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Join our Autism Virtual Summit, featuring renowned global autism experts and authors. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the experts and gain valuable insights into the latest research, innovations, and best practices. This summit promises to be a unique opportunity for professionals to learn from the pioneers shaping the future of autism assessment and care. We expect it to be a jam-packed event so be sure to register early and clear your calendar.

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Presenter(s): Marcy O'Connell, MA, CCC-SLP, Natalie Barnard, M.Ed Melinda Cooper, and Shelley Hughes

This webinar, designed for educators, counselors, and school-based professionals who work with teens, discusses the modern teen experience and highlights common stressors and their impact on mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. The presentation aims to equip participants with actionable strategies they can use to help teens build resilience and manage stress effectively.

Presenter(s): Jan Wasowicz

Join us and learn about the tools and resources from the SPELL-Links team available from Pearson! From Tier 1 curricular support with Wordtivities or all-staff training offerings to Tier 2/3 deep structured literacy tools like SPELL-Links to Reading and Writing, you will learn about choosing the right tools for each of your needed contexts.

Presenter(s): Dr. Laine Bradshaw, Josh Hugo

Formative assessment should pinpoint exactly what a student needs, and interventions should match that same level of precision—yet too often, one or both are too broad, leading to widely used learning materials that are unvetted for driving meaningful, precise growth. Join Dr. Laine Bradshaw, leading researcher and designer of diagnostic formative assessment systems, for a deep dive into how precision in assessment, intervention, and efficacy research fuels real learning. Discover what truly works, moving personalized learning beyond activity to true productivity. 

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Shanley, M.Ed., Kathleen Woodward, Ed.S., NCSP, Melinda Cooper, OTR

Early diagnoses and interventions for children with co-occurring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are crucial for academic success and social development. Attendees will gain practical tools to support diverse learners, ensuring they receive the necessary accommodations to thrive both in school and beyond.

Discover the top reasons Pearson’s achievement assessment solution stands out! From print and digital options to automated scoring and unlimited access, this webinar highlights how this solution simplifies assessment while maximizing flexibility, accuracy, and value. Get the most out of your investment with a cost-effective solution that offers unlimited administration, seamless updates, and the freedom to assess on your terms. 

Join us at one of our virtual Focus events! These casual and informative, one-hour Zoom events bring together educators, clinicians, and Pearson product experts to collaborate on how to make each season of your school year or practice a success. Learn about top tools, get to know your assessment consultant, and get your questions answered by registering for our upcoming virtual events today!

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Presenter(s): Dr. Laine Bradshaw

We know that formative classroom assessments are often seen as assessments for learning, shifting the focus from evaluation to student growth. But did you know that they can also be assessments as learning? Join us for a thoughtful discussion on classroom assessment practices with Dr. Laine Bradshaw, founder of the Navvy formative classroom assessment system.

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