FACILITATED: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (15 clock hours)
“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 […]
SELF-STUDY: Introduction to Technology for Teachers (5 clock hours)
“This course covers many familiar and emerging technology tools that changed the way I teach and learn. The resources available are astounding!”
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 […]
SELF-STUDY: Formative Assessment (5 clock hours)
“The low performing high school is now
classified as a School of Progress.”
Is your school moving in the right direction?
Can you tell if students are learning – how can you tell?
Three years ago Brian Creasman became principal of a “low performing” high school and was confronted with these two questions. A high […]
SELF-STUDY: Ethics for Education Professionals (5 clock hours)
“As teachers, we play a very important role in the lives of children. It is, therefore, critical that we can step outside of our busy schedules and reflect on every day issues.“
With the advent of the internet and smart phones, it’s easy for boundaries to become blurred. In the […]
SELF-STUDY: Differentiation for Gifted Learners in the Classroom (5 clock hours)
Gifted learners have competencies and abilities that go two or more years beyond their grade and/or age level.
This course examines some of the challenges facing gifted learners and offers easily implemented accommodations and success strategies. By understanding the unique learning needs of children who are considered “gifted,” participants will […]
SELF-STUDY: Cognitive Skills – Understanding Learning Challenges (5 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 thatweak cognitive skills are the source of over 80% of learning problems.
In this course you’ll come to understand the answer: […]
SELF-STUDY: Accommodating All Learners (5 hours)
“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 […]
Accepting Classroom Environment for English Language Learners (ELLs)
The first step in working with students from diverse backgrounds is to create an environment of acceptance so that all students feel welcome, empowered, and ready to learn. Small things that educators do to reach out to students who are ELLs can make a big difference to them while they are learning a […]
