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What They Don’t Teach Teens

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Welcome to What They Don't Teach Teens: Life Safety Skills for Teens and the Adults Who Care for Them! The modern age presents unique and unforeseen challenges for young people, and it's our responsibility as educators to provide them with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate this complex landscape. In this course, you'll learn … Continued

Good Instruction is Good Instruction: Instructional Strategies to Renew, Rejuvenate, and Refresh your Classroom!

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As a teacher you are required to cultivate a safe and inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of every student. So, how do you ensure that all of your students, even those with special needs, can access the general curriculum and thrive academically, especially when you’re working with time constraints and competing interests? In … Continued

Get Creative with Google Tools

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Get Creative with Google Tools is an exciting deep dive into using Google Tools where you'll discover innovative ways to use them like never before. We’ll show you tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for the ultimate Google Tools line up including Docs, Slides, Sites, Jamboard, and Forms. Be prepared to leave this course with your … Continued

Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Virtual Field Trips for Educators

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"Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Virtual Field Trips for Educators" is designed to equip teachers with innovative tools for enriching their curriculum through virtual exploration. Throughout the program, educators will explore the vast educational resources offered by platforms such as Google Earth, NASA, Google Arts and Culture, National Geographic, and virtual tour experiences. Participants will learn … Continued

Gaming in the Classroom

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This comprehensive course is designed for teachers who want to level up their instructional methods to motivate and engage students effectively through game-based learning. Educators will be introduced to a variety of game-based learning platforms such as Blooket, Gimkit, Kahoot, and more, that can be customized to meet their specific learning objectives. Designed for teachers … Continued

YouTube for Teachers

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YouTube for Teachers is designed for teachers of all grade levels who want to learn more about different YouTube channels to utilize with students, as professional development tools, tips, tricks, and more. We will explore six different YouTube channels and all they have to offer. We will discuss ways to utilize them in the classroom … Continued

Creating a Winning Game Plan to Reduce Student Behaviors

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Move beyond compliance and usher in a new era of student engagement with this inspiring course! Educators will have the opportunity to explore and implement strategies designed to enhance student motivation and enthusiasm in the classroom. By engaging in personalized reflections and receiving expert guidance, you will master the art of purposeful lesson planning that … Continued

A Team Approach to Writing IEPs

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Discover the power of a team approach to special education. For all educators and support staff, this course provides a step-by-step approach to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure student success. Learn how to build a strong IEP team, prioritize tasks, and use strategies that simplify the IEP writing process. When every member of … Continued

Reach All Learners with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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This course is designed for educators who aim to create a student-centered, inclusive, and accessible classroom that meets the diverse needs of all learners. UDL (Universal Design for Learning) is a research-based, educational framework, rooted in three key principles: providing multiple means of representation, multiple means of engagement, and multiple means of expression. The implementation … Continued

7 Mighty Moves to put the Science of Reading into Practice

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LETRS training equips K-5 teachers with valuable language and phonics knowledge. How do you translate the science of reading research into actionable practice in your classroom? This course will explore 7 Mighty Moves that educators can take to shift their foundational literacy practice. Moving from a sight focus to a multisensory sound approach, teachers can … Continued

Creating with Canva: Tools to Get Started as a Canva Teacher

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Canva has become a popular tool to use in the classroom, but most students (and teachers) are not utilizing it to its full potential. In the course you’ll learn teaching ideas, how to use templates, watch video tutorials, and have access to many teaching resources to share immediately with students. Canva is a valuable tool … Continued