Strategies to Support Student Mental Health and Well-Being Jointly hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the Overdeck Family Foundation, this webinar is the fourth in the Family Engagement Learning Series. In this session, presenters will offer guidance on how families, schools, and communities can work together to support students’ well-being, both in and outside of school.

Grow Your Own: Recruiting, Mentoring, Retaining Hosted by the National Comprehensive Network, this Webinar is the third in a four-part series on Grow Your Own (GYO) programs as a means for strengthening and diversifying the educator workforce. In this session, presenters will focus on recruiting and sustaining educators through GYO programs.

What Schools Need to Know: Transitioning From Pandemic to Endemic IAQ Management Hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this webinar will share best practices and considerations for creating high-quality indoor air quality management plans to prevent the spread of endemic illnesses in schools.

Families Learning from Families Virtual Roundtable: Disrupting Racism at the Intersections in Schools This virtual event, hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, will center the experiences and expertise of families in a roundtable discussion on addressing racism in schools.

Expect, Engage, Empower: Successful Transitions for All! This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, will offer best practices for preparing children and youth with disabilities for postsecondary success through high-quality transition services.

Developing Culturally Responsive Educators: Teacher Preparation, Job-Embedded Support, and Professional Educator Growth Systems for Schools Serving Indigenous Populations In this Webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest, presenters will explore educator preparation, growth, and evaluation as they relate to culturally responsive teaching practices.

Understanding Minors’ Rights and Providing Confidential Care For Youth This webinar for school health staff, hosted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advocates for Youth Sexual Health Services Team, will highlight the importance of understanding minors’ rights and the impact they have on youth access to sexual health services.

Actionable Steps for Building Teacher-Student Relationships Hosted by the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center, this webinar will focus on the impacts of quality teacher-student relationships on student outcomes. Presenters will also provide strategies that school personnel can use to strengthen their relationships with students.

NPSS x AASA Districts in Action Jointly hosted by the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) and the American Association of School Administrators, this Webinar will highlight how the NPSS District Partnership Toolkit can be used to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leadership with an Equity Mindset: Using Preschool Special Education Data, Session 1 Jointly hosted by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems, this event will be the first in a four-part series on centering equity in the collection, analysis, and application of special education data. The focus of this session will be "Using an Equity Mindset in the Data Life Cycle."

BabyTalks Series: Supporting Infant and Toddler Peer Relationships Hosted by the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning, this webinar will be part of an ongoing series highlighting evidence-based practices that support early childhood development and learning. In this event, presenters will explore how infants’ and toddlers’ social experiences shape their development.

Planning and Practice: Work-Based Learning for Deaf Youth Hosted by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, this Webinar will highlight how work-based learning experiences benefit deaf students and can help prepare them for success after high school.

White House Black Initiative Lunch & Learn: A Quick Bite into OSERS Opportunities Hosted by the White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, this virtual event will feature presenters from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services discussing upcoming grant opportunities.

Promoting Family and Community Empowerment to Strengthen Positive School Climate In this Webinar, jointly hosted by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network and the National Center for School Mental Health, presenters will focus on the impact of family and community-based involvement to advance school mental health from a multi-tiered system of support.

Equity-Driven Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absence: Data-Driven School Attendance Teams In this Webinar, hosted by the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, presenters will discuss trends in student attendance data and offer equity-focused strategies for addressing chronic absenteeism.

EPIC Partner Salon-Mental Health In this Webinar, hosted by EPIC Partner Salon, presenters discuss the impact of mental health issues on communities.

Implementing Innovations for Students with Disabilities Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research Program, this Webinar will offer examples of innovative supports for students with disabilities.

Making a Difference for American Indian and Alaska Native Students: Innovations and Wise Practices: Tribal Advocacy for Educational Change In this Webinar, jointly hosted by Region 11, Region 13, Region 15, Region 16, and Region 17 Comprehensive Centers and the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, presenters will focus on Tribal leaders’ advocacy work to improve educational outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Grow Your Own: Establishing and Sustaining Partnerships Hosted by the National Comprehensive Network, this Webinar is the second in a four-part series on Grow Your Own (GYO) programs as a means for strengthening and diversifying the educator workforce. In this session, presenters will focus on establishing and sustaining partnerships to reinforce GYO programs.

Engage Every Student: Youth Voice and Choice Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and part of a series on ED’s Engage Every Student initiative, this Webinar will share strategies for gathering insight and perspectives from youth in the development and design of afterschool and summer learning programs.

Embrace, Encourage, and Engage: Family and Caregiver Access to Child and Youth Mental Health Resources Jointly hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families and its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, this Webinar will provide parents and families with resources and tools to support their children’s mental health.

From Vision to Action: Transforming Kindergarten into a Sturdy Bridge from Early Learning to K-12 Education This Webinar, hosted by the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety, will feature presenters from the Transforming Kindergarten Collaborative discussing their state’s efforts to support young children transitioning into Kindergarten.

Helping Native Youth Succeed through Family and Community Engagement Jointly hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities; the U.S. Department of Education; and the U.S. Department of Labor, this Webinar is the second in a four-part series on employment for American Indians and Alaska Natives. In this session, Native presenters will discuss community-based supports for Native students with disabilities.

COVID-Related Insights and CSPAP Implementation This Webinar, hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will present data collected from three surveys on youth behavior and experiences and will share guidance on how these results can be used to inform school policies and practices related to students’ physical activity.

Young Dual Language Learners: Strategies for Caregivers and Early Childhood Educators Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition, this Webinar will offer strategies and resources to caregivers and early childhood educators to support the development of young children who are dual language learners.

Engage Every Student: Program Sustainability Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), this Webinar is the second in a series focusing on ED’s Engage Every Student initiative. In this session, presenters will explore strategies for sustaining out-of-school time programs.

Engage Every Student: Program Funding Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), this Webinar is the first in a series focusing on ED’s Engage Every Student initiative. In this session, presenters will discuss available funding sources and strategies for implementing and sustaining high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Professional Book Study, Keynote Series: We Got This This Webinar, hosted by the Region 16 Comprehensive Center as part of their book study series, will focus on disrupting educational systems that marginalize children and feature a presentation from Cornelius Minor, a Brooklyn-based educator working to advance equity in schools across the country.

Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Training Series: Session 6 Hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this is the final session in a six-part training series on understanding trauma and its impacts in schools. The series will provide resources and perspectives on becoming a trauma-informed school and discuss the implementation of trauma-informed supports from a systems level.

Developing Educator Expertise to Work with English Learners This Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition, will explore the importance of high-quality professional learning opportunities to develop teacher expertise in serving students classified as English learners.

Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Training Series: Session 5 Hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this session is the fifth in a six-part training series on understanding trauma and its impacts in schools. The series will provide resources and perspectives on becoming a trauma-informed school and discuss the implementation of trauma-informed supports from a systems level.

Grow Your Own: Funding Grow Your Own Programs Hosted by the National Comprehensive Network, this Webinar is the first in a four-part series on Grow Your Own (GYO) programs as a means for strengthening and diversifying the educator workforce. In this session, presenters will focus on funding sources for GYO programs.

Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Training Series: Session 4 Hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this session is the fourth in a six-part training series on understanding trauma and its impacts in schools. The series will provide resources and perspectives on becoming a trauma-informed school and discuss the implementation of trauma-informed supports from a systems level.

Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Training Series: Session 3 Hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this session is the third in a six-part training series on understanding trauma and its impacts in schools. The series will provide resources and perspectives on becoming a trauma-informed school and discuss the implementation of trauma-informed supports from a systems level.

Building Stronger Connections: Professional Development and Training for All School Staff on Strategies for Safe, Healthy, and Supportive Schools Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this Webinar is the final session in the four-part “Building Stronger Connections” series supporting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant Program. In this session, presenters will explore strategies for preparing educators and school staff to meet students’ holistic needs.

Student Privacy and Data Security Winter Webinar Series, Day 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this event is part of a three-day Webinar series focused on student privacy and data security. In this session, presenters share data security best practices and conduct a simulated data breach scenario.

Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Training Series: Session 2 Hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this session is the second in a six-part training series on understanding trauma and its impacts in schools. The series will provide resources and perspectives on becoming a trauma-informed school and discuss the implementation of trauma-informed supports from a systems level.

Student Privacy and Data Security Winter Webinar Series, Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this event is part of a three-day Webinar series focused on student privacy and data security. In this session, presenters provide advanced guidance and considerations regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and share tips for assessing the privacy protections of educational technology.

Building Stronger Connections: Selecting High-Quality Evidenced-based Strategies for Safe, Healthy, and Supportive Schools Part II Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this Webinar is the third in the four-part “Building Stronger Connections” series supporting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant Program. In this session, presenters will discuss the benefits of Multi-tiered Systems of Support and trauma-informed and restorative practices for ensuring safe and supportive learning environments.

Recruiting, Hiring, and Sustaining Teachers of Color In this Webinar, hosted by the National Charter School Resource Center, presenters will discuss how charter schools can effectively recruit, hire, and sustain teachers of color.

Raising the Bar: Literacy & Math Series to Address Academic Recovery, Session 4 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this event is the fourth in a five-part series highlighting strategies and best practices for advancing students’ academic outcomes, particularly in reading and mathematics. In this session, presenters will share strategies for addressing teacher shortages and supporting educators.

Student Privacy and Data Security Winter Webinar Series, Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center, this event is part of a three-day Webinar series focused on student privacy and data security. In this session, presenters explain the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and offer strategies for ensuring transparency with student data.

Chronic Absenteeism: Troubling Trends and Promising Practices Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Engagement and Attendance Center, this Webinar is the first in a series on addressing chronic absenteeism. In this session, presenters will review recent trends in chronic absenteeism data and share promising practices from three state education agencies that are working to address the root causes of chronic absenteeism.

Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Training Series: Session 1 Hosted by the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, this session is the first in a six-part training series on understanding trauma and its impacts in schools. The series will provide resources and perspectives on becoming a trauma-informed school and discuss the implementation of trauma-informed supports from a systems level.

Building Stronger Connections: Selecting High-Quality Evidence-based Strategies for Safe, Healthy, and Supportive Schools Part I Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this Webinar is the second in the four-part “Building Stronger Connections” series supporting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant Program. In this session, presenters will share evidence-based strategies and services for creating safe, supportive, and healthy learning environments for all students.

Making a Difference for American Indian and Alaska Native Students: Innovations and Wise Practices: Indigenous Educator Pathways Jointly hosted by multiple Federally funded Technical Assistance Centers, this Webinar is the first in a three-part series on supporting American Indian and Alaska Native students. In this event, presenters will explore systems and strategies for preparing, recruiting, and retaining American Indian and Alaska Native educators.

Discussion with Education Innovation and Research Grantees Addressing Learning Gaps and Social and Emotional Needs After COVID This Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program, will feature a panel of EIR grantees discussing how their projects seek to meet the needs of teachers and students in a post-COVID landscape.

Raising the Bar: Literacy & Math Series to Address Academic Recovery, Session 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this event is the third in a five-part series highlighting strategies and best practices for advancing students’ academic outcomes, particularly in reading and mathematics. In this session, presenters focus on strategies for increasing support for students beyond the classroom.

STEMIEfest 2022 Hosted by the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center, this half-day virtual event will convene families and professionals in early childhood and early childhood special education to explore opportunities for STEM learning experiences for infants and young children.

Measuring What Matters: Analytics to Support Networked Improvement Communities and Place-Based Education This Webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Pacific, will provide strategies and considerations for developing a networked improvement community that includes a robust measurement and analytics infrastructure.

Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture and Disability: Systems Coherence Hosted by the National Center for Systemic Improvement, this is the final event in a five-part Webinar series focused on advancing equity for students with disabilities or who may have disabilities and who are English learners.

2022 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security: Day 3 Hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, this three-day virtual summit will feature school safety experts, practitioners, and leaders discussing current issues in school safety and security and sharing strategies for ensuring the safety of the whole school community. The theme for the final day of the summit is Physical Security.

2022 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security: Day 2 Hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, this three-day virtual summit will feature school safety experts, practitioners, and leaders discussing current issues in school safety and security and sharing strategies for ensuring the safety of the whole school community. The theme for the second day of the summit is Cybersecurity and Online Safety.

2022 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security: Day 1 Hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, this three-day virtual summit will feature school safety experts, practitioners, and leaders discussing current issues in school safety and security and sharing strategies for ensuring the safety of the whole school community. The theme for the first day of the summit is Violence Prevention.

Reducing Stigma and Improving Access to Mental Health Services Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this Webinar is the third in a three-part series on student mental health. In this session, presenters share resources and best practices for reducing stigma and improving equitable access to mental health services.

Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture and Disability: Research-Informed Practice Hosted by the National Center for Systemic Improvement, this is the fourth event in a five-part Webinar series focused on advancing equity for students with disabilities or who may have disabilities and who are English learners.

School Spending & Outcomes Snapshot: Data Displays That Work Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, this Webinar will present a new data display tool for examining school spending and student outcomes.

Bridging the Research to Practice Gap with an Equitable Lens This is the first Webinar in a series hosted by AmeriCorps' Office of Research and Evaluation that will feature evaluation results on national service investments to increase evidence capacity across programs, and current research on civic engagement and volunteering.

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month: Resources for K-12 Schools This Webinar, hosted by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, will share guidance on creating safe school environments and provide resources on bullying awareness and prevention.

Region 8 CC Presents: Accelerating Learning in Dayton Public Schools In this Webinar, hosted by the Region 8 Comprehensive Center, presenters discuss how Dayton Public Schools (DPS) implemented successful learning acceleration strategies for their students after the COVID-19 pandemic, and offer tips for other education agencies looking to adopt DPS’s model.

National Center Presents: Tools to Examine ARP-Funded Interventions Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, this Webinar will share useful tools that can assist states and school districts in implementing and monitoring ARP-funded programs to ensure they are meeting students’ needs.

Preparing Young Children for School: Vocabulary, Letters, and Shared Book Reading Hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), this Webinar will spotlight IES recommendations for strengthening young children’s vocabulary and language skills.

What Does it Take to Evaluate and Sustain GYO Programs? Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, this Webinar is the final session of a three-part learning series that explores effective Grow Your Own (GYO) programs for recruiting and retaining educators. In this Webinar, presenters will discuss strategies for evaluating and sustaining GYO programs.

Preparing Young Children for School: Mathematical Ideas and Language This Webinar, hosted by the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES), will provide an overview of IES recommendations for strengthening young children’s mathematical ideas, language, and skills.

Preparing Young Children for School: Social-Emotional Learning and Executive Function This Webinar, hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), will introduce the new IES practice guide, “Preparing Young Children for School”, and provide an overview of recommendations for supporting young children’s social emotional learning and executive function skills.

ESSER Spending: Talking Spending and Building Trust Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center in partnership with Edunomics Lab, this Webinar will highlight how education leaders can use data visualizations to track Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds spending.

Effective Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners: What It Is and What It Looks Like This Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition, will share research and best practices on literacy instruction for multilingual learners.

K-12 Data Security & Cybersecurity Summit, Day 3 This three-day virtual summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office and its Privacy Technical Assistance Center, will highlight best practices in data security and cybersecurity for K-12 education agencies.

Inclusion of Young Children With Disabilities: A Critical Quality Indicator for Early Childhood Education In this Webinar, hosted by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance, presenters will discuss the importance of equitable access to inclusive settings for young children with disabilities.

Community Discussion about Equity and Attendance Jointly hosted by the Student Engagement and Attendance Center and the Intercultural Development Research Association Equity Assistance Center-South, this Webinar will examine how education agencies can develop attendance policies that advance equity for historically marginalized students.

Centering Equitable Social Emotional Learning in Instructional Practices: A Community of Practice, Part 2 Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, this two-part Community of Practice will explore how educators can create affirming learning environments and support equitable social emotional development among students.

K-12 Data Security & Cybersecurity Summit, Day 2 This three-day virtual summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office and its Privacy Technical Assistance Center, will highlight best practices in data security and cybersecurity for K-12 education agencies.

2022 Equity Leaders Institute Day 2: Fortifying Ourselves and the Work Toward Education Justice: Attending to the Mental Health of Educators and Students Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this two-day virtual institute for education practitioners will explore trauma-informed practices and mental health supports from an equity lens.

2022 Equity Leaders Institute Day 1: Fortifying Ourselves and the Work Toward Education Justice: Attending to the Mental Health of Educators and Students Hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, this two-day virtual institute for education practitioners will explore trauma-informed practices and mental health supports from an equity lens.

K-12 Data Security & Cybersecurity Summit, Day 1 This three-day virtual summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office and its Privacy Technical Assistance Center, will highlight best practices in data security and cybersecurity for K-12 education agencies.

Pursuing Equity at the Intersection of Language, Culture and Disability: Stakeholder & Family Engagement This Webinar, hosted by the National Center for Systemic Improvement, will explore the impact of stakeholder engagement on equitable outcomes for English learners that may have disabilities.

The Role of Public Health Officials in Supporting School Safety Efforts This Webinar, hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center, will focus on the role of public health officials in supporting school safety efforts at the local level.

Back to School Blitz: Strategies for Improving Attendance in the First 3 Months of School Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten, Hedy N. Chang, Executive Director, Attendance Works, and the Student Engagement and Attendance Center (SEAC), this Webinar explores strategies for improving school attendance in the first three months of school.

Centering Equitable Social Emotional Learning in Instructional Practices: A Community of Practice, Part 1 Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, this two-part Community of Practice will explore how educators can create affirming learning environments and support equitable social emotional development among students.

Lessons from the Field Webinar Series - Transforming Youth Together: Understanding the Connection between Substance Use, Mental Health, and Student Learning, Part 1: What the Data Tells Us This Webinar, the first of a three-part miniseries hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) explores how schools and educators effectively address substance use, mental health, and their impacts on learning.

2022 NCES STATS- DC Data Conference Day 5: DATA for DEIA: Using Data to Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the 2022 STATS-DC Data Conference consists of five days of virtual sessions focused on education data collection, maintenance, privacy, quality, and use, with an emphasis on using data to improve equity.

2022 NCES STATS- DC Data Conference Day 4: DATA for DEIA: Using Data to Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the 2022 STATS-DC Data Conference consists of five days of virtual sessions focused on education data collection, maintenance, privacy, quality, and use, with an emphasis on using data to improve equity.

EPA Clean School Bus Program: 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates, Session 3 Hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this Webinar is the third in a series focused on the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. In this session, presenters will discuss U.S. Department of Agriculture funding for rural electric cooperatives’ infrastructure.

2022 NCES STATS- DC Data Conference Day 3: DATA for DEIA: Using Data to Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the 2022 STATS-DC Data Conference consists of five days of virtual sessions focused on education data collection, maintenance, privacy, quality, and use, with an emphasis on using data to improve equity.

2022 NCES STATS- DC Data Conference Day 2: DATA for DEIA: Using Data to Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the 2022 STATS-DC Data Conference consists of five days of virtual sessions focused on education data collection, maintenance, privacy, quality, and use, with an emphasis on using data to improve equity.

2022 NCES STATS- DC Data Conference Day 1: DATA for DEIA: Using Data to Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the 2022 STATS-DC Data Conference consists of five days of virtual sessions focused on education data collection, maintenance, privacy, quality, and use, with an emphasis on using data to improve equity.

Preserving Their Dignity: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students Experiencing Homelessness This Webinar, hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, will focus on LGBTQIA+ students experiencing homelessness and offer support strategies and supplemental resources.

EPA Clean School Bus Program: 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates, Session 2 Hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this Webinar is the second in a series focused on the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. In this session, presenters will explain the application process for the program.

Lessons from the Field - Protecting Students by Preventing Aiding and Abetting Adult Sexual Misconduct Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this Webinar will discuss how schools and districts can prevent the aiding and abetting of adult sexual misconduct.

Improving Learning Conditions in Illinois: Recommendations From the Illinois Student Advisory Council This Webinar, hosted by the Region 9 Comprehensive Center, will feature a presentation from the Illinois Student Advisory Council on their recommendations for improving the state’s education system.

Administration for Children and Families' National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2022: Day 3 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, this three-day virtual conference will showcase research relevant to young children and their families.

Administration for Children and Families' National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2022: Day 2 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, this three-day virtual conference will showcase research relevant to young children and their families.

Administration for Children and Families' National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2022: Day 1 Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, this three-day virtual conference will showcase research relevant to young children and their families.

Launching a Community School: Using Deep Engagement and Visioning to Understand Root Causes and Identify Shared Priorities Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this Webinar is the third event in a series on the impact of community schools on whole child education. In this session, panelists will discuss best practices for starting a community school and engaging stakeholders.

Black Pride: Promoting Academic Excellence for Black LGBTQI+ Students Hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, this Webinar will share guidance on supporting Black LGBTQI+ students.

National Center Presents: Assessing and Addressing Equitable Opportunities to Learn Presenters in this Webinar, hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, will present a forthcoming nationwide equity policy scan and discuss opportunities to use state-level policy data to advance equitable student outcomes.

Implementing a 3Ts Program for Lead in Water Testing Throughout Child Care and Early Childhood Facilities Jointly hosted by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this Webinar is the first in a three-part series on implementing lead testing programs for drinking water in early childcare and education facilities.

The BASIE (BAyeSian Interpretation of Estimates) Framework for Interpreting Findings from Impact Evaluations Hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences, this Webinar will present a statistical Bayesian framework for interpreting the results of impact studies in education.

Pediatric Vaccine Success Stories from the Field Hosted by the National Community Action Partnership, this Webinar will focus on building community vaccine confidence in preparation for the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to five years old.

Keynote With Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together This Webinar, hosted by the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety at WestEd, will feature keynote speaker Heather McGhee discussing key concepts and strategies for leaders to address structural racism through policy and funding.

Pursuing the Full-Service Community Schools Federal Grant and Other Funding to Braid, Blend, and Sustain Funding for Community Schools Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this Webinar is the second in a series on the impact of community schools on whole child education. In this session, presenters will discuss funding sources for community schools.

Equitable Environments and Relationships: Cultivating Strong Tier 1 Practices in Multi-Tiered System of Supports This Webinar, hosted by the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety, will focus on improving equity within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.

Strengthening and Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Through Effective and Sustainable Grow Your Own Strategies: What does it take to effectively implement GYO programs? Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, this Webinar is the second of a three-part learning series that explores effective Grow Your Own (GYO) programs for recruiting and retaining educators. In this Webinar, presenters discuss successful GYO program implementation.

Community Schools: An Evidence-Based Whole Child Approach to Education, Session 1 Jointly hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the Learning Policy Institute, this Webinar is the first in a series on the impact of community schools on whole child education. In this session, presenters will explore the evidence base behind community schools and discuss how community schools have supported students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Understanding the Role of Teachers in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency Hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center, this Webinar will highlight the role of teachers in supporting school safety efforts.

Importance of School-Based Mental Health Services in K-12 Schools Hosted by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, this Webinar will focus on the design, implementation, and impacts of mental health services in K-12 schools.

Enhancing the Generalizability of Impact Studies in Education This Webinar, hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences, will explain generalizability in education research and provide recommendations for enhancing generalizability when designing impact studies.

Scaling the Teacher Pipeline through Registered Apprenticeship This Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor, will explore the design, implementation, and outcomes of registered apprenticeship programs for K-12 teachers.

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2022: Peer Support for Youth and Families Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, this Webinar will focus on child and youth mental health and peer support.

Lessons from the Field - AmeriCorps + High Impact Tutoring = Student Success This Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, will explore how high impact tutoring programs can remediate learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood: A Cornerstone of Primary Prevention This Webinar, hosted by the Administration for Children and Families in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention month, will focus on the importance of healthy social and emotional development during early childhood.

From Recovery to Thriving: How the American Rescue Plan is Supporting America’s Students Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with the National Public Education Support Fund, this virtual summit will explore how states and districts across the country are deploying American Rescue Plan funds to support learning recovery and mental health and address labor shortages.

Establishing Supportive Working Conditions: Developing Inclusive Leaders This Webinar is part of a series jointly hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center on strategies to build and diversify the special education workforce. In this session, presenters will explore policies and practices that promote inclusive principal leadership.

It’s Not Always About the Pay: Establishing Supportive Working Conditions and Environments This Webinar is part of a series jointly hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center on strategies to build and diversify the special education workforce. In this session, presenters will share strategies for creating positive, supportive working conditions for educators.

Prioritizing Staff Wellness in Unprecedented Times: Practical Strategies for Improving Staff Wellness Hosted by the Office of Head Start National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning, this Webinar will share strategies for supporting the well-being of the early childhood workforce.

The Role of School Facility Managers in School Safety Efforts This Webinar, hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center, will focus on the role of school facility managers in supporting school safety.

Increased Compensation: State and District Efforts to Stabilize and Strengthen the Educator Workforce This Webinar is part of a series jointly hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center on strategies to build and diversify the special education workforce. In this session, presenters will discuss strategies for increasing teacher compensation.

Strengthening and Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Through Effective and Sustainable Grow Your Own Strategies: An Introduction to Effective Grow Your Own Programs Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, this Webinar is the first of a three-part learning series that explores effective Grow Your Own programs for recruiting and retaining educators.

We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations Jointly hosted by the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this virtual summit will feature a panel discussion about COVID-19 vaccines among doctors, medical professionals, parents, and community leaders and explore how the medical community can support vaccination efforts.

The Role of Teacher Residency in Strengthening and Diversifying the Special Education Workforce This Webinar is part of a series jointly hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center on strategies to build and diversify the special education workforce. In this session, presenters will discuss successful teacher residency programs.

Administration for Children and Families: COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Bootcamp Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Familes and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this interactive session will train early childhood education leaders to provide vaccine outreach efforts in their communities.

Establishing a Pipeline of Future Special Educators: Using Grow-Your-Own Programs to Recruit High School Students, Career Changers, and Paraprofessionals This Webinar is part of a series jointly hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center on strategies to build and diversify the special education workforce. In this session, presenters will discuss strategies for recruiting high school students, career changers, and paraprofessionals to become special educators.

The National Center Presents: Making Summer a Successful and Sustainable Strategy for Student Growth Hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, this Webinar will explore summer learning and enrichment programs as a means of accelerating students’ academic achievement and social emotional development.

Lessons from the Field -Supporting Transgender & Nonbinary Students in K-12 Schools This Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, will provide practical strategies for supporting transgender and nonbinary students in K-12 schools.

Essential Conversations to Build Capacity through Family, School, and Community Partnerships Jointly hosted by the Region 10 Comprehensive Center and the Wisconsin Urban Leadership Institute, this Webinar will spotlight effective strategies for family, school, and community engagement.

What Works Clearinghouse: Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9 This Webinar, hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences, will review a new practice guide from the What Works Clearinghouse on reading interventions for students in grades 4–9.

Strengthening Partnerships Between States, School Districts, and Higher Education to Increase the Number of Teacher Candidates Prepared to Enter the Classroom and Provide Immediate Support to Schools In this virtual roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, panelists will discuss the current issue of teacher shortages, providing strategies for using Federal relief funds to address teacher shortages and sharing examples of states leveraging partnerships to build educator pipelines.

Understanding the Role of Information Technology Specialists in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency Hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center, this Webinar will focus on the role of information technology specialists in supporting school safety.

Designing and Implementing Social Emotional Learning Programs to Promote Equity: Core Components of Effective Programs This Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program, will highlight EIR grantees designing and implementing high-quality social emotional learning programs that advance educational equity.

Representation Matters: Recruiting and Sustaining a Diverse and Culturally Responsive Educator Workforce Jointly hosted by the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center and the University Council for Educational Administration, this Webinar will provide strategies for building a diverse and culturally responsive educator workforce.

Improving School Climate in K-12 Schools In this Webinar hosted by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, presenters will discuss school climate, providing resources and guidance for K-12 schools to improve school climate in their communities.

Lessons from the Field - Expanding School-Health Center Partnerships In this Webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, presenters will discuss partnerships between schools and health centers, highlighting successful models of health center service delivery in schools.

Innovative Partnerships Supporting Families in Title I School Communities This Webinar, hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, will highlight lessons learned from two Title I schools engaging in innovative family and community partnerships in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Culturally Responsive Practice as a Strategy for Diversifying the Educator Workforce This virtual town hall event, hosted by the National Comprehensive Center, will highlight the importance of culturally responsive practices in recruiting, retaining, and supporting a diverse educator workforce.

Research for Practice Virtual Workshop Series, Session 7: Taking Action to become a Research-Informed Educator This virtual training is the seventh in a professional development series hosted by the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware. This session will support attendees in creating an action plan for integrating research into practice.

Keeping the Promise: Higher Education and Afghan Newcomers In this panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, leaders in the field of higher education will discuss best practices for welcoming and supporting Afghan students and families.

Research for Practice Virtual Workshop Series, Session 6: Using the Marshall Memo in Teams This virtual training is the sixth in a professional development series hosted by the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware. This session will focus on peer sharing, engagement, and collaboration.

ESSER Spending: Balancing Collecting Data for Transparency and for Continuous Improvement Hosted by Edunomics Lab, this webinar will explore how states are collecting American Rescue Plan spending data, share insights from this data, and provide strategies for improving State and local education agencies’ data collection efforts.

Research for Practice Virtual Workshop Series, Session 5: What is an RPP and How Do I Get One? This virtual training is the fifth in a professional development series hosted by the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware. This session will focus on research practice partnerships.

Shining a (Glaring) Light on Educational Inequities in Reading Hosted by the National Center on Improving Literacy, this webinar will highlight reading achievement gaps as well as policies and practices for addressing these gaps and increasing educational equity in reading.

Research for Practice Virtual Workshop Series, Session 4: Finding and Accessing Useful Research This virtual training is the fourth in a professional development series hosted by the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware. This session will focus on finding and accessing research.

Helping Youth Navigate Dangers in the Digital Age Hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, this webinar will explain how youth and caregivers can identify and build resilience against misinformation and hate group recruitment on the internet and social media platforms.

Research for Practice Virtual Workshop Series, Session 3: Using Research-Informed Theories of Change in PLCs This virtual training is the third in a professional development series hosted by the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware. In this session, presenters will discuss research-informed theories of change.

Understanding and Resisting Antisemitism in Public School Meetings This webinar, hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, will provide strategies for recognizing and addressing antisemitic incidents at public-school meetings.

Black Voices in Education Research: Supporting Black Students across the Education Sciences This virtual roundtable, the first in a series by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans at the U.S. Department of Education, will feature a panel of researchers discussing how education sciences can improve educational equity for Black students.

Research for Practice Virtual Workshop Series, Session 2: Evaluating Research: A Cost-Utility Framework This virtual training is the second in a professional development series hosted by the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware. This session will focus on using online tools to make decisions about educational programming.

Fortifying the Work: Towards Anti-Oppressive Practices for Early Career Teachers This virtual coffeehouse, hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center, will feature educators discussing culturally responsive pedagogy and practices.

Research for Practice Virtual Workshop Series, Session 1: What is Research and Why Should I Be Using It? This virtual training is the first in a professional development series hosted by the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware. This session will focus on the foundations of education research.

COVID Testing in K-12: A “How To” Webinar Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this webinar will provide timely information and answers to frequently asked questions to support districts and schools starting or strengthening a school-based COVID-19 testing program. This webinar will be offered on two occasions; participants can choose to attend one or both sessions.

Creating a Safe School and Community Environment for Youth, Part 2: Mitigating Microaggressions and Implicit Bias In this webinar, hosted by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, presenters will outline how schools can create and implement anti-hate policies and programs and build a safe, positive school climate.

2022 Advancing Equity in Career-Connected Education Summit Hosted by the U. S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, this virtual summit will feature presenters discussing equity within college and career pathways for youth and adults.

COVID Testing in K-12: A “How To” Webinar Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this webinar will provide timely information and answers to frequently asked questions to support districts and schools starting or strengthening a school-based COVID-19 testing program. This webinar will be offered on two occasions; participants can choose to attend one or both sessions.

Superintendents Staying the Course Towards Equitable Outcomes for All This webinar, hosted by the Great Lakes Equity Center, will explore the modern role of the superintendent in addressing education inequities and leading toward social justice.

Role of Community Engagement Specialists This webinar, hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center, will explore the role of community engagement specialists in supporting school safety efforts.

Eyes wide open leadership: Overview of national issues impacting the principalship Jointly hosted by the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center and the University Council for Educational Administration, this webinar will highlight national issues that affect school principals.

Virtual Learning Network for School & District Leaders: Session 8 This virtual event on school-based COVID-19 testing programs is the eighth in a series by The Rockefeller Foundation, the White House, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This session will offer a summary of lessons learned and best practices shared during the series.

Grow Your Own Program, From State Education Agency to School District to Student Outcomes Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest, this webinar will provide an overview of Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher programs and share research on GYO program design and implementation.

Perspectives on Incorporating Teacher Feedback into Principal Evaluations Hosted in partnership by the Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic and the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, this webinar will feature a discussion on incorporating staff feedback into principal evaluations.

A Framework for Working Respectfully with Indigenous Communities Around Data and Evidence Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory West, this webinar for State education agency staff will outline practices and principles for working respectfully with Indigenous communities to advance equitable outcomes for Native American students.

COVID-19 Vaccines for School-Aged Children: What Parents and Families Should Know This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement, will feature a panel of presenters sharing current research and information for parents and families on COVID-19 vaccination for school-age children.

Academic Mindsets and Behaviors, Prior Achievement, and the Transition to Middle School Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory West, this webinar will share findings from a recent research study on academic mindsets and behaviors and student outcomes.

National Native American Heritage Month Authors Series: Celebrating the Culture, History and Diversity This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition, will feature a panel discussion and audience Q&A with award-winning authors in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

Education and Career Planning in High School: Research Findings and Implications for Policy and Practice This webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory West, will share findings from a research study on the relationship between education and career planning in high school and college-going behaviors.

Effective Survey Design and Communication of Survey Results This webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory West, will explore effective survey design, including planning and implementing surveys as well as communicating survey results to stakeholder audiences.

Bombing Prevention Programs and Resources for K-12 Schools This webinar, hosted by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, will share information on preventing potential bomb attacks and provide resources for protecting school communities from targeted violence.

“Upstream Approaches”: Building Team and Organizational Resilience Hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services, this webinar will explore how workplace stressors have impacted organizations and present evidence-based strategies for promoting staff resilience and well-being.

Leveraging Networked Improvement Communities to Improve Student Outcomes Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest, this webinar will share research supporting the Networked Improvement Community (NIC) model and provide strategies and resources for educators to use the NIC model to accelerate student learning.

Virtual Symposium Day 2: Understanding and Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying The second day of a two-day symposium hosted by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, this virtual event will feature presentations on strategies and programs for preventing hate crimes.

Putting REL Research into Action: Exemplars for Rural Practitioners This webinar, hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Program (REL), will provide an in-depth review of the work of the Cross-REL Rural Education Working Group and share research and resources to support rural educators.

Virtual Symposium Day 1: Understanding and Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Hosted by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the first day of this two-day virtual symposium will share research and best practices for addressing and combating identity-based bullying.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention: Creating Safer Schools This webinar by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse will provide information on bullying, including prevention resources and strategies for creating safer K-12 school environments.

Ventilation and COVID-19 in Schools: Using a Framework to Assess, Prioritize and Plan for HVAC Upgrades and Indoor Air Quality Improvements This webinar from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will share research, strategies, and resources for assessing and improving ventilation and filtration in school buildings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Learning from Studies That Do Not Meet What Works Clearinghouse Standards In this webinar, hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences, the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) will share insight into WWC group design standards and explain how researchers can design randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental design studies that meet WWC standards.

Day 2: 2021 Virtual Forum on Education Policy The second day of this virtual forum by Education Commission of the States will feature an Ed Talk by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

Day 1: 2021 Virtual Forum on Education Policy This session, the first of a two-day virtual forum on education policy hosted by Education Commission of the States, will feature talks with distinguished education leaders, as well as sessions on education policy research, trends, and resources.

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: How Teachers & Counselors Can Support Trans & Non-Binary Students at School This webinar, the third in a series by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium on supporting LGBTQIA+ students, will focus on how K-12 teachers and school counselors can create positive school environments for LGBTQIA+ students, particularly trans and non-binary students.

STEM Webinar: Data Literacy Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, this webinar will share Federal, State, and local strategies for closing skills gaps in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence and provide resources for schools looking to implement data education programs.

Integrating Program Evaluation Into Your School Improvement Work: Exploring the Program Evaluation Toolkit In this webinar, presenters from the Regional Educational Laboratory Central will review best practices in program evaluation, share their Program Evaluation Toolkit, and discuss how the Toolkit can support schools’ continuous improvement efforts.

High-Quality Tutoring to Accelerate Learning: Implementing and Improving Your Program This webinar is the second in a three-part series by the Regional Educational Laboratory West on high-quality tutoring as a strategy for accelerating learning. In this session, presenters will share resources to help districts implement and evaluate evidence-based tutoring programs.

Data Collection After COVID-19: What Needs to Change? In this webinar from the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, panelists will discuss how data collection and analysis can be strategically used to combat opportunity gaps and support educational equity, particularly in the context of returning to school after COVID-19-related closures.

Culturally Responsive Assessment: Goals, Challenges, and Implications Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Pacific, this webinar will introduce the concepts of culturally relevant and responsive practices, share research connecting these practices to student learning, and discuss how culturally responsive practices can be integrated into assessment.

Teachers Who Aren’t Teaching: Who Are They and How Do We Get Them Back? Film & Panel Discussion This event, hosted by Detroit Public Television, will feature a documentary screening followed by a panel discussion on reasons why certified teachers are not teaching in Michigan public schools and what state and district leaders can do to address these issues and increase teacher retention.

Hispanic Heritage Month Authors Series: Celebrating Latino Experience, History, People, and Cultures Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this webinar will consist of a virtual panel of accomplished Latino authors discussing their work and the impact of representation in literature.

Creating Culturally Affirming Spaces: School and Classroom Practices, Part 1 This webinar, the first of a two-part series by the Regional Educational Laboratory West, will consist of a presentation and panel discussion on the importance of culturally affirming spaces for students and families and share strategies and best practices for creating a culturally affirming school environment.

Earning College Credit in High School: New Evidence about a Promising Practice Hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast and Islands, this webinar will highlight the outcomes and implications of a research study on the impact of accelerated college credit programs on educational attainment in Rhode Island.

Building Evidence for a State System of Support: Massachusetts’ Strategy for Improving Low-performing Schools This webinar will present findings from two collaborative studies from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and REL Northeast & Islands which examined the association between monitoring system ratings and schoolwide student outcomes.

Expanding Supports for Student Health and Mental Health: Featuring lessons learned from Nebraska and the Puget Sound Educational Service District This webinar, the second in a two-part series hosted by the Student Engagement and Attendance Center, will focus on strategies for supporting students’ health and mental health during and following a global pandemic.

Is This Online Learning Program Affordable? A Toolkit to Analyze the Cost Feasibility of Supplemental Online Learning Programs This webinar will showcase Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia’s Cost-Feasibility Analysis Toolkit and explain how the tool can be used to inform implementation of online learning programs.

Using Data to Strengthen Your High-Dosage Tutoring Program: Lessons from a Rhode Island District This webinar will provide information on high-dosage tutoring and how to use data to monitor high-dosage tutoring programs. Panelists will also offer lessons learned from districts implementing high-dosage tutoring programs to accelerate learning after disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The College Access Evidence Matrix: Interventions to Support Postsecondary Transitions Hosted by REL Appalachia, this session will introduce the College Access Evidence Matrix and demonstrate how it can be used to select or design a college access program and verify the evidence base for existing interventions.