This course provides educators with the knowledge and skills to seamlessly infuse Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies into content-driven instruction, fostering a holistic approach to student development. Students will explore innovative strategies to cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment where academic achievement is complemented by the the infusion of essential life skills. Students will leave … Continued

One of the most important of the Career and College Readiness Skills, Soft Skills are often taken for granted. This course will give you the opportunity explore the need for student soft skills, to reflect on the importance of soft skills in your classroom, and to investigate techniques for developing soft skills in your students.

Students will learn design basics and production skills using the program Adobe Photoshop. Students will visually step through the process of creating images, manipulating them and then optimizing them for print or the web. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the capability of the computer to produce visual imagery and to … Continued

Embrace a Maker Mindset! Explore the dynamic world of K-12 makerspaces, where every classroom space encourages divergent thinking, problem solving, and wonder. This course delves into the design, implementation, and integration of makerspaces, fostering hands-on learning and innovation across the curriculum. Discover practical strategies to transform educational environments into hubs of exploration and imagination, making … Continued

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

 Bullying One out of every five (20.2%) students report being bullied. (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2019 ) In this course, educators will learn the definition of bullying behavior, research why bullying happens, and how to respond to it. Educators will also learn proactive ways in which to reduce bullying school wide.

Ignite Engagement and Supercharge Lesson Planning! Dive into the world of advanced Google techniques and discover how to create captivating digital notebooks and interactive student experiences using Google Slides and app extensions like Pear Deck. Master the art of facilitating student exploration through Google My Maps, Google Scholar, and Google Books. Harness the organizational wizardry … Continued

Students will learn design basics and production skills using the program Adobe Illustrator. Students will step through the process of creating illustrations, work with digital images and lay out documents that include both text and graphics. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the capability of the computer to produce visual imagery … Continued

Grounded in extensive educational research, John Hattie’s strategies encompass high-impact techniques for learning that significantly enhance student achievement. Visible Learning is at the heart of his work, which seeks to make the learning process transparent and understandable for both teachers and students. From formative assessment practices that promote ongoing feedback and student-centered engagement, fostering self-regulation … Continued

This online, independent course is a continuation of ‘Survival Spanish for Educators’. Completion of that course is not a requirement to take this course. Lessons focus on pronunciation and basic vocabulary or phrases on each theme. These are the themes that were created based on input from previous participants: Hispanic names, Specials and Field Trips, … Continued

This course is designed for teachers who want to learn about the school discipline strategy called Conscious Discipline. Students in this class will gain knowledge about how the brain works, the skills adults need to work with students and provide them with the skills they need to be 21st century learners.

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