PACKAGE: Course Package #1 (40 Hours)
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You’ve heard of the everything bagel, Professional Learning Board presents the everything PD course package, The Everything Self-Study Package, which includes the following SIX self-study courses adding up to 40 hours of professional development. Scroll down to see more information on the courses in this package.
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Relicensure (40 hours)
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Accommodating All Learners
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5
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Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
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5
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Introduction to Technology for Teachers
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5
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Recognizing & Preventing Child Abuse
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5
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Reflective Teaching Practices
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5
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Reading Across the Curriculum
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15
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TOTAL
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40
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Accommodating All Learners
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
Introduction to Technology for Teachers
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
- Web tools
- Integrating technology in classroom lessons
- Using technology to enhance professional development
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
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 & Preventing Child Abuse
This course empowers each of us with the ability to recognize types, signs, characteristics, scenarios, and in general, indicators of suspected child abuse. We know this is a difficult subject to discuss. For that reason, we think you will find this course to be respectful of the topic while giving a solid foundation in understanding the key information about child abuse.
- What is Child Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Neglect
- Emotional Abuse
- Safe Environment Practices
- Reporting & Resources
Reflective Teacher
Have you wondered if your efforts and hard work are paying off? Have you spent time pondering over whether your teaching strategies are appropriate for your class and reviewing the results?
Developing a process of reflective thinking or reflective practice is a viable solution to this problem. Reflective practice is considered to be central to effective teacher preparation programs and the development of professional competence. A truly reflective teacher becomes sensitive and responsive to the needs, issues, and concerns that are so important in shaping qualitative educational practice. This course helps educators learn about various reflection and professional development practices that will enable you to become a reflective teacher and grow as an educational professional.
This is a great way to receive relicensure hours and credits and a wonderful and convenient format. Vicki M.
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I enjoy seeing examples of what teachers have done in the classroom for inspiration. I'd love to see more of that!
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I really enjoyed this course and will be implementing it in my classrooms. I also appreciated the video role playing; it was engaging and helped me to better understand how the method can be implemented.
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This was an eye-opening course. I learned a lot of information that will enable me to really help my students with special needs. Thank you.
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I'm thankful for this option to renew my FL teaching certificate at my own pacing.
Best professional development ever.
Thank you for offering online courses for those with busy schedules.
Very insightful class.
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These classes are very well done. I gained a better understanding of what teachers try and accomplish.
I am pleasantly surprised by how much I am enjoying my classes. I love learning, and the two courses I have completed were fun and informative.
This has been a very convenient way for me to get my hours in after having ""retired"".
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This course offered new learning and reinforced and renewed prior learning. Many great activities and strategies to implement.
The additional resources, web-site links, and articles really enriched the content. The checks for understanding included practical application that made me think more deeply about the information in the course. I really appreciated these features.
Thank you for providing this service so that teachers can work and learn at their own pace.
Course was very specific and thorough. Easy to understand and implement into own teaching and classroom practices.
Great course. The course had helpful, applicable suggestions for implementation into the classroom. As well as, realistic strategies and ideas to benefit the teacher and student.
The content was current and relevant. I plan on returning to the course to access the many helpful links to the teaching resources.
Thank you for the convenience of the online courses. Very easy to navigate. I appreciated the opportunity to learn and explore educational concepts for teacher license.
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Overall, I am so pleased with how PLB supports teachers in an interesting and informative way. I look forward to taking my next course. Thank you for making packages that align with state requirements for teacher relicensure.
Excellent source for professional development to renew state teaching license.
Very informative and applicable to my grade level.
Please continue offering these online courses. They have been my main source of CE hours to keep my teaching license valid while I am a stay-at-home mom living out of the state where my license was issued!
I am very pleased with the quality of the PLB courses.
This is the 8th course I have taken and I have learned something from each course. Thank you!
This is the second pLb course I have taken. I am really liking them. I just wish I had discovered them earlier.
No worries, This is an excellent format for re-licensing.
PLB is a GREAT resource as I get ready to renew my teaching license!
I very much appreciate the opportunity to earn recertification points through this online program. I've learned a lot, and the courses were expertly written. I also enjoyed the option to ""listen to the text"" being read. It means more sensory needs for learners.
Taking online courses to fulfill necessary licensure requirements is a very useful and convenient way to help renew a teaching license! I like that this program is easy to use and fulfills the new requirements for my state license.
Thank you so much for offering these classes online! I have taken many of them and have enjoyed the learning experiences, and the live help that I received, too. I have encouraged other teacher at my school to try some of these classes for recertification. It's so much easier to have online classes that will fit into your schedule after work or during the summers.
This platform was so convenient and provided great new knowledge! As a stay at home mom who is seeking to keep my license current, the ease of use was invaluable. Thank you
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