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    On-Demand Webinars from Free Spirit Publishing

    Access robust professional learning on the latest education trends with these FREE on-demand webinars. Watch at your own pace and share them with colleagues.

    fsp_odw__0031_Redefining-Talent---Strategies-for-Equitably-Developing-Talent-in-Kids

    Redefining Talent: Strategies for Equitably Developing Talent in Kids

    In this free webinar, you’ll learn how to create learning environments rich in opportunities for all students to boost their confidence and to develop talents in multiple areas. 

    Presented by:

    Dr. Lee Hancock
    Dr. Lee Hancock
    fsp_odw__0030_Big-Conversations-with-Young-Children_-Discussing-Questions,-Worries,-and-Fears

    Big Conversations with Young Children: Discussing Questions, Worries, and Fears

    This free webinar addresses the big questions children often ask. Presenter Lauren Starnes, Ed.D., will help you prepare to answer difficult questions respectfully and in ways that are developmentally appropriate with even the youngest children.

    Presented by:

    Lauren Starnes, Ed.D.
    Lauren Starnes, Ed.D.
    fsp_odw__0029_Neurodivergent-and-Gifted---Supporting-Twice-Exceptional-Students

    Neurodivergent and Gifted: Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students

    Sometimes, twice-exceptional (2e) learners’ giftedness hides their struggles.

    Other times, their disability overshadows their giftedness, leaving them without the opportunity for advanced learning.

    Teachers who understand how these factors interplay and develop strategies to use strengths-based accommodations give 2e learners the chance to succeed that they deserve.

    Presented by:

    Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC
    Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC
    fsp_odw__0028_Achieving-Equity-Through-Student-Self-Advocacy

    Achieving Equity Through Student Self-Advocacy

    This free webinar, based on the research and lived experiences of gifted education experts Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D., and Deb Douglas, M.S., is designed to help allies better support underrepresented gifted learners as they break through the barriers to self-advocacy and follow their dreams.

    Presented by:

    Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D. and
    Joy Lawson Davis, Ed.D.
    Deb Douglas, M.S.
    Deb Douglas, M.S.
    fsp_odw__0025_Finding-Your-Way-Through-Conflict---Getting-Started

    Finding Your Way Through Conflict: Getting Started

    In this edWebinar, presenters Chris Amirault and Christine M. Snyder introduce you to the basics of finding your way through conflict. Using engaging, real-life scenarios to support your self-reflection and understanding, we discuss the critical principles and attitudes required for successful conflict engagement.

    Presented by:

    Chris Amirault, Ph.D. and
    Chris Amirault, Ph.D.
    Christine Snyder, M.A.
    Christine Snyder, M.A.
    fsp_odw__0023_Help-Students-Develop-Critical-Thinking-Online-and-in-the-Classroom

    Help Students Develop Critical Thinking Online and in the Classroom

    Critical thinking is an essential tool in today’s highly complex and confusing world.

    In this webinar, you will learn:

    • how to construct challenges that develop critical thinking, especially in an online platform
    • how to help your students develop effective conscious thinking that is organized, fair-minded, well-reasoned, and clearly communicated
    • how virtual learning can enhance deeper learning

    Presented by:

    Dr. Richard M. Cash
    Dr. Richard M. Cash
    fsp_odw__0021_Inspiring-Student-Empowerment---Moving-Beyond-Engagement,-Refining-Differentiation

    Inspiring Student Empowerment: Moving Beyond Engagement, Refining Differentiation

    In this webinar, veteran educator Patti Drapeau shares practical, evidence-based practices that shift focus from engaging students to empowering them, and from differentiation to personalized learning.

    You’ll learn how school districts that have focused on student empowerment have seen a rise in test scores, motivation, attention, and self-confidence.

    Presented by:

    Patti Drapeau
    Patti Drapeau
    fsp_odw__0019_Advances-in-PBIS---Contributions-for-Creating-Equitable-Systems

    Advances in PBIS: Contributions for Creating Equitable Systems

    In this webinar, Char Ryan, Ph.D., describes the current recommended practice for data usage in PBIS and highlights the newer data tools.

    She also explains systemwide policies and practices that enhance the ability of a school or district to implement equitable instruction and discipline.

    Presented by:

    Char Ryan, Ph.D.
    Char Ryan, Ph.D.
    fsp_odw__0018_Engagement-Strategies-for-Students-with-Attention-Challenges---Lower-Anxiety-and-Raise-Confidence

    Engagement Strategies for Students with Attention Challenges: Lower Anxiety and Raise Confidence

    In this webinar, Ezra Werb, M.Ed., formerly a behavior interventionist and resource specialist teacher and currently an educational therapist, shares his strategies for lowering students’ anxiety, raising confidence, and increasing engagement.

    Presented by:

    Ezra Werb, M.Ed.
    Ezra Werb, M.Ed.
    fsp_odw__0017_Understanding-and-Supporting-Students-with-Mental-Health-and-Learning-Disorders

    Understanding and Supporting Students with Mental Health and Learning Disorders

    In this edWebinar, clinical psychologist Dr. Myles Cooley provides guidelines on supporting these students and communicating with them and their parents.

    Presented by:

    Dr. Myles Cooley
    Dr. Myles Cooley
    fsp_odw__0016_How-to-Fill-the-World-with-Leaders---Creating-School-Cultures-Where-Student-Leadership-Thrives

    How to Fill the World with Leaders: Creating School Cultures Where Student Leadership Thrives

    Join award-winning student leadership specialist Mariam MacGregor to evaluate the current state of leadership development efforts in your school as you strive to prepare students for lifelong leadership regardless of career path.

    In this webinar, attendees will learn how to:

    • initiate a broad inventory of existing leadership efforts
    • find opportunities to implement culture change
    • identify and overcome roadblocks to student leadership development
    • create a leadership communication plan

    Presented by:

    Mariam MacGregor 
    Mariam MacGregor 
    fsp_odw__0015_Developing-a-Visual-Learning-and-Teaching-Toolbox

    Developing a Visual Learning and Teaching Toolbox

    In this webinar, Dr. Susan Daniels, author of Visual Learning and Teaching, explores creative and practical strategies that enable educators to work with the foundational skills of visual learning in the classroom. Attendees build a “visual toolbox” for use in visual learning and teaching. 

    Presented by:

    Dr. Susan Daniels
    Dr. Susan Daniels
    fsp_odw__0014_Flexible-Grouping-and-Collaborative-Learning---Making-It-Work

    Flexible Grouping and Collaborative Learning: Making It Work

    In this webinar, Dina Brulles, Ph.D., and Karen Brown, M.Ed., share practical strategies to successfully implement flexible grouping in order to build student collaboration and respond to students’ diverse learning needs and abilities.

    You will learn:

    • how to plan for flexible grouping
    • strategies to use within the groups
    • how to keep structures fluid and manageable
    • when and how student work within groupings should be evaluated
    • and more

    Presented by:

    Dina Brulles, Ph.D. and
    Dina Brulles, Ph.D.
    Karen L. Brown, M.Ed.
    Karen L. Brown, M.Ed.
    fsp_odw__0013_What-You-Can-Do-Today-to-Lessen-Challenging-Behaviors-Tomorrow

    What You Can Do Today to Lessen Challenging Behaviors Tomorrow

    At times, teachers feel powerless in the face of challenging behaviors by children. Early childhood professionals can take steps toward lessening these behaviors and increasing joy and engagement in the classroom.

    In this webinar, Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed., chief academic officer at Sunshine House Early Learning Academy, speaker, and author, provides five concrete strategies teachers can implement immediately to make their classrooms more peaceful and more fun for all.

    Presented by:

    Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed.
    Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed.
    fsp_odw__0012_End-Peer-Cruelty,-Build-Empathy---Create-Safe,-Caring,-Inclusive-Learning-Climates

    End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy: Create Safe, Caring, Inclusive Learning Climates

    Bullying, alienation, and self-doubt should not—and need not—plague any students in our classrooms.

    In this edWebinar, a sought-after educational consultant offers proven, practical teaching practices that mobilize student empathy.

    Dr. Michele Borba shares proactive, no-cost strategies you can use the very next day in your classroom and can weave into existing lesson plans.

    Presented by:

    Dr. Michele Borba
    Dr. Michele Borba
    fsp_odw__0011_Cultivating-Empathy---The-Best-Antidote-to-Bullying

    Cultivating Empathy: The Best Antidote to Bullying

    In this webinar, Dr. Michele Borba shares evidence that the best way to reduce bullying is not with a packaged program but with homegrown, data-driven efforts by a staff that applies only proven practices. Best yet, none of these strategies cost a dime!

    Presented by:

    Dr. Michele Borba
    Dr. Michele Borba
    fsp_odw__0009_Everyday-Strategies-to-Build-a-Sustainable-Culture-of-Kindness

    Everyday Strategies to Build a Sustainable Culture of Kindness

    In this edWebinar, Christa M. Tinari, M.A., educational consultant and coauthor of Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School, explores the everyday reasons why kindness efforts might fail.

    Presented by:

    Christa M. Tinari, M.A.
    Christa M. Tinari, M.A.
    fsp_odw__0008_Catching-Happiness---How-to-Work-Through-Burnout-and-Be-a-Joy-Filled-Teacher

    Catching Happiness: How to Work Through Burnout and Be a Joy-Filled Teacher

    In this webinar, award-winning teacher, motivational speaker, and author Justin Ashley addresses the whole teacher: You and your bank account. Your health. Your social network. How can you be a better teacher . . . and a better parent, spouse, and friend.

    Presented by:

    Justin Ashley
    Justin Ashley
    fsp_odw__0006_Recognizing-and-Successfully-Teaching-Twice-Exceptional-Students

    Recognizing and Successfully Teaching Twice-Exceptional Students

    In this webinar, Susan Winebrenner, M.S., and Lisa M. Kiss, M.Ed., describe how to identify twice-exceptional (2e) students—students who are gifted and have another learning difference—and how to meet their academic and social-emotional needs in any classroom.

    Presented by:

    Susan Winebrenner, M.S. and
    Susan Winebrenner, M.S.
    Lisa Kiss, M.Ed.
    Lisa Kiss, M.Ed.
    fsp_odw__0005_Self-Regulation-in-the-Classroom---Helping-Students-Learn-How-to-Learn

    Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn

    In this webinar, Dr. Richard Cash discusses doable, evidence-based practices to help students engage in learning, build confidence, set and manage goals, develop habits of thinking, do effective home study, and reflect on their learning. Dr. Cash will share real stories of students who achieved success through SRL skills.

    Presented by:

    Dr. Richard M. Cash
    Dr. Richard M. Cash
    fsp_odw__0004_Fostering-Confidence-to-Engage-Students-in-Learning

    Fostering Confidence to Engage Students in Learning

    In this webinar, Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., discusses specific strategies to build and shape students’ confidence and make your classroom an enjoyable learning environment for all.

    Presented by:

    Dr. Richard M. Cash
    Dr. Richard M. Cash
    fsp_odw__0003_Positive-Behavior-Interventions-and-Supports

    Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): School-Wide Leadership and Implementation

    In this edWebinar, the authors of The PBIS Team Handbook: Setting Expectations and Building Positive Behavior—Char Ryan, Ph.D., a former statewide trainer, and Beth Baker, M.S.Ed., a school- and district-wide coach—lead you through the decision to implement PBIS in your school or district.

    Presented by:

    Char Ryan, Ph.D. and
    Char Ryan, Ph.D.
    Beth Baker, M.S.Ed.
    Beth Baker, M.S.Ed.
    fsp_odw__0002_Motivating-the-Gifted-but-Reluctant-Learner

    Motivating the Gifted but Reluctant Learner

    In this webinar, Dr. Diane Heacox explores well-documented research on underlying causes of low performance and creates distinctions between non-producers, selective producers, and underachievers among the gifted populations. Teachers often struggle to reach students who actively or passively resist engagement in learning. This session identifies behaviors that distinguish students who are having motivational issues.

    Presented by:

    Dr. Diane Heacox
    Dr. Diane Heacox