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 for teachers who are seeking fresh word work ideas for the elementary classroom. Teachers in this course will research best practices for phonics instruction, explore a variety of word study assessments, plan and implement word work strategies, and lastly, reflect on the effectiveness of the strategies. By the end of this … Continued

The purpose of this course is to introduce teachers to a diverse range of digital tools that their students can utilize for classroom presentations. Throughout the course, teachers will not only learn about various digital presentation tools, but also gain practical experience using them. These newfound skills can then be applied in their own classrooms, … Continued

One key component to building a strong comprehension is having a solid vocabulary background to fall upon. This course provides simple strategies that can easily be brought into the classroom to help students “nail down” word meanings and connections.

REQUIRED: Students are required to have an Office 365 account, usually provided by the school district. This comprehensive course is designed to help teachers use some of the less common features of Microsoft Office 365. Educators will learn how to effectively use OneDrive starting with the basics of adding and creating files and folders and … Continued

"21st Century Teaching: Maximizing Social Media for Learning" is an innovative course designed to empower educators with cutting-edge tools for enhancing classroom engagement. Through comprehensive exploration, participants will delve into the educational potential of platforms such as Kahoot, Blooket, Pinterest, Remind, YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. From gamified quizzes with Kahoot to curated lesson … Continued

The responsibilities that come with teaching are rapidly changing. And with that change comes a lot of stress. This course will discuss what mindfulness is and how you can bring mindfulness and Zen into your classroom. Techniques covered can be used by the teacher and students,

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

This course is tailored for educators with a foundational understanding of Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks. PBIS, an evidence-based approach, merges data, systems, and practices to enhance daily routines, set uniform expectations, and enhance relationships with students. Our emphasis will be on specialized Tier 2 strategies that … Continued

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

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

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