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

Come discover what is new in middle grades and young adult literature. We will explore a different genre or two each week, as well as a different topic surrounding youth reading. During the course students will need to read and reflect on the week’s article, add to their reading list from that week’s genre(s), and … Continued

This course explores the intersection of teacher leadership, courageous leadership, and effective coaching practices. Drawing upon Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead and Elena Aguilar’s The Art of Coaching, participants will examine how vulnerability, empathy, and resilience intersect with coaching strategies to empower educators as leaders. Through theoretical exploration, reflective practice, and experiential learning, participants will … Continued

This course will ask you to analyze your current classroom of students and determine which students are gritty and which are not. What are some things causing students to easily give up when things get tough or others to preserve through the hard times in school and in life? Do some students just have a … Continued

This course is designed to learn more about ADHD. Dr. Amen proposes that there are seven different types of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Participants will dive deeper into how ADHD is diagnosed, learn about each of the subtypes of ADHD, and effective strategies to help in the educational setting for students with exceptionalities.

It is widely known that strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents dramatically increase students’ levels of motivation, engagement, and learning. This course provides you with 5 strategies to help you build strong relationships that are easy and fun to implement. By the end of the course, you will have a plethora of resources to … Continued

Educators will learn how to improve on their digital photography skills, using either their phone camera or a basic digital camera. Snapping pictures of classroom activities or having students take photos can focus the lens on learning and integrate technology in an easy way. Teachers will learn basic skills to familiarize themselves with their camera … Continued

This is the bottom line for most teachers. Why do we continue to teach? What got us here in the first place? Chances are it is the relationships with students. Perhaps even more important than curriculum content, the opportunity that educators have to influence young lives is critical, especially in the world we live in … Continued

This course is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies to enhance their teaching using a selection of powerful iPad apps. Throughout the course, participants will explore the versatility of apps such as Canva, Be Funky, Padlet, Seesaw, Kahoot, Blooket, Skitch, Gif Maker, and Adobe Spark. By delving into these apps, teachers will … Continued

Incorporating educational technology in your classroom is essential in today's classrooms. Students now anticipate an engaging learning atmosphere. This course will delve into six free EdTech tools - Kahoot, ThingLink, Padlet, Quizizz, EdPuzzle, and Screencastify. These interactive applications gamify learning, offer instant feedback, and incorporate video to keep your students engaged and foster a community … Continued

This course will focus on developing an understanding for executive functioning skills and strategies to help students strengthen these skills. We will discuss what executive functioning is, then dig deeper into ways to help our students. You will be introduced to several strategies that you can implement with your students who struggle with executive functioning … Continued

This course is designed to provide K-12 educators strategies for including social and emotional learning (SEL) in their classrooms. SEL enhances students’ capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges. I will use CASEL’s integrated framework of five core competencies that can be taught in many … Continued