Resource Category: Teacher

Summer Research, Practice and Funding: Foundations for Summer Planning

DESCRIPTION

Summer is approaching fast and summer learning is needed more than ever. Fortunately, much is known about what works to support learning and well-being in the summer. This webinar covers the latest national research on strategies and practices that contribute to impactful summer programs, and updates on state and federal funding to help inform local planning.

This is the first webinar in Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY)’s Summer Game Plan webinar series.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Jennifer McCombs, Senior Policy Researcher and Director of the Behavioral and Policy Sciences Department at the RAND Corporation

Edgar Zazueta, Senior Director, State and Federal Governmental Relations, Association of California School Administrators

Jennifer Peck, CEO, Partnership for Children & Youth

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, LCAP

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Summer Learning

VIDEO

RESOURCES

PCY SUMMER PLANNING RESOURCES

 2021 CALIFORNIA SUMMER LEARNING GUIDE 

SUMMER GAME PLAN WEBINAR SERIES

CREATIVE SUMMER SOLUTIONS FOR SUMMER STAFFING (4/1)

CREATING ENGAGING SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH-SCHOOL YOUTH (4/8) 

HOW TO ENGAGE ENGLISH LEARNERS IN SUMMER LEARNING (4/29) 

Increasing Family Engagement with Superintendent David Miyashiro

DESCRIPTION

Superintendent David Miyashiro shares Cajon Valley Union School District’s incredible journey through the early days of COVID-19 and how the district was able to increase family engagement even under the most challenging times.

PRESENTER

David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, Family and Community Engagement

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Building Structures to Support Students Outcomes with Superintendent Steve Seaford

DESCRIPTION

Solvang School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Seaford talks about how to build structures to support student outcomes. Listen to his insights on the importance of the 4 Cs, presentations of learning, and building relationships with stakeholders to improve student results.

PRESENTER

Dr. Steve Seaford, Superintendent, Solvang School District

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, Family and Community Engagement

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Compassionate Systems and the Path to Leading Forward in Education with Dr. Peter Senge

DESCRIPTION

Dr. Peter Senge is a co-founder of the Center for Systems Awareness, focusing on promoting shared understanding of complex issues and shared leadership for healthier human systems.

Listen to Dr. Senge speak about the critical point our classrooms, schools, and society have reached and the role we all must play as leaders in facilitating a systems change that takes the whole child and whole community into account. Access his transcription here. A link to the British Columbia Ministry of Education’s Report on Mental Health Strategy and Well-being can be found here.

PRESENTER
Dr. Peter Senge, Co-founder, Center for Systems Awareness

KEYNOTE

LAUNCH TRANSCRIPT 

LEADING FORWARD 2021

LAUNCH LEADING FORWARD 

Three Strategies for Communicating with Your Community with Superintendent Francisco Escobedo

DESCRIPTION

Chula Vista Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Francisco Escobedo shares the importance of communicating with the community often and openly. In this episode, he shares three types of meetings he has utilized at Chula Vista to increase stakeholder participation and engagement.

PRESENTER

Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent, Chula Vista Elementary School District

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, Family and Community Engagement

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Reimagining Student Outcomes in Los Angeles with Dr. Emilio Pack

DESCRIPTION

Dr. Emilio Pack, CEO of STEM Prep Schools in Los Angeles, shares insights about preparing students of color for STEM careers during the pandemic.

PRESENTER

Dr. Emilio Pack, CEO, STEM Prep Schools

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, LCAP

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Shifting to Competency-Based Grading with Superintendent Sziraki and Assistant Superintendent Tooker

DESCRIPTION

Placer Union High School District Superintendent George Sziraki and Assistant Superintendent Jeff Tooker talk about the district’s journey toward equitable grading practices and competency-based grading during the pandemic.

PRESENTER

George Sziraki, Superintendent, Placer Union High School

Jeff Tooker, Assistant Superintendent, Placer Union High School

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, Governance, LCAP

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Teaching in Varied Modes with Dr. Beth Rabbitt from the Learning Accelerator

DESCRIPTION

Dr. Beth Rabbitt, CEO of The Learning Accelerator, shares research and insights from the field about navigating the pandemic and effective strategies for teaching in varied modes.

PRESENTER

Dr. Beth Rabbitt, CEO, The Learning Accelerator

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, LCAP

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Student Well-being with CCEE Executive Director Tom Armelino

DESCRIPTION

Tom Armelino, Executive Director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, talks about the importance of focusing on student well-being during these difficult times. We also visit some examples of how LEAs are meeting this challenge and talk about some of the resources available to help leadership teams plan and do their work moving forward.

PRESENTERS

Tom Armelino, CCEE Executive Director

Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, Social-Emotional Well-being

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Tips for Addressing Student Well-being with Superintendent Michele Bowers

DESCRIPTION

Lancaster School District Superintendent Dr. Michele Bowers shares three lessons on meeting your community where they are to ensure student well-being.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Michele Bowers, Superintendent, Lancaster School District

LEADING FORWARD PODCAST

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Resource Type

Media, Professional Learning

Type of Audience

Board, Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership, Teacher

Topic Area

Equity, Family and Community Engagement, Social-Emotional Well-being

KEYWORDS

Leading Forward, Podcast