SELF-STUDY: Cultural Competency and Reflective Teaching (10 hours)
“Our teaching and learning reflect who we are.”
This course demonstrates responsive teaching in the classroom by helping teachers consider and build competence in meeting the many learning needs of all students while addressing culturally diverse classrooms that are sensitive and equitable to learners across languages, genders, religions, cultural backgrounds, and special needs. Designed to […]
GRADUATE Course – Visual Aids in the Classroom
“Visuals speak louder than words”
1 Graduate Credit
Grading: A-F
Materials: Included in the course fee!
Graduate Credit: 1 Graduate Credit
Instruction Mode: Self-paced, Asynchronous (Online Class)
Time Frame: Enroll and start any time
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Course Description:
This online course on using visuals in learning is filled with tools and resources that teachers can learn and implement in the […]
GRADUATE Course – Academic Interventions
“How can I monitor progress towards the Common Core State Standards?“
1 Graduate Credit
Grading: A-F
Materials: Included in the course fee!
Graduate Credit: 1 Graduate Credit
Instruction Mode: Self-paced, Asynchronous (Online Class)
Time Frame: Enroll and start any time
See inside this course…
Course Description:
This course introduces teachers to STEM and student-centered learning to create and implement a standards-based […]
Teachers in Leadership (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)
“Find real solutions to everyday problems.”
Type of course: Self-Study
Course Description:
All schools want their students to succeed and lasting impressions can be made when effective changes are made at three principle levels- the school, the educators and the students. This online course explores strategies that can be implemented to bring […]
Pedagogy Essentials (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)
“Tap into educational theory that results in improved student learning.”
Type of course: Self-Study
Course Description:
Teaching amongst the technological advances of the 21st century, brings with it unique challenges of combining education and theory with classroom practice. This three part course is designed to provide teachers the background knowledge and resources […]
Raising Academic Achievement (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)
“Explore successful strategies to carefully evaluate student work and enhance teaching practices”
Type of course: Self-Study
Course Description:
Academic achievement is one of the main objectives in education today. This online course helps teachers gain skills in creating curriculum and assessments that increase academic achievement.
SECTION A: Raising Academic Achievement helps teachers to […]
SELF-STUDY: Mobile Technology in the Classroom (5 hours)
No longer will cell phones distract from learning.
Mobile devices can be an integral part of learning, when used intentionally. Teachers integrate smartphones, tablets, iPads, Kindle and more into everyday classroom activities while achieving learning targets. In this course, teachers learn strategies for procurement of devices, how to screen apps, […]
SELF-STUDY: Peer Coaching and Evaluation (15 hours)
Teachers Connecting as Lifelong Learners
The goal of professional development is not only the growth of the teacher, but also the achievement of high education standards, teacher retention, staff collegiality and efficacy. Learning as a community of educators, and from each other is one of the best ways teachers can […]
SELF-STUDY: Money for Classrooms (15 hours)
Save, seek and secure funds.
Need money to meet classroom or school needs?
Every teacher wants to give the best to their students. No one wants a child’s education to be hindered by money or resources. This course provides teachers with well-researched money saving and seeking strategies that can be implemented […]
GRADUATE Course – Understanding Special Learning Populations
“Today the chances are good that you know someone with autism or autism – like characteristics.”
“Have you ever come across a child who’s always on the move? They might have ADHD.”
“Gifted learners have competencies and abilities that go two or more years beyond their grade and/or age level.”
1 Graduate Credit
Grading: A-F
Materials: Included in […]
