FACILITATED: Spanish for Educators (15 clock hours)
A primer for non-Spanish speaking teachers to communicate with families and their children who speak Spanish as a first language. Teachers will be introduced to general vocabulary and phrases that assist with understanding in the classroom as well as throughout a school environment.
Use tools for translation of materials and […]
FACILITATED: Tackling Tough Texts (15 clock hours)
I loved this class and the ability to do it at my own pace, at any time, any place. Thanks for the valuable information and providing a convenient way to obtain it.
In this course you will learn how to give your students in grades 4-12 the tools to “tackle […]
FACILITATED: Web Technology for Teachers (15 clock hours)
Learn how to use exciting web-based tools to enhance your instruction and transform your classroom into a true 21st Century learning environment.
You will explore tools such as:
blogs,
wikis, and
social bookmarking (to name just a few)
in a quest to understand how the internet is changing the lives of students and teachers […]
GRADUATE: Accommodating All Learners (1 semester credit)
“I enjoyed taking this course and learned a lot of new information
that I can implement in my classroom. Thanks!”
Reach and teach all learners by examining 21st century student and educator strengths in this research-based course packed with strategies, resources and tools. Participants will gain insight into both, their own […]
GRADUATE: Reading Across the Curriculum (1 semester credit)
“I was pleased with all of the new resources and ideas that I will be able to bring into the classroom for teaching reading. Thanks!”
Reading is an essential component of learning. Often when students struggle within a specific subject matter it is because of poor reading instruction and underdeveloped reading […]
GRADUATE: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (1 semester credit)
“This was a great course.
Thank you for the opportunity to gather useful, practical information
that will prove to be essential to my future as an educator and parent.”
This course is based upon the extensive research, work and writings of Jim Wright, a Behavior Intervention Specialist, Psychologist and School Administrator in […]
GRADUATE: Tackling Tough Text (1 semester credit)
I loved this class and the ability to do it at my own pace, at any time, any place. Thanks for the valuable information and providing a convenient way to obtain it.
In this course you will learn how to give your students in grades 4-12 the tools to “tackle […]
Cognitive Skills – Understanding Learning Challenges (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)
“When a task is given in school, why does one student take thirty minutes to complete it and another only eight minutes?”
We all know brain plays a major role in learning, but few are aware of how. In a class where each child differs in his ability to learn, […]
FACILITATED: Introduction to Autism (15 clock hours)
“Today the chances are good that you know someone with autism
or autism-like characteristics.”
Most people today know someone with autism. People on the autism spectrum are in our classes, our neighborhoods and our families. Whether you know a little or a lot about autism, this course will give you useful […]
