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The Art and Science of Teaching
• A Framework for Teaching Charlotte Danielson• A Visit to a Motivated Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • A Visit to Classrooms of Effective Teachers ASCD PD In Focus • ACSI Nexus Follow-‐Up Webinar-‐Qualities of Effective Teachers James Stronge• Architecture of Learning [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• Architecture of Learning [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• Architecture of Learning [Part 3] Kevin Washburn• Assessing Effective Teacher Practices: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐up Webinar Charlotte Danielson• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 3] Kevin Washburn• Building Academic Background Knowledge: Teaching Vocabulary Characteristics 1-‐3 ASCD PD In Focus • Building Academic Background Knowledge: Teaching Vocabulary Characteristics 4-‐7 ASCD PD In Focus • Building Academic Background Knowledge: The Art and Science of Teaching ASCD PD In Focus • Building Background Knowledge Through Wide Reading: A Five-‐Step Process ASCD PD In Focus • Classroom Management: Putting Together the Pieces [Part 1] Beth Ackerman• Classroom Management: Putting Together the Pieces [Part 2] Beth Ackerman• Classroom Management: Putting Together the Pieces [Part 3] Beth Ackerman• Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy: Shifts and
Instructional ImplicationsASCD PD In Focus
• Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Shifts and Instructional Implications ASCD PD In Focus • Concept Attainment Part I Dr. Phil Bassett• Concept Attainment Part II Dr. Phil Bassett• Examining Student Work: Collaborative Analysis of Student Learning ASCD PD In Focus • Examining Student Work: Improving Student Learning ASCD PD In Focus • Examining Student Work: Standards in Practice ASCD PD In Focus • Examining Student Work: The Tuning Protocol ASCD PD In Focus
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is a Christian educational organization that has equippedChristian educators and strengthened Christian schools since 1978. Through a host of services—including teacher andadministrator certification, school accreditation, and professional development—the association serves educators in approximately 2,600 U.S. K–12 schools. ACSI NEXUS is a transformative learning community for Christian educators, featuring an annual event and formal online training from respected thought leaders and practitioners. ACSI has been a recognized provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for over 30 years. This document reflects current professional development courses and training that ACSI provides for the 2012/2013academic year. Participants subscribing to ACSI ConNEXUS Premium have access to over 500 hours of on-‐demand training, which is fully customizable and scalable to each educator’s professional development needs. The U.S. Department of Education has stated that the content provided through ACSI ConNEXUS Premium meets eligibility requirements for Title II, Part A funding. (View the Department of Education letter here.)
This channel demonstrates how teachers combine the science of research-‐based instruction with the art of great lesson planning and formative assessment.
• How to Conduct Successful Socratic Seminars ASCD PD In Focus • How to Engage Students in Critical Thinking ASCD PD In Focus • How to Improve Your Questioning Techniques ASCD PD In Focus • How to Informally Assess Student Learning ASCD PD In Focus • How to Scaffold Instruction for Student Success ASCD PD In Focus • How to Spiral Questions to Provoke Student Learning ASCD PD In Focus • How to Turn "Wrong" Answers into Learning ASCD PD In Focus • Impacting Student Achievement and Behavior Annette Breaux• In the 1st Grade Classroom: Same and Different ASCD PD In Focus • In the 7th Grade Math Class: Ratios and Proportions ASCD PD In Focus • In the ELA Classroom: Socratic Seminar ASCD PD In Focus • In the Geometry Classroom: Parameter and Area ASCD PD In Focus • Intrinsically Motivational Discourse: Let's Turn Up the Volume Dr. Jane Wilson• Learning to Think, Thinking to Learn: Teaching Complex Thinking Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Learning to Think, Thinking to Learn: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills ASCD PD In Focus • Learning to Think, Thinking to Learn: Teaching Information Processing Skills ASCD PD In Focus • Meeting Standards by Design: Embedding Standards in the UbD Framework for Curriculum,
Assessment, and LearningASCD PD In Focus
• Memory Model Part I: Information Processing Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part II: Digging Deeper Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part III: The Last Pieces Dr. Charles Clevenger• Motivation, The Key to Success in Teaching and Learning: Motivationally Anchored
ClassroomsASCD PD In Focus
• Motivation, The Key to Success in Teaching and Learning: Motivationally Anchored Instruction
ASCD PD In Focus
• Motivation, The Key to Success in Teaching and Learning: Motivationally Anchored Schools ASCD PD In Focus • Moving Forward with Understanding by Design ASCD PD In Focus • Overview of the Math Standards ASCD PD In Focus • Qualities of Effective Teachers Dr. James Stronge• Qualities of Effective Teachers: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. James Stronge• Qualities of Effective Teachers: Building a Foundation ASCD PD In Focus • Qualities of Effective Teachers: Managing the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • Qualities of Effective Teachers: Planning and Delivering Instruction ASCD PD In Focus • Question One ASCD PD In Focus
Question Two ASCD PD In Focus • Question Three ASCD PD In Focus • Question Four ASCD PD In Focus • Question Five ASCD PD In Focus • Question Six ASCD PD In Focus • Question Seven ASCD PD In Focus • Question Eight ASCD PD In Focus • Question Nine ASCD PD In Focus • Question Ten ASCD PD In Focus • Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 1] Timothy Heaton• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 2] Timothy Heaton• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 3] Timothy Heaton• Restorative Practices [Part 1] Steve Korr• Restorative Practices [Part 2] Steve Korr
• Restorative Practices [Part 3] Steve Korr• Social Learning Theory Dr. Eddie Baumann• Strategies for Complex Text ASCD PD In Focus • Strategies for Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus • Teaching How to Learn in a What to Learn Culture [Part 1] Kathy Hopkins• Teaching How to Learn in a What to Learn Culture [Part 2] Kathy Hopkins• Teaching Redemptively (Interview by Vernard Gant with Tricia Arnold) Dr. Donovan Graham• The Art and Science of Teaching: Effective Classroom Management Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • The Art and Science of Teaching: Effective Instructional Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • The Art and Science of Teaching: Introduction ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: Changing Schools to Reflect New Knowledge ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: Classroom Applications ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: New Knowledge and Understanding ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: What Parents Need to Know ASCD PD In Focus • The Common Core . . . Ready or Not ASCD PD In Focus • The Four Thought Tool ASCD PD In Focus • Transformed Teaching [Part 1] Sandy Outlar• Transformed Teaching [Part 2] Sandy Outlar• Transformed Teaching [Part 3] Sandy Outlar• Understanding by Design: Refining Unit Designs ASCD PD In Focus • Understanding by Design: Using the Backward Design Process ASCD PD In Focus • Understanding by Design: What Is Understanding? ASCD PD In Focus • Using Standards to Improve Teaching and Learning: Improving Classroom Instruction ASCD PD In Focus • Using Standards to Improve Teaching and Learning: Improving Curriculum and Assessment ASCD PD In Focus • Using Standards to Improve Teaching and Learning: Improving Roles and School Structure ASCD PD In Focus
Best Practices in Action
• Best Practices in Action [Part 1]—Motivating Students ASCD PD In Focus• A Visit to a Motivated Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • Best Practices in Action [Part 2]—Promoting Critical Thinking ASCD PD In Focus• Best Practices in Action [Part 3]—Building Resiliency in the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus• Best Practices in Action: Using Analogies to Enhance Background Knowledge ASCD PD In Focus • Best Practices in Action: Using Visualization to Enhance Background Knowledge ASCD PD In Focus • Breaking Through Barriers to Achievement: Building Resiliency in the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • Breaking Through Barriers to Achievement: Sustaining Resiliency in Students ASCD PD In Focus • Breaking Through Barriers to Achievement: Understanding the Role of Resiliency ASCD PD In Focus • Building Resiliency in the Classroom: Caring Relationships ASCD PD In Focus• Building Resiliency in the Classroom: High Expectations ASCD PD In Focus• Building Resiliency in the Classroom: Opportunities to Contribute in Positive Ways ASCD PD In Focus• Building Resiliency in the Classroom: Sustaining Resiliency in Students—Jennifer and Jake ASCD PD In Focus• Building Resiliency in the Classroom: Sustaining Resiliency in Students—Justin and Jessica ASCD PD In Focus• Concept Attainment Part I Dr. Phil Bassett• Concept Attainment Part II Dr. Phil Bassett• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. Jeff Myers• Educating Everybody's Children ASCD PD In Focus • How to Effectively Involve Parents in the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • How to Involve All Parents in Your Diverse Community ASCD PD In Focus
Teachers will learn how to attend to the multiple developmental and academic needs of all students.
• How to Make Homework More Meaningful by Involving Parents ASCD PD In Focus • How to Prepare Students for Standardized Tests ASCD PD In Focus • How to Teach Study Skills ASCD PD In Focus • How to Use Interactive Notebooks ASCD PD In Focus • Impacting Student Achievement and Behavior Annette Breaux• Intrinsically Motivational Discourse: Let's Turn Up the Volume Dr. Jane Wilson• Memory Model Part I: Information Processing Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part II: Digging Deeper Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part III: The Last Pieces Dr. Charles Clevenger• Motivating Students: Conditions for Highly Motivated Classrooms—12th Grade ASCD PD In Focus• Motivating Students: Conditions for Highly Motivated Classrooms—4th Grade ASCD PD In Focus• Motivating Students: Developing a Positive Attitude ASCD PD In Focus• Motivating Students: Engendering Competence ASCD PD In Focus• Motivating Students: Enhancing Meaning ASCD PD In Focus• Motivating Students: Establishing Inclusion ASCD PD In Focus• Motivating Students: Working Together to Implement the Conditions of Highly Motivated
ClassroomsASCD PD In Focus
• Motivation, The Key to Success in Teaching and Learning: Motivationally Anchored Classrooms
ASCD PD In Focus
• Motivation, The Key to Success in Teaching and Learning: Motivationally Anchored Instruction
ASCD PD In Focus
• Motivation, The Key to Success in Teaching and Learning: Motivationally Anchored Schools ASCD PD In Focus • Promoting Critical Thinking; Complex Thinking Strategies: A Developmental
Approach—Introductory LessonASCD PD In Focus
• Promoting Critical Thinking; Critical Thinking Skills: A Constructive Approach—Introductory Lesson
ASCD PD In Focus
• Promoting Critical Thinking; Information Process Skills: A Didactic Approach—Introductory Lesson
ASCD PD In Focus
• Teaching the Adolescent Brain: Almost Adults ASCD PD In Focus • Teaching the Adolescent Brain: Know Your Brain...Know Yourself ASCD PD In Focus • Teaching the Adolescent Brain: The Engaged Teen ASCD PD In Focus • Teaching the Adolescent Brain: The Reflective Teen ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: Changing Schools to Reflect New Knowledge ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: Classroom Applications ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: New Knowledge and Understanding ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: What Parents Need to Know ASCD PD In Focus
Bible CEU
• Best Practices in Teaching Bible [Part 1] Marti MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Bible [Part 3] Marti MacCullough• Biblical Integration Through Teaching Biblical Worldview [Part 1] Robin Williamson• Biblical Integration Through Teaching Biblical Worldview [Part 2] Robin Williamson• Biblical Integration Through Teaching Biblical Worldview [Part 3] Robin Williamson• Cultural Background of the Bible [Part 1] Lester Hicks• Cultural Background of the Bible [Part 2] Lester Hicks• Cultural Background of the Bible [Part 3] Lester Hicks
In this channel, teachers will explore topics ranging from biblical integration to specific Bible personalities to the culture in Bible times.
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 1 Today's Culture War: Understanding the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Next Generation
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 10 Ten Biblical Principles of Kingdom Education: God's Directions for Educating Future Generations -‐ Part 2
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 11 Ten Biblical Principles of Kingdom Education: God's Directions for Educating Future Generations -‐ Part 3
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 12 Worldview Integration: The End Result of All Education
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 13 Final Challenge: A Call to Kingdom Education
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 2 Today's Culture War: Understanding the Current State of the War
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 3 The Impact of Education: A Major Influence in Today's Culture War
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 6 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: Discovering the Purpose of Education -‐ Part 3
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 7 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: God's Glory in Conflict
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 8 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: Applying God's Ultimate Purpose for Creation to Education
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 9 Ten Biblical Principles of Kingdom Education: God's Directions for Educating Future Generations -‐ Part 1
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Sessions 4 and 5 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: Discovering the Purpose of Education -‐ Part 1 and 2
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Welcome and Introduction Dr. Glen Schultz• Ruth: A Gentile and a Jew and the Lineage of the Greatest King of Israelite History [Part 1] Douglas Batchelder• Ruth: A Gentile and a Jew and the Lineage of the Greatest King of Israelite History [Part 2] Douglas Batchelder• Ruth: A Gentile and a Jew and the Lineage of the Greatest King of Israelite History [Part 3] Douglas Batchelder• The Hope & Passion of 1 Peter [Part 1] Shelli Prindle• The Hope & Passion of 1 Peter [Part 2] Shelli Prindle• The Hope & Passion of 1 Peter [Part 3] Shelli Prindle
Biblical Philosophy of Education
• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 1: Truth -‐ The Foundation Dr. Derek Keenan• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 2: Worldview Dr. Derek Keenan• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 3: Philosophy Dr. Derek Keenan• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 4: Authentic Christian Education -‐ The Acid Tests Dr. Derek Keenan• Truth Project Training Dr. Derek Keenan
Biblical Worldview
• Best Practices in Teaching Bible [Part 1] Marti MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Bible [Part 2] Marti MacCullough• Biblical Integration Through Teaching Biblical Worldview [Part 1] Robin Williamson• Biblical Integration Through Teaching Biblical Worldview [Part 2] Robin Williamson• Biblical Integration Through Teaching Biblical Worldview [Part 3] Robin Williamson
Webinars presenting The Truth Project training are featured in this channel.
Presenters in this channel address topics related to postmodernism, secularism, morality, human worth, and Christian thinking.
• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. Jeff Myers• Demand the Evidence Worldview Series—Genesis and the Character of God Dr. Henry M. Morris III• Demand the Evidence Worldview Series—It’s a Young World After All Dr. John Morris• Demand the Evidence Worldview Series—Pulling Down Strongholds Dr. Henry M. Morris III• Demand the Evidence Worldview Series—What Makes the Good News Good Dr. Henry M. Morris III• Evil and Suffering [Part 1] John Stonestreet • Evil and Suffering [Part 2] John Stonestreet • Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Living Life On Purpose: God Wants to Do Great Things
Through You [Part 1A]Scott Phelps
• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Living Life On Purpose: God Wants to Do Great Things Through You [Part 1A—Session 2]
Scott Phelps
• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Living Life On Purpose: God Wants to Do Great Things Through You [Part 1B]
Scott Phelps
• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Making a Fresh Start—God Heals Hurting Hearts [Part 7A] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Making a Fresh Start—God Heals Hurting Hearts [Part 7B] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Marriage Rocks—Trusting God for Your Future [Part 6A] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Marriage Rocks—Trusting God for Your Future [Part 6B] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Never Alone—Living in the Presence of the Lord [Part 2A] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Never Alone—Living in the Presence of the Lord [Part 2B] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Overview (A Biblical Plan for Helping Teens Pursue Sexual
Purity)Scott Phelps
• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Protecting Your Mind—Guarding Your Heart and Your Mind [Part 4A]
Scott Phelps
• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Protecting Your Mind—Guarding Your Heart and Your Mind [Part 4B]
Scott Phelps
• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Standing Strong—Resisting Pressures [Part 3A] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Standing Strong—Resisting Pressures [Part 3B] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—The Big Picture —Life Is Short, Live Well [Part 8A] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—The Big Picture—Life Is Short, Live Well [Part 8B] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Waiting on the Lord—Building Your Character [Part 5A] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Waiting on the Lord—Building Your Character [Part 5B] Scott Phelps• Excel: Live Your Life; Be Free—Wrap Up (A Biblical Plan for Helping Teens Pursue Sexual
Purity)Scott Phelps
• Importance of the Christian Mind [Part 1] J. P. Moreland• Importance of the Christian Mind [Part 2] J. P. Moreland• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 1 Today's Culture War: Understanding
the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Next GenerationDr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 10 Ten Biblical Principles of Kingdom Education: God's Directions for Educating Future Generations -‐ Part 2
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 11 Ten Biblical Principles of Kingdom Education: God's Directions for Educating Future Generations -‐ Part 3
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 12 Worldview Integration: The End Result of All Education
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 13 Final Challenge: A Call to Kingdom Education
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 2 Today's Culture War: Understanding the Current State of the War
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 3 The Impact of Education: A Major Influence in Today's Culture War
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 6 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: Discovering the Purpose of Education -‐ Part 3
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 7 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: God's Glory in Conflict
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 8 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: Applying God's Ultimate Purpose for Creation to Education
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Session 9 Ten Biblical Principles of Kingdom Education: God's Directions for Educating Future Generations -‐ Part 1
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Sessions 4 and 5 Addressing the Issue of Education Biblically: Discovering the Purpose of Education -‐ Part 1 and 2
Dr. Glen Schultz
• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century: Welcome and Introduction Dr. Glen Schultz• Leadership Academy 2012 Education as Formation: Christian Education as a Pedagogy of
Desire Session 1 of 4Dr. James K.A. Smith
• Leadership Academy 2012 Educating the Affections: Learning to Love Takes Practice Session 2 of 4
Dr. James K.A. Smith
• Leadership Academy 2012 Learning (by) Stories: Liturgies for Learning Session 3 of 4 Dr. James K.A. Smith• Leadership Academy 2012 Closing Challenge: Practice Session 4 of 4 Dr. James K.A. Smith• Making the Connections: How to Put Biblical Worldview Integration into Practice [Parts
1–3]Don Johnson with Connection Ministry• Making the Connections: How to Put Biblical Worldview Integration into Practice [Parts
4–9]Don Johnson with Connection Ministry• Marks of the Cults Kevin Bywater
• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 1: Truth -‐ The Foundation Dr. Derek Keenan• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 2: Worldview Dr. Derek Keenan• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 3: Philosophy Dr. Derek Keenan• Philosophy of Christian Education Session 4: Authentic Christian Education -‐ The Acid Tests Dr. Derek Keenan• Postmodern Bible Study Chuck Edwards • re:View—Check: Naturalism Bill Brown• re:View—Help: Theism Bill Brown• re:View—Numb: Culture Bill Brown• re:View—Reset: Transcendentalism Bill Brown• re:View—Seen: Engaging Culture [Part 1] Bill Brown• re:View—Seen: Engaging Culture [Part 2] Bill Brown• re:View—Sign: Ultimate Questions Bill Brown• re:View—Swear: World View Bill Brown• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 1] Bradley Green• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 2] Bradley Green• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 3] Bradley Green• She Did What She Could Elisa Morgan• The Case for the Pro-‐Life Position [Part 1] Scott Klusendorf • The Case for the Pro-‐Life Position [Part 2] Scott Klusendorf • The Case for the Pro-‐Life Position [Part 3] Scott Klusendorf • The Challenge of Bio-‐technology [Part 1] John Stonestreet • The Challenge of Bio-‐technology [Part 2] John Stonestreet • Think Again [Part 1] Christian Overman• Think Again [Part 2] Christian Overman• Think Again [Part 3] Christian Overman• Thinking Clearly [Part 1] Gregory Koukl
• Thinking Clearly [Part 2] Gregory Koukl• Thinking Clearly [Part 3] Gregory Koukl• Thinking Clearly [Part 4] Gregory Koukl• Truth Project Training Derek Keenan• Witnessing to New Agers Kevin Bywater
The Brain and Learning
• Accurate, Timely Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• ACSI NEXUS: Continue the Conversation—Architecture of Learning [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• ACSI NEXUS: Continue the Conversation—Architecture of Learning [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• Active, Meaningful Learning ASCD PD In Focus• Adolescence and Learning ASCD PD In Focus• Architecture of Learning [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• Architecture of Learning [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• Architecture of Learning [Part 3] Kevin Washburn• Brain Compatible Learning: Developmentally Appropriate Activities ASCD PD In Focus• Brain Compatible Learning: Discovery Time and Reading Strategies ASCD PD In Focus• Brain Compatible Learning: Math Strategies ASCD PD In Focus• Brain Compatible Learning: Partnerships with Parents ASCD PD In Focus• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 3] Kevin Washburn• Concept Attainment Part I Dr. Phil Bassett• Concept Attainment Part II Dr. Phil Bassett• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring Dr. Jeff Myers• Fostering Relationships ASCD PD In Focus• Guiding Reflective Thinking ASCD PD In Focus• Introduction to the Brain and Learning ASCD PD In Focus• Memory Model Part I: Information Processing Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part II: Digging Deeper Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part III: The Last Pieces Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory, Emotion, and Attention ASCD PD In Focus• Memory, Patterns, and Programs ASCD PD In Focus• Plasticity ASCD PD In Focus• Reaction vs. Reflection ASCD PD In Focus• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 1] Timothy Heaton• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 2] Timothy Heaton• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 3] Timothy Heaton• Safe, Nonthreatening Environment ASCD PD In Focus• Stimulating, Varied Input ASCD PD In Focus• Teaching the Adolescent Brain: Almost Adults ASCD PD In Focus • Teaching the Adolescent Brain: Know Your Brain...Know Yourself ASCD PD In Focus • Teaching the Adolescent Brain: The Engaged Teen ASCD PD In Focus • Teaching the Adolescent Brain: The Reflective Teen ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Early Childhood [Part 1] ASCD PD In Focus• The Brain and Early Childhood [Part 2] ASCD PD In Focus
These courses show teachers how to improve student achievement and create a more effective classroom by applying brain research to teaching.
• The Brain and Early Childhood [Part 3] ASCD PD In Focus• The Brain and Early Childhood: A Mind of Their Own ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Early Childhood: The Act of Learning ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: Changing Schools to Reflect New Knowledge ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: Classroom Applications ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: New Knowledge and Understanding ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Learning: What Parents Need to Know ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Mathematics: Classroom Applications ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Mathematics: Making Number Sense ASCD PD In Focus • The Home/School Connection ASCD PD In Focus• The Reflective Teen and Developing Judgment ASCD PD In Focus• They Learn, Therefore I Teach Kevin Washburn• What Is Adolescence? ASCD PD In Focus
Classroom Management
• A Framework for Teaching Charlotte Danielson• Assessing Effective Teacher Practices: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐up Webinar Charlotte Danielson• Classroom Management That Works: Developing Relationships ASCD PD In Focus • Classroom Management That Works: Fostering Student Self-‐Management ASCD PD In Focus • Classroom Management That Works: Sharing Rules and Procedures ASCD PD In Focus • Classroom Management: Putting Together the Pieces [Part 1] Beth Ackerman• Classroom Management: Putting Together the Pieces [Part 2] Beth Ackerman• Classroom Management: Putting Together the Pieces [Part 3] Beth Ackerman• Effective Classroom Management [Part 1] Timothy Heaton• Effective Classroom Management [Part 2] Timothy Heaton• Effective Classroom Management [Part 3] Timothy Heaton• How to Design Classroom Management ASCD PD In Focus • How to Promote Positive Behavior in the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • How to Promote Positive Behavior in the Classroom Schoolwide ASCD PD In Focus • Impacting Student Achievement and Behavior Annette Breaux• Lesson Collection: Behavior Management ASCD PD In Focus • Qualities of Effective Teachers: Managing the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • Restorative Practices [Part 1] Steve Korr• Restorative Practices [Part 2] Steve Korr• Restorative Practices [Part 3] Steve Korr• Social Learning Theory Dr. Eddie Baumann• The Art and Science of Teaching: Effective Classroom Management Strategies ASCD PD In Focus
The Common Core
• Collaboration and Critical Thinking ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core 101 ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy: Shifts and
Instructional ImplicationsASCD PD In Focus
Administrators and educators will find support for understanding and implementing the new Common Core State Standards and benefit from practical application with examples of instruction actively incorporating the standards in literacy and mathematics.
In this channel, teachers will learn principles for keeping control of their classrooms, ensuring that their teaching is effective.
• Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Shifts and Instructional Implications ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core State Standards: Where Does Differentiation Fit? ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core: Assessment Shifts ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core: Policy and Implementation ASCD PD In Focus • Creating Communities of Support for Implementing the Common Core State Standards ASCD PD In Focus • Gaining Focus through the Common Core ASCD PD In Focus • In the 1st Grade Classroom: Same and Different ASCD PD In Focus • In the 7th Grade Math Class: Ratios and Proportions ASCD PD In Focus • In the ELA Classroom: Socratic Seminar ASCD PD In Focus • In the Geometry Classroom: Parameter and Area ASCD PD In Focus • Meeting Standards by Design: Embedding Standards in the UbD Framework for Curriculum,
Assessment, and LearningASCD PD In Focus
• Overview of the Literacy Standards ASCD PD In Focus • Overview of the Math Standards ASCD PD In Focus • Strategies for Complex Text ASCD PD In Focus • Strategies for Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus • Text-‐based Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • The Common Core . . . Ready or Not ASCD PD In Focus • The Common Core of a Whole Child Approach ASCD PD In Focus • The Four Thought Tool ASCD PD In Focus • The Origins of the Common Core ASCD PD In Focus • The Power of Progressions ASCD PD In Focus • The Principal's Role in Bringing the Common Core State Standards to Routine Use: Essential
Levers for ChangeASCD PD In Focus
• Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards: Making Your Efforts Effective Through a Focus on Text Complexity Demands
ASCD PD In Focus
• What Does It Mean to Me? ASCD PD In Focus
Cooperative Learning
• Assessing Learning and Team Effectiveness ASCD PD In Focus• Getting Results from Cooperative Learning: A Foundation ASCD PD In Focus • Getting Results from Cooperative Learning: Assessing Conditions ASCD PD In Focus • Getting Results from Cooperative Learning: Implementing Conditions ASCD PD In Focus • How to Organize Student Learning Groups ASCD PD In Focus • Introduction ASCD PD In Focus• Organizing Teams and Roles ASCD PD In Focus• Satisfy Identified Content Standards and Learning Goals ASCD PD In Focus• Students Monitor Their Own Learning ASCD PD In Focus• Teachers Monitor Student Learning ASCD PD In Focus• What Are Some of the Essential Elements? ASCD PD In Focus• What Is Cooperative Learning? ASCD PD In Focus• What Other Essential Elements Are Needed? ASCD PD In Focus• When Challenges Arise ASCD PD In Focus
Educators can use the resources in this channel to learn how cooperative learning can be used to fulfill content requirements and address achievement gaps in student learning.
Curriculum Mapping
• An Introduction to Curriculum Mapping ASCD PD In Focus• Benefits of Mapping ASCD PD In Focus• Community Involvement ASCD PD In Focus• Curriculum Mapping: Putting Mapping to Work ASCD PD In Focus • Curriculum Mapping: The Essentials of Mapping ASCD PD In Focus • Developing Terminology ASCD PD In Focus• Essential Questions ASCD PD In Focus• Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping ASCD PD In Focus • Integrating Assessment and Data ASCD PD In Focus• Quality Maps ASCD PD In Focus• Teamwork and Planning ASCD PD In Focus• The Seven Phases of Mapping ASCD PD In Focus• Using Technology ASCD PD In Focus
Differentiated Instruction
• A Visit to a Differentiated Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • A Visit to a School Moving Toward Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus • At Work in the Differentiated Classroom: Managing the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • At Work in the Differentiated Classroom: Planning Curriculum and Instruction ASCD PD In Focus • At Work in the Differentiated Classroom: Teaching for Learner Success ASCD PD In Focus • Building a Learning Community ASCD PD In Focus• Classroom Elements: Content, Process, Product, and Learning Environment ASCD PD In Focus• Common Core State Standards: Where Does Differentiation Fit? ASCD PD In Focus • Complex Instruction ASCD PD In Focus• Concept Attainment Part I Dr. Phil Bassett• Concept Attainment Part II Dr. Phil Bassett• Connecting Differentiated Instruction, Understanding by Design, and What Works in
Schools: A Review of Research-‐Based StrategiesASCD PD In Focus
• Connecting Differentiated Instruction, Understanding by Design, and What Works in Schools: A Review of Research-‐Based Strategies
ASCD PD In Focus
• Content Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus• Differentiated Instruction [Part 1] Sheryl Vasso• Differentiated Instruction [Part 2] Sheryl Vasso• Differentiated Instruction [Part 3] Sheryl Vasso• Differentiated Instruction in Action: Elementary School ASCD PD In Focus• Differentiated Instruction in Action: High School ASCD PD In Focus• Differentiated Instruction in Action: Middle School ASCD PD In Focus• Differentiated Products ASCD PD In Focus• Differentiating Instruction: Creating Multiple Paths for Learning ASCD PD In Focus • Differentiating Instruction: Instructional Management Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Flexible Grouping ASCD PD In Focus• High-‐Quality Curriculum ASCD PD In Focus• How to Coteach to Meet Diverse Student Needs ASCD PD In Focus• How to Coteach to Meet Diverse Student Needs ASCD PD In Focus
Teachers will learn how to create multiple pathways for increased student learning.
This channel provides training in using curriculum maps to identify repetitions in the curriculum, integrate subjects, and match assessments to content and performance standards.
• How to Use Students' Diverse Cultural Backgrounds to Enhance Academic Achievement ASCD PD In Focus • In the 7th Grade Math Class: Ratios and Proportions ASCD PD In Focus • Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom: Centers ASCD PD In Focus • Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom: Complex Instruction ASCD PD In Focus • Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom: Intelligence Preferences ASCD PD In Focus • Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom: Learning Contracts ASCD PD In Focus • Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom: RAFT Assignments ASCD PD In Focus • Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom: Tiered Assignments ASCD PD In Focus • Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom: WebQuests ASCD PD In Focus • Intelligence Preferences ASCD PD In Focus• Leadership for Differentiating Instruction: Continuation: How do we monitor progress? ASCD PD In Focus • Leadership for Differentiating Instruction: Continuation; How Do We Monitor Progress? ASCD PD In Focus• Leadership for Differentiating Instruction: Implementation: How do we support DI? ASCD PD In Focus • Leadership for Differentiating Instruction: Implementation; How Do We Support DI? ASCD PD In Focus• Leadership for Differentiating Instruction: Initiation: How do we get started? ASCD PD In Focus • Leadership for Differentiating Instruction: Initiation; How Do We Get Started? ASCD PD In Focus• Learning Contracts ASCD PD In Focus• Learning Profiles ASCD PD In Focus• Memory Model Part I: Information Processing Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part II: Digging Deeper Dr. Charles Clevenger• Memory Model Part III: The Last Pieces Dr. Charles Clevenger• Multiple Intelligences [Part 1] Sheryl Vasso• Multiple Intelligences [Part 2] Sheryl Vasso• Multiple Intelligences [Part 3] Sheryl Vasso• Pre-‐Assessment and Ongoing Assessment ASCD PD In Focus• Process Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus• RAFT Assignments ASCD PD In Focus• Readiness Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus• Respectful Tasks ASCD PD In Focus• Strategies for Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus • Student Interest ASCD PD In Focus• Supportive Learning Environment ASCD PD In Focus• Team Planning and Professional Development ASCD PD In Focus• The Common Sense of Differentiation: Classroom Routines ASCD PD In Focus • The Common Sense of Differentiation: Discovering Learner Needs ASCD PD In Focus • The Common Sense of Differentiation: Techniques for Adjusting Instruction ASCD PD In Focus • The Differentiated School: Making Revolutionary Changes in Teaching and Learning ASCD PD In Focus • They Learn, Therefore I Teach Kevin Washburn• Tiered Activities ASCD PD In Focus• Understanding Student Traits ASCD PD In Focus• Web Quests ASCD PD In Focus• What Is Differentiated Instruction? ASCD PD In Focus
Early Education
• Adaptations for Infants Through Twos with Developmental Delays Mary Liz Youtz• Authentic Leadership for Women Elisa Morgan
Practical tools that early educators can use in their programs are available in this channel. Topics include discipline and parent issues, outdoor education, and literacy.
• Creating Learning Environments That Support Literacy Mary Liz Youtz• Discipline or Discipling Mary Liz Youtz• Early Education Moves Outdoors Cyndi Bailey• Evaluating Your Program's Spiritual Culture: Panel Discussion D'Arcy Maher, Dr. Milt
Uecker, Dr. Deborah Carter
• Fostering Literacy and Language Development Mary Liz Youtz• Gender Appropriate Instruction David Hegedus• Home-‐School Collaboration for Children with Challenging Behavior Cyndi Bailey• How to Effectively Involve Parents in the Classroom ASCD PD In Focus • Impacting Student Achievement and Behavior Annette Breaux• Laying the Foundations for Faith Development: A Discussion with Dr. Milt Uecker, Part 1 Dr. Milt Uecker• Laying the Foundations for Faith Development: A Discussion with Dr. Milt Uecker, Part 2 Dr. Milt Uecker• Laying the Foundations for Faith Development: Practical Applications in the Classroom Dr. Deborah Carter• Leadership New to Early Education Directors Mary Liz Youtz• Make the Connection: Parental Involvement in Early Education Sara Jo Dillard• Parent Connections in Early Education Cyndi Bailey• Playing Math Mary Liz Youtz• Questions that Matter Cyndi Bailey• Social Learning Theory Dr. Eddie Baumann• The Brain and Early Childhood: A Mind of Their Own ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Early Childhood: The Act of Learning ASCD PD In Focus • The Power of a Minute Dr. Wess Stafford• They Learn, Therefore I Teach Kevin Washburn
Educational Leadership
• An Uncompromising Standard of Success ASCD PD In Focus • ASCD Master Class: Teacher Evaluation (Full Episode) ASCD PD In Focus • Authentic Leadership for Women Elisa Morgan• Board Leadership David Ray• Christian Education: An Option or a Command? Cal Thomas• Constructive Teacher Evaluation ASCD PD In Focus • Leadership Academy 2012 Education as Formation: Christian Education as a Pedagogy of
Desire Session 1 of 4Dr. James K.A. Smith
• Leadership Academy 2012 Educating the Affections: Learning to Love Takes Practice Session 2 of 4
Dr. James K.A. Smith
• Leadership Academy 2012 Learning (by) Stories: Liturgies for Learning Session 3 of 4 Dr. James K.A. Smith• Leadership Academy 2012 Closing Challenge: Practice Session 4 of 4 Dr. James K.A. Smith• Finding Balance and Setting Priorities: Academic, Cultural and Spiritual Outcomes of
Christian Education (CARDUS Study)Dr. Ray Pennings
• Fired Up About Discipleship Dr. James MacDonald• From Hiring to Firing [Part 1] John Cooley• From Hiring to Firing [Part 2] John Cooley• From the Hood to the Hill Dr. Barry C. Black• God’s Plan, Our Future Dr. Brian Simmons• How to Conduct Effective High School Walkthroughs ASCD PD In Focus
This leadership channel addresses issues pertinent to operating and sustaining a school, from marketing and funding to board governance and staff recruitment.
• How to Conduct Effective Walkthroughs ASCD PD In Focus • How to Reduce Stress in Your School ASCD PD In Focus • Implications for School Leadership: From Planning to Board to Raising Funds R. Scott Rodin• Improving Instruction through Observation and Feedback: Approaches to Working Closely
with TeachersASCD PD In Focus
• Improving Instruction through Observation and Feedback: Different Models of Providing Classroom-‐Based Assistance
ASCD PD In Focus
• Improving Instruction through Observation and Feedback: Observation Techniques ASCD PD In Focus • Kingdom Education for the 21st Century Dr. Glen Schultz• Laying the Foundations for Faith Development: A Discussion with Dr. Milt Uecker, Part 1 Dr. Milt Uecker• Laying the Foundations for Faith Development: A Discussion with Dr. Milt Uecker, Part 2 Dr. Milt Uecker• Leadership Strategies for Principals ASCD PD In Focus • Leading as a Faithful Steward: Our Relationship to God and Self R. Scott Rodin• Leading as a Faithful Steward: Our Relationship to Neighbor and Creation R. Scott Rodin• Marketing Your School in Troubled Times: Best Practices in Branding, Enrollment
Management and Marketing [Part 1]Rick Newberry
• Marketing Your School in Troubled Times: Best Practices in Branding, Enrollment Management and Marketing [Part 2]
Rick Newberry
• Maximizing NEXUS Virtual for School Leaders Sam Barfell, John Storey, Walt Tracy
• Needed Change for Changing Times—Interview by Brian Simmons Dr. Paul Kienel• Overcoming Limitations Joni Eareckson Tada• Plenary Address LIVE Webcast: Build for Success in Our Christian Schools Over the Long
HaulGene Frost
• Preventive Law [Part 1] John Cooley• Preventive Law [Part 2] John Cooley• Preventive Law [Part 3] John Cooley• Preventive Law [Part 4] John Cooley• Qualities of Effective Teachers Dr. James Stronge• Qualities of Effective Teachers Dr. James Stronge• Rethinking Evaluation Policy ASCD PD In Focus • Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 1] Bradley Green• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 2] Bradley Green• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 3] Bradley Green• Student Rights [Part 1] John Cooley• Student Rights [Part 2] John Cooley• Teaching Like Jesus: Reaching the World, One Student at a Time Dr. Joseph Kim• Teaching Redemptively (Interview by Vernard Gant with Tricia Arnold) Dr. Donovan Graham• The 27 Court Cases and the Laws that Impact Your School’s Operations [Part 1] Burt Carney• The 27 Court Cases and the Laws that Impact Your School’s Operations [Part 2] Burt Carney• The Art & Science of Systematic Bragging: An Integrated and Comprehensive View of
School Marketing (ISM) [Part 1]Chip Snowden
• The Art & Science of Systematic Bragging: An Integrated and Comprehensive View of School Marketing (ISM) [Part 2]
Chip Snowden
• The Christian School Teacher Dr. Charles Ware• The Level Five School and the Transformational Board Gene Frost• The Making of an Effective Teacher ASCD PD In Focus • The Personal Journey of the Faithful Steward: Discovering the Freedom and Joy of a One-‐
Kingdom StewardR. Scott Rodin
• The Personal Journey of the Faithful Steward: Discovering the Freedom and Joy of a One-‐Kingdom Steward
R. Scott Rodin
• The Principal's Role in Bringing the Common Core State Standards to Routine Use: Essential Levers for Change
ASCD PD In Focus
• The Profession of Teaching ASCD PD In Focus • They Learn, Therefore I Teach Dr. Kevin Washburn• Thriving in the New Christian School Reality Gene Frost• Tuition Is About Mission, Not Money: What Every Head/Board Member Needs to Know
About School Finance (ISM) [Part 1]Bill Simmer
• Tuition Is About Mission, Not Money: What Every Head/Board Member Needs to Know About School Finance (ISM) [Part 2]
Bill Simmer
• Unfolding the Redemptive Plan for Africa Renewal Dr. Samson Makhado• Weathering Turbulent Times—A Brand to Believe In: Best Practices in School Branding,
Marketing, and Enrollment ManagementRick Newberry
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Downsizing Staff and the Law Tom Scott• Weathering Turbulent Times—Effective Recruitment Strategies to Enroll New Families at
Your SchoolsRick Newberry
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Effective Retention Strategies to Keep Your Current Families Enrolled
Rick Newberry
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Logic and Passion: Presenting the Case for Christian Schooling
Mike Sligh• Weathering Turbulent Times—Running the Rapids: Staying Afloat in Challenging Economic
Times [Part 1]Alan Pue
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Running the Rapids: Staying Afloat in Challenging Economic Times [Part 2]
Alan Pue
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Traversing Tumultuous Financial Times at Your Christian School
Marc Stout
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Weathering an Economic Storm Mike Poirier• Weathering Turbulent Times—Weaving the Fabric: Cultivating and Enabling People of
IntegrityAlan Pue
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Why Tough Times Can Be the Right Times for Your School to Raise Funds
Michael Vilardo
Educational Technology
• Assessment for 21st Century Learning ASCD PD In Focus
English Language Learners
• A Visit to a Classroom of English Language Learners ASCD PD In Focus • Assessment and English Language Learners ASCD PD In Focus• Building an International Student Program [Part 1] Laura Chevalier• Building an International Student Program [Part 2] Laura Chevalier• Building an International Student Program [Part 3] Laura Chevalier• Connecting to Culture by Meeting Individual Needs ASCD PD In Focus• Connecting to Students’ Culture—High School ASCD PD In Focus• Co-‐teaching Strategies and Team Planning ASCD PD In Focus
This channel is designed to equip educators to effectively use computers and other electronic equipment in the classroom.
Educators will discover how schools and classrooms across the United States are implementing a vision of educating English language learners that meets the needs of all students.
• Cultural Values: What are they and why do they matter? Laura Chevalier• Educating English Language Learners: Building Academic Literacies ASCD PD In Focus • Educating English Language Learners: Establishing a New Vision ASCD PD In Focus • Educating English Language Learners: Evidence Based Assessment ASCD PD In Focus • How to Get Started with English Language Learners ASCD PD In Focus • Introduction to English Language Learners ASCD PD In Focus• Involving Parents in a Diverse Community ASCD PD In Focus• Literacy Strategies: Content Writing ASCD PD In Focus• Literacy Strategies: Introducing Vocabulary ASCD PD In Focus• Literacy Strategies: Prewriting Activities ASCD PD In Focus• Literacy Strategies: Reading Comprehension ASCD PD In Focus• Matching Instructional Methods to Student Needs ASCD PD In Focus• Maximizing Learning for English Language Learners: Ensuring Success in All Classrooms ASCD PD In Focus • Maximizing Learning for English Language Learners: Models for Teaching ASCD PD In Focus • Maximizing Learning for English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Models for Teaching: Dual Language Programs ASCD PD In Focus• Raising the Literacy Achievement of English Language Learners: Reading Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Raising the Literacy Achievement of English Language Learners: Today's Schools ASCD PD In Focus • Raising the Literacy Achievement of English Language Learners: Writing Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Running an International Student Program [Part 1] Laura Chevalier• Running an International Student Program [Part 2] Laura Chevalier• Teaching Strategies [Part 1] ASCD PD In Focus• Teaching Strategies [Part 2] ASCD PD In Focus• Welcoming Families of English Language Learners ASCD PD In Focus
Enhancing Professional Practice
• A Framework for Teaching Charlotte Danielson• An Introduction to the Framework for Teaching ASCD PD In Focus• Assessing Effective Teacher Practices: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐up Webinar Charlotte Danielson• Charlotte Danielson’s Observations: 3rd Grade Language Arts ASCD PD In Focus• Charlotte Danielson’s Observations: 6th Grade Mathematics ASCD PD In Focus• Charlotte Danielson’s Observations: 9th Grade Social Studies ASCD PD In Focus• Classroom Observation: 3rd Grade Language Arts ASCD PD In Focus• Classroom Observation: 6th Grade Mathematics ASCD PD In Focus• Classroom Observation: 9th Grade Social Studies ASCD PD In Focus• Closing the Achievement Gap: A Vision for Changing Beliefs and Practices ASCD PD In Focus • Enhancing Professional Practice: Elementary School ASCD PD In Focus • Enhancing Professional Practice: High School ASCD PD In Focus • Enhancing Professional Practice: Middle School ASCD PD In Focus • How to Use Teaching and Learning Labs ASCD PD In Focus • Observers’ Discussion: 3rd Grade Language Arts ASCD PD In Focus• Observers’ Discussion: 6th Grade Mathematics ASCD PD In Focus• Observers’ Discussion: 9th Grade Social Studies ASCD PD In Focus• Pre-‐Observation Conference: 3rd Grade Language Arts ASCD PD In Focus• Pre-‐Observation Conference: 6th Grade Mathematics ASCD PD In Focus• Pre-‐Observation Conference: 9th Grade Social Studies ASCD PD In Focus
This channel offers courses that will train educators how to use 22 research-‐based components of successful teaching practice to support teacher education, evaluation, and professional learning.
• Qualities of Effective Teachers: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. James Stronge• Teacher’s Reflection: 3rd Grade Language Arts ASCD PD In Focus• Teacher’s Reflection: 6th Grade Mathematics ASCD PD In Focus• Teacher’s Reflection: 9th Grade Social Studies ASCD PD In Focus• The Teacher Series: Teacher as Community Builder ASCD PD In Focus • The Teacher Series: Teacher as Instructional Leader ASCD PD In Focus • The Teacher Series: Teacher as Intellectual Guide ASCD PD In Focus • The Teacher Series: Teacher as Peer Coach ASCD PD In Focus • The Teacher Series: Teacher as Reflective Learner ASCD PD In Focus • The Teacher Series: Teacher as Staff Developer ASCD PD In Focus
Formative Assessment
• A Visit to a Data-‐Driven School District ASCD PD In Focus • Assessment for 21st Century Learning ASCD PD In Focus • Balanced Assessment: Improving Student Achievement: A Comprehensive Approach ASCD PD In Focus • Balanced Assessment: Reflective Assessments ASCD PD In Focus • Balanced Assessment: Using a Range of Assessment Tools ASCD PD In Focus • Checking for Understanding: Asking Questions ASCD PD In Focus• Checking for Understanding: Oral Language ASCD PD In Focus• Checking for Understanding: Projects and Performances ASCD PD In Focus• Checking for Understanding: Quizzes and Tests ASCD PD In Focus• Checking for Understanding: Writing ASCD PD In Focus• Common Core: Assessment Shifts ASCD PD In Focus • Educating English Language Learners: Evidence Based Assessment ASCD PD In Focus • Formative Assessment in Content Areas: Elementary School ASCD PD In Focus • Formative Assessment in Content Areas: High School ASCD PD In Focus • Formative Assessment in Content Areas: Middle School ASCD PD In Focus • How to Effectively Use Student Feedback as Part of Teacher Evaluations Brian Hazeltine• In the ELA Classroom: Socratic Seminar ASCD PD In Focus • Key Characteristic: Focuses on Curriculum-‐Driven Learning Goals ASCD PD In Focus• Key Characteristic: Helps Teachers Plan Needs-‐Based Lessons ASCD PD In Focus• Key Characteristic: Results in Rapid Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• Key Characteristic: Teaches Students to Measure Own Progress ASCD PD In Focus• Overview of the Math Standards ASCD PD In Focus • Portfolio Assessment ASCD PD In Focus• Pre-‐Assessment and Diagnosis ASCD PD In Focus• Reflective Assessment ASCD PD In Focus• Strategies for Checking for Understanding ASCD PD In Focus• The Assessment-‐Instruction Link: Elementary ASCD PD In Focus• The Assessment-‐Instruction Link: High School ASCD PD In Focus• The Power of Formative Assessment: A Six-‐Step Process for Student Growth ASCD PD In Focus • The Power of Formative Assessment: Increasing Motivation and Achievement ASCD PD In Focus • The Power of Formative Assessment: Strategies for Checking for Understanding ASCD PD In Focus • The Results Series: A Data-‐Driven System ASCD PD In Focus • The Results Series: How to Produce Results ASCD PD In Focus • Using Classroom Assessment to Guide Instruction: Techniques for Classroom Assessment ASCD PD In Focus
Teachers will learn how to use classroom assessments to get evidence of students’ learning and use it to adjust instruction.
• Using Classroom Assessment to Guide Instruction: The Assessment Instruction Link ASCD PD In Focus • Using Classroom Assessment to Guide Instruction: The Role of Classroom Assessment in
School ImprovementASCD PD In Focus
• What Is Formative Assessment? ASCD PD In Focus
Giving Effective Feedback
• Adjusting for Different Types of Learners ASCD PD In Focus• Benefit to Self-‐Assessment/Self-‐Monitoring ASCD PD In Focus• Effective Oral Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• Effective Visual/Demonstration Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• Effective Written Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• Factors Determining Content of Feedback: Comparison ASCD PD In Focus• Factors Determining Content of Feedback: Focus ASCD PD In Focus• Factors Determining Content of Feedback: Function ASCD PD In Focus• Factors Determining Content of Feedback: Valence ASCD PD In Focus• Factors Determining Quality of Feedback: Clarity ASCD PD In Focus• Factors Determining Quality of Feedback: Specificity ASCD PD In Focus• Factors Determining Quality of Feedback: Tone ASCD PD In Focus• Giving Effective Feedback to Your Students: Seven Key Factors to Ensure Effective
FeedbackASCD PD In Focus
• Giving Effective Feedback to Your Students: Tailoring Feedback to Content and Student Needs
ASCD PD In Focus • Giving Effective Feedback to Your Students: The Impact on Student Achievement ASCD PD In Focus • Introduction and Research on the Power of Effective Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• Key Priority: Amount ASCD PD In Focus• Key Priority: Audience ASCD PD In Focus• Key Priority: Mode ASCD PD In Focus• Key Priority: Timing ASCD PD In Focus• Modeling Openness to Criticism ASCD PD In Focus• Peer Editing ASCD PD In Focus• Seven Key Factors to Ensure Effective Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• Tailoring Feedback to Meet Content and Student Needs ASCD PD In Focus• What Does Effective Feedback Look Like? ASCD PD In Focus
Governance/Board Leadership
• Authentic Leadership for Women Elisa Morgan• Board Leadership David Ray• Christian Education: An Option or a Command? Cal Thomas• Effective School Board Leadership [Part 1] John Storey• Effective School Board Leadership [Part 2] John Storey• Fired Up About Discipleship Dr. James MacDonald• From Hiring to Firing [Part 1] John Cooley• From Hiring to Firing [Part 2] John Cooley• God’s Plan, Our Future Dr. Brian Simmons• Implications for School Leadership: From Planning to Board to Raising Funds R. Scott Rodin• Kingdom Education for the 21st Century Dr. Glen Schultz
Courses in this channel will train teachers how to give students the right feedback for all kinds of assignments, in every grade level and subject area.
Board members and heads of schools will gain strategies for retaining students, how to truly make an impact on the schools they serve, and other principles of effective leadership in this channel.
• Leading as a Faithful Steward: Our Relationship to God and Self R. Scott Rodin• Leading as a Faithful Steward: Our Relationship to Neighbor and Creation R. Scott Rodin• Marketing Your School in Troubled Times: Best Practices in Branding, Enrollment
Management and Marketing [Part 1]Rick Newberry
• Marketing Your School in Troubled Times: Best Practices in Branding, Enrollment Management and Marketing [Part 2]
Rick Newberry
• Maximizing NEXUS Virtual For School Leaders Sam Barfell, John Storey, Walt Tracy
• Needed Change for Changing Times—Interview by Brian Simmons Dr. Paul Kienel• Overcoming Limitations Joni Eareckson Tada• Plenary Address LIVE Webcast: Build for Success in Our Christian Schools Over the Long
HaulGene Frost
• Preventive Law [Part 1] John Cooley• Preventive Law [Part 2] John Cooley• Preventive Law [Part 3] John Cooley• Preventive Law [Part 4] John Cooley• Qualities of Effective Teachers Dr. James Stronge• Qualities of Effective Teachers Dr. James Stronge• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 1] Bradley Green• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 2] Bradley Green• Secularism, the Christian Mind, and the Christian School [Part 3] Bradley Green• Student Rights [Part 1] John Cooley• Student Rights [Part 2] John Cooley• Teaching Like Jesus: Reaching the World, One Student at a Time Dr. Joseph Kim• The 27 Court Cases and the Laws that Impact Your School’s Operations [Part 1] Burt Carney• The 27 Court Cases and the Laws that Impact Your School’s Operations [Part 2] Burt Carney• The Art & Science of Systematic Bragging: An Integrated and Comprehensive View of
School Marketing (ISM) [Part 1]Chip Snowden
• The Art & Science of Systematic Bragging: An Integrated and Comprehensive View of School Marketing (ISM) [Part 2]
Chip Snowden
• The Christian School Teacher Dr. Charles Ware• The Level Five School and the Transformational Board Gene Frost• The Personal Journey of the Faithful Steward: Discovering the Freedom and Joy of a One-‐
Kingdom StewardR. Scott Rodin
• They Learn, Therefore I Teach Dr. Kevin Washburn• They Learn, Therefore I Teach Kevin Washburn• Thriving in the New Christian School Reality Gene Frost• Tuition Is About Mission, Not Money: What Every Head/Board Member Needs to Know
About School Finance (ISM) [Part 1]Bill Simmer
• Tuition Is About Mission, Not Money: What Every Head/Board Member Needs to Know About School Finance (ISM) [Part 2]
Bill Simmer
• Weathering Turbulent Times—A Brand to Believe In: Best Practices in School Branding, Marketing, and Enrollment Management
Rick Newberry
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Downsizing Staff and the Law Tom Scott• Weathering Turbulent Times—Effective Recruitment Strategies to Enroll New Families at
Your SchoolsRick Newberry
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Effective Retention Strategies to Keep Your Current Families Enrolled
Rick Newberry
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Logic and Passion: Presenting the Case for Christian Schooling
Mike Sligh
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Running the Rapids: Staying Afloat in Challenging Economic Times [Part 1]
Alan Pue
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Running the Rapids: Staying Afloat in Challenging Economic Times [Part 2]
Alan Pue
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Traversing Tumultuous Financial Times at Your Christian School
Marc Stout
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Weathering an Economic Storm Mike Poirier• Weathering Turbulent Times—Weaving the Fabric: Cultivating and Enabling People of
IntegrityAlan Pue
• Weathering Turbulent Times—Why Tough Times Can Be the Right Times for Your School to Raise Funds
Michael Vilardo
High Schools at Work
• A Freshman Advisory Program: Benefits for Everyone ASCD PD In Focus• A Freshman Advisory Program: Helping Mentors Be Mentors ASCD PD In Focus• A Freshman Advisory Program: Introduction ASCD PD In Focus• A Visit to a Freshman Advisory Program ASCD PD In Focus • Advisory Programs ASCD PD In Focus• Collaboration with Community Organizations ASCD PD In Focus• Community as Classroom ASCD PD In Focus• Connections with Higher Education ASCD PD In Focus• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring Dr. Jeff Myers• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. Jeff Myers• Exhibitions ASCD PD In Focus• High Schools at Work: Community-‐Connected Learning ASCD PD In Focus • High Schools at Work: Engaging Students in Learning ASCD PD In Focus • High Schools at Work: Personalizing the School ASCD PD In Focus • How to Assist Freshmen in the Transition to High School ASCD PD In Focus • How to Conduct Successful Socratic Seminars ASCD PD In Focus • How to Prepare Secondary Students for High-‐Stakes Tests ASCD PD In Focus • Integrated Support Systems ASCD PD In Focus• Internships ASCD PD In Focus• Introduction to High Schools at Work: Community Connected Learning Practices ASCD PD In Focus• Introduction to High Schools at Work: Engaged Learning Practices ASCD PD In Focus• Introduction to High Schools at Work: Personalization Practices ASCD PD In Focus• Journaling ASCD PD In Focus• Project-‐Based Learning: Algebra and Government ASCD PD In Focus• Project-‐Based Learning: English, Social Studies, and Biology ASCD PD In Focus• Project-‐Based Learning: Senior Projects and Portfolios ASCD PD In Focus• Small Group Activities ASCD PD In Focus• Student-‐Led Conferences ASCD PD In Focus• Student-‐Led Seminars ASCD PD In Focus• Teacher Teaming ASCD PD In Focus
Educators will learn how high schools can do more to connect with students, personalize learning, differentiate instruction, and make high school curriculum more relevant.
Implementing RTI in Secondary Schools
• Building Resources: Creating an Expert Pool ASCD PD In Focus• Building Resources: Implementing with Fidelity ASCD PD In Focus• Building Resources: Suggested Internet Resources ASCD PD In Focus• Building Resources: Utilizing Experts ASCD PD In Focus• Diagnostic Assessments: “Five Reasons Deep” Analysis ASCD PD In Focus• Diagnostic Assessments: Progress Monitoring and Curriculum-‐Based Measurements ASCD PD In Focus• Diagnostic Assessments: Setting DATA Goals ASCD PD In Focus• Implementing Interventions: Preparing the Parent ASCD PD In Focus• Implementing Interventions: Preparing the Student ASCD PD In Focus• Implementing Interventions: The Problem-‐Solving Meeting ASCD PD In Focus• Implementing Interventions: The Problem-‐Solving Team ASCD PD In Focus• Implementing RTI in Secondary Schools ASCD PD In Focus • Introduction to Response to Intervention ASCD PD In Focus• Introduction to the Pyramid of Interventions ASCD PD In Focus• Reflections from a Parent and Student ASCD PD In Focus• Summary of the Three Tiers ASCD PD In Focus• The Three-‐Tiered Approach: Tier One ASCD PD In Focus• The Three-‐Tiered Approach: Tier Three ASCD PD In Focus• The Three-‐Tiered Approach: Tier Two ASCD PD In Focus• Universal Screening and Diagnostic Assessments ASCD PD In Focus
Interactive Live Webinars
• ACSI Follow-‐Up Webinar—Inclusive Education Joni Eareckson Tada• ACSI NEXUS Follow-‐Up Webinar—Qualities of Effective Teachers James Stronge• ACSI NEXUS: Continue the Conversation—Architecture of Learning [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• ACSI NEXUS: Continue the Conversation—Architecture of Learning [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• ACSI NEXUS: Continue the Conversation—What Does Grace Look Like in the Classroom? Donovan Graham• Assessing Effective Teacher Practices: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐up Webinar Charlotte Danielson• Athletics in Christian Schools:Winning with Character [Part 1] Sam Botta• Athletics in Christian Schools:Winning with Character [Part 2] Sam Botta• Athletics in Christian Schools:Winning with Character [Part 3] Sam Botta• Authentic Leadership for Women Elisa Morgan• Best Practices in Teaching Bible [Part 1] Marti MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Bible [Part 3] Marti MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics [Part 1] Debbie MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics [Part 2] Debbie MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics [Part 3] Debbie MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Science Gail Derrick• Building an International Student Program-‐1 Laura Chevalier• Building an International Student Program-‐2 Laura Chevalier• Building an International Student Program-‐3 Laura Chevalier• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. Jeff Myers
Educators will go beyond the theory of response to intervention (RTI) to see what schools do to help struggling students close achievement gaps. This channel features research-‐based strategies that emphasize universal screening, diagnostic assessment, and a three-‐tiered instructional intervention.
This channel includes webinars presented live to educators on topics ranging from assessment to math to reading.
• Cultural Values: What are they and why do they matter? Laura Chevalier• Foundations of Reading [Part 1] Kristin Barbour• Foundations of Reading [Part 2] Kristin Barbour• Foundations of Reading [Part 3] Kristin Barbour• How to Effectively Use Student Feedback as Part of Teacher Evaluations Brian Hazeltine• Make the Connection: Parental Involvement in Early Education Sara Jo Dillard• Maximizing NEXUS Virtual for School Leaders Sam Barfell, John
Storey, Walt Tracy• Maximizing NEXUS Virtual for Teachers Sam Barfell, John
Storey, Walt Tracy• Qualities of Effective Teachers: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. James Stronge• Running an International Student Program [Part 1] Laura Chevalier• Running an International Student Program [Part 2] Laura Chevalier• Teaching How to Learn in a What to Learn Culture [Part 2] Kathy Hopkins• Writing Across Curriculum [Part 2] Patti Rahn• Writing Across Curriculum [Part 3] Patti Rahn
International Student Programs
• Building an International Student Program [Part 1] Laura Chevalier• Building an International Student Program [Part 2] Laura Chevalier• Building an International Student Program [Part 3] Laura Chevalier• Cultural Values: What are they and why do they matter? Laura Chevalier• Running an International Student Program [Part 1] Laura Chevalier• Running an International Student Program [Part 2] Laura Chevalier
The Lesson Collection
• The Lesson Collection: Acquiring Concepts (Intermediate) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Algebra I Patterns & Equations ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Animal Adaptations ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Anticipation Guide ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Area and Perimeter ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Behavior Management ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Big Book (Word Work) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Biology-‐-‐Expressing Relationships ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Biology-‐-‐Visual Learning Tools ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Brain Anatomy ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Building Word Relationships (Primary) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Chemical Reactions ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Concept Definition Map ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: English Vocabulary Strategy ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Environmental Project ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: History (Discussion Web) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Interactive Writing ASCD PD In Focus
This channel provides practical tools for administrators, program directors, and teachers working with international students. Topics range from program development to program implementation and provide information on working with international students in the classroom and in their host homes.
For any teacher who has ever wondered how another teacher might teach a lesson, this channel provides the opportunity to visit another classroom and see how specific concepts and lessons are taught by fellow educators.
• The Lesson Collection: Introducing Fractions (Primary) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Lab Prep (Acids and Bases) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Language Arts (Paragraph Structure) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Language Arts (Prereading) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Language Arts (Prewriting) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Literacy Circle (Middle School) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Literature Discussion Groups ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Math Algebra I (Comparing Data) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Math Algebra II Series and Sequences ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Math Geometry (Surface Area and Volume) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Mathematics (Words in Context) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Measuring Area ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Morning Message ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Physical Science ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Pre-‐Algebra Patterns and Formulas ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Precalculus Sines and Cosines ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Prereading Vocabulary (Intermediate) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Probability and Statistics ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Punctuation ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: RAFT ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Read Aloud & Movement ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Reading Comprehension -‐ (HIP) High School ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Reading Workshop (Guided Reading) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Reading/Writing/Discussion ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Reciprocal Teaching (A Variation) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Refining Concepts (Middle School) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Save the Last Word for Me ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Science Density ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Science Observation ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Scientific Method (Motion) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Social Studies ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Social Studies Articles of Confederation ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Social Studies Categorizing ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Social Studies Marking & Thinking ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: SQ3R (Survey/Question/Read/Recite/Review) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Understanding Conflict (High School) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Understanding Symbolism (High School) ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Wordsplash & Sketch to Stretch ASCD PD In Focus • The Lesson Collection: Writer's Workshop ASCD PD In Focus
Literacy Strategies
• A Six-‐Step Process for Teaching Vocabulary: Elementary ASCD PD In Focus• A Six-‐Step Process for Teaching Vocabulary: Elementary School ASCD PD In Focus • A Six-‐Step Process for Teaching Vocabulary: Secondary ASCD PD In Focus• A Six-‐Step Process for Teaching Vocabulary: Secondary School ASCD PD In Focus • Building Academic Background Knowledge: Teaching Vocabulary Characteristics 1-‐3 ASCD PD In Focus
Courses in this channel demonstrate how teachers in all subjects can help students become better readers and interpreters of textbooks and other materials.
• Building Academic Background Knowledge: Teaching Vocabulary Characteristics 4-‐7 ASCD PD In Focus • Building Background Knowledge ASCD PD In Focus• Building Background Knowledge Through Wide Reading: A Five-‐Step Process ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core 101 ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy: Shifts and
Instructional ImplicationsASCD PD In Focus
• During Reading Strategies: Discussion Web ASCD PD In Focus• During Reading Strategies: Insert Note Taking ASCD PD In Focus• During Reading Strategies: SQ3R ASCD PD In Focus• How to Improve Content Understanding Using Reading Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • How to Use Prewriting Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Implementing a Reading Program in Secondary Schools ASCD PD In Focus • In the ELA Classroom: Socratic Seminar ASCD PD In Focus • Introduction to Building Background Knowledge and Vocabulary Development ASCD PD In Focus• Introduction to Developing Reading and Writing Skills in the Content Areas ASCD PD In Focus• Overview of the Literacy Standards ASCD PD In Focus • Postreading and Writing Strategies: RAFT ASCD PD In Focus• Postreading Strategies: Save The Last Word For Me ASCD PD In Focus• Prereading Strategies: Anticipation Guide ASCD PD In Focus• Prereading Strategies: Story Impressions ASCD PD In Focus• Prereading Strategies: Word Splash ASCD PD In Focus• Raising the Literacy Achievement of English Language Learners: Reading Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Raising the Literacy Achievement of English Language Learners: Today's Schools ASCD PD In Focus • Raising the Literacy Achievement of English Language Learners: Writing Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Reading in the Content Areas: During-‐Reading Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Reading in the Content Areas: Postreading Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Reading in the Content Areas: Prereading Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • Strategies for Complex Text ASCD PD In Focus • Strategies for Differentiation ASCD PD In Focus • Text-‐based Strategies ASCD PD In Focus • The Four Thought Tool ASCD PD In Focus • Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards: Making Your Efforts Effective Through
a Focus on Text Complexity DemandsASCD PD In Focus
• Wide Reading: A Five-‐Step Process ASCD PD In Focus• Writing Strategies: Prewriting at the Secondary Level ASCD PD In Focus• Writing Strategies: Writer’s Workshop ASCD PD In Focus
Literature
• Engaging Teachers and Students in Children’s Literature Across the Curriculum [Part 1] Sheryl Vasso• Engaging Teachers and Students in Children’s Literature Across the Curriculum [Part 2] Sheryl Vasso• Engaging Teachers and Students in Children’s Literature Across the Curriculum [Part 3] Sheryl Vasso• Using Fiction and Non-‐Fiction [Part 1] Penny Clawson• Using Fiction and Non-‐Fiction [Part 2] Penny Clawson• Using Fiction and Non-‐Fiction [Part 3] Penny Clawson
This channel encompasses the effective use of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature in today’s classroom.
Math Educators
• Best Practices in Teaching Math [Part 1] Debbie MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Math [Part 2] Debbie MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Math [Part 3] Debbie MacCullough• Best Practices in Teaching Science [Part 1] Gail Derrick• Common Core 101 ASCD PD In Focus • Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Shifts and Instructional Implications ASCD PD In Focus • In the 7th Grade Math Class: Ratios and Proportions ASCD PD In Focus • In the Geometry Classroom: Parameter and Area ASCD PD In Focus • Meaningful Mathematics: Algebra ASCD PD In Focus • Meaningful Mathematics: Data Analysis and Probability ASCD PD In Focus • Meaningful Mathematics: Number Sense and Operations ASCD PD In Focus • Methods of Teaching Mathematics [Part 1] Cindi Banse• Methods of Teaching Mathematics [Part 2] Cindi Banse• Methods of Teaching Mathematics [Part 3] Cindi Banse• Methods of Teaching Mathematics [Part 4] Cindi Banse• Methods of Teaching Mathematics [Part 5] Cindi Banse• Methods of Teaching Mathematics [Part 6] Cindi Banse• Overview of the Math Standards ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Mathematics: Classroom Applications ASCD PD In Focus • The Brain and Mathematics: Making Number Sense ASCD PD In Focus • The Power of Progressions ASCD PD In Focus
Multiple Intelligences
• Becoming a Multiple Intelligences School-‐-‐Books in Action ASCD PD In Focus • Multiple Intelligences [Part 1] Sheryl Vasso• Multiple Intelligences [Part 2] Sheryl Vasso• Multiple Intelligences [Part 3] Sheryl Vasso• The Multiple Intelligences of Reading and Writing ASCD PD In Focus
Never Work Harder Than Your Students
• Introduction ASCD PD In Focus• Principle 1: Start Where Your Students Are ASCD PD In Focus• Principle 2: Know Where Your Students Are Going ASCD PD In Focus• Principle 3: Expect to Get Your Students There ASCD PD In Focus• Principle 4: Support Your Students ASCD PD In Focus• Principle 5: Use Effective Feedback ASCD PD In Focus• Principle 6: Focus on Quality, Not Quantity ASCD PD In Focus• Principle 7: Never Work Harder Than Your Students ASCD PD In Focus• Putting It All Together ASCD PD In Focus• Never Work Harder Than Your Students: The Journey To Great Teaching ASCD PD In Focus
Those who teach math will glean teaching methods for various levels of math instruction.
Dr. Sheryl Vasso presents a three-‐part course in multiple intelligences.
Teachers will learn how to develop a master teacher mind-‐set that results in a more fluid and automatic way to respond to students and how to deliver great teaching experiences every time.
NEXUS Keynote Speakers
• 7 Hours and 38 Minutes Per Day *Coming December 2013 AXIS Worldview Team: David Eaton, Melanie Mudge, and Patrick Wallace
• A Framework for Teaching Charlotte Danielson• ACSI Follow-‐Up Webinar—Inclusive Education Joni Eareckson Tada• ACSI NEXUS Follow-‐Up Webinar—Qualities of Effective Teachers James Stronge• Assessing Effective Teacher Practices: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐up Webinar Charlotte Danielson• Carpe Aeternitatem: Why Settle for Just a Day? *Coming December 2013 Dr. Dan Egeler• Christian Education: An Option or a Command? Cal Thomas• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring Dr. Jeff Myers• Cultivate: Life-‐on-‐Life Mentoring: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. Jeff Myers• Do You Love Me? *Coming December 2013 Dr. Joe Stowell• Fired Up About Discipleship Dr. James MacDonald• From the Hood to the Hill Dr. Barry Black• God’s Plan, Our Future Dr. Brian Simmons• Impacting Student Achievement and Behavior Annette Breaux • Kingdom Education for the 21st Century Dr. Glen Schultz• Needed Change for Changing Times—Interview by Brian Simmons Dr. Paul Kienel• Overcoming Limitations Joni Eareckson Tada• Passages: Experience the Bible *Coming December 2013 Passages Team: Steve
Green, Cary Summers, and Dr. Jerry Pattengale• Qualities of Effective Teachers [NEXUS Live 2011] Dr. James Stronge
• Qualities of Effective Teachers [NEXUS Live 2012] Dr. James Stronge• Qualities of Effective Teachers: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. James Stronge
Reaching Paraguay Families: A Look at How God is Working Across the World through Christian Schooling *Coming December 2013
Dr. Esteban Messena
Reaching and Teaching All Students *Coming December 2013 Annette Breaux • She Did What She Could Elisa Morgan• Teaching God's Children His Truth Dr. Brian Simmons• Teaching Like Jesus: Reaching the World, One Student at a Time Dr. Joseph Kim• Teaching Redemptively (Interview by Vernard Gant with Tricia Arnold) Dr. Donovan Graham• The Christian School Teacher Dr. Charles Ware• The Power of a Minute Dr. Wess Stafford• They Learn, Therefore I Teach Dr. Kevin Washburn• Unfolding the Redemptive Plan for Africa Renewal Dr. Samson Makhado• What Great Teachers Do Differently *Coming December 2013 Dr. Todd Whittaker• Worldview Teaching that Transforms Lives *Coming December 2013 Sean McDowell
Other
• Transformed Teaching [Part 1] Sandy Outlar• Transformed Teaching [Part 2] Sandy Outlar• Transformed Teaching [Part 3] Sandy Outlar
Presentations from faculty members who presented at the annual NEXUS professional development event are featured in this channel.
Project-‐Based Learning
• High Schools at Work: Engaging Students in Learning ASCD PD In Focus • Project-‐Based Learning: Algebra and Government ASCD PD In Focus • Project-‐Based Learning: English, Social Studies, and Biology ASCD PD In Focus • Project-‐Based Learning: Senior Projects and Portfolios ASCD PD In Focus
Research
• Architecture of Learning [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• Architecture of Learning [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• Architecture of Learning [Part 3] Kevin Washburn• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 1] Kevin Washburn• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 2] Kevin Washburn• Brain-‐Based Teaching [Part 3] Kevin Washburn• Connecting Differentiated Instruction, Understanding by Design, and What Works in
Schools: A Review of Research-‐Based StrategiesASCD PD In Focus
• Finding Balance and Setting Priorities: Academic, Cultural and Spiritual Outcomes of Christian Education (CARDUS Study)
Dr. Ray Pennings
• Guiding School Improvement with Action Research Books-‐in-‐Action ASCD PD In Focus • Intrinsically Motivational Discourse: Let's Turn Up the Volume Dr. Jane Wilson• Qualities of Effective Teachers Dr. James Stronge• Qualities of Effective Teachers: NEXUS Live 2012 Follow-‐Up Webinar Dr. James Stronge• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 1] Timothy Heaton• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 2] Timothy Heaton• Research and Implementation for the Brain-‐Compatible Classroom [Part 3] Timothy Heaton• What Works in Schools: School Factors ASCD PD In Focus • What Works in Schools: Student Factors ASCD PD In Focus • What Works in Schools: Teacher Factors ASCD PD In Focus
Special Needs Students
• ACSI Follow-‐Up Webinar-‐Inclusive Education Joni Eareckson Tada• How to Coteach to Meet Diverse Student Needs ASCD PD In Focus • Overcoming Limitations Joni Eareckson Tada• Teaching Special Needs Students [Part 1] Linda Bonsall, and
Kathy Hopkins• Teaching Special Needs Students [Part 2], Linda Bonsall/Kathy Hopkins Linda Bonsall, and
Kathy Hopkins• Teaching Special Needs Students [Part 3], Linda Bonsall/Kathy Hopkins Linda Bonsall, and
Kathy Hopkins• Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities in the Regular Classroom: Adjusting for
Learner NeedsASCD PD In Focus
• Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities in the Regular Classroom: Using Learning Strategies
ASCD PD In Focus
Practical ideas and strategies for teachers are provided in this channel.
This channel contains courses that present the summaries of educational research in a broad range of issues.
This channel equips teachers to work with students who have special needs.
