Minnesota Relicensure PACKAGE #1

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The Minnesota Relicensure Package #1 is one of two packages that meet the five Minnesota relicensure requirements:

• Accommodation & Differentiation
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
• Reading Instruction
• Mental Health
• Technology

Enrolling in the package saves you $46 over enrolling in the five courses individually.

Accommodating All Learners (Accommodation & Differentiation)

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 learning and teaching preferences as well as the learning styles of students. Closely aligned with national standards and pedagogical goals.

• Every Learner Learning
• Who’s Who: Teaching & Learning
• Who RR Students?
• Teaching Across Type
• Technology
• Theories & Strategies

Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies)

This course is based upon the extensive research, work and writings of Jim Wright, a Behavior Intervention Specialist, Psychologist and School Administrator in central New York. Mr. Wright has experience in the areas of Academic and Behavioral Interventions, Curriculum-based Measurement and Violence Prevention. This course will address research and strategies in the following areas:

• Behavior Basics
• Group & Classroom Management
• Defiance & Non-compliance
• Impulsivity & Hyperactivity
• Attention & Motivation

Reading Across the Curriculum (Reading Instruction)

This interactive course is one option for K-12 teachers across the curriculum spectrum to demonstrate evidence of reading instruction techniques. Based on research, Reading Across the Curriculum introduces all teachers to sound reading instructional practices.

• Research
• Reading Range
• Meaningful Reading
• Strategies for Reaching All Students
• Includes Resources
• Reinforcement Activities

Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Mental Health)

As educators and parents we are often, by default, among the first people to notice that a child may be experiencing problems. Completion of this course results in a basic understanding of warning signs of early-onset mental illness in children and adolescents which is useful to professional teaching and learning as it strengthens teacher-parent communications. Topics covered in this course:

• What is mental illness
• Parent stages
• Communications
• What teachers can do
• Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Conduct Disorder
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety
• Schizophrenia

Introduction to Technology for Teachers (Technology)

This interactive course introduces teachers to technology tools with one goal in mind: increasing teacher comfort level in using the Internet and today’s technology tools for teaching and learning. Teachers will learn new ways of using tools they are familiar with and be exposed to brand-new tools and applications for use both in professional development and with students in the classroom. Topics covered in this course:

• Basic computer terminology
• Office applications
• Email
• Web tools
• Integrating technology in classroom lessons
• Using technology to enhance professional development

Teachers will learn to integrate technology effectively with student learning to increase engagement and student achievement.

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25 clock hours

$149

Please note that completion of the package courses only address the five topics required as part of Minnesota relicensure requirements. Contact your continuing education committee, human resources department, state department of education or other licensing resource for complete details on your relicensure requirements.