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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- Wed21Oct
New to ESEA Session - Title IA and Title IVA Program Requirements
Each meeting will provide learning, guidance, Q&A, and networking on implementing activities funded by the ESEA. Topics will include program requirements, fiscal management, program design, needs assessment, compliance monitoring, MEGS processes, and a May graduation and celebration.
- Time
- 10:00 – 11:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Thu22Oct
Specialist Spotlight: Creating Belonging Through Inclusion (Cross-phase)
This session will explore how to create and embed a culture of belonging and inclusion for pupils in school using practical examples from The Marvell College, Hull to exemplify this. Vulnerable pupils sit at the heart of their offer in the school, and they are prioritised in all aspects of their work.
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Whole School SEND
- Thu22Oct
Developing a Title I, Part A Schoolwide Program, Part 1 of 3, Research and Planning
School leadership teams transitioning to a Schoolwide program for the 2027-2028 school year, those considering transitioning to a Schoolwide program, and anyone interested in learning more.
- Time
- 09:00 – 11:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Fri23Oct
World Languages Education 101 for School Leaders
This session provides education leaders with an overview of world language programs, including standards, benefits, effective teaching practices, and key classroom indicators.
- Time
- 08:30 – 11:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Wed28Oct
The Next RenAIssance: A Virtual Book Study
Six virtual sessions on Zack Kass's bestseller about AI and human potential. Free. Participants will discuss key ideas and reflections across six sessions.
- Time
- 16:30 – 17:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Keep Indiana Learning
- Wed28Oct
Every Student Belongs: Putting Autism Inclusion into Practice
Every Student Belongs: Putting Autism Inclusion into Practice.
- Time
- 18:00 – 19:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Share My Lesson Webinars
- Mon02Nov
Poetry masterclass for KS2 practitioners: inspiring young writers through poetry
During Young Poets Week, join this fully funded CPD session designed to help primary teachers bring poetry to life in the classroom. Drawing on the newly released Poetry Routes anthology, the session will explore practical approaches to inspiring young writers through contemporary poetry.
- Time
- 15:45 – 16:35
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- National Literacy Trust
- Tue03Nov
TeachBrief Live | Autumn webinar: Children and Young People's Reading 2026 - implications for practice
TeachBrief Live is a termly webinar for primary literacy leaders, to help you boost outcomes and tackle the UK's literacy crisis. Enjoy insightful discussions from experienced practitioners, connect with peers, stay updated on literacy developments, and gain confidence in leading change across your school. Delivered by the National Literacy Trust, it's your go-to national literacy briefing.
- Time
- 15:45 – 16:25
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- National Literacy Trust
- Wed04Nov
What the Research Says About…Emerging Technologies in Science Education, November 4, 2026
This webinar explores what research says about using emerging technologies, including AI and simulations, in science education. Participants will learn practical ways to use these tools to enhance student learning
- Time
- 19:00 – 20:15
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- NSTA
- Wed04Nov
New to ESEA Networking and Office Hours
Networking and office hours for LEA staff new to ESEA programs, complementing the monthly New to ESEA learning series.
- Time
- 10:00 – 09:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Wed04Nov
Intro to Polypad Virtual Manipulatives
Interested in incorporating free virtual manipulatives into your classroom? Learn how you can model a variety of mathematical concepts using Polypad and even incorporate a Polypad screen into your Amplify Classroom activities.
- Time
- 19:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Amplify
- Thu05Nov
Once upon a rhyme: how poetry, performance and playful language spark confidence, communication and joy in young learners
As part of the National Year of Reading offer for early years, this webinar supports early years practitioners and childminders to guide their children through an area that can sometimes feel less familiar- poetry. It will give practitioners fresh inspiration for bringing poetry, performance and playful language into their everyday practice, helping to build their own confidence with poetry which in turn strengthens children’s confidence too.
- Time
- 15:30 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- National Literacy Trust
- Fri06Nov
Train-the-Trainer: Evaluate resources and claims
Explore how AI can support age-appropriate evaluation of resources, information, and claims.
- Time
- 18:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- ISTE+ASCD
- Fri06Nov
Minnesota Visiting Teacher Program Information Session
This information session is designed to provide interested school leaders with an overview of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program and information on how to participate in the Minnesota Visiting Teacher Program
- Time
- 09:30 – 10:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- MDE
- Mon09Nov
The Math Education Landscape: Confronting Challenges and Looking Ahead
Join Dan Meyer, Ph.D., to explore some of the top concerns facing math educators and ways we can overcome them. We’ll touch on technology challenges, ways to invite and celebrate student thinking, and creating a new need for math learning.
- Time
- 16:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Amplify
- Tue10Nov
Specialist Spotlight: Adaptive Teaching - Part 1 (Primary)
This session is the first in a two-part series focusing on practical approaches to support progress and engagement across primary settings. Learn how adaptive teaching can help meet the diverse needs of learners through a range of tools and approaches. The session includes opportunities for discussion, reflection, and Q&A.
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Whole School SEND
- Tue10Nov
Building Thinking Classrooms: How to Get Students Thinking More and Thinking Deeply
Join Amy Chang from Building Thinking Classrooms as they share Peter Liljedahl’s unique research-based practices that create optimal conditions for learner-centered, student-owned deep thinking, engagement, and learning. We will experience and explore how these shifts in structure and pedagogy create opportunities for more interactive and engaging problem-solving in the classroom while helping students feel seen and celebrated.
- Time
- 16:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Amplify
- Tue10Nov
Increasing Participation in Groupwork
Facilitating successful collaborative groupwork in science and math education can be challenging due to difficulties in crafting collaboration-dependent tasks, ensuring focused productivity, and addressing workload and participation imbalances among students. Our course, designed for educators dedicated to enhancing math and science engagement, introduces Complex Instruction (CI) as a research-backed instructional strategy.
- Time
- 19:30 – 21:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Knowles Teacher Initiative
- Tue10Nov
Twilight Talk: Supporting Learning Through Vision
The NHS in England has committed to providing specialist eye care services in all special schools in England. This session will explore how equitable eye care can be delivered effectively within special schools and colleges, and why vision is a critical but often overlooked factor in learning, behaviour and engagement for children and young people with SEND.
- Time
- 16:00 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- nasen
- Wed11Nov
Remembrance Assembly 2026
Take part in Remembrance on Wednesday 11 November with our free Remembrance Assembly, bringing your pupils together with others from across the UK for a unique, reflective and engaging experience. The Remembrance Assembly, created in partnership with the Royal British Legion, will be hosted by a familiar face, along with representatives from the Armed Forces, veterans and those currently serving, using their unique voices to share their own perspectives on Remembrance, and to explore how we all belong in the Remembrance community.
- Time
- 10:30 – 11:05
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- National Literacy Trust
- Wed11Nov
Specialist Spotlight: Understanding behaviour as communication (Primary)
Have you ever tried a behaviour strategy that worked perfectly for one pupil… and seemed to do nothing for another? Or felt unsure of where to start supporting a student with SEMH needs?
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Whole School SEND
- Thu12Nov
Leading Specialist Spaces in Mainstream: Inclusion bases and Ofsted
Mainstream settings face a clear directive. Whether your Inclusion base is a fully resourced specialist space or used for short-term interventions, it must serve as dynamic engine for whole-school inclusion.
- Time
- 15:30 – 17:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Whole School SEND
- Thu12Nov
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner Module 3 live session - Development of a professional artefact Part 1
These two sessions will focus on the creation of a professional artefact. These webinars are included in the "Recognised Teacher/Practitioner of SEND" module. The sessions will give you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts and ideas to begin working on the development of your artefact.
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- nasen
- Thu12Nov
Addressing Math Anxiety in the K–5 Classroom
Hear from Ian Brown, math educator and author of the popular comic book I Hate Math, as he presents ways to address and alleviate math anxiety for your K–5 students. Matt will share how he helps students who genuinely dislike math, describing how he helps them get to a place where math success feels manageable and achievable, using storytelling, humor, and metaphors to make abstract concepts more concrete.
- Time
- 14:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Amplify
- Thu12Nov
Changing the Way Students Experience Math: Making Mistakes and Guided Discovery
Having the wrong answer isn’t something to be ashamed of! It’s an opportunity to investigate and celebrate student thinking. Join math leader Mike Flynn of Flynn Education as he explains the power behind making mistakes and encouraging guided discovery, helping students achieve greater comprehension through curiosity, productive struggle, and meaningful discussion.
- Time
- 16:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Amplify
- Mon16Nov
Session 2 of 3: Systems and Processes
The second session turns to the systems and processes that make inclusive practice reliable at scale. Distinguishing the whole system from the individual processes within it, we look at how you secure accurate identification of need, keep SEND registers meaningful and current, and analyse patterns of need to inform provision planning at both school and group level.
- Time
- 13:45 – 14:45
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Whole School SEND
- Tue17Nov
Strengthen Your Boost Math Routines
Join our monthly webinar series designed to help you get started with Boost Math®! With the support of Amplify experts and implementation partners you’ll learn to build effective classroom routines, use reporting and data, and sustain momentum throughout the 2026–27 school year.
- Time
- 14:00
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Amplify
- Tue17Nov
Language Access Network Creating Consistent Systems: Interpretation and Translation Workflows
Administrators and teacher leaders in charge of writing a district or charter’s Language Access Plan.
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity
- Tue17Nov
Specialist Spotlight: Understanding Executive Function (Cross-phase)
The discussion will be hosted by Whole School SEND’s National Delivery Coordinator, Caroline Sutton-Reid, and everyone will be encouraged to join in, ask questions and share experiences. Know what executive function is and why executive function skills are important.
- Time
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Universal SEND Services
- Wed18Nov
Neglected and Delinquent Annual Count Training
Neglected and Delinquent Annual Count Training. Title I Coordinators, MARSS Coordinators, Ed-Fi Coordinators, Delinquent Facility Administrators, and School Administrators.
- Location
- Online
- Organized by
- Student Access and Opportunity