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SUMMARY:Creating Safe & Responsive Climates | Ecosytem Element 1
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:   \nThis element looks at the overall social and emotional quality of classrooms\, the relationships between teachers and children\, the expression of emotions\, and how teachers establish and promote a positive climate for learning through their daily interactions with children. To create a safe and responsive climate\, teachers make connections with children\, respond to their needs\, interests\, and ideas\, and take every opportunity to build trust and provide reassurance\, to develop the nurturing relationships that support learning. \nWhy does it matter? \nResearch indicates that relationships with caring\, responsive adults\, and positive experiences in the first years of life build strong brain architecture\, leading to children’s joy-filled learning and healthy development. A child’s brain construction can be severely affected by adverse experiences and trauma. A loving\, nurturing adult can serve as a very powerful antidote against this. Children learn and thrive in spaces where they feel safe\, included\, loved\, and connected\, where they are a part of a classroom community. In the absence of loving\, supportive\, and responsive interactions\, there can be no effective and meaningful support of language and literacy development.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/creating-safe-and-responsive-climates/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
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SUMMARY:Primeras conversaciones
DESCRIPTION:Los primeros 1000 días de vida importan más de lo que tú te imaginas.    \n En estos tres primeros años\, más de un millón de conexiones neuronales nuevas se forman cada segundo en el cerebro del bebé.  Aquí se define mucho sobre el futuro de un niño.  Los niños necesitan de ti para que su cerebro crezca saludablemente\, para desarrollarse y aprender y para llegar a tener una voz que resuene para defender sus propios derechos y los de otros. Por eso en Cox Campus hemos diseñado una serie de cursos\, Los Primeros 1000\, para apoyarte en la importante tarea de cuidar y educar a los más pequeñitos.  Únete a nosotros para aprender más sobre este contenido gratuito y explorar prácticas para transformar las conversaciones y las lecturas de historias todos los días!   \nObjetivos \nLos participantes explorarán cómo hablar con niños pequeños de manera que apoyen su desarrollo del lenguaje y aprendizaje.  (Sesión 1\, Primeras conversaciones)    
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/proveedores-de-cuidado-infantile-en-el-hogar-primeras-conversaciones/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:Early Learning | Childcare Providers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240820T141329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T030031Z
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SUMMARY:Setting Up a Positive Classroom Culture Using Oral Language Routines | Dr. Margie Gillis
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: Learn how to create a positive classroom culture through oral language routines to promote literacy and language development. Discover effective strategies and tips for building a supportive learning environment. \n \nPresented by: Dr. Margie Gillis \nDr. Margie B. Gillis\, Ed.D.\, CALT\, is the founder and president of Literacy How\, Inc.\, a non-profit organization that provides professional learning opportunities and coaching for educators on how best to implement evidence-based practices in the classroom. She has worked at the policy level through the Connecticut State Department of Education and has partnered with educators in other states to bring the research on reading and Structured Literacy into districts\, schools and importantly\, classrooms across all tiers of instruction. She is an advisor for ReadWorks\, Understood\, and the International Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction and is on the Editorial Board of the International Dyslexia Association\, \nPerspectives and The Reading League Journal.  Margie has studied the research on how children learn to read and has applied that research with children and adults from 3 to 43. An important takeaway is that one size doesn’t fit all. Teachers need to know how to apply the vast body of  research to meet every students’ instructional needs and differences. She believes that learning to read is a civil right and that all children can learn to read and benefit from evidence-based instruction.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/setting-up-a-positive-classroom-culture-using-oral-language-routines-dr-margie-gillis/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:K-5 Teachers,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T190157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T030023Z
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SUMMARY:Establishing Culturally Responsive Environments | Ecosystem Element 2
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  \nAn early learning classroom does not exist in isolation of a larger sociocultural whole. To make learning experiences more relevant and to foster children’s critical capacity to share their lives and our world\, an early learning environment must take into account children’s cultures\, prior experiences\, and frames of references. In culturally responsive and preserving classrooms\, teachers create equity as they value and integrate children’s cultures\, languages\, history\, abilities\, interests\, and identity\, and engage authentically with all children\, and their families and communities. This session will explore how to  support children to develop confidence and pride in their identity\, to acknowledge and celebrate diversity\, to recognize unfairness\, and build skills to reject injustice. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/establishing-culturally-responsive-environments-ecm-element-2/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:B5 Leaders,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T192428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T030014Z
UID:10000264-1731589200-1731594600@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Consistent Routines\, Rituals\, & Transitions  | Ecosystem Element 3
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  This  session will dive into  Ecosystem Element 3: Consistent Routines\, Rituals and Transitions.   The group will  review and explore  evidence of established routines\, comforting rituals\, and well-planned transitions in classrooms. A child’s day is filled with Routines –arrival time\, cleanup time\, or naptime – that provide a sense of order in the events to come. Rituals\, such as starting each day with a welcoming greeting song\, make everyday moments special. They deepen connections\, create community\, and build an inclusive culture of belonging. Transitions are those inevitable moments when children move from one activity to another\, for example\, from centers to small groups\, or from outdoor play to lunch. Rooted in care\, connection\, and predictability\, these practices all contribute to give children a sense of security and stability\, and support their learning\, independence and confidence. \nWhy is it important?\nConsistent routines\, rituals\, and transitions provide a framework for children’s expectations throughout the day. This reduces their anxiety and stress\, and allows them to focus on being challenged\, supported\, and connected. Learning takes place in the context of responsive interactions\, where all routines and activities build and support language development\, throughout the day\, every day. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/exploring-consistent-routines-rituals-and-transitions/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:Learning Cohort,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20241107T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T030005Z
UID:10000271-1731924000-1731929400@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Setting the Stage with Oral Language
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:\nThe series will cover Oral Language.  It is required that leaders have completed Cox Campus coursework on these topics (or have completed similar professional development) prior to joining. \nAudience:\nThis PLC is for district and school leaders with working knowledge of the science of reading and are currently implementing structured literacy practices in their school/district.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/setting-the-stage-with-oral-language/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:School Leaders,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T171612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025958Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging the Language Literacy Network to Elevate Student Outcomes  | Dr. Jan Wasowicz
DESCRIPTION:Description: This session will explore the importance differences  between a ‘speech-to-print’ approach to literacy instruction and teaching that is based on ‘print-to-speech’. \n \nPresented by:  Dr. Jan Wasowicz\, Founder\, President\, & CEO of Learning by Design\, Inc. \nDr. Jan Wasowicz\, PhD\, CCC-SLP\, BCS-CL\, has more than 40 years of experience as a language\, literacy\, and learning specialist. She has worked with students who have language-based reading\, writing\, and spelling problems in a variety of educational settings\, including public schools and private practice. \nDr. Wasowicz is frequently invited to speak about best practices in literacy assessment and instruction at national\, state\, and local meetings and has taught numerous undergraduate and graduate courses\, holding faculty positions at Northwestern University\, Elmhurst College\, Rush–Presbyterian–St. Luke’s Medical Center\, and Governors State University. She currently serves as an advisory board member for The Reading League Illinois and an external consultant for Purdue University’s Interdepartmental Science of Reading Initiative to strengthen teacher preparation in using science-based methods for literacy instruction. \nShe has authored articles appearing in scholarly journals\, is the inventor of the original Earobics® software\, and is an author of all SPELL-Links products and is the lead moderator of the esteemed SPELLTalk multi-disciplinary professional listserv. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards and patents in recognition of her pioneering work and her contributions to the fields of education\, language\, learning\, and literacy. \nDr. Wasowicz is an ASHA-certified\, IL-licensed and FL-licensed speech-language pathologist and an ASHA Board Certified Specialist in Child Language and she holds a professional educator license with multiple endorsements from the State Teacher Certification Board of Illinois. She maintains a private practice in IL via tele-practice. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/speech-to-print-dr-jan-wasowicz/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:K-5 Teachers,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T194056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025946Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Language: Viewing Children as Conversational Partners | Ecosystem Element 4
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  \nThis element focuses on the support of children’s language development and comprehension. Oral language is made up of receptive (listening) and expressive (speaking) components. Long before they can express themselves\, young children begin to understand what is being said. This is known as receptive language. Once they begin to say sounds\, words\, and sentences in their language\, they are developing their expressive language. Children who are exposed to more than one language are very capable of learning and developing skills in each of the languages they hear. An important part of oral language development is acquiring vocabulary. Children develop strong language skills\, including vocabulary\, through their interactions with others. In this element\, teachers and other adults engage children intentionally in back-and-forth conversations to promote language and vocabulary development\, comprehension\, and critical thinking. This includes intentional interactions as teachers read books with children. \nWhy does it matter? \nOral language is a significant predictor of reading ability and strongly connected to the development of children’s cognition or thinking skills. Language includes a variety of skills\, such as the abilities to comprehend words\, put words together to form phrases and sentences\, and use words appropriately in different social contexts. Through language\, we express our knowledge\, ideas\, and feelings\, and make meaning of our world. It provides a foundation for communication and social interaction. In the midst of their responsive interactions with others\, and engagement as true conversational partners\, children develop a voice\, and use language and critical thinking skills to express themselves and advocate for themselves and others. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/nurturing-language-viewing-children-as-conversational-partners/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:B5 Leaders,K-5 Teachers,Learning Cohort,Yearlong Learning Journey
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T200116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025937Z
UID:10000266-1736427600-1736433000@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Reaching Children: Integrated Planning Around Anchor Books | Ecosystem Element 5
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  This session will explore integrated planning around anchor books and looks at the school/site’s efforts to develop curricular experiences integrated around a culturally preserving\, developmentally-appropriate anchor book with repeated reads. In this approach\, teachers plan and implement activities that connect with a selected book to extend learning throughout the day. Focus words and story-related concepts come alive at morning meeting\, center time\, small groups\, and transitions\, providing children with multiple opportunities to continue their engagement with the story and the new content. \nWhy does it matter?\nWhen teachers make connections across the day\, they support children to develop their comprehension and vocabulary\, enhance critical thinking skills\, and build world knowledge – all while creating meaningful and memorable experiences for children. The practice of planning and teaching around anchor books creates opportunities for children of all ages to connect with themselves\, each other\, and their world. As children have the opportunity to practice new vocabulary in meaningful ways\, their ability to express themselves grows and they can ask more questions\, communicate their ideas\, and advocate for themselves and others more effectively. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/reaching-children-integrated-planning-around-anchor-books/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:B5 Leaders,Learning Cohort,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20241107T181231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025928Z
UID:10000272-1737972000-1737977400@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Early Literacy and Explicit & Systematic Phonics Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:\nThe series will cover Early Literacy and Explicit & Systematic and Phonics Instruction.  It is required that leaders have completed Cox Campus coursework on these topics (or have completed similar professional development) prior to joining. \nAudience:\nThis PLC is for district and school leaders with working knowledge of the science of reading and are currently implementing structured literacy practices in their school/district. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/explicit-phonemic-awareness-and-phonics-instruction/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:School Leaders,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T172925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025920Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Fluent Readers Using POSSuM | Dr. Laura Rhinehart
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  This session will explore POSSuM  a mnemonic device  educators can utilize to to scaffold experiences linked to phonological\, orthographic\, semantic\, syntactic\, and morphological elements of words. \n \nPresented by Dr. Laura Rhinehart \nDr. Laura Rhinehart is an Assistant Researcher at the Center for Dyslexia\, Diverse Learners\, and Social Justice at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA). She received her M.Ed. and Ph.D. from UCLA’s Department of Education. Her current research focuses on dyslexia\, early literacy assessment and reading interventions\, and children’s executive functioning skills. Dr. Rhinehart’s research articles have been published in peer-reviewed publications\, including The Reading League Journal and Learning Disabilities Research & Practice.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/supporting-fluent-readers-using-possum-dr-laura-rhinehart/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:K-5 Teachers,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240815T143017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025911Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Children | Monitoring Progress Across Diverse Age Groups
DESCRIPTION:Description: Together\, we will explore how to empower children through progress monitoring  and explore how it can positively impact child outcomes in multiage environments. This session will explore various tools for monitoring progress across diverse age groups\, discuss implementation strategies for family childcare homes\, and explore how to use the data to guide instruction. \nObjectives: \n\nDifferentiate between progress monitoring and assessment.\nFamiliarize with a variety of progress monitoring tools suitable for different ages.\nReflect on practical ways to implement progress monitoring in family childcare homes to enhance student outcomes.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/empowering-children-monitoring-progress-across-diverse-age-groups/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:Early Learning | Childcare Providers,Family Childcare Providers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T203008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025904Z
UID:10000267-1739451600-1739457000@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:A Focus on Emergent Literacy Skills | Ecosystem Element 6
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  This session will discuss element 6\, Emergent Literacy Skills\, which considers how teachers explicitly plan and provide curricular experiences and developmentally appropriate activities to support the development of early literacy skills. When there is a focus on emergent literacy\, teachers promote children’s awareness of the sounds of language\, recognition of letters\, development of concepts of print\, and expression through writing in the context of play-based learning activities. \nWhy does it matter?\nWell-developed skills in phonological awareness (awareness of the sounds of language)\, alphabet knowledge (knowing the letter names)\, concepts of print (awareness of print and its function) and emergent writing (young children’s first attempts to express themselves through writing) contribute significantly to a solid foundation for literacy. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/a-focus-on-emergent-literacy-skills-ecm-element-6/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:B5 Leaders,Learning Cohort,Yearlong Learning Journey
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T203751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T172200Z
UID:10000268-1741870800-1741879800@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Children Through Observation & Progress Monitoring | Ecosystem Element 7
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: This session will discuss policies and practices for monitoring children’s developmental progress in all areas (with a focus on language and literacy). Following a cyclical process relying heavily on observation\, and with expected child outcomes in mind\, teachers collect information\, reflect on where children are in their development\, and use their findings to inform their caregiving and teaching. The group will explore opportunities to get to know each child better\, and to develop the nurturing relationships that support and advance learning.  view families as partners in all phases of this process\, and seek and value their input and knowledge of their children to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their development. \nWhy does it matter?\nContinuously observing children and systematically assessing their progress allows teachers to have a better understanding of how they are learning and the progress they are making toward expected developmental outcomes. This allows teachers to take supportive actions\, to plan and implement learning experiences that support children best. When teachers know what is expected of children in language and literacy development\, take the time to observe and monitor their progress\, and use the information they’ve gathered to refine their teaching\, their instruction is more effective and in turn\, we see more positive outcomes for children. The process also allows teachers to identify children who might have additional needs and may require more in-depth professional evaluation or supports. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/intentional-supports-for-dual-language-learners/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:B5 Leaders,Learning Cohort,Yearlong Learning Journey
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20241107T181914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025854Z
UID:10000273-1742810400-1742815800@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:\nThe series will cover  Fluency Instruction.  It is required that leaders have completed Cox Campus coursework on these topics (or have completed similar professional development) prior to joining. \nAudience:\nThis PLC is for district and school leaders with working knowledge of the science of reading and are currently implementing structured literacy practices in their school/district.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/supporting-fluency/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:School Leaders,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20250328T140545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T140957Z
UID:10000275-1743440400-1743444000@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Adolescents’ Literacy Skills Using Morphological Approaches\, Part Three: Working With Students to Investigate Words
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Ginger Collins\, hosted by Cox Campus\, for the final of a three-part series: Addressing Adolescents’ Literacy Skills Using Morphological Approaches. In this webinar\, Dr. Collins will provide information on teachers’ and interventionists’ role in literacy instruction as a “guide on the side” rather than the “sage on the stage.” She will provide recommendations for tools and resources to use when investigating words with students as well as activities that foster engaging word investigations. \nDr. Ginger Collins is a Professor and Program Director in the School of Speech\, Language\, Hearing\, and Occupational Sciences at the University of Montana. Dr. Collins worked in a variety of settings as a speech-language pathologist prior to pursuing her PhD at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on literacy intervention\, particularly interventions with morphology at the core. She is a founding member of the Structured Word Inquiry Research Vanguard (SWIRV). Structured word inquiry (SWI) involves teaching students how to scientifically investigate words to understand patterns across words (e.g.\, recognizing words with shared bases and roots) as well as the evolution of a word’s structure and meaning to improve spelling\, decoding\, and vocabulary knowledge.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/addressing-adolescents-literacy-skills-using-morphological-approaches-part-three-working-with-students-to-investigate-words/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240822T111548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025842Z
UID:10000269-1743685200-1743690600@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Intentional Supports for Dual Language Learners| Ecosystem Element 8
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: This session will explore the Ecosystem Element 8\, which focuses on intentional supports for DLL learners.  Dual Language Learners (DLLs) or emergent bilinguals\, are children learning and developing in more than one language. This element is exclusively focused on the school/site’s systematic and integrated efforts to develop an equitable environment that support DLLs through practices that enhance their learning and build on their strengths\, including their first language. Teachers are knowledgeable about dual language development and the supports they must put in place to ensure DLLs thrive. Of principal importance in these supports is the inclusion and promotion of their first language and the encouragement to families to talk\, sing\, and read with their children in their language. \nWhy is it important?\nDual language learners benefit from other educational best practices that are effective for monolingual children (those developing in only one language) but they need a little more. They benefit most when they are educated in bilingual environments or when their first language is included for instructional purposes. Research indicates that DLLs learn best when teachers make frequent cross-language connections\, and are knowledgeable of where children are in the development of all their languages. Furthermore\, bilingual development has multiple advantages – social\, cognitive\, academic\, and economic – and is a desirable outcome for all children. When children’s first language and culture are incorporated in the classroom\, their learning takes off
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/intentional-supports-for-dual-language-learners-2/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:B5 Leaders,Learning Cohort,Yearlong Learning Journey
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240821T174548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025830Z
UID:10000261-1743694200-1743697800@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:From Language Comprehension to Reading Comprehension | Dr. Laura Justice
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:  This session will dive into the topic of  Language comprehension and the transition to reading comprehension.   Explore development approaches and best practices in teaching. \n \n  Dr. Laura Justice\, PhD  \nDr. Justice’s research primarily focuses on young children who exhibit developmental vulnerabilities in language and literacy acquisition. Much of her research considers the effects of teacher or parent implemented interventions on children’s learning\, including the effective use of storybooks. She is also interested in the state of classroom quality in early childhood and how various aspects of quality affect children’s gains within the classroom. She has received the Annie Glenn Leadership Award in Speech-Language Pathology\, the Editor’s Award (from American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology)\, the Early Career Publication Award (from Division of Research\, Council for Exceptional Children)\, the Erskine Fellowship (from University of Canterbury)\, and the Fulbright Scholar Award. Dr. Justice has served as the co-director of Risk and Prevention in Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Program\, and as an associate professor at the University of Virginia\, Curry School of Education. Dr. Justice has also received the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering (from President G. W. Bush) and the Khalifa International Award for Early Learning. \n 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/from-language-comprehension-to-reading-comprehension-dr-laura-justice/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:K-5 Teachers,Yearlong Learning Journey
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240819T194450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025815Z
UID:10000255-1745661600-1745667000@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Centering First Language and Culture
DESCRIPTION:The National Association for Family Child Care reports that 40% of nearly 11 million young children with working mothers in the United States spent more time in family childcare than in any other setting. Family Child Care providers have the opportunity to promote literacy and justice by laying the foundation for learning in a child’s early years. This series brings together Family Childcare community members to explore key content from Cox Campus courses and how to apply it in their unique home-based contexts. \nObjectives:   \n\nEquip family childcare providers to enhance child outcomes through effective progress monitoring in multiage settings. \nSupport family childcare providers to center the culture and first language of the dual language learners in their care\, fostering a powerful learning environment. 
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/centering-first-language-and-culture/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:Early Learning | Childcare Providers,Families,Family Childcare Providers,Learning Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20240822T112928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T025745Z
UID:10000270-1746709200-1746714600@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Planning for Success through Strong Partnerships with Families | Ecosystem Element 9
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: All families care about their children and just like teachers\, want to support their learning. It’s essential to plan to establish strong partnerships with families from the beginning.  This element examines how sites position families as partners\, endeavor to build trusting relationships with them\, and provide multiple opportunities for them to engage and actively participate in their children’s language and literacy development. Strong family and teacher partnerships involve open communication\, respect for and celebration of differences\, commitment\, trust\, and shared power and responsibilities. Families are active collaborators and play a critical role in their children’s learning. Opportunities for engagement are driven by families’ needs and desires. \nWhy does it matter?\nFamilies are children’s first teachers and key partners in their development. Right from the start\, young children’s language and literacy are nurtured in the home through interactions with the meaningful adults in their lives – parents\, grandparents\, older siblings\, and other family members. All families teach their children many things – interests\, skills\, values\, traditions\, chores\, and activities –and all of these lessons contribute to a child’s learning and development. Research demonstrates that family support for language and literacy activities at school and at home positively impacts children’s outcomes in these areas. When families and teachers form strong partnerships\, young children make significant gains in their language\, vocabulary\, concept development\, early literacy\, and all learning. This paves the way for the development of solid reading and writing skills\, and to a life filled with voice\, self-determination\, and personal empowerment.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/planning-for-success-through-strong-partnerships-with-families/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
CATEGORIES:B5 Leaders,Learning Cohort,Yearlong Learning Journey
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20250224T162902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T162902Z
UID:10000274-1750032000-1750291199@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Georgia LitLink 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Georgia LitLink is our state’s literacy conference\ndedicated to Georgia public school teachers. \nThis teacher-facing conference is cohosted by the Georgia Department of Education\nand the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy\, a program of the Atlanta Speech School. \nThis conference connects teachers and educators from across Georgia\nwho will learn as key change-agents in our statewide literacy effort.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/georgia-litlink-2025-conference/
CATEGORIES:Georgia Public School Conference,K-5 Teachers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20251212T151830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T151830Z
UID:10000276-1768212000-1768216500@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Building a Model for Evidence-Based Early Literacy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next session in the Knowledge Building for Leaders’ Spotlight Series\, designed to equip school and district leaders with the knowledge and strategies needed to transform literacy outcomes. \n In this session\, we’ll explore how to build a model for early literacy through evidence-based practices. Participants will learn how key components such as professional learning\, high-quality curriculum\, consistent data & assessment practices\, daily instruction and coaching and community involvement improve literacy outcomes for students. Karprice Bentley-Brown\, Principal of Brewer Innovation Academy and Mrs. Jasmine Pernell\, Literacy Academic Coach. These literacy leaders will reflect on their journey\, lessons learned\, and success in building a solid early literacy foundation for students. \nRegister Here
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/building-a-model-for-evidence-based-early-literacy-instruction/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T050441
CREATED:20260220T150028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150711Z
UID:10000277-1773050400-1773054900@coxcampus.org
SUMMARY:Knowledge Building for Leaders Spotlight Series: Leadership Language: Leading From All Levels
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nJoin us for a practice-focused webinar spotlighting Structured Literacy implementation at Clyattville Elementary School. In this live session\, school leaders will share how they improved early literacy outcomes by aligning instruction to the Science of Reading and building a schoolwide culture grounded in evidence-based practices. \nPrincipal Maggie Moody and Instructional Coach Wendy Lane will discuss how they shifted school priorities to center Structured Literacy\, built a strong and strategic principal–instructional coach partnership\, and actively supported teachers through aligned professional learning and coaching. They will also highlight measurable school growth\, share literacy data insights\, and reflect on the systems that helped strengthen K–5 reading instruction across their building. \nThis conversation is designed for principals\, instructional coaches\, district leaders\, and K–5 educators working to implement Structured Literacy and improve reading achievement schoolwide. Register today to gain practical strategies for leading sustainable literacy change and strengthening student reading outcomes. \nRegister today to learn practical strategies for leading sustainable literacy change and driving stronger student reading outcomes.
URL:https://coxcampus.org/event/knowledge-building-for-leaders-spotlight-series/
LOCATION:Cox Campus | Yearlong Learning Journey Webinar
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