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Cool Off with Collins This Summer!
FREE WEBINAR SERIES
Looking to escape the heat and gain a little inspiration before the new school year begins? Join us for "Cool Off with Collins"—a free summer webinar series featuring the experienced educators who make up the Collins Education Associates team.
Each live Zoom session is just 30–40 minutes and packed with practical ideas you can take back to your school and use right away. It's also a chance to meet our associates, hear their unique perspectives, and discover fresh ways to jumpstart or build on your Collins training.
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👇 View the schedule below and reserve your spot today.
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And please don't keep us a secret! Feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues—the more, the merrier.
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P.S. Can't attend live? Register anyway! Each session will be recorded and available to registered participants for a limited time.
Beyond the Exit Ticket
Helping Students Own Their Learning
Thursday, July 23, 2026
1:00 pm EDT
What if reflection became part of learning instead of something squeezed in at the end? In this session, we'll explore simple quickwrite strategies that help students (and educators!) pause, think, and take ownership of learning every step of the way. Walk away with simple strategies that build reflection into school practice—without adding another thing to your plate.
Presented by Kristine Gibson
Low-Tech Teaching
Making Student Interaction the Energy That Drives Your Lessons
Monday, July 27, 2026
10:00 am EDT
Every day, new research emerges that shows what we should have known all along: more technology is not producing more learning or more joyful students. In this workshop, learn to go ”old school” and implement 3 simple but powerful strategies that can transform any lesson from something students watch and click to something human. In the process, build community and relational intelligence, add joy, and increase student autonomy and learning. Not a minute more on a screen!!
Presented by Bill Atwood
Starting the Year Off "WRITE"
A Back-to-School Webinar for District and School Leaders
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
4:30 pm EDT
Getting the school year started right begins by leading the WRITE way. Learn how to Welcome every member of your school community, build strong Relationships that foster trust and belonging, prioritize high-quality Instruction, make student Thinking visible to inform teaching and learning, and use meaningful Evidence to guide decisions and support continuous growth. Walk away with actionable strategies that will help you create a positive school culture, strengthen teaching and learning, and ensure your schools start the year not just on the right foot—but the WRITE one.
Presented by Dr. Barbara Tischler Hastie and Aaron K. Marsh
Making Mondays Great
A Weekly Routine That Strengthens Learning, Builds Critical Thinking, and Informs Instruction
Thursday, August 13, 2026
10:00 am EDT
Forget the Monday blues! Turn the first day of the week into an opportunity for students to retrieve, reflect, and take ownership of their learning. Learn how Make a Question Monday helps students create meaningful quiz questions that reinforce learning, spark discussion, and provide a quick window into what they're ready for next.
Presented by Dr. John Collins
Join Us on Social Media!
We’re growing the Collins network with fun, practical, and inspiring content for educators! Follow us for quick tips, short videos, and free classroom resources designed to make writing across the curriculum easier and more engaging. Like, share, and comment to help us spread the word—and celebrate all the great things you are doing with your students!
New conversation worth a listen!
Kristine joined Educational Norm to talk about Collins Writing—and how writing strategies can be used across all subjects, not just ELA. A great reminder that writing is a thinking tool for science, math, social studies… all of it.
View this recent webinar with Bill Atwood to learn 3 incredibly powerful strategies to supercharge your math lessons.
In the session, you will learn how to deepen student understanding and engagement as you quickly launch and close any lesson. We will provide critical math graphics that you will use to preview essential content, build essential math vocabulary, promote discussions between students, and give feedback on student learning.
A brief interview with Collins Education School Improvement Facilitator Cheryl McDonough and educational consultant Norm Potter. The topics range from Writing Across the Curriculum to how to support active cognitive engagement in the classroom.​
Meet, Greet & Explore AI: Shaping the Future of Writing Education
Thank you to all who attended our recent webinar: Meet, Greet & Explore AI: Shaping the Future of Writing Education. It was great hearing from Dan Jones as he shared his expertise on using AI in the classroom. View the session recording here.
If you'd like to invite Dan to work with your staff, contact us at info@collinsed.com.
Interested in Joining the CEA Team?
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Are you passionate about transforming education and driving student success? CEA is seeking dynamic and experienced educators and presenters to join our team. At CEA, we collaborate with schools, educators, and institutions to develop innovative strategies and solutions that enhance teaching and learning experiences. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of education, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of CEA's mission to inspire and empower the next generation of learners. Please send resume and letter of interest to info@collinsed.com.
