Are Early Childhood Training and Skill-building Accessible in Rural Communities?
Digital Promise
MAY 18, 2023
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Science of Reading Training for Teachers: A Guide for School Administrators
Waterford
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Yet you might be wondering why it’s worth planning professional training opportunities on the science of reading for your educators? Read on to learn how training on the science of reading can transform your school district. Then, find strategies for turning training sessions into daily practice.
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Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 10, 2022
His role includes training teachers and administrators on all things related to technology and district initiatives. Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Ricardo Recinos. Your district. Teresa is near l.a,
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How to effectively train your teachers and faculty on utilizing a digital learning platform to its fullest
Hapara
OCTOBER 19, 2023
To get the maximum out of any digital learning platform your school uses, your operators need to be well-trained and skilled. K-12 teachers, tutors and faculty can’t be trained on edtech like machine operators in a shop. The analogy stops here, though. Managing edtech tools isn’t and was never intended to be their main gig.
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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
Join Chris Paxton, President of D3 Training Solutions, professor, author, and frequent conference speaker, to explore 10 important considerations for picking the right eLearning tool for the job.
Native American students have the least access to computer science
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Fortier’s school participates in a program operated by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society to expand access to computer science and science, technology engineering and math, or STEM, among Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students.
Facing a Digital Divide, Student Success Requires Connectivity and Access to Technology
Edsurge
AUGUST 9, 2023
At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.
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New Training Courses from Google - DigCit and Accessibility
Educational Technology Guy
MARCH 19, 2018
Google has some great resources for educators at the Google for Education Training Center. Included are courses on Chromebooks, becoming a Trainer, and Fundamentals and Advanced training for using G Suite in the classroom. They recently added two new courses that are very relevant to educators.
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Rethinking Teacher Candidate Training with Micro-credentials
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
The College of Education and Human Performance at the University of Central Florida strives to be at the forefront of innovation in teacher training and development. Gaining access to students and coordinating permission in our local schools to record our students teaching can be challenging.
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Abortion bans complicate medical training, risk worsening OBGYN shortages
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Other than me flying to Boston to go to an ACOG workshop, I have no idea how to get that training.” Wade was overturned last summer, access to abortion training was uneven. Amrita Bhagia, a second-year medical student at the University of South Dakota, traveled to Boston last fall to receive abortion training.
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Children’s Hospital Colorado Expands Access to Free, Online Teacher Training to Help Students with ASD and ADHD Improve Executive Functioning Skills
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Free, online teacher and parent training designed to improve the executive functioning of elementary school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is now accessible across the nation. The availability of this training is possible due . Aurora, Colo.
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3 ways to improve access to speech-language therapy
eSchool News
MAY 11, 2023
Here are three things administrators can do to improve student access to speech-language therapy. Support ongoing SLP training While the scope of practice for school-based SLPs is technically quite broad, SLPs may be assigned students who require highly-specialized therapeutic approaches.
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Digital Accessibility Is a Bigger Education Issue Than We Think. Here’s What We Can Do About It.
Edsurge
MAY 3, 2023
As a school communications professional trained in digital accessibility, I’ve probably seen hundreds of newsletters like the one forwarded to me — and that’s a problem. I know this because the schools I work with rely on me to ensure their communications are accessible. Accessibility isn’t optional.
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12 things superintendents say they could do with better data access
eSchool News
APRIL 4, 2023
Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more. So how are superintendents using data–and can they access it quickly and effectively in order to use it? Here are some top lessons from that poll: 1.
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How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses
Edsurge
APRIL 30, 2020
Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.
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Addressing the Digital Access Gap: One District’s Success
edWeb.net
JUNE 16, 2023
In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. Parents can also access the LMS to see what their children are learning. Parents can also access the LMS to see what their children are learning.
K–12 IT Leaders Can Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks Through User Training
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
K–12 IT Leaders Can Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks Through User Training. Hackers can send malware and phishing emails, but users need to be trained how to recognize and report them — and not click. . This should be an essential component of any training module moving forward. People need training and guidance,” says Attai. “We
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Epilepsy Foundation Partners with Vector Solutions to Offer Seizure First Aid Trainings to Educators
eSchool News
AUGUST 8, 2023
. — The Epilepsy Foundation announced a five-year collaboration with Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions for K-12 and higher education institutions, to offer the Epilepsy Foundation’s Seizure Recognition & First Aid Certification training in the Vector Safety and Compliance Course Library.
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K–12 Schools View Technology as a Guardrail for Good Digital Citizenship
EdTech Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2023
is on a mission to bridge the digital divide and train a generation to become good digital citizens. Jefferson County Public Schools, a one-to-one district in the diverse city of Louisville, Ky.,
Free access to assistive technology products
eSchool News
APRIL 9, 2020
If you or your students are suddenly at home with no access to your AT software, Freedom Scientific has you covered. Your health and safety are just as important to us as accessibility. We know many of you must remain at home and will need to continue to work or attend school remotely.
CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development
EdTech Magazine
MARCH 16, 2018
CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development. was preparing to deploy one-to-one Chromebooks a few years ago, the amount of professional development and training needed for educators was overwhelming. Remove Silos Around Training. meghan.bogardu…. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 16:13. Find out how.
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Dr. Albrecht Blog Post: "Evacuation Training and Patron Safety"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JULY 7, 2023
We've just posted a new "Ask Dr. Steve" blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Evacuation Training and Patron Safety." Here is the question that was submitted: Dear Dr. Steve, Please forgive me if this question has already been addressed in a previous article or blog post.
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For Teens, Text-Based Crisis Lines Increase Accessibility Amid Mental Health Emergency
Edsurge
MARCH 29, 2023
That’s especially useful for young people who can’t afford or otherwise access mental health counseling because of their location. Volunteers are trained to ask questions and quickly build rapport with callers and texters, with the overarching goal of helping the caller think about their situation logically rather than emotionally.
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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse
ViewSonic Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.
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More Than Half of High Schools Offer Computer Science, But Access Isn’t Equal
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The recommendations range from clearly defining computer science to funding teacher training and allowing computer science to count toward students’ graduation requirements. When the pandemic forced schools to go online, it also increased the number of students who had access to computers and the internet at home.
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New Webinar - "Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs [2023 UPDATED VERSION] A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 It can help to see employee training as both a requirement and a reward. Can we create training programs that staff really want to attend?
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How Accessible, High-Quality STEM Programming Benefits All Students
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
In the edLeader Panel, “ Choosing Equitable, High-Quality STEM Curricula and the Impact It Can Have ,” district- and state-level STEM leaders discussed how to create inclusive and accessible schoolwide STEM programs that benefit all students. It was designed to be a two-day STEM training on the essentials.
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Training Today’s Youth to Become Tomorrow's Mental Health Care Providers
Edsurge
JULY 31, 2023
When Aaron Diaz, 16, looked around his Compton, California, neighborhood, he saw people struggling, with little access to mental health care. And when they do receive care, they are less likely to have access to someone who understands their background, because only 2 percent of psychiatrists and 4 percent of psychologists are Black.”
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Is it time to double down on digital citizenship training?
eSchool News
JULY 11, 2022
With so many young people having increasing access to technology, is it time for schools to take digital citizenship training more seriously? . Due to the rise and accessibility of digital technology, more young people than ever have increasing access to it. My daughter’s question really got me thinking. percent of U.S.
Mississippi Partners with AIM Institute for Customized Literacy Training
eSchool News
JULY 28, 2022
AIM Pathways professional training resources are recommended by the National Council on Teacher Quality and courses adhere to the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. Registration information for this comprehensive training was released to educators in Mississippi yesterday.
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Travel Series Travel and Communication Access
N2Y
MAY 27, 2021
Welcome to the fourth and final article in our travel series, where we cover a variety of topics on travel and access that help prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Medical Access. Travel and Physical Access. Understanding AAC Devices.
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TEACHER VOICE: White teachers need more skills and specific training to handle tough questions about race
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Teacher training programs ensure that their graduates receive specific coursework related to children’s language and literacy development, elementary mathematical concepts and many other core subjects that all teachers must understand to support to students’ learning. Teacher training programs should address this educator skill gap.
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OPINION: Teachers and students are not okay right now. More mental health training would help
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 7, 2023
Yet, too often, educators don’t receive any training regarding mental health — young people’s or their own — during college. Of course, mental health support should involve trained interventionists; we shouldn’t position teachers as such. To truly buoy well-being in the learning space, it’s time to fill this gap.
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Travel Series Travel and Physical Access
N2Y
MAY 25, 2021
Welcome to part three of our travel series, where we will cover a variety of topics on travel and access that will better prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Medical Access. Travel and Communication Access. Planning a Trip with Your Child with Physical Access Needs. Elevators at hotels.
5 innovative cybersecurity training strategies to try in 2021
eSchool News
MARCH 3, 2021
The need for consistent and effective cybersecurity training is evident. Constant training is a way to build the team’s resilience against threats, yet it is not uncommon for them to turn into dull slide presentations, after which few remember the safety measures they should take.
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Ask Dr. Steve: "Getting Staff Buy-in for Emergency Training"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
OCTOBER 23, 2023
We had some employees complain about having to "do the same stupid training each year." podcast and blog posts are available for free, as are: access to 51,000 other library professionals, our regular mini-conferences , and all the conference recordings. I update any changes each time I send out the power point.
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Virtual learning can’t succeed without digital skills training
eSchool News
OCTOBER 23, 2020
As learners and their families tackle these unprecedented challenges, it is incumbent on school districts, state and local officials, and communities to ensure that students have every support and resource possible to help them learn effectively in virtual learning settings–including access to actionable, culturally-competent digital training.
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OPINION: College access saves money, prevents crime and gives prisoners a second chance
The Hechinger Report
MAY 29, 2023
The change would, of course, be biggest for the nearly 700,000 incarcerated adults who will gain access to federal funds this July through the expansion of the Second Chance Pell program , in terms of lower rates of recidivism and increased hope. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.
The Safe Library Bootcamp: An Affordable All-Staff Professional Development Training in Service, Safety, and Security
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
This three-part program, being held live over three weeks (one-hour session per week), can be attended live or watched at any time afterward, in whole or in part, as an integral part of new-staff training, or as as an annual service, safety, and security refresher for existing staff. Better outcomes for staff meeting.
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Hadley Introduces Social 529 App Transforming The Way Americans Save For College And Career Training
eSchool News
AUGUST 28, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CA — Hadley , a new app seeking to make it easy and social to save for school and career training costs, announced today its official launch after a successful beta period. A 529 is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed to set aside funds for future education and technical / trade career training expenses.
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Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers’ Social Emotional Needs
eSchool News
MAY 26, 2022
To give educators much-needed support in the classroom, social emotional learning pioneer Ripple Effects, today announced that through June 30, 2022, it is offering complimentary access to its staff professional development wellness program, Educator Ally. To access the free trial of Educator Ally , visit [link]. ABOUT RIPPLE EFFECTS.
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Waterford
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
. “While the pervasive use of tablets, smartphones, laptops and digital education content is expanding around us, in the classroom, students are not actively using these technologies for learning—even within well-equipped classrooms where access is not the problem,” the report says. You can access the full AdvancED report here.
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Can PDFs Be Made Accessible?
The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 1, 2019
PDFs are one of the biggest issues for website accessibility. of respondents indicated that PDF documents are very or somewhat likely to pose significant accessibility issues. That's because making PDFs accessible takes work, training, and includes a software purchase. Making PDFs on Websites Accessible Video.
Next Week's Webinar: "Staff Development and Training Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation (2023)"
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Staff Development and Training Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 What training programs do our staff members really want to go to, versus the mandatory sessions we make them attend? Developing your in-house training team. TO REGISTER: Click HERE to register.
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