• Get more technology for your money with refurbished computers
• Using data to manage and improve Response to Intervention
• Maintaining school wellness during tight budget times
• Cyber-Security: How to protect your students, staff and network
• Stretch budgets and close gaps with online courses
• Signage, projectors & monitors: Cost-effective digital solutions for the 21st century school
• Best practice in network security: An integrated approach
• Going Green: What does it really mean?
• Expanding the classroom with online learning
• Bright Green Schools: Saving money and energy with intelligent building systems
• Building a Data Culture that Will Improve Student Achievement
• Emergency Communications: Are You Ready for the Unexpected?
• Improving achievement with performance management solutions: the TIES experience
• School Wellness Policies: Do you have one - and is it working?
• Streamlining your communication and collaboration with a unified solution
• Response to Intervention: Improving Achievement for All Children
• Crisis in the cafeteria: How to cope with soaring costs and falling participation
• Sensible Snacking: Making it a part of your school nutrition program
• Complying with the New 403(b) Regulations
• How to work with Cooperative Purchasing Groups
• Best Practices in Continuous Improvement and Data-Driven Decision Making
• New Paths to School Safety & Security
• Complying With the New 403(b) Regulations
• Managing Fixed Assets for Better Planning, Budgeting & Purchasing
• Wireless Networking - Goals, Strategies, Funding
• Improving Nutrition and Wellness in Schools

Get more technology for your money with refurbished computers

Tight budgets are convincing many K12 districts to turn to certified refurbished computers as a way to stretch technology budgets. But secondhand computers, and the vendors who sell them, aren't all the same. This web seminar will help K12 administrators understand the benefits and avoid the pitfalls of buying refurbished computers. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of K12 technology experts to find out: •What are the savings, selection and sustainability benefits of buying secondhand computers? •What should tech buyers expect from vendors? •Where do certified refurbished computers come from? •How have secondhand computers helped districts extend curricular resources? Presentations by: George Moore, Instructional Technology Consultant for Responsive Education Solutions, which operates 38 public charter schools in Texas; Brian Bray, Director of Instructional Technology, Lebanon Community Schools
Original webcast: 1/28/2010. Sponsored by CDI
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Using data to manage and improve Response to Intervention

Research shows that effectively screening for and responding to at-risk students involves much more than monitoring test scores. Many non-academic indicators can provide early warning signs about the need for intervention. This web seminar will explore how administrators at the Allentown School District in Pennsylvania are using data to manage and improve their RTI program. The presentation will also review district-wide processes and provide results from pilot schools. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and two senior administrators from the Allentown School District to get answers to questions like these: * How do educators use custom reports to get quick access to universal screening information? * How is data used to help decision-makers determine appropriate interventions for students? * What kind of reporting is used to provide a history of student participation in interventions? * How can data be used to validate the indicators used to identify students at risk? Presentations by:
Original webcast: 11/4/2009. Sponsored by Follett Software
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Maintaining school wellness during tight budget times

School districts have been making great progress in health and fitness, and there’s no reason to scale back on wellness initiatives just because budgets are tight. This web seminar will look at ways you can promote health and fitness among students and staff with low-cost and even no-cost initiatives, some of which may even yield cost savings. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and our panel of experts to get answers to questions like these: •How can school wellness programs for students complement worksite wellness programs for staff? •How does a healthy school environment impact academic achievement? •How can districts find and work with community partners to foster staff and student wellness? •How can low-cost programs such as exercise-in-place and active transport help combat childhood obesity? •How can schools engage parents and extend wellness initiatives into the home? Presentations by:
Original webcast: 10/20/2009. Sponsored by Dannon
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Cyber-Security: How to protect your students, staff and network

Sinister forces may roam the net, but your network can be protected. This web seminar will address key security issues, including privacy safeguards, content filtering, network access control and virus protection. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of network security experts for a discussion of topics such as: * Email and web security – Find out how to combat spam, viruses, phishing, spyware and other web-based threats with high-performance email and web security systems. * Firewall security – Discover how to keep the bad guys out and let the good guys in with the best in firewall security delivered on high-performance appliances and integrated network security devices. * Endpoint protection – Learn how to prevent attacks and enable secure connections using network access control, IPS and posture assessment services delivered to endpoints across the network. * Threat management – Defend against threats with greater precision using a threat management solution that configures best-in-breed services. Presentations by:
Original webcast: 10/15/2009. Sponsored by Cisco
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Stretch budgets and close gaps with online courses

More than one million K-12 students in the U.S. are engaged in online learning, a 47 percent increase from 2006. View this live web seminar to find out why online learning is growing so quickly, and how online curricular resources can help you stretch your budget and meet the needs of diverse student groups. Our panelists will also discuss the advantages of blended courses, involving face-to-face and remote learning. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of online learning practitioners to find out: * What the latest research says about the effectiveness of online learning. * How online courses can help with remediation, credit recovery and dropout prevention. * How school districts can expand foreign language, AP and other course offerings with online resources. * Why online courses can be especially helpful for students with special needs, including gifted and talented children and students with developmental or learning disabilities. Presentations by:
Original webcast: 9/30/2009. Sponsored by K12
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Signage, projectors & monitors: Cost-effective digital solutions for the 21st century school

Messaging, imagery and other forms of communication have moved to the digital world in recent years, and a growing number of districts are realizing the many benefits of digitizing their facilities. Aside from the environmental and cost-saving advantages of reducing paper, ink and plastic, cutting-edge digital display products allow schools to improve interaction among faculty and students and establish a campus-wide connectivity that promotes safety, information sharing and a technology-forward environment. While bright, large-screen displays in hallways promote upcoming events or alert passersby of an emergency, feature-rich classroom projectors keep students’ attention and desktop monitors with crisp screens fill the computer lab. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of experts to: •Learn about the latest trends in technology for the education market. •Find how your school—no matter its size, budget or technical know-how—can take advantage of the current stimulus package to fund a digital makeover in and out of its classrooms. •Get answers to common questions and concerns about the transition to digital solutions. Presentations by:
Original webcast: 8/25/2009. Sponsored by NEC
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Best practice in network security: An integrated approach

A best-practice network security plan rests on three pillars: protection against viruses, hackers and other threats; privacy safeguards and content filtering. Many districts rely on a patchwork of hardware and software solutions that don't always work seamlessly together. This web seminar will explore how an integrated approach to network security can meet all of a district's goals at an affordable price. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of experts for answers to questions like these: How can districts protect their networks against new viruses, determined hackers and innocent mistakes by well-intentioned users? How can educators balance the requirement to protect students from online dangers and inappropriate content with the need to give them access to a wide range of online learning resources? What are the latest standards for protecting family privacy, and how can districts meet federal requirements in this regard? How can network access privileges be customized for various sub-groups beyond administrators, teachers and students? How can enhancements to your network security protocols improve your eRate eligibility? Presentations by:
Original webcast: 8/11/2009. Sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
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Going Green: What does it really mean?

"Going Green" — It's all about preserving resources, setting the proper example for students and, of course, saving money. Today, "going green" permeates education, from decisions about construction materials and furniture to computers and cleansers. In this web seminar we'll take a close look at sustainability, including trends, costs, hype and promise. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of experts for answers to questions like these: •Do green initiatives have to suffer in times of budget cuts? •How can the federal stimulus package support green initiatives? •How should you incorporate sustainability in renovations? •What are the latest trends in LEED-certification? •How should schools be rated on sustainability? Plus: A roundup of green products from Products Editor Kurt Dyrli. Presentations by:
Original webcast: 8/6/2009. Sponsored by Lutron
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Expanding the classroom with online learning

View this live webcast to discover how technology can help you engage online learners with lively, interactive instruction. Share presentations and stream media modules or live video. Set up hands-on labs so students can practice and review before, during, or after your class. Track performance with robust testing, grading, and polling tools. Then create an archive of your online class for self-paced study on demand. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of online learning practitioners to find out how you can use today’s technology to: •Extend learning beyond the four walls of the classroom to serve the growing population of non-traditional students. •Create an online learning experience that mirrors the classroom experience. •Foster remote collaboration among students and faculty across different buildings or campuses. Presentations by:
Original webcast: 7/23/2009. Sponsored by Cisco
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Bright Green Schools: Saving money and energy with intelligent building systems

In most districts, controls for building access, safety, HVAC, communications and other functions are handled by separate and often-unconnected networks, resulting in a complex and costly environment that is difficult to operate and maintain. Find out how your district can streamline operations and save time, money and energy by delivering all building services over a single, centrally managed IP-based network. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and a panel of experts to learn how an intelligent school network can: Promote administrative and operational efficiency with electronic work orders and intelligent notification of maintenance issues. Increase safety and security with a coordinated and integrated response through a single network interface, from anywhere in the district. Save on energy costs by linking school buildings into a unified, centrally managed HVAC system. Improve academic performance with connected learning environments, supporting digital media, mobile applications, and advanced collaboration tools. Presentations by:
Original webcast: 6/4/2009. Sponsored by Cisco
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Building a Data Culture that Will Improve Student Achievement

Find out how two leading districts, San Jose in California and Iredell-Statesville in North Carolina, improved student outcomes by building a culture of data-driven decision making throughout their schools. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and two senior administrators from these districts to get answers to questions like these: * What are the key elements of success in using data to improve achievement? * How can a district overcome inertia or resistance in creating a systemic use of data-driven decision making? * How should districts approach the staff development issues related to data-driven decision making? * What role can the district’s data partner play in helping to create a successful data culture? Presentations by: Dr. Terry K. Holliday, superintendent of the Iredell-Statesville Schools, North Carolina; Bill Erlendson, assistant superintendent for educational accountability at the San Jose, California, Unified School District.
Original webcast: 5/6/2009. Sponsored by Follett Software Company
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Emergency Communications: Are You Ready for the Unexpected?

The safety and security of students and faculty is the highest priority for school administrators, yet emergency communications plans at many districts may be incomplete or outdated. Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and our panel of safety and security experts to learn what goes into a best-practice emergency preparedness and communication plan. Our panelists will provide answers to questions like these: What are the elements of good emergency planning? What tools and tactics should you use to communicate during emergencies? What typically causes communications to break down in emergencies? What are the common areas that need improvement in many districts’ emergency plans? What role should school resource officers have in emergency preparedness? What steps can be taken every day to handle unexpected situations? Presentations by: Willie Freeman, Director of Security for the Newark, N.J., school district, and a frequent presenter at security seminars offered by the U.S. Department of Education; Richard Caster, Executive Director of the National Association of School Resource Officers; Kathryn Larin, Associate Director of the Office of Education, Workforce and Income Security at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and co-author of the GAO report, “Emergency Management: Status of School Districts’ Planning and Preparedness.”
Original webcast: 4/16/2009. Sponsored by Motorola
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Improving achievement with performance management solutions: the TIES experience

TIES, a school district cooperative based in Minnesota that serves 250,000 students, is a leader in the use of performance management solutions to improve student achievement. Join District Administration Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and Ben Silberglitt from TIES and learn how TIES improved the performance of schools in their cooperative. Discover how you can drive the performance of your schools and students and get answers to key questions about a performance management solution. Presentations by: Benjamin Silberglitt, Ph.D., TIES’ director of software applications. A leader in research and assessment for decision-making in schools, Dr. Silberglitt is the author of numerous publications in national journals and books, and has hands-on experience as a data leader in Minnesota schools.
Original webcast: 11/12/2008. Sponsored by Cognos
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School Wellness Policies: Do you have one - and is it working?

With the dramatic rise of childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes, school districts have come under pressure to develop wellness programs that go beyond health classes and the cafeteria. Many adopted integrated school wellness policies, but can schools tell how well these are working? Join Web Seminar Editor J.D. Solomon and our panel of experts to get answers to questions like these: Why should you assess your school wellness policy? How can a district measure the success of its wellness policy? What tools are available to help school wellness? What role should physical activity play in a school wellness policy? Presentations by: Richard A. Abramson, Superintendent of Schools, School Union #42/CSD #10, Maine; Leslie Lytle, Ph.D., Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of MN; Greg Welk, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Iowa State University
Original webcast: 10/21/2008. Sponsored by Dannon
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Streamlining your communication and collaboration with a unified solution

Unified communications technologies, including unified messaging and web portals, help K12 administrators and educators streamline communications and collaboration across the district. But just what is a unified communications strategy, and what does it take to implement it? Presentations by: Keith Price, Chief Technology Officer, Hoover City Schools in Jefferson County, Alabama; Debbie Karcher, Chief Information Officer, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; William E. Hagen, Unified Communication and Mobility Solutions Manager, Microsoft Education
Original webcast: 10/14/2008. Sponsored by Microsoft
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Response to Intervention: Improving Achievement for All Children

Response to Intervention is on almost every district’s agenda as a strategy for improving outcomes for all students. But many districts are only beginning their RTI implementations, and misperceptions persist about RTI’s association with special education. Presentations by: Christy Chambers — Past President of CASE, the Council of Administrators of Special Education; Alexa Posny — Kansas Commissioner of Education and the former director of the Office of Special Education Programs for the U.S. Department of Education; Mark Shinn — Professor of School Psychology, National Louis University, Skokie, IL
Original webcast: 9/23/2008. Sponsored by Spectrum K12
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Crisis in the cafeteria: How to cope with soaring costs and falling participation

With food costs rising and high school lunch program participation weakening, school administrators, nationwide are struggling to cope with new challenges in their food service programs. Presentations by: Katie Wilson, President, School Nutrition Association Anita Holquist, Food Service Director, Fairfield-Suisun USD, California Ray Ivey, Director of Administration, Azle ISD, Texas
Original webcast: 9/16/2008. Sponsored by Sodexo
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Sensible Snacking: Making it a part of your school nutrition program

School administrators across the country are working hard to offer healthy and attractive choices in their competitive food and beverage offerings. Still, concerns persist about inconsistent information, community support, student acceptance and revenue implications. Get answers to your questions and concerns from our speakers from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Presentations by: Kate Lampel Link, MSEd., Competitive Foods Manager, Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Christy Manso, School Beverages Manager, Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Original webcast: 8/21/2008. Sponsored by Generation Max
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Complying with the New 403(b) Regulations

Updated with the latest information. The long-awaited IRS 403(b) final regulations were released July 23. Is your district ready for compliance? Get the facts and details from our expert panelists. Presentations by: Robert Architect, Senior Tax Law Specialist, IRS; Ellie Lowder, author of several books and compliance guides about 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Original webcast: 3/18/2008. Sponsored by AXA
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How to work with Cooperative Purchasing Groups

Many school districts are streamlining their procurement process and saving money by participating in regional or national cooperative purchasing groups. Co-ops offer significant advantages to participants, but many districts are unfamiliar with the concept and are missing out on the benefits of working with co-ops. Presentations by: Mike Hajek, Director of Business Development & Marketing, National Joint Powers Alliance, Staples, MN; Matthew Mackel, Contract Manager, The Cooperative Purchasing Network, Houston, TX ; Jim Borrow, Executive Director, KCDA Purchasing Cooperative, Kent, WA
Original webcast: 2/12/2008. Sponsored by Williams Scotsman
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Best Practices in Continuous Improvement and Data-Driven Decision Making

More than merely a vehicle for collecting and reporting data, a school district’s technology solutions must deliver actionable information to fuel continuous improvement. Clear data insights are the result of a data-centric technology strategy woven around ongoing continuous improvement goals. Add a healthy data culture and you have the foundation to drive meaningful change across the campus and into the classroom. Presentations by: Victoria L. Bernhardt, Executive Director, Education for the Future Initiative; Chico, CA, Rebecca J. Blink, Ph.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Chilton School District; Chilton, WI; Aimee Guidera, Director, Data Quality Campaign; Austin, TX.
Original webcast: 1/22/2008. Sponsored by TetraData
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New Paths to School Safety & Security

Our panel of experts offers insight into the causes of school violence, and they share what they’ve learned from their own extensive experience. Find out what’s really happening in our schools, how you can prevent problems from occurring, and how, if problems do arise, you can react effectively. Presentations by: Paul Kesner, Education Program Specialist, Safe & Drug Free Schools Program, U.S. Department of Education; Willie Freeman, Director of Security/Chief Investigator for Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ; Scott Poland, an internationally recognized expert on school psychology issues related to violence prevention and crisis response.
Original webcast: 12/11/2007. Sponsored by Canon, IP Video Corporation, A+ Technology Solutions, Inc., 3 Com, OnSSI
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Complying With the New 403(b) Regulations

The long-awaited IRS 403(b) final regulations were released July 23. Is your district ready for compliance? Get the facts and details from our expert panelists.Robert Architect, Senior Tax Law Specialist, IRS; Ellie Lowder, author of several books and compliance guides about 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Presentations by:
Original webcast: 11/1/2007. Sponsored by AXA Equitable
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Managing Fixed Assets for Better Planning, Budgeting & Purchasing

Just what is fixed asset management, and why is it important to school districts? Find out how good asset management can help districts improve budget planning and make better purchase decisions, and learn techniques that business officers can use to plan for insurance coverage and asset replacement. You’ll also get some hints about what you should look for in Fixed Asset Management software solutions. Presentations by: J.D. Solomon, Web Seminar Editor, District Administration; William Brady, author of Managing Fixed Assets in the Public Sector; Terry Schueler, Assistant Superintendent, Operational Support Services, Thompson School District, Loveland, CO.
Original webcast: 9/20/2007. Sponsored by Sage Software
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Wireless Networking - Goals, Strategies, Funding

Find out from our panel of experts how a wireless network can improve teaching and learning in your district, and how you can streamline a wireless implementation and avoid pitfalls. You’ll also learn about network security and how to obtain funding to pay for your wireless network. Presentations by: Ronald J. Canuel, Director General of the Eastern Townships School Board, Magog, Quebec, Canada; Charles Garten, President, Garten Consultants, an educational technology consulting company; Chris Toy, Educational Consultant.
Original webcast: 5/16/2007. Sponsored by 3Com
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Improving Nutrition and Wellness in Schools

The reauthorized federal Child Nutrition Act now requires K12 school districts with federally funded school meal programs to put wellness programs in place this year. Is your district in compliance? Presentations by: Brenda Z. Greene, on staff at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) since 1983 and has directed NSBAs School Health Programs initiatives since 1987; Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI); Dr. Kenneth M. Arndt superintendent of Community Unit School District 300, Carpentersville, Illinois; Dr. David Behlow,superintendent of Oswego Community Unit School District, Oswego, Illinois.
Original webcast: 3/14/2007. Sponsored by Aramark Education
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