Have you heard of ChatGPT? I promise you your students have! ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that can create humanlike conversational dialogue. This language model can respond to questions and compose various written content, including articles, social media posts, essays, code and emails. This course is an opportunity to learn more and ChatGPT for teacher … Continued

This course is designed for K-8 teachers who are looking for new strategies to supplement their existing literacy framework. Strategies taught in this course are cross-linked to skills, genres, and Fountas & Pinnell reading levels. Whether you use Daily 5/CAFE, guided reading, basals, or whole-class novels, there is something new to spice up your daily … Continued

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

Join us for this important course that will equip you with the skills to navigate and implement accommodations and modifications like a pro. Starting with the basics, we’ll unpack the definitions of accommodations and modifications, research effective implementation practices for the general education classroom, and create a tool kit of options to have at your … Continued

Flexible Thinking is a critical skill our students are lacking for Career and College Readiness. As teachers, we use flexible thinking every day for a myriad of reasons in our classrooms. This course will explore the components of Flexible Thinking and how we can better develop it in our students.

This course examines two popular approaches to student-centered learning: Genius Hour and Morning Meeting. Genius Hour empowers students to explore their passions and interests through self-directed projects, fostering creativity and intrinsic motivation. On the other hand, Morning Meeting focuses on building a positive classroom community through meaningful interactions and activities at the start of each … Continued

This course equips educators with essential tools to recognize behaviors and support students who struggle with anxiety. We explore effective strategies for cultivating an anxiety-friendly environment, emphasizing open communication, fostering acceptance, and empowering students through choice. We discuss the impact of Covid on in-person learning and its consequences on attendance and well-being. Participants access invaluable … Continued

Using informational connected text (text on the same topic) is an evidence-based instructional strategy that supports vocabulary acquisition and comprehension in students. This course is designed for teachers who are seeking an intentional approach to accelerating reading comprehension in their students using Non-Fiction texts. Teachers in this course will be presented with a framework for … Continued

This online, independent course is designed for teachers who want to build relationships with their Spanish-speaking students. Even very basic words and phrases in a student’s first language can be meaningful to the student and useful for the teacher. Each lesson includes demonstrated and practice pronunciation so teachers can confidently refer to any reference sources … Continued

Chrome extensions are a fun and creative way to help you organize, present content, and link to Google Classroom. Explore a variety of extensions to help you stay organized online, engage your students, and manage and present your content.

In this course, participants will study 7 actionable principles that have been proven to enhance productivity, improve performance, and maximize potential. The Happiness Advantage will show you how impactful a positive mindset can be on your life and the life of others. Participants will study the 7 principles, ways to incorporate them into daily life … Continued

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