10 Minutes

Inquiry and Engagement in a 3rd Grade Classroom

Inquiry in action! 3rd Grade students demonstrating the power of inquiry to increase student agency and engagement.

Join us in observing a 3rd grade classroom at Union Community School District in Union, IA as a teacher engages her students in the power of inquiry!

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25 Minutes

Responding When Students Disengage

When we understand why students disengage, we can identify specific strategies to overcome each barrier. Engage with Doug Fisher as he discusses the reasons...

In this video, you’ll learn from Doug Fisher, professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego University. He discusses the 9 Cognitive Barriers to Learning. When we understand the barriers and why students disengage we can identify specific strategies to overcome each barrier. To help you remember each barrier and the strategies, have 9 sticky notes or paper available to take...

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60 Minutes

Recognizing Student Engagement – Iowa Principals’ Alliance

Engagement is not an either/or situation. How can we increase engagement with students?

The Principal Alliance's lasting leadership series focuses on current practices in the field of leadership and principalship. Doug Fisher addresses the issue of student engagement. In this learning, he presents a new model for thinking about learner engagement and how leaders can support teachers building and rebuilding engagement with students.

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20 Minutes

Teaching Students to Drive Their Learning

Students know what it feels like to engage. Now it’s time to provide the language and opportunities to set their level of engagement intention.

In this learning, Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., focuses on engagement as a continuum and how to teach students to set their intentions in order to drive their own learning. He also addresses things we can do to improve or increase levels of engagement.

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60 Minutes

Chronic Absenteeism Overview

A definition of chronic absenteeism and the impact it has on students will be shared. The importance of using chronic absenteeism as a data metric...

A definition of chronic absenteeism and the impact it has on students will be shared. The importance of using chronic absenteeism as a data metric in order to intervene early and preventively with students will be explained. Interventions at each tier of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) using continuous improvement is illustrated.

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15 Minutes

Big Ideas with AI

What is AI and what impact does it have on education?

In this learning, Charlotte Dungan covers 5 Big Ideas in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the impact it has on expanding learning opportunities for all students.

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15 Minutes

An Overview of Dyslexia

Have you ever wondered what exactly “dyslexia” is? What are the common characteristics of dyslexia?

In this brief module, you’ll learn the definition of dyslexia, some characteristics of dyslexia, and how to approach the subject of dyslexia with families.

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20 Minutes

Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Transform your world: Unleash creativity and belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion.

During this learning, participants will explore the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They will learn about the importance of DEI in personal and professional settings, understand the differences between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and discuss strategies for fostering an inclusive environment. By engaging with this content, participants will gain insights into how DEI can enhance creativity, innovation, and a sense of belonging for...

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10 Minutes

Understanding and Addressing Secondary Standards-Based Grading Myths

This video will address the 3 most common myths surrounding standards-based grading in the secondary level.

Changing grading systems at the secondary level often comes with uncertainty. This video assists leaders in understanding and addressing three common secondary SBG myths through sharing relevant research.

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