Live Webinars
MNEA and NEA presents a series of live sessions on teaching remotely. These one-hour sessions will be recorded and available to members who are unable to join the live presentation.
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Using Videos in your Lessons
Mon., Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m. CT
EdTech Pedagogy in Early Childhood
Mon., Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m. CT
NEA and WETA: Providing Support for Families in Challenging Times
Wed., Sept. 16, 6-7 p.m. CT
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Differentiating & Team Teaching: Distance Learning Edition
Mon., Sept. 21, 6-7 p.m. CT
Leveling up Seesaw for Distance Learning
Mon., Sept. 21, 6-7 p.m. CT
Leveling up Google Classroom for Distance Learning
Mon., Sept. 28, 6-7 p.m. CT
Screencasting: Loom, Screencastify, Google Meet
Mon., Sept. 28, 6-7 p.m. CT
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Leveling Up Schoology for Distance Learning
Mon., Oct. 5, 6-7 p.m. CT
Social Emotional Learning in a Virtual Space
Mon., Nov. 2, 6-7 p.m. CT
Assessments: Formative and Summative from a Distance
Mon., Dec. 7, 6-7 p.m. CT
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Especially for Education Support Professionals
EPA: A Clean Start: Controlling viruses and bacteria in schools with healthy cleaning practices (FAQ) (7/31) |
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What Schools Need to Know: Practices and Principles for Healthy IAQ and Reducing the Spread of Viruses
Date: Thurs. Aug. 13, 2020
Time: 2-3:30 p.m. CT
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Hear about strategies for developing a proactive, comprehensive IAQ management plan to help implement guidance for schools and prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria. You will learn how to identify key considerations that address a range of critical areas related to controlling the spread of diseases in schools, including ventilation, filtration and air cleaning, cleaning/disinfection of high-contact surfaces, personal protective equipment (PPE), social distancing, and managing special spaces (e.g., toilets, sick rooms).
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Harnessing Social and Emotional Learning to Support the Well-Being of ESPs During the COVID-19 Crisis
Date: Thurs., Aug. 20, 2020
Time: 6-7:00 p.m. CT
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It takes a whole village to support a whole child, and the strain on our school communities, including our education support professionals (ESPs), is unprecedented. In this webinar, Dr. Chris Cipriano, Assistant Professor and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, will provide social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies to support ESPs within the school ecosystem to navigate the challenging emotions of these rapidly evolving times. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their complex feelings surrounding the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and learn strategies for harnessing emotions to cope in healthy and productive ways. Resources for building resilience will be provided and tips for practicing self-care will be tailored to support the unique needs identified by participants.
Presenter(s): Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., Ed.M., Assistant Professor, Yale Child Study Center Director of Research, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Yale School of Medicine
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Wellness Skills for Self-care and Health for Educational Support Professionals
Date: Thurs. Sept. 10, 2020
Time: 6-7 p.m. CT
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This training will offer simple healing skills for self-care and for promoting health and well-being for Educational Support Professionals (ESPs). Based on popular education and energy-based methods, the Capacitar practices empower people to deal with traumatic stress, to stabilize and balance strong emotions and to awaken their own healing process. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize signs of trauma and stress in students, colleagues, family members and oneself;
- Demonstrate eight basic Capacitar practices for self-care and for alleviating stress and the symptoms of trauma;
- Apply methods of protection with oneself/others;
- Understand Capacitar’s popular education and holistic approach for healing trauma and stress; and
- Adapt the practices to different cultures..
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Recordings
Members Only
Log in MNEA Members Only and click on Online Training under Workshops & Resources to access the following recordings:
Google Tools for student engagement
Student engagement and building relationships among and with students are more important now than ever, for both online and in-person teaching. Join this session to learn how to use Google tools to build relationships and engage students.
Safely Returning to In-Person Instruction: Rights and Considerations for Educators
In this webinar, we will discuss recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health experts;
educator rights and accommodations; and what educators and MNEA local affiliates can do to ensure safe, healthy schools and campuses.
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Open to all educators and education support professionals
More live and recorded online trainings can be found at Workshops & Resources, Online Training.
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Planning for a Week of Distance Learning
Slide Deck | Watch Now >
Explore a few examples of what distance education might "look" like in K-12 classrooms from EdTech experts. We will also explore the transition thinking required that best supports student engagement and (hopefully) success. |
Facilitating Quality Practice
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Quality practice looks, sounds and feels different virtually. Let's practice with tools that teachers and paraeducators can use with students. We will learn about best practices for online learning, including instructor presence, learning objectives, real world applications, clear expectations, engaging students, prompt feedback, and netiquette. We will focus on two platforms: Seesaw and Google Classroom. |
SEL in a Virtual Space
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How can you create meaningful relationships with and between middle/high school students in a safe virtual space? This webinar seeks to answer this question with *already tried it* practices. Learn about different strategies, exercises, and activities that put SEL at the forefront in an intentional and transparent way. |
Touching all the Bases with Google Slides
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Join us in exploring the inclusive and engaging world of Google Slides. Learn multiple ways to use Google Slides to differentiate, increase engagement, and encourage collaboration. These strategies can be used anywhere regardless of the learning environment (in-person or remote), grade level of student, or content being addressed. (64 min)
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Providing Accommodations and Scaffolds
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How do you support students with IEPs, language learners, and older students with developing literacy skills in a distance learning environment? Learn strategies for providing accommodations, scaffolds, SIOP features, and elements of explicit instruction in an asynchronous setting that support all students. This webinar will begin with a survey and the webinar will be tailored based on participants needs. (58 min)
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Leveling up Google Slides for Seesaw and Google Classroom
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Google Slides is a tool that allows educators to share a variety of information with students in a dynamic fashion. In this course, participants will learn fundamental principles of information design that will empower them to make high-quality Google Slides presentations. Participants will then learn how to integrate Google Slides with Seesaw and Google Classroom for presenting information, giving directions, and creating templates for students to make their own presentations. (74 min)
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IDEAs That Work
Highlighting Strategies and Practices in Providing Related Services to Enhance the Continuity of Learning During COVID-19 for Children with Disabilities
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This webinar was the second in the series and focused on the provision of related services through remote and distance methods to address the critical, ongoing needs of children with disabilities during the COVID-19 era. This webinar included representatives from several related service national organizations, OSEP Centers, and university partners.
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IDEAs That Work
Highlighting Resources for Teachers and Parents to Enhance the Continuity of Learning During COVID-19 for Children with Disabilities
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This webinar was the first in the series and was designed to highlight products developed by our funded investments to support teachers, providers, and parents in their efforts to provide services and supports to children with disabilities. The link to the archived webinar can be found below, we will be providing the PowerPoint, as well as additional information from the centers that were highlighted.
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Differentiation Domination with Google Forms
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Join us in exploring the amazing differentiation capabilities of Google Forms. This strategy can be used anywhere regardless of the learning environment (in-person or remote), grade level of student, or content being addressed. Picture a choose your own adventure based on your curriculum. (71 minutes) |
Building Routines for Student Success in Virtual Space
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How can physical classroom routines (submitting work and getting help) be transformed for effective use in virtual spaces? This webinar discusses how to teach upper elementary/middle/high school students necessary skills to confidently navigate virtual learning communities and also help students transition to virtual/remote learning that seems familiar to face-to-face instruction. Some tips may also be helpful to elementary educators. (52 minutes)
ESPs and the COVID Crisis:
The Next Response
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While we grapple with the current crisis, we need to think about what's next. What will the school year look like this fall? What can we do now to prepare as the crisis continues? Join us as we share strategies through legislative action, member advocacy, organizing, and professional development so we can ensure ESPs are there next year to help schools re-open.
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What About Your Students? Supporting Student Well-Being and Resilience with Trauma-Informed Care
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Tools and resources shared on the webinar include:
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COVID-19/CARES Act
Student Loan Debt Update
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Since this extraordinary crisis began, we imagine thousands of borrowers are confused and anxious about their student loan payments. On March 27, the CARES Act was signed into law. The $2 trillion stimulus package includes some relief for people with federally held student loans. NEA Member Benefits will help you understand the recent changes.
Presenter: Darby Boyd, Affiliate Relations Specialist, NEA Member Benefits Corporation
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Distance Learning and the Coronavirus
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Many educators are being asked to continue their instruction using online services. Providing instruction in this way creates a variety of potential legal issues that this presentation is designed to address. The presentation will address FERPA and confidentiality issues, questions about using personal devices, and ways to protect yourself while also educating students. We will also touch on some of the new types of protected leave provided under the various coronavirus bills.
Presenter: Vincenzo Iuppa, MNEA Attorney
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What About You? Strategies for Supporting Educator Resilience and Trauma-Informed Self-Care
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Learn strategies for supporting educator resilience and trauma-informed self-care with this webinar from NEA, the Center on Great Teachers & Leaders at the American Institute for Research, and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Teachers and principals across the country are surprising students, parents and their communities with innovative practices and thoughtful solutions to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. In the face of this collective trauma, educators are standing up to the disruptions and navigating this new terrain. They are taking care of themselves and their families while maintaining connections with students and colleagues.
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CARES Act: Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
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CARES Act FAQ: Student Loan Provisions
Educators have been burdened by student debt for far too long, and the COVID-19 pandemic risks making that debt even more burdensome. Congress enacted the CARES Act, a COVID-19 relief law, that includes big changes to federal student loans starting April 10, 2020.
These changes include a suspension of interest and payments for borrowers who have federal student loans from April 10, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020.
Presenter: NEA Government Relations and Office of General Counsel
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Institute of Education Sciences:
COVID-19 Evidence-Based Resources |
Horace Mann Wednesday Webinars
Topics include student loan forgiveness, DonorsChoose funding, retirement planning and more. |
NBPTS COVID-19 Webinars:
Topics includes tips on engaging students virtually, tools, virtual lesson plans, and cyber security |