Agenda
Stay up to date with everything happening in the community. On this agenda page you’ll find upcoming events, workshops, trainings and inspiring gatherings — all in one clear overview, ordered by date.
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- Tue01Dec
Twilight Talk - Inclusion by Design: Practical PedTech Strategies for Strengthening Universal Provision, Inclusive Practice, and Pupil Agency
In this twilight talk, award-winning educator Julaan Govier explores how becoming a Google Reference School, with 1:1 Chromebook devices for all, transforms classroom inclusion and pupil outcomes across the LEO Academy Trust. Drawing from real-world practice, Julaan will demonstrate how built-in accessibility features, AI-powered differentiation, and 'stealth scaffolding'—such as discrete digital resource assignment and voice typing—dismantle learned helplessness, reduce metacognitive overload, protect pupil dignity, and foster true independence and agency.
- Time
- 16:00 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- nasen
- Wed02Dec
New to ESEA Networking and Office Hours
A networking and office hours opportunity for LEA staff who are new to managing ESEA programs, complementing the monthly New to ESEA learning series.
- Time
- 10:00 – 10:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Wed02Dec
Connecting reading communities: school libraries, public libraries and beyond
School libraries and public libraries share a common purpose: getting children and young people reading. How can we maximise the impact of working together and build reading cultures beyond the school gates?
- Time
- 15:45 – 17:15
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- National Literacy Trust
- Wed02Dec
Completing the Required ESEA Consolidated Application Fall Amendment in MEGS
A session for LEA staff to review the required ESEA Fall Amendment components and learn how to create and submit the amendment in MEGS.
- Time
- 10:00 – 12:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Thu03Dec
Webinar: From Silos to Solutions: Unifying K-12 Operations for District-Wide Success
Missed CoSN2026 in Chicago or couldn’t make it to every must-see session? Now’s your chance to catch the highlights.
- Time
- 14:00 – 15:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- CoSN
- Thu03Dec
Go All In Together! One Million Gifts of Reading
Bring your school together to join thousands of pupils across the UK for a joyful celebration to mark the end of the National Year of Reading 2026. A gift of reading does not need wrapping paper.
- Time
- 10:00 – 10:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- National Literacy Trust
- Thu03Dec
Network for School Leaders Hosting International Teachers
A quarterly network for school and district leaders to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen support systems for international educators in Minnesota schools.
- Time
- 10:00 – 10:45
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Fri04Dec
ICIA: Leading the Work - Supporting Principals, Coaches & PLCs
Explore leadership structures that empower principals, coaches, and PLCs to move district priorities into practice. Moving district priorities into classrooms takes leadership at every level.
- Time
- 09:30 – 10:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Keep Indiana Learning
- Mon07Dec
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 3 live session - Development of a professional artefact Part 2
The second session builds on the work carried out in Session 1. We will address any potential refinements to the artefact that may be required or what potential barriers to implementation could be addressed.
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- nasen
- Mon07Dec
Educator Panel: Actualizing Science in the K–5 Classroom
Join K–5 educators for a conversation about practical strategies for bringing science to life and creating meaningful opportunities for students to think like scientists. You’ll walk away with practical tips for making science a more visible, consistent part of your elementary classroom.
- Time
- 16:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Amplify
- Mon07Dec
Actionable Approaches for Centering Newcomers
This virtual workshop is designed for any educator interested in supporting English learners.
- Time
- 15:00 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Wed09Dec
SFY26 ESEA Consolidated Application Closeout in MEGS
District and Charter school leaders responsible for managing ESEA Title program and financial closeout.
- Time
- 10:00 – 11:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Thu10Dec
Promote Engagement in Math through Lesson Design
In this workshop, teachers will learn how high cognitive demand tasks increase opportunities for students to access learning. Teachers will explore ways of modifying tasks to increase students’ abilities to engage in sensemaking. This workshop will assist teachers in gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to design and modify tasks for their math classrooms.
- Time
- 19:30 – 21:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Knowles Teacher Initiative
- Thu10Dec
Research Flights and the Science of Cloud Development, December 10, 2026
Join us on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the lifecycles of clouds and how clouds that result from wildfire influence the atmosphere. In this web seminar, Dr. Sarah Woods, scientist and cloud microphysics specialist at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), shares her work studying clouds from up in the sky. Learn about exciting science that can only take place aboard research aircraft outfitted with specially designed instruments for observing the atmosphere.
- Time
- 19:00 – 20:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- NSTA
- Thu10Dec
English Learner (EL) Educator Exchange - December
For EL Coordinators, educators, and educational leaders.
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Thu10Dec
Reading Isn’t Enough: Why Writing Is the Missing Lever
Many schools are making important gains in early reading through structured literacy and evidence-based instruction, yet many principals are noticing a troubling disconnect: students who can decode text still struggle to write complete sentences, explain their thinking, and demonstrate comprehension. This edWebinar explores why writing is not simply an outcome of reading instruction, but a critical driver of it.
- Time
- 16:00 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- edWeb
- Thu10Dec
Prompts and Pedagogy: What's Coming in 2027
Forty-five minutes a month. One topic, one tool, one thing you can use tomorrow. Free and virtual.
- Time
- 16:00 – 16:45
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Keep Indiana Learning
- Thu10Dec
Minnesota Visiting Teacher Program Information Session
School Administrators, Teacher Mentors, Instructional Coaches, Superintendents, Principals, Program Coordinators, World Language Specialists
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Mon14Dec
Actionable Approaches for Centering Newcomers
This virtual workshop is designed for any educator interested in supporting English learners.
- Time
- 15:00 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Tue15Dec
Bilingual Seals Overview for Implementation
Minnesota K-12 Public School, Charter School, Private School personnel Note: This webinar is not for families or students. If they have any questions please email [email protected]
- Time
- 16:00 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Tue15Dec
AI Leaders Network
A quarterly working group for district leaders steering AI. Ninety minutes, virtual, and free.
- Time
- 15:30 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Keep Indiana Learning
- Tue15Dec
Title Tuesday - Determining Allocations/Office Hours
District and Charter School leaders and Business Managers managing ESEA Title programs.
- Time
- 10:00 – 11:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Wed16Dec
New to ESEA Session - Award Allocation and Fiscal Requirements
LEA staff who are new or newer to managing ESEA Title programs
- Time
- 10:00 – 11:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Wed16Dec
Neurodiversity Training Package: Train the Trainer Webinar – Autumn Half Term 2 (all settings)
Join us for a free webinar supporting leaders, SENCOs and inclusion teams across primary, secondary and FE settings to deliver the Neurodiversity Train the Trainer package with confidence. We will introduce the materials, walk through the leadership and teacher strands and how they connect, and look at how to make the most of delivering with two leads in your setting.
- Time
- 15:45 – 16:45
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Universal SEND Services
- Thu17Dec
Mobile Student Information Form (MSIF) Office Hour
Administrative Support, Office Registrar, Counselor, Migrant Liaison
- Time
- 15:15 – 15:45
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Thu17Dec
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth and Transition to Higher Education
District Homeless Liaisons, School Administrators, School Social workers, School Counselors
- Time
- 14:00 – 15:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Wed06Jan
Meeting the Needs of Every Child (4pm - 6pm)
This FREE online session will provide practitioners with a thorough overview of inclusive practice for SEND in the early years. Throughout this webinar, you will be invited to participate in a range of activities to support your learning.
- Time
- 16:00 – 18:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- nasen
- Wed06Jan
Foster Care POC Network Meeting 3: Dispute Resolution
School and District Foster Care Points of Contact, County Welfare Agencies Foster Care Points of Contact, School Social Workers, Administrators
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Tue12Jan
Leaders of Multilingual Learners Affinity Group
Our affinity group provides a supportive environment to address issues surrounding MLLs, share best practices, and build community. Leaders of multilingual learners work in many roles and often face unique challenges and experiences.
- Time
- 16:00 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Keep Indiana Learning
- Wed13Jan
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 1 live session_ Introduction to SEND in Practice
This session will focus on contextualising the information delivered through the “An introduction to SEND in Practice” webinars. It is advised that you watch the recorded webinars in your module before attending a live session.
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- nasen