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Cultivate & Collaborate Video Calls
We miss chatter in the hallways, snarky comments that make meetings a little better, random high-fives at dismissal, moments that only other teachers know – all of it. We don’t know exactly how to recreate that, but free, regular, open, video workshops are a good way to start. There are two types of calls:
Please read our video call norms before joining a call.
Cultivate
Thursdays at 7:30pm CT: We have so much to learn! Lucky for us, teachers are amazing and we know so much already! Zoom calls, YouTube channels, Instagram stories-as-instruction, Desmos, offline lessons, and more. An EdCo teacher will host instructional sessions where you can ask, try, practice, fail, and try again!
| Date | Link | Description & information |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8/27 | Link | Cultivate Topic: BeWell: Self-Care, Student-Care, & Creating Sustainable Routines Guest: Riki Ratner Founder and Director of BeWell in Schools Host: Greg O’Loughlin |
| Thursday 9/3 | Link | Cultivate Topic: EdCo Exceptional Educators Guests: Elizabeth Depta, Jennifer Ferguson, Nevella McGrady, Rebekah Reisner, and Natalie Vadas Host: Greg O’Loughlin |
| Thursday 9/10 | Link | Cultivate Topic: EdCo EL Educators Guests: Addison Barrack, Lauren Binkley, Jenna Davis, and Lindsey Roe Host: Greg O’Loughlin |
| Thursday 9/17 | Link | Cultivate Topic: EdCo School Psychologists Guest: Taylor Biondi, Leah Pritchett, and Melanie Smith Host: Greg O’Loughlin |
| Thursday 9/24 | Link | Cultivate Topic: EdCo Math Educators Guest: Joel Bezaire, Madison Knowe, and Amber Thienel Host: Greg O’Loughlin |
Collaborate
Tuesdays at 7:30pm CT : Mini unconferences with a specific topic or question at the center of the conversation. No experts, all learners – some will have more to share and some will join in with nothing but questions and that’s a perfect mix! If you’ve been to an EdCampNash, it’ll be like walking into one of those rooms with an EdCo teacher facilitating.
| Date | Link | Description & information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 9/1 | Link | Collaborate Topic: Student-Student Relationships 1: Building Connections Facilitator: Amy Nystrand |
| Tuesday 9/8 | Link | Collaborate Topic: Student-Student Relationships: 2 Nurturing Connections Facilitator: Amy Nystrand |
| Tuesday 9/15 | Link | Collaborate Topic: Honoring the Space of Students and Families while Teaching Virtual Facilitator: Amy Nystrand |
| Tuesday 9/22 | Link | Collaborate Topic: Trauma Informed Considerations Virtually Facilitator: Amy Nystrand |
| Tuesday 9/29 | Link | Collaborate Topic: Connecting General Ed Classrooms with Related Arts Facilitator: Amy Nystrand |