{"id":11934,"date":"2014-03-16T23:10:04","date_gmt":"2014-03-17T04:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/?p=11934"},"modified":"2017-11-22T11:25:27","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T17:25:27","slug":"package-the-everything-package-100-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/package-the-everything-package-100-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"PACKAGE: The Everything Package (100 Hours)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/professionallearningboard.com\/blog\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"check_out_the_new_blog\" title=\"Check Out the New Blog\" alt=\"Check Out the New Blog\"  src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/images\/check_out_the_new_blog.jpg\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Resources\" alt=\"Resources\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/resources.gif\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" align=\"bottom\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Printable     Certificate\" alt=\"Printable Certificate\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/certificate.gif\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" align=\"bottom\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Quiz\" alt=\"Quiz\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/quiz.gif\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" align=\"bottom\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Interactivities\" alt=\"Interactivities\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/activities.gif\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Audio Narration\" alt=\"Audio Narration\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/audio.gif\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<br style=\"font-weight: bold;\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><em><big>&#8220;Your courses fit my needs perfectly.<br \/>\nThey were ideal for someone who does not<br \/>\nhave a great deal of flexibility, and I learned a lot.&#8221;<\/big><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve heard of the everything bagel, Professional Learning Board presents the everything PD course package, The Everything Self-Study Package, which includes the following TWENTY self-study courses adding up to 100 hours of professional development. <strong>Scroll down to see more information on the courses in this package.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"363\" border=\"0\">\n <\/table>\n<table width=\"363\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<th width=\"300\" scope=\"col\">\n<div align=\"center\">The Everything Package (100 Hours)<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th width=\"63\" scope=\"col\">\n<div align=\"center\"># Hours<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Accommodating All Learners<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Classroom Collaboration<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Classroom Management for Positive Behaviors<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Cognitive Skills &#8211; Understanding Learning Challenges<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">English Language Learners in the Classroom<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Ethics for Education Professionals<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Formative Assessment<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">IEPs: Documentation and Implementation for Teachers<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Internet Safety in a Connected World<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Introduction to Autism<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Introduction to Technology for Teachers <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Reading Across the Curriculum<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Recognizing &amp; Preventing Child Abuse<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Reflective Teaching Practices<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Research-based Instructional Strategies<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Student Portfolio<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Transformative Classroom Management<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Understanding ADHD<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"left\">Virtual Field Trips <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">5<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\"><strong>100<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" id=\"imcontent\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><big style=\"font-style: italic;\"><\/big><em><big style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006600;\"> See inside this package&#8230;<\/big><\/em><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><strong>Apps for Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Apps for Education\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Apps-for-Education.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Education\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>Integrate Ruben Puentedura\u2019s SAMR model with Alan November\u2019s work on Transformative Learning to find the best apps to educate YOUR students. The integration of apps into education, may seem like a natural product of the times. However, successfully impacting students\u2019 learning, requires a whole new level of teachers\u2019 engagement and effort.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers will be equipped to go beyond using an app merely because someone else has recommended it and fully examine the true learning potential.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, teachers must take into account specifics, including logistics, ability to manage, content access, sound and image quality, all while evaluating individual apps. A comprehensive App Evaluation Framework, specially designed for the classroom context is presented for teachers\u2019 critical consideration of educational apps before deciding to introduce them to students. With an integrated approach, teachers can successfully consider an apps\u2019 connections with curriculum content and ability to amplify existing learning levels, while evaluating systematically their transformative learning capability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cognitive Skills &#8211; Understanding Learning Challenges<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Education, and others indicate that <strong>weak cognitive skills are the source of over 80% of learning problems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3149\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Cognitive Skills - Understanding Learning Challenges\" alt=\"Cognitive Skills - Understanding Learning Challenges\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/cog_skills_1.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/>In this course you\u2019ll come to understand the answer: students approach each task with varying learning tools. These tools are called cognitive skills, and these skills determine the quality, speed, and ease with which individuals learn and perform.<\/p>\n<p>This course provides methods for detecting students with weak cognitive skills and tools to strengthen those skills. Teachers will receive understanding, as well as ways to apply development techniques in the classroom. The online class is fun and interactive and includes information about new brain research and how it can impact today\u2019s classrooms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Differentiation for Gifted Learners in the Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Differentiation-for-Gifted-Learners-in-the-Classroom.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Gifted Learners in the Classroom Course #1\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Differentiation-for-Gifted-Learners-in-the-Classroom.jpg\" alt=\"Sample from Gifted Learners in the Classroom Course #1\" width=\"350\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>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 \u201cgifted,\u201d participants will indirectly meet the individual needs of all learners.<\/p>\n<p>Through this course educators and parents can make greater sense of gifted and talented education by learning about identification, instruction and assessment of these students while exploring related topics, issues and resources geared towards our gifted population.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Characteristics<\/li>\n<li>Personal, Social and Cognitive Needs<\/li>\n<li>Special Populations<\/li>\n<li>Practical Strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>English Language Learners in the Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"English Language Learners in the Classroom\" alt=\"Ethics for Education Professionals\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/41.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" \/>Facilitate optimal learning in the classroom by helping English Language Learners feel validated. This online PD course includes various strategies and methods that teachers can adopt to help English learners effectively adapt to an English school and curriculum. Teachers are provided with a range of strategies and activities that lead to interactions which benefit the four language skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.<\/p>\n<p>An overview of the Sheltered Instruction (SI) model is presented along with ways to apply this model when teaching English Language Learners. The importance of working collaboratively and ensuring the involvement of parents to enhance learning is emphasized with corresponding strategies. Through a range of research based findings, teachers are equipped to engage students in \u201chigher order thinking skills\u201d and design a sufficiently challenging curriculum. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Ethics for Education Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Ethics for Education Professionals\" alt=\"Ethics for Education Professionals\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ethics_01.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" \/>With the advent of the internet and smart phones, it&#8217;s easy for boundaries to become blurred. In the past it was rare for a student to call a teacher at home. Today, students and teachers are faced with numerous ways to contact one another 24\/7.<small> <\/small>Things that in the past may have been black and white are now grey. Where do we draw the lines?<\/p>\n<p>Even though most people believe that their actions are guided by logic and reason, we all have an innate ethical sense that urges us to make predictable choices. We each find words to create rationales that support our choices or decisions. However, ethics education is about recognizing the real power of our own innate ethical sense and how it influences our behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>We build our ethical sense on beliefs that we already bring with us. This is why ethics is about individual&#8217;s personal choices. When we recognize and intuitively understand that ethics must be measured on a case-by-case basis, this type of ethical relationship can become a powerfully positive starting point for both educators and students. We must commit to broadening our understanding of ethical issues while at the same time seek to better understand the ideas of others.<\/p>\n<p>Step inside this course and discover through reflection and introspection, an understanding of one\u2019s innate ethical self. You\u2019ll find tools and tips for bringing high standards of ethics into our schools and a variety of topics to explore practical ways to address ethical decisions in our lives at every stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examining and Evaluating Student Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Examining and Evaluating Student Work\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Examining-and-Evaluating-Student-Work.jpg\" alt=\"Examining and Evaluating Student Work\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>21st century students must have more than just textbook knowledge. Evaluating student learning goes beyond merely grading papers. Both schools and teachers need to intentionally move toward assessing students\u2019 understanding, and then use this insight to enhance teaching and learning practices.<\/p>\n<p>The wealth of resources and classroom examples provided here enable teachers to enhance existing evaluation practices. Calling for a shift in approach, the course lays out effective and dynamic methods by which teachers can assess student work. These help ensure that educational focus remains entirely on both teacher and student development. The course recommends expanding these best practices by \u201cExamining Student Work\u201d through a process of intentional reflection with other teachers. Through encouragement to engage with other teachers and learn from shared insights, teachers are equipped with useful resources to successfully implement this process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Formative Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1491\" style=\"margin: 10px; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"Formative Assessment\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/formassess_1.png\" alt=\"Formative Assessment\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" \/>Is your school moving in the right direction?<\/p>\n<p>Can you tell if students are learning \u2013 how can you tell?<\/p>\n<p>Brian Creasman became principal of a &#8220;low performing&#8221; high school and was confronted with these two questions. A high school classified as \u201clow performing\u201d obviously is not a title any teacher, administrator, student or parent wants for their school.<\/p>\n<p>Out of everything (curriculum alignment, effective instructional strategies, etc.) Mr. Creasman learned that for an assessment to be effective, it should also be formative. Keep in mind that effective formative assessments result in instruction that meets the needs of each student. Formative assessments allow teachers to respond to the needs of the student quickly, however more importantly it allows the student to shape instruction (both a student-centered and teacher-driven education model).<\/p>\n<p>The formative assessment program there continues and is constantly changing for the better. Once you have a well planned formative assessment program in place, your school will also see:<\/p>\n<p>1) A change in the culture within classrooms<br \/>\n2) Concise communication of learning goals<br \/>\n3) Varied effective instructional methods<br \/>\n4) A new understanding for student learning<br \/>\n5) Improved student engagement with targeted student feedback<br \/>\n6) An increase in student learning!<\/p>\n<p>Take the next step. Learn about and implement formative assessments in your school to discover and demonstrate for yourself, your students and your community what happens when<em> a school moves in this direction<\/em> and <em>you know students are truly learning<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IEPs: Documentation and Implementation for Teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"IEPs: Documentation and Implementation for Teachers\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IEP.jpg\" alt=\"IEPs: Documentation and Implementation for Teachers\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>The goal of this course is to help teachers understand the IEP process and build the teachers comfort level in developing, aligning with and carrying out the IEP through rich examples and templates to help teachers understand and practically use the recommended strategies in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n<p>This course helps teachers provide children who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. It is designed to educate the educators on the various regulations and requirements while helping to develop a team that works together to improve educational results for children with special needs. Teachers will examine various supports and services a student with special needs may receive for instruction and testing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inquiry-based Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Inquiry-based Learning\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Inquiry-based-Learning.jpg\" alt=\"Inquiry-based Learning\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>Preparing teachers for 21st century students requires a close look at what it means to teach and learn in increasingly networked, technology-rich, digital classrooms. Schools and teachers need to thoughtfully and intentionally design learning environments and tasks in which teachers explore issues that are relevant while developing pedagogies that are effective for a knowledge era. Utilizing new images and acquiring new expertise facilitates meaningful learning with technology. The Inquiry-based Learning (IBL) approach provides a platform for holistic education.<\/p>\n<p>This course offers a framework for teachers to plan lessons that promote Inquiry-based Learning (IBL). Starting with explaining a need for such a shift in education, the course shows how an IBL classroom works. Through multiple classroom examples, teachers are able to understand what specific and new roles they play and how to encourage student initiative, while ensuring that the focus remains on productive matters.<\/p>\n<p>The Inquiry-based Learning course details some models that teachers can adapt to meet specific needs of their class, as well as to monitor and enhance the learning of their students. Teachers learn practical and dynamic ways of evaluating their students\u2019 progress while also incorporating technology for better results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internet Safety: Protecting Children in an Online World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/intsafety_03.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-813\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Internet Safety course #3\" alt=\"Sample from Internet Safety course #3\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/intsafety_03.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/intsafety_03.png 818w, https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/intsafety_03-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Issues that the youth of today, parents, teachers and those who are part of their world face online is the essence of this content. Participants discover areas of the Internet used by youth, what kinds of threats exist on the Internet and how everyone can protect their loved ones, family members, students and those under their care or responsibility. A special focus of the course includes ways in which adults can protect themselves online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social networks<\/li>\n<li>Instant messaging &amp; texting<\/li>\n<li>Chat rooms<\/li>\n<li>Gaming &amp; virtual worlds<\/li>\n<li>Vulnerabilities of Children Online<\/li>\n<li>Cyberbullying<\/li>\n<li>Online predators<\/li>\n<li>Tips &amp; tools for protecting children online<\/li>\n<li>And more&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Integrating Standards in Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Integrating Standards in Teaching\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Integrating-Standards.jpg\" alt=\"Integrating Standards in Teaching\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>We\u2019re told that a standards-based curriculum is supposed to increase student learning and promote higher student achievement, but what is it really all about? This course helps educators untangle what turns out to be the not-so-mysterious-language of today\u2019s teaching and learning, and put successful strategies into practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction to Autism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 information about the autism spectrum.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3151\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Introduction to Autism\" alt=\"Introduction to Autism\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/intro_to_autism_1.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" \/>Although everyone on the autism spectrum is an individual, this course outlines a constellation of developmental differences common in autism that lead to the key concerns of social and communication issues.<\/p>\n<p>A person with autism experiences the world in a different way. They think and remember events differently. They react and communicate differently. By understanding the how and why of these differences, you can become one who gains insight.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding some of the different issues people with autism must face can help us to be more understanding and improve our interactions. By understanding how students with autism function, we can make more informed choices in education and care and, maybe most importantly, we can assess our own automatic hard-wired responses that might occur when someone is truly different.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding the underlying components of developmental differences in those on the spectrum, teachers, parents and others can reframe their own preconceived expectations and help support the learning and behavior for those with autism. Learn to more clearly understand the world from the perspective of someone with autism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partnering with Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Partnering with Parents\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/pwp_02.png\" alt=\"Partnering with Parents\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" \/>Many parents need motivation and support to help them partner with the teacher. In our profession as teachers, we must partner with the parents of our students. The \u201cdream parents\u201d are cooperative, freely volunteer and carry on the learning process at home. However, many parents need motivation and support to help them partner with the teacher.<\/p>\n<p>In this course, you will learn about various personalities and come away with an understanding of why parents think the way that they do. You will also discover strategies that you can use in a number of common challenging situations teachers face while working with parents. Finally, learn more about planning and organizing activities in your school.<\/p>\n<p>This course will help you enhance your professional interaction and communication skills as well as help you build lasting relationships with the parents of your students<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading Across the Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/readac_011.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-752\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Reading Across the Curriculum course #1\" alt=\"Sample from Reading Across the Curriculum course #1\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/readac_011.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/readac_011.png 818w, https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/readac_011-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research<\/li>\n<li>Reading Range<\/li>\n<li>Meaningful Reading<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for Reaching All Students<\/li>\n<li>Includes Resources<\/li>\n<li>Reinforcement Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recognizing &amp; Preventing Child Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/rca_04.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-819\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Recognizing &amp; Preventing Child Abuse course #4\" alt=\"Sample from Recognizing &amp; Preventing Child Abuse course #4\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/rca_04.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/rca_04.png 818w, https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/rca_04-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Child Abuse<\/li>\n<li>Physical Abuse<\/li>\n<li>Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<li>Neglect<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Abuse<\/li>\n<li>Safe Environment Practices<\/li>\n<li>Reporting &amp; Resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mental_021.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-743\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders course #2\" alt=\"Sample from Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders course #2\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mental_021.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mental_021.png 818w, https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/mental_021-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is mental illness<\/li>\n<li>Parent stages<\/li>\n<li>Communications<\/li>\n<li>What teachers can do<\/li>\n<li>Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder<\/li>\n<li>Oppositional Defiant Disorder<\/li>\n<li>Conduct Disorder<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Bipolar Disorder<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Schizophrenia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reflective Teaching Practice<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/p7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-743\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/p7.png\" alt=\"p7\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research-based Instructional Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Research-based Instructional Strategies\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Research-Based-Instructional-Strategies.jpg\" alt=\"Research-based Instructional Strategies\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>To help students improve in academic achievement, develop an attitude of learning and acquire the skills needed for the demands of the work place and real life situations, educators must continually review, reflect on and work to improve their instructional skills.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis course provides teachers with research based approaches and strategies that can be incorporated into classrooms. These will improve the effectiveness of teacher led instruction and encourage active student involvement in learning. These strategies and approaches are shown to have numerous benefits resulting in increased student achievement and learning.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThrough this course, teachers can also have a look at their own views about teaching and learning, gaining a research based perspective on commonly believed myths in the educational field. Teachers are also provided with useful strategies in the areas of reading, writing and math. The course is rich in examples, templates and rubrics to help teachers understand and practically use the strategies in the classroom setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transformative Classroom Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3148\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Transformative Classroom Management\" alt=\"Transformative Classroom Management\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/tcm_01-300x157.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/tcm_01-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/tcm_01.png 869w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>What makes a teacher successful in one school is the same thing that makes a teacher successful in the next school. It is true that all students are unique and group dynamics, cultural backgrounds, and experiences vary \u2014 sometimes dramatically. But for the most part, sound ideas get positive results and unsound ideas get mixed results at best.<\/p>\n<p>Not all ideas sold in the marketplace of classroom management strategies lead to desirable results. In fact, many of the most popular ideas result in more harm than good. For that reason, parts of this course are devoted to explaining why many of the most popular ideas in use today are flawed, and what to do instead.<\/p>\n<p>This course is a synthesis of what\u2019s effective in the area of classroom management. It builds on extensive time, real experiences of teachers, observations of hundreds of classrooms, research and the best ideas put into successful practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding ADHD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Understanding ADHD\" alt=\"Understanding ADHD\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/adhd_01.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" \/>Have you ever come across a child who\u2019s always on the move? They might have had ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is seen commonly in today\u2019s classroom. Children with this condition are restless, find it difficult to sit, are very impulsive and have a very short attention span. On the other hand they are also very intelligent and creative.<\/p>\n<p>These energetic students can often disrupt a classroom. Thus, it becomes even more important for teachers to understand what this condition is all about and learn strategies to teach a child with ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>This course does just that for you. It provides a variety of tips, adaptations and strategies that you can use while working in the classroom. You will learn about classroom modifications and adaptations that will help maintain order in the classroom. You will also discover methods for communicating more clearly with special educators and parents about their children. 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