After what was hopefully an enjoyable and restful summer, ERB is excited to welcome you back for a new school year.
As a member-driven organization, we’re committed to providing professional development services to better meet our members’ needs and support them in their use of ERB’s products and services. Here’s a glimpse of what’s new for member schools and educators on the PD front, in time for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Introducing Our New Team of Professional Development Specialists
We’re excited to announce our new Educational Services team at ERB! This team of professional development specialists works to ensure our members have opportunities to learn how to maximize their use and understanding of our suite of tools, connect their learning with data-driven insights to inform their decision-making, and share in a community of like-minded educators.
With services ranging from self-help tools and online learning to member events and professional development, we have something for everyone in your school community:
- Virtual Office Hours: Monthly webinars on a variety of topics, from product how-to’s and ERB’s latest research to interviews with subject matter experts and onboarding opportunities for new members
- Member Resource Library: Self-help videos to get you what you need, when you need it
- ERB Connections: Our regional and national conference series (read more about our regional conference series below)
- Professional Development and Training: Zoom-based and on-site options for every need and budget
Meet the Team
Our Educational Services team is made up of career educators with a deep understanding of and interest in leveraging data to inform curriculum and instruction. With over 150 years of combined experience in the classroom, at the administrative level, and leading professional development, our Educational Services team is ready to support your community in all of your professional development needs.
Kelly Bornmann,
Senior Director, Educational Services at ERB
Jeff Gorman,
Professional Development Specialist
Shannon Helgeson,
Professional Development Specialist
Jennifer McPartland,
Professional Development Specialist
Rabia Nawaz,
Professional Development Specialist
Scott Oswald,
Professional Development Specialist
Interested in scheduling a professional development or training session for your team? Visit one of the links below to learn more or book your session.
Upcoming Virtual Office Hours
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Welcome Back to ERB!
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. PT
Join the ERB team for a dynamic back-to-school session that will explore ERB’s products and services, including our new Whole Child Solution. We will also update you on our most recent releases (including our new Family Report tool for CTP and Milestones!) and provide tips and tricks for a successful school year using ERB tools of your choice! All registrants will be entered to win a free registration to one of our four regional conferences.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Introduction to 360 Access for Comprehensives
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. PT
Join the ERB Team for an introduction to report interpretation and cross-program reporting in our interactive data portal, 360 Access, for CTP, Milestones, Check-In Survey, and SelfWise. All registrants will be entered to win a free registration to one of our four regional conferences!
Announcing ERB’s New Regional Conference Series
Theme: Connections: Impacting the Learning Landscape Through Data and Insight
We’re excited to announce our new ERB Connections Regional Conference Series! The four events of the 2023-24 school year are designed for educators and admission staff who want to explore best practices in using data-driven insights to inform their decision-making. They are open to both ERB members as well as non-members.
These in-person conferences promise attendees the opportunity to learn, connect, and share over the course of a dynamic and thought-provoking day. They will be held in:
- Pasadena: Friday, October 6, 2023
- Houston: Monday, November 6, 2023
- Atlanta: Saturday, March 16, 2024
- Philadelphia: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Stay in touch! Visit Member Profile to update your communication preferences and get all of our Educational Services news!
