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Administrator Tips, Educator Network, Professional Development, Technology

Nov 16, 2018

[Professional Development] Why Every Education Administrator Should Make Peer Connections a Priority

Administrators face similar challenges related to demands on their time and isolated work environments just as teachers do—and they have just as much (or maybe more) need for collaboration in order to share ideas and tackle important problems related to student outcomes, whether online or in person. So, why should administrators focus on being “connected educators” and prioritize collaboration with peers?

Brita Hammer

Nov 01, 2018

Social and Emotional Learning in Practice

Next week, we’re kicking off our very first Edmentum Educator Summit, and I’m so excited to welcome our group of awesome connected educators for two days of in-depth discussions and in-person netwo

Winnie O'Leary

Oct 31, 2018

SEL Resource Round-Up: 6 Websites to Explore for Research, Implementation Frameworks, and Classroom Activities

Whether you’re looking to slip little SEL nuggets into an existing curriculum or implement a holistic SEL program at the school or district level, we’ve gathered some of our favorite sites and resources to support your SEL goals.

Sarah Cornelius

Oct 03, 2018

6 Best Practices to Get Started with Universal Design for Learning in the Age of ESSA

We’ve taken a brief look at the “what” and the “why” of UDL; now, how do educators start incorporating this model as a foundation of their classroom and instruction? Here are six best practices to keep in mind.

Winnie O'Leary

Oct 03, 2018

Lesson Planning for UDL: 6 Websites to Explore for Ideas, Explanations, and Inspiration

Luckily, there are plenty of resources readily available to help you incorporate a UDL approach in your classroom. Not quite sure where to begin? We’ve compiled some of our favorite (and free!) websites, portals, and online tools to help you get started!

Sarah Cornelius

Sep 24, 2018

[Professional Development] 5 Ways Educators Can Get Off the Classroom Island to Connect and Grow

So, what can educators do to combat that isolating feeling of being stuck on your own classroom island? Here are five (realistic) ideas to make those critical peer-to-peer connections and build professional relationships that will help you grow.

Sarah Cornelius

Aug 30, 2018

[Scholarship Opportunity] Join Edmentum at our First-Ever Educator Summit

Over the past few months, we’ve been talking quite a bit about our brand new

Sarah Cornelius

Jul 23, 2018

[Social Media] Staying Connected with Educator Network Twitter Chats

Professional growth aside, this development is phenomenal, connecting educators all over the world in 280 characters or less. In June, Edmentum ran our first live Twitter chat (or tweet chat), and due to its success, we will be hosting another on Thursday, July 26, at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Winnie O'Leary