PD Partner LaunchPad for Life: Advocacy & Workplace Accommodations (ADHD, Autism & More)

REGISTER PD Partner LaunchPad for Life: Advocacy & Workplace Accommodations (ADHD, Autism & More) Monday August 17th, 2026 @ 7:30pm (ET) Bridging self-advocacy and neuroinclusion: a free workshop on ADHD & neurodivergent accommodations for employees, HR & managers. Asking for support at work shouldn't feel like a confession and approaching a team member you suspect needs support shouldn't feel like a guessing game or a legal minefield. This free virtual workshop — offered in honor of Disability Pride Month — is built for both sides of that conversation: the self-advocacy to ask for what you need, and neuroinclusive lens you need to manage a neurodiverse staff. This session gives you the language and frameworks for either seat at that table. What you'll learn: For self-advocacy: How to tell the difference between an accommodation and a preference How to ask for support without disclosing more than you're comfortable with Scripts for what to say (and what not to say) when talking to your manager about ADHD or other support needs For HR & managers: How to tell a performance issue from a structural barrier How to approach a team member you suspect may be neurodivergent — without assuming, diagnosing, or risking a misstep How to build neuroinclusive systems that reduce the need for individual employees to ask at all Who this is for: Employees who've talked themselves out of asking HR and managers who don't want to guess wrong.   Note: This session is offered at no cost in honor of Disability Pride Month. Future Neurodivergent Learning Labs are part of Launchpad for Life's regular paid workshop series.

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Educator Event: AI for Educators 2026 Conference at URI

AI for Educators 2026 Conference August 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A free, one-day conference designed to support educators at any stage of their AI journey, from those just getting started to those looking to explore more advanced topics. The format includes morning sessions focused on building a shared foundation in AI and education, followed by afternoon breakout sessions covering a range of topics so participants can choose what best fits their interests and experience level. Morning Sessions: Common misconceptions about AI in education Teacher-facing AI use Student AI literacy State and local guidance and policy discussion Afternoon Breakout Sessions: AI as Practical Assistive Technology Academic Integrity Elementary-Specific Topics Curriculum With, About & Because of AI Vibe Coding & Custom Bots Parent & Community Engagement When: August 11, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Swan Hall Auditorium, University of Rhode Island, 60 Upper College Road, Kingston Campus This conference is free for Rhode Island K-12 educators, pre-service teachers, and URI students. Educators from neighboring states are also welcome. REGISTER

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Corporate Partner Blue Mantis: Fireside Chat: Preparing Your District for 470 Season

REGISTER Fireside Chat: Preparing Your District for 470 Season Thursday August 6th, 2026 @ 11:00am (ET)   Simplify E‑Rate. Maximize Your Investment. E‑Rate offers a structured, compliant way to fund critical technology, but getting the most from it requires the right strategy. Join Blue Mantis for a fireside chat focused on helping K–12 and municipal leaders confidently prepare for the upcoming Form 470 season. Our panel of experts will break down the complexities of E‑Rate and share practical guidance to help you make smarter, more strategic technology investments.   What You'll Walk Away With: How to effectively plan and prepare for Form 470 Strategies to maximize E‑Rate funding opportunities Best practices for supporting: Modern networking infrastructure Managed broadband services Cybersecurity initiatives How to stay aligned with evolving E‑Rate regulations and compliance requirements   Why Attend E‑Rate can be a powerful tool—but without the right approach, organizations risk leaving funding on the table or running into compliance challenges. This discussion is designed to help you: Navigate the process with greater confidence Align funding with long-term technology goals Reduce complexity and improve outcomes   Who Should Attend K–12 IT and technology leaders School district administrators Municipal IT decision-makers Anyone involved in E‑Rate planning or procurement

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Corporate Partner – MagicSchool: Massachusetts AI Leadership Event

REGISTER Massachusetts AI Leadership Event Sunday August 16th, 2026 @ 11:30am (ET) The Massachusetts AI Leadership Event will bring together educators, instructional technology leaders, coaches, and district administrators for an afternoon focused on the thoughtful, practical, and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence in schools. Through keynote presentations, hands-on learning, district examples, policy discussions, and small-group conversations, attendees will explore how AI can support teaching and learning while also addressing the leadership, culture, and governance needed for successful implementation. Agenda 11:30 AM — Registration and Check-In Guests arrive, connect with fellow attendees, and prepare for the afternoon. 12:00 PM — Lunch, Welcome, and Opening Remarks Welcome from MagicSchool AI, followed by remarks from Grace Magley, Executive Director of MassCUE. 12:15 PM — Opening Keynote Unexpected Moments, Unforgettable Impact: Finding the Magic in Everyday Learning Presented by Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, Assistant Superintendent of Technology and Learning at New Bedford Public Schools and CEO of X-Factor EDU. 1:00 PM — Enhancing Learning with MagicSchool AI A hands-on session featuring practical tools, classroom applications, and strategies educators can use to support planning, differentiation, feedback, and student learning. 1:45 PM — Break 2:00 PM — AI in Action Presented by Laurie Guyon, Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Programs at WSWHE BOCES. This session will highlight practical examples of how AI is being integrated into instruction, professional learning, and educational leadership. 2:45 PM — Small-Group Breakout Sessions Attendees will select from facilitated conversations focused on: AI literacy for educators and students A deeper exploration of MagicSchool AI Amplifying student voice with AI Leading innovation while supporting educators through change District AI implementation in action 3:15 PM — AI Policy and Governance Presented by Mark Racine, former Chief Information Officer for Boston Public Schools and co-founder of RootED Solutions. This session will explore how districts can develop clear, responsible, and sustainable frameworks for AI use. 4:00 PM — Closing Keynote: Walk Up to the Magic Dr. Matthew X. Joseph will lead attendees through a closing reflection focused on turning ideas, relationships, and unexpected moments into meaningful action. 4:45 PM — Closing Remarks  

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PD Partner LaunchPad for Life: Burnout Prevention & Self-Regulation: Why you Feel Capable but Overwhelmed

Webinar: Burnout and Self-Regulation: Why You Feel Capable But Overwhelmed on Monday July 20th, 2026 @ 7:30pm (ET) If you've ever felt capable but constantly overwhelmed or you're looking for ways to better support your team and prevent burnout, join LaunchPad for Life for a Learning Lab focused on understanding burnout, managing capacity, and creating healthier, more sustainable systems for success. In this live virtual session, you will learn how to: Understand the difference between capacity management and time management and why it matters. Recognize the signs of cognitive and emotional overload before burnout takes hold. Identify how masking and unspoken expectations contribute to stress and exhaustion. Explore practical strategies for building systems that better support individuals and teams. This session will be led by Brian Kirkland, CAE, a professional development strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations rethink how they support and develop their people. Drawing from both his professional expertise and lived experience as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent professional, Brian will share practical insights for creating environments where people can thrive.   Details: Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM EST Price: $39 per person Location: Virtual on Zoom REGISTER

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Corporate Partner ClassLink: “Automagical”: Education ID Automation Account & Rostering Done Right!

Webinar: “Automagical”: Education ID Automation Account & Rostering Done Right! Secure onboarding and offboarding and automation for all staff and students. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 1 PM (ET)   ClassLink is used by over 3,000 clients and works exclusively with education providers. Designed by and built for the education market and its unique needs. We’ll be covering: OneSync: Automated ID Management (GOOGLE, ACTIVE DIRECTORY, ENTRA, AND MORE): Automatically creates, updates, and manages student and staff identities; syncing seamlessly with Google, Active Directory, Entra, and whatever SIS or HR system your district runs. No more manual cleanup. No more data lag. Just accurate, secure, up-to-date information across your directories, every time. Best of all, this was designed for education, is not a black box, is fully supported, and only costs $1.75 per user. Rostering: Complete Application Rostering and Data Privacy. Empowered with a unique tool - ClassLink | DataGuard Details: Date: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 Time: 1 PM ET Price: FREE Location: Virtual on Zoom REGISTER

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PD Partner PEAR: Webinar Developmental CBT for Educators: Early Response Strategies for Student Well-Being Workshop

Webinar: Developmental CBT for Educators: Early Response Strategies for Student Well-Being Workshop on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 2-4 PM (ET) Don't miss PEAR (Partnerships in Education and Resilience) next training: Developmental CBT for Educators: Early Response Strategies for Student Well-Being Workshop If you find yourself struggling to de-escalate a situation when a child becomes overwhelmed or respond when a child refuses to participate in your classroom, join us on July 23 for a workshop designed to help develop these skills. In this 2-hour live virtual training, you will learn how to: Recognize emotional and behavioral patterns that signal youth needs and strengths Apply developmentally appropriate CBT-informed techniques to reduce stress and enhance coping Foster resilience, reflection, and self-regulation among youth Strengthen your own wellness and ability to stay calm and effective during challenges Details: Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM ET Price: $200 per person Location: Virtual on Zoom REGISTER

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Primary Source & DESE Course: Secondary: Equipping Students with Inquiry and Media Literacy Skills for Civic Learning

Primary Source & DESE Course: Secondary: Equipping Students with Inquiry and Media Literacy Skills for Civic Learning July 15,2026 - August 11,2026   Build your capacity to use primary sources, inquiry-based approaches, and media and news literacy to strengthen civic learning, grounded in the 2018 Massachusetts History and Social Science Framework and applicable across subject areas. Details: Dates: Wednesday, July 15 to Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Course Format: Online, asynchronous Professional Development Points (PDPs): 15 Fee: $450 for all educators outside of Massachusetts (no charge for Massachusetts public school educators)   REGISTER HERE

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Primary Source & DESE Course: Civics Project: Facilitating Research and Community Engagement in the Student-led Civics Project

Primary Source & DESE Course: Civics Project: Facilitating Research and Community Engagement in the Student-led Civics Project July 15,2026 - August 11,2026   Go deeper into supporting students through research and community engagement, with strategies for scaffolding diverse learners, evaluating sources, and connecting students to the issues that matter in their communities. Details: Dates: Wednesday, July 15 to Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Course Format: Online, asynchronous Professional Development Points (PDPs): 15 Fee: $450 for all educators outside of Massachusetts (no charge for Massachusetts public school educators)   REGISTER HERE

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Primary Source & DESE Course: Questioning the Past and Present: Inquiry and Media Literacy for Elementary Students

Primary Source & DESE Course: Questioning the Past and Present: Inquiry and Media Literacy for Elementary Students July 15,2026 - August 11,2026   Explore inquiry strategies for social studies and civics, approaches for teaching hard histories with care, and practical tools to build your students' media literacy. Skills every student needs, starting young. Details: Dates: Wednesday, July 15 to Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Course Format: Online, asynchronous Professional Development Points (PDPs): 15 Fee: $450 for all educators outside of Massachusetts (no charge for Massachusetts public school educators)   REGISTER HERE

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Affiliate Partner Webinar – ISTE+ASCD: Strategies for Supporting New Teacher Happiness and Success

YOU’VE GOT THIS: Strategies for Supporting New Teacher Happiness and Success Presented by Suzanne Dailey and Robert Dunlop August 12, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Suzanne Dailey and Robert Dunlop share proven strategies for helping new teachers thrive in their first years of teaching. Discover how to build resilience and optimism, foster personal and professional growth, and create the conditions new teachers need to succeed.   In this webinar, you will learn: - How to build optimism and resilience in the first years of teaching. - Proactive ways new teachers can grow personally and professionally without feeling overwhelmed.  - How leaders, mentors, and coaches can create conditions for new teacher success. Details: Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:00PM ET   REGISTER FOR FREE

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Affiliate Partner Webinar – ISTE+ASCD: Using the Teacher VIBE and LENS to Rethink Classroom Management

From Control to Connection: Using the Teacher VIBE and LENS to Rethink Classroom Management Presented by Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins September 16, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Join Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, author of Meaningful Classroom Management, for an interactive session on rethinking classroom management through connection and belonging. He will introduce the Teacher VIBE (Valuing Inclusion and Belonging for Everyone) and Teacher LENS (Look, Examine, Notice, Shift) frameworks to help educators better understand and respond to student behavior.   In this webinar, you’ll learn: - How to shift from managing behavior to building connection and belonging in your classroom. - How to interpret student behavior through a cultural lens using Teacher VIBE and Teacher LENS. - Actionable strategies and immediate shifts that increase student engagement, trust, and inclusion. Details: Date: Wednesday, September  16, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:00PM ET   REGISTER FOR FREE

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Affiliate Partner Webinar – ISTE+ASCD: Promising Practices for the Design and Implementation of Equity-Centered Leader Pathways

Promising Practices for the Design and Implementation of Equity-Centered Leader Pathways Presented by Daniella Molle July 8, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET   Discover research-backed strategies for building and sustaining equity-centered school leadership. Drawing on The Wallace Foundation’s Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative, this session explores how districts are redesigning systems to support leaders—from residencies and university partnerships to community engagement and equity-focused supervision. You’ll get an overview of six key practices and take a deeper dive into one, with time to consider how it could work in your own context.   In this webinar, you'll learn: - Six promising practices for preparing and supporting equity-centered school leaders. - Lessons from eight districts across the country that are driving systems change to strengthen leadership pipelines. - Steps you can take to advance equity-centered leadership in your own context.   Details: Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:00PM ET   REGISTER FOR FREE

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PD Partner Webinar Launchpad for Life: Career Clarity & Transitions: How to create the right work environment and build systems that support your strengths

Webinar: Career Clarity & Transitions: How to create the right work environment and build systems that support your strengths on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM (ET)   Struggling with ADHD, autism, or executive functioning at work? Learn to build career systems designed for your neurodivergent brain. Are you smart, capable, and still struggling to make work... work? Whether you're in your early career stages, between jobs, or confused why it's so hard to level up into leadership this session is for you. On June 15, 2026 the Adult Neurodivergent Learning Lab tackles one of our most-requested topics: Career Clarity & Transitions. Join us if you want to learn: How to identify work environments that support or quietly drain your brain Why traditional productivity systems often fail neurodivergent adults How to align your strengths with your role and responsibilities How to build systems that support focus, organization, and follow-through How to reduce overwhelm when navigating career transitions In this 60-minute live session, we'll explore the neuroscience behind why traditional productivity and career systems often fail neurodivergent adults — and what to build instead. Whether you're just starting out, struggling in your current role, wanting to level up to leadership or considering a career change entirely, this session meets you exactly where you are. Details: Date: June 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM (ET) Cost: $39.00 REGISTER

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