Calendar of Events

Webinar - Next Steps for your Successful Middle School Journey: A Q&A with the Authors Webinar - Next Steps for your Successful Middle School Journey: A Q&A with the Authors

April 2021

Thursday, April 22, 2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Presenters: Penny Bishop and Lisa Harrison
Now that we've seen several of the characteristics of successful middle grades schools in actions, how can you take the next step in your Successful Middle School journey? Join us for a conversation with the authors of the text and have your lingering questions answered.

Can’t attend live? This session will be recorded and made available the next day for registrants. Participants will also receive a certificate of participation for one contact hour.

Webinar - Successful Middle School Series Final Debrief Webinar - Successful Middle School Series Final Debrief

April 2021

Thursday, April 29, 2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Presenter: Katie Powell
AMLE Roundtable - Using the Successful Middle School: This We Believe in your School

Can’t attend live? This session will be recorded and made available the next day for registrants. Participants will also receive a certificate of participation for one contact hour.

Webinar - AMLE Affiliates Town Hall Webinar - AMLE Affiliates Town Hall

April 2021

Thursday, April 29, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Presenters: Diane Lauer, Terri Golden, Jeff Rodman, Stephanie Simpson, Jim Barnes
All AMLE affiliate leaders (board members, executive directors, etc.) are invited to this open town hall conversation where we will share best practices and gain insights from one another. Topics for town hall include planning professional development events in the 2021-2022 school year, sharing hot topics from around middle level education, and sharing affiliate updates from around the world.

Webinar - A School Leader’s Role in Safeguarding Democracy Webinar - A School Leader’s Role in Safeguarding Democracy

May 2021

Thursday, May 06, 2021 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Presenters: Paul Wenger, Stephanie Simpson, Todd Brist, Ronn Nozoe, Robert Motley
Moderators: Ace Parsi, Natacha Scott
One of K-12 public education’s core purposes is to prepare young people to be informed and engaged citizens in our democracy. Recent events and phenomena, including the January 6th insurrection, the rise of fake news, and toxicity in political discourse, have made this all the more necessary. Additionally, many of our young people are eager today to play a positive and constructive role in their communities and our democracy. The Educating for American Democracy initiative which has been championed by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, Association for Middle Level Educators, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals provides a tangible Roadmap to achieve K-12 education’s civic aspirations.

Join us in this collaborative webinar as leadership across these associations and leading members discuss actions school leaders can take to leverage this initiative in supporting a more robust and powerful civic and history education for all learners.

Webinar - Introducing AMLE Schools of Distinction Webinar - Introducing AMLE Schools of Distinction

May 2021

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Presenters: Pamela Millikan, Stephanie Simpson, Katie Powell
We have a big announcement for middle level education! With the release of the fifth edition of The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, AMLE is on a mission to recognize schools that demonstrate a commitment to the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle grades schools as well as continuous improvement. More than just a recognition program, AMLE’s Schools of Distinction will support middle grades teams with invaluable tools and resources to continue their journey to reach every student and create a great school. Join us to learn more about the program, its anticipated launch, and how you can get involved.

2021 Promoting Young Adolescent Executive Functioning 2021 Promoting Young Adolescent Executive Functioning

May 2021

Saturday, May 15, 2021 - Sunday, May 16, 2021 Eastern Standard Time

Executive Functioning: What it really means, and how to apply it in your classroom tomorrow!

The path to learning and a calm classroom, remote or in person, is a calm brain. The disruption of our students’ routines during COVID-19 has had a serious impact on their executive functioning skills – the core of SEL. As our students continue to learn online, or return to the classroom, it will be more important than ever to equip them with the skills to self-regulate, understand each other, and develop the brain functioning and social skills that will help them adapt and succeed.

Join our expert panel of teachers and neuroscientists in this virtual 2-day workshop about executive functioning in young adolescents. Explore the key science & research behind executive functioning - including the impact of trauma, autism, & ADHD. Uncover the most effective executive functioning strategies for students of all abilities and ages. And understand the myths and realities around executive functioning - including educator learning pearls, and practical strategies you can apply with your students tomorrow!

Webinar - A Virtual Approach to Social & Emotional Learning Webinar - A Virtual Approach to Social & Emotional Learning

May 2021

Thursday, May 20, 2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Presenter: Tim Elmore

Stress, anxiety, and other challenges are now a norm for many of the students in school today. Due to these challenges, students are missing classes, disengaging from interaction in physical and virtual classrooms because they are overwhelmed, and experiencing conflict with peers due to their inability to manage their emotions. This session collates years of research to give school leaders a practical guide on how to instill the social and emotional skills students need to make better decisions both in school and outside of school.

2021 Restorative Practices Virtual Workshop 2021 Restorative Practices Virtual Workshop

August 2021

Wednesday, August 04, 2021 - Thursday, August 05, 2021 Eastern Standard Time

Join the authors of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline for a two-day virtual learning experience to equip educators with tools to practice equitable discipline practices, build classroom community, and share power in the classroom. The authors will focus on many of the important principles from the book that are making an impact on five continents, while also incorporating new learning and strategies that go beyond the text.

The Early Career Middle Grades Teacher Retreat The Early Career Middle Grades Teacher Retreat

November 2021

Saturday, November 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Being an early career teacher is challenging any time – but especially so after the learning disruption we’ve experienced over this past year. This virtual retreat is a space for early career educators of middle grades students to come together to refresh and renew their professional passion. You’ll leave with practical advice on classroom management, relationships building, weaving equity and restorative practices into your classroom, managing communication with parents, and more! The retreat will also be an incredible opportunity to build your professional learning network and gain mentorship from passionate faculty around the country.