{"id":11936,"date":"2014-03-16T23:06:45","date_gmt":"2014-03-17T04:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/?p=11936"},"modified":"2017-11-21T15:55:39","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T21:55:39","slug":"package-the-everything-package-90-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/package-the-everything-package-90-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"PACKAGE: The Everything Package (90 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\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/resources.gif\" alt=\"Resources\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" align=\"bottom\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Printable Certificate\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/certificate.gif\" alt=\"Printable Certificate\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" align=\"bottom\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Quiz\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/quiz.gif\" alt=\"Quiz\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" align=\"bottom\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Interactivities\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/activities.gif\" alt=\"Interactivities\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Audio Narration\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/audio.gif\" alt=\"Audio Narration\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<br style=\"font-weight: bold;\" \/><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 EIGHTEEN self-study courses adding up to 90 hours of professional development. <strong>Scroll down to see more information on the courses in this package.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table align=\"center\" width=\"269\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"194\">\n<div align=\"center\">Relicensure (90 hours)<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"63\">\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 &ndash; 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 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\">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>90<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\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>Accommodating All Learners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Accommodating All Learners\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Accommodating-All-Learners.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodating All Learners\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Learner Learning<\/li>\n<li>Who&#8217;s Who: Teaching &amp; Learning<\/li>\n<li>Who RR Students?<\/li>\n<li>Teaching Across Type<\/li>\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n<li>Theories &amp; Strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bulletin Boards &#8211; Ideas for Every Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Bulletin Boards - Ideas for Every Classroom\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/bb_07.png\" alt=\"Bulletin Boards - Ideas for Every Classroom\" width=\"350\" height=\"176\" \/>A classroom can seem incomplete without attractive and educative bulletin boards. Have you ever looked at another teacher&#8217;s bulletin boards and wondered how they managed to make it so interesting? Maybe you don&#8217;t have a lot of experience with art, or maybe you&#8217;re running low on creative ideas.<\/p>\n<p>This course provides a new and fresh direction that helps teachers understand the basic principles of art and design and how to apply these in planning and creating bulletin boards. Included are a number of ideas for interesting, interactive and educative bulletin boards. Through this course, teachers come up with some very creative and visually effective ideas for their classrooms and often are inspired to create their own classroom bulletin board makeovers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bullying: The Golden Rule Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bullying_1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1331\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px 20px;\" title=\"Bullying: The Golden Rule Solution\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/bullying_1.png\" alt=\"Bullying: The Golden Rule Solution\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/a>During childhood, children learn and practice the skills they will need in their adult lives. Bullying is an unpleasant but inevitable part of life that happens in virtually every social group. If children don&#8217;t learn how to deal with hostility in their formative years, how will they manage when they grow up and have to face hostility from their co-workers, bosses, spouses and children?<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the solution to bullying has been known for thousands of years. It is known as the Golden Rule and has been taught by wise people throughout history. The Golden Rule is the solution to being a victim. When people \u2013 both kids and adults \u2013 understand the practical application of the Golden Rule, no one can bully them and they can even turn their enemies into friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classroom Management for Positive Behaviors<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Successfully implement an evidence-based, data-driven Positive Behavior Management system in your school in order to reduce disciplinary incidents and support positive academic outcomes. Through the resources, research-validated strategies and guidelines, presented in this course, teachers will be equipped to apply a multi-tiered approach to prevention. Using disciplinary and behavior analysis data, teachers will be able to develop targeted and individualized interventions and supports for problem students.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, teachers will be provided with tips and strategies for teaching behavioral expectations, modeling them, and reinforcing positive social behavior for improving the student\u2019s educational experience.<\/p>\n<p>Questions answered in this course include \u2013 Why choose Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) for students? Shouldn\u2019t students know how to behave? Why should students be acknowledged for doing what is expected?<\/p>\n<p>Rich in examples, scenarios, suggestions and tips, this course will allow schools to implement the PBIS framework as a team-based, action planning process led by the school PBIS team, providing students with a positive learning environment.<\/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\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/cog_skills_1.png\" alt=\"Cognitive Skills - Understanding Learning Challenges\" 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>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\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ethics_01.png\" alt=\"Ethics for Education Professionals\" 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>Internet Safety: Protecting Children in an Online World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Internet Safety course #3\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Internet-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"Sample from Internet Safety course #3\" width=\"350\" height=\"180\" \/>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>Introduction to Autism<br \/>\n<\/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\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/intro_to_autism_1.png\" alt=\"Introduction to Autism\" 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>Introduction to Technology for Teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Introduction to Technology for Teachers Sample #1\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Introduction-to-Technology-for-Teachers.jpg\" alt=\"Introduction to Technology for Teachers Sample #1\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/>This interactive course introduces teachers to technology tools with one goal in mind: increasing teacher comfort level in using the Internet and today&#8217;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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic computer terminology<\/li>\n<li>Office applications<\/li>\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<li>Web tools<\/li>\n<li>Integrating technology in classroom lessons<\/li>\n<li>Using technology to enhance professional development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Reading Across the Curriculum course #1\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Reading-Across-the-Curriculum.jpg\" alt=\"Sample from Reading Across the Curriculum course #1\" width=\"350\" height=\"180\" \/>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><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Recognizing &amp; Preventing Child Abuse course #4\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Recognizing-Preventing-Child-Abuse.jpg\" alt=\"Sample from Recognizing &amp; Preventing Child Abuse course #4\" width=\"350\" height=\"217\" \/>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><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sample from Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders course #2\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Recognizing-Early-Onset-Mental-Health-Disorders-in-Children.jpg\" alt=\"Sample from Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders course #2\" width=\"350\" height=\"180\" \/>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 Teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/p6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-743\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Reflective Teacher\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/p6.png\" alt=\"Reflective Teacher\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a>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><br \/>\nTackling Tough Text<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/tackling-through-text.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-743\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\" Tackling Tough Text\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/tackling-through-text.png\" alt=\" Tackling Tough Text\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a>In this course you will learn how to give your students in grades 4-12 the tools to &#8220;tackle tough text&#8221; and to become successful readers and learners. In teaching, there is a shift of focus that takes place at around 4th grade where literacy instruction changes from &#8220;learning to read&#8221; to &#8220;reading to learn.&#8221; It is a known phenomenon that a number of students who did quite well in the primary years struggle with this new type of reading. Students reading at their frustration level find it to be well, frustrating. Teachers in all subject areas discover that using the Reading Comprehension Checklist helps students tackle tough text. Empowering students with this unique tool proves to alleviate frustration and increase achievement. This course is based on the proven research by Sue Klund, Reading Specialist and Quality Teaching Network expert.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technology in the 21st Century Classroom<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3150\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 10px;\" title=\"Technology in the 21st Century Classroom\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/teach21_031.png\" alt=\"Technology in the 21st Century Classroom\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/teach21_031.png 300w, https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/teach21_031-120x90.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Technology has become an integral part of our life and learning patterns in the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century. The internet, blogs and smart phones are some examples of tools that we use to grow in our knowledge and understanding. Using technology like this in the classroom requires more than knowing how to use the tool. Teachers need to understand the role of technology in the learning process, and the principles behind integrating it in a way that it promotes learning without it being a distraction.<\/p>\n<p>This course teaches concepts and ideas behind using technology in the classroom. It also helps teachers to understand the various skills that students need to develop in order to use technology in the most effective way. It equips teachers to help students use technology intelligently and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transformative Classroom Management<br \/>\n<\/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\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/tcm_01-300x157.png\" alt=\"Transformative Classroom Management\" 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\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/adhd_01.png\" alt=\"Understanding ADHD\" 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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