SELF-STUDY: Classroom Organization for the 21st Century (5 hours)
“Good classroom organization starts with YOU!”
Good teaching is both an art and a science. It requires a significant amount of planning, research, preparation, evaluation, and a whole lot of creativity. However, that doesn’t mean teachers need to sacrifice their personal and family life for education. The key to “doing […]
SELF-STUDY: Suicide Prevention (5 hours)
“Suicide Prevention starts in your classroom.”
With teen suicides on the rise, suicide prevention is an important issue and teacher awareness is crucial. This course helps teachers understand suicide and how it can be prevented. Teachers will learn to identify early signs of suicide ideations and will be equipped with […]
SELF-STUDY: Accommodations through UDL (5 hours)
“Universal Design for Learning is a research-based approach to accommodating every learner.”
Teaching each and every student effectively is never easy. It is next to impossible to find a classroom full of students with the same needs, learning levels and abilities. Teachers are faced with the challenge of teaching a […]
SELF-STUDY: Reading through Technology in the Classroom (5 hours)
“Technology makes reading more interesting, interactive, and fun.“
Reading is an essential skill central to education. In today’s classroom, students use and access information from a variety of sources. The skills of evaluating content, collaboration and peer-review become an important part of reading.
This course showcases creative strategies for reading instruction […]
Self-Study : Curriculum Development (5 hours)
“How should curriculum be conceptualized?”
Educators can make a difference in strengthening the curriculum. The resources, examples and templates included in this online course, guide teachers to plan, develop, integrate and evaluate curriculum more effectively. This information can empower teachers so that they feel more confident to implement interactivities. Effective […]
SELF-STUDY: Spanish for Educators (5 hours)
“Learn to effectively manage a classroom of ‘Spanglish’ speakers.”
Course Description:
A classroom is a place where all students must feel accepted and involved. Non-Spanish speaking teachers may need to make an extra effort to involve Spanish-speaking students in the classroom. Learning to communicate with students in their language is one […]
SELF-STUDY: Common Core Academic Interventions (5 hours)
“How can I improve student performance in a systematic way? ”
Every student is different and this course is designed to help teachers as they create unique interventions that benefit their individual students. This course is designed to guide and help teachers effectively and strategically support struggling learners in the […]
SELF-STUDY: Common Core Instruction Practices (5 hours)
“Need help implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in your classroom?”
The Common Core standards are new, and the pressure to achieve is great. This course helps teachers through practices that support implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Ideas and strategies promote student motivation and self-learning while […]
SELF-STUDY: Common Core Curriculum-Based Measures (5 hours)
“How can I monitor progress towards the Common Core State Standards?”
Basic skills are required for any subject in order for students to achieve. When students struggle with basic academic skills, implementing the Common Core standards (CCSS) can be challenging without successful interventions. By monitoring and managing student development, teachers […]
SELF-STUDY: Common Core Assessment & Evaluation (5 hours)
“ How do you plan to evaluate your classroom
on the Common Core State Standards? ”
Successful implementation of the Common Core (CCSS) is rooted in being able to identify in which areas students need support. However, most teachers don’t have time, resources or skills to conduct regular intensive assessments. This course […]
