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 […]
FACILITATED: Teaching English Language Learners (15 clock hours)
“I really appreciate the abundance of ideas for teaching ELLs that I learned in this course. There were so many techniques and ideas shared, and I feel as if I have a toolbox to use in my classroom.”
Any K-12 teacher, administrator, or support staff member who would like to […]
SELF-STUDY: Cognitive Skills – Understanding Learning Challenges (10 clock hours)
“When a task is given in school, why does one student take thirty minutes to complete it and another only eight minutes?”
The U.S. Department of Education, and others indicate that weak cognitive skills are the source of over 80% of learning problems.
In this course you’ll come to understand the […]
SELF-STUDY: Reaching Diverse Learners (15 hours)
“I really appreciate the abundance of ideas for teaching ELLs that I learned in this course. There were so many techniques and ideas shared, and I feel as if I have a toolbox to use in my classroom.”
Diversity is becoming a very real issue in our classrooms today. We […]
SELF-STUDY: Technology Today (15 hours)
“Technology in education is less about the toolset and skillset and more about the mindset. The teacher’s most prominent role in the digital age is that of lead learner.”
Course Description:
SECTION A enhances professional development by presenting tools, techniques and resources to advance skills in using technology. Introduction to Technology […]
SELF-STUDY: Understanding Special Learning Populations (15 hours)
“Gifted learners have competencies and abilities that go two or more years beyond their grade and/or age level.”
As teachers, we all face situations where we accommodate students with special needs in our classrooms. In such situations, how can we modulate our teaching to ensure that we reach each and […]
