February 16, 2022 Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center (BTC) for an virtual webinar series, “Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change.” Hear from luminaries who are working on the frontlines of current and emerging issues for children and families. Registration is required for this event. Session Information March 2, 2022 | Listening to Children and Families in Court In this first conversation of BTC’s Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change spring series, the Honorable Judge Erica Yew will share what she has been learning over the course of her convention-shattering career, and the importance of listening to families and partnering with them to improve justice outcomes for all. May 11, 2022 | Listening to Families Resettling in the US On any given day, there are more than 80 million refugees around the world, nearly half of whom are children. Join Sesame Workshop’s Maria del Rocio Galarza, Vice President of US Social Impact, and Tara Wright, Senior Manager of Content Design for a conversation about how Sesame Workshop aims to support children, families and providers as they arrive and resettle in the US. through creating resilience-building resources and celebrating the unique strengths of different communities.
Spark Creativity, Exploration, and Play: Structured Activity Time for Students Join edWeb and Common Sense Education for an upcoming professional development session on integrating play into the school day. Registration is required for this virtual event. About the Session Bringing play into the school day isn’t just important for young learners but is also beneficial to older students. Play brings out creativity, facilitates the exploration of interests, and engages students in activities of their choice without academic pressures. “NavTime” is a structured activity time that provides students with the ability to play, have fun in a mentored space, and explore their individual interests while building relationships. In this edWebinar, you will learn how your school can create this opportunity for students (and teachers) to bring joy into their day. Dr. Derek Fialkiewicz, Principal, and Heidi Carr, Teacher, both from Clark County School District in Nevada, will share: Why they implemented NavTime at their middle school Ways you can and/or your school can implement NavTime The benefits to all stakeholders This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
September 15, 2021 Reimagining Together: Learning in Everyday Spaces Registration is available for the “4th Annual Summit, Reimagining Together: Learning in Everyday Spaces!” hosted by the LaundryCares Foundation and the Clinton Foundation’s Too Small to Fail initiative. Individuals may register using the online registration form. More Information At this virtual series, you will:s Learn from parents and caregivers who will share their vision for their neighborhood spaces. Hear from community and business leaders who have led innovative work to turn everyday spaces into learning-rich environments. Discover how to reimagine, design, and transform environments in your community into family-friendly, learning-rich spaces. Session Information Session One: Why We’re Here, Why Now, and Opportunities for Change Tuesday, September 21, 1:00 – 3:00PM ET Session Two: Reimagining Environments in the Spaces You Represent Thursday, September 23, 1:00 – 3:00PM ET Session Three: Building Together Tuesday, September 28, 1:00 – 3:00PM ET