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Course Length:
2.5 hrs

Restorative Practices: Bridging Differences and Transforming Culture
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

For a long time, schools have relied heavily on punitive discipline that often leads to kids being sent out of the classroom or school for misbehavior. This approach leaves students feeling like they hate school and don't belong there. Restorative practices takes a new approach- one that helps to build community in the classroom while also holding students accountable for their behavior when they cause harm within the school community. In this course, you will be introduced to the core philosophies of restorative practices and community building. You will explore affective language related to restorative practices and the basics of how to start shifting your disciplinary approach to this new way of thinking. You will also learn how to incorporate circles into your everyday classroom culture. This paradigm shift can be transformative when implemented properly.

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Course Length:
2 hrs

Restorative Practices: Deep Dive into Circles (Elementary)
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Restorative circles are a tool that can be used in schools to build relationships, improve community, and increase learning. They can be used at the beginning of the school year or throughout the year, and can be as short as 10 minutes or as long as a class period. Circles are used for a variety of purposes: everything from quick daily check ins to repairing harm and conflict in the classroom community. In this course, you will learn about two primary types of circles used in restorative practices: proactive circles and solutions circles. You will also get an inside look into elementary classroom and school examples showing how this community building strategy can boost engagement and improve student behavior and social skills.

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Course Length:
2.25 hrs

Restorative Practices: Deep Dive into Circles (Secondary)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Restorative circles are a tool that can be used in schools to build relationships, improve community, and increase learning. They can be used at the beginning of the school year or throughout the year, and can be as short as 10 minutes or as long as a class period. Circles are used for a variety of purposes: everything from quick daily check ins to repairing harm and conflict in the classroom community. In this course, you will learn about two primary types of circles used in restorative practices: proactive circles and solutions circles. You will also get an inside look into secondary classroom and school examples showing how this community building strategy can boost engagement and improve student behavior and social skills.

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Course Length:
2.25 hrs

SIOP: Teaching ESL Students Through Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

How prepared are you to teach students who speak and understand very little English? If you’re like most classroom teachers, you have little to no training in the most effective methods for working with English language learners. In this course, you will learn key strategies to provide sheltered instruction for ELL students. The SIOP® model consists of instructional strategies that cover eight aspects of lesson design and delivery: lesson preparation, building background, comprehensible input, strategies, interaction, practice and application, lesson delivery, and review and assessment. Strategies are easy to implement and will have a positive impact for all students in your class.

Course Length:
7 hrs

Teacher Evaluation Lab: 2nd Grade (Furman)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Develop your observation and appraisal skills by viewing a teacher and principal in action as they work through the complete observation cycle. Practice using your district's rubric and compare your ratings with colleagues and master score (when available). This course is a great way to develop inter-rater reiliability and have calibration conversations among your administrators, mentors and coaches.

Course Length:
7 hrs

Teacher Evaluation Lab 2: 5th Grade (Tuttle)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Develop your observation and appraisal skills by viewing a teacher and principal in action as they work through the complete observation cycle. Practice using your district's rubric and compare your ratings with colleagues and master score (when available). This course is a great way to develop inter-rater reiliability and have calibration conversations among your administrators, mentors and coaches.

Course Length:
7 hrs

Teacher Evaluation Lab 3: 7th Grade (Lewis)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Develop your observation and appraisal skills by viewing a teacher and principal in action as they work through the complete observation cycle. Practice using your district's rubric and compare your ratings with colleagues and master score (when available). This course is a great way to develop inter-rater reiliability and have calibration conversations among your administrators, mentors and coaches.

Course Length:
7 hrs

Teacher Evaluation Lab 4: 7th Grade (Strunk)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Develop your observation and appraisal skills by viewing a teacher and principal in action as they work through the complete observation cycle. Practice using your district's rubric and compare your ratings with colleagues and master score (when available). This course is a great way to develop inter-rater reiliability and have calibration conversations among your administrators, mentors and coaches.

Course Length:
7 hrs

Teacher Evaluation Lab 5: 10th Grade (Kook)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Develop your observation and appraisal skills by viewing a teacher and principal in action as they work through the complete observation cycle. Practice using your district's rubric and compare your ratings with colleagues and master score (when available). This course is a great way to develop inter-rater reiliability and have calibration conversations among your administrators, mentors and coaches.

Course Length:
7 hrs

Teacher Evaluation Lab 6: 11th Grade (Mahler)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Develop your observation and appraisal skills by viewing a teacher and principal in action as they work through the complete observation cycle. Practice using your district's rubric and compare your ratings with colleagues and master score (when available). This course is a great way to develop inter-rater reiliability and have calibration conversations among your administrators, mentors and coaches.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs

TISC: Moving Forward After a Traumatic Event Maui Wildfires
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Following the devastating wildfires on Maui, renowned trauma expert, Heather Forbes, offered HIDOE educators a special virtual session. This companion course includes the video recording and additional activities for extension, reflection and application. Gain insights into understanding and managing the emotional and psychological effects of trauma. You will gain practical tools to navigate these challenging times and foster resilience within ourselves and our community.

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Course Length:
1.5 hrs

REQ: Suicide Prevention - A Culture of Caring with T. Schiro +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Let's talk! Mental health awareness is on the rise in education, and with good reason. The numbers and statistics surrounding suicide and suicide attempts are staggering, eye-opening, and sadly, rising. In this course, you will watch a powerful presentation from Theodora and Steve Schiro who lost their son to suicide in 2011, Both former educators, they now focus on suicide prevention in schools, striving to build and normalize conversations around suicide. Everyone should hear their story, understand the statistics, and learn evidence-based strategies for prevention, postvention and intervention. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1.25 hrs

REQ: Suicide Prevention - A Culture of Caring with T. Schiro
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Let's talk! Mental health awareness is on the rise in education, and with good reason. The numbers and statistics surrounding suicide and suicide attempts are staggering, eye-opening, and sadly, rising. In this course, you will watch a powerful presentation from Theodora and Steve Schiro who lost their son to suicide in 2011, Both former educators, they now focus on suicide prevention in schools, striving to build and normalize conversations around suicide. Everyone should hear their story, understand the statistics, and learn evidence-based strategies for prevention, postvention and intervention. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1 hr

REQ: Youth Suicide Awareness +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Be Aware – Be Able – Be Prepared. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth age 15-24. The relationships school staff have with students can make a huge difference in helping them feel connected and intervening when we see the warning signs. In this course, you will learn how to talk about suicide, recognize the signs and risk factors and respond in a helpful way. Resources from the Jason Foundation, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Mayo Clinic are used throughout the course. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.75 hrs

REQ: Youth Suicide Awareness +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Be Aware – Be Able – Be Prepared. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth age 15-24. The relationships school staff have with students can make a huge difference in helping them feel connected and intervening when we see the warning signs. In this course, you will learn how to talk about suicide, recognize the signs and risk factors and respond in a helpful way. Resources from the Jason Foundation, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Mayo Clinic are used throughout the course. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.5 hrs

REQ: Diversity Awareness +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

While the unified purpose of K-12 education is for each student to reach their full potential, teachers and administrators should create and maintain conditions where everyone is treated fairly and equally. This course explores types of diversity (ability, religious, political persuasion, ethnic, cultural), unconscious bias, microaggressions and how to create an identity safe environment. Addressing diversity in schools means encouraging understanding, acceptance, and mutual respect. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.25 hrs

REQ: Diversity Awareness
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

While the unified purpose of K-12 education is for each student to reach their full potential, teachers and administrators should create and maintain conditions where everyone is treated fairly and equally. This course explores types of diversity (ability, religious, political persuasion, ethnic, cultural), unconscious bias, microaggressions and how to create an identity safe environment. Addressing diversity in schools means encouraging understanding, acceptance, and mutual respect. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1.1 hrs

REQ: Sexual Harassement: Students and Faculty +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in schools. In this course, you will learn about two types of harassment; quid quo pro and hostile environments. Preventing sexual harassment starts with a clear understanding of inappropriate behavior. TItle IX legislation prohibits harassing conduct that is of a sexual nature if it is unwelcome and denies or limits a student's ability to participate in or benefit from a school's program. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.9 hrs

REQ: Sexual Harassement: Students and Faculty
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in schools. In this course, you will learn about two types of harassment; quid quo pro and hostile environments. Preventing sexual harassment starts with a clear understanding of inappropriate behavior. TItle IX legislation prohibits harassing conduct that is of a sexual nature if it is unwelcome and denies or limits a student's ability to participate in or benefit from a school's program. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1.1 hrs

REQ: Child Abuse Awareness +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Child abuse and neglect are serious topics for educators. This course is designed to help teacher address the problem of child maltreatment by learning how to recognize possible abuse/neglect, report it to the appropriate agency and provide support to children who may have been victimized. Learn about the types of child abuse, how to respond to a child's disclosure, how to report abuse and some do's and don'ts when talking to children and parents.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.9 hrs

REQ: Child Abuse Awareness
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Child abuse and neglect are serious topics for educators. This course is designed to help teacher address the problem of child maltreatment by learning how to recognize possible abuse/neglect, report it to the appropriate agency and provide support to children who may have been victimized. Learn about the types of child abuse, how to respond to a child's disclosure, how to report abuse and some do's and don'ts when talking to children and parents. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1.1 hrs

REQ: Bullying Prevention +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Bullying is a serious problem affecting youth in communities all across America, and all adults have a role in helping to stop it. The information in this course will ensure each participant has a better understanding of bullying and is equipped with the tools and resources to take action. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.75 hrs

REQ: Bullying Prevention
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Bullying is a serious problem affecting youth in communities all across America, and all adults have a role in helping to stop it. The information in this course will ensure each participant has a better understanding of bullying and is equipped with the tools and resources to take action. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

REQ: Students with Disabilities - Overview +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Students come to our classrooms with a variety of diverse learning needs. This course will introduce you to three common issues that our students are faced with: autism, ADD/ADHD, and learning disabilities. You will learn about the definitions, diagnoses and some new insights from students living with these challenges. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
2.25 hrs

REQ: Students with Disabilities - Overview
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Students come to our classrooms with a variety of diverse learning needs. This course will introduce you to three common issues that our students are faced with: autism, ADD/ADHD, and learning disabilities. You will learn about the definitions, diagnoses and some new insights from students living with these challenges. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1.1 hrs

REQ: Embracing Diversity in the Classroom with Fred Frye +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Embracing diversity in education provides a wonderful opportunity to create a better sense of community for our kids. Embracing diversity means accepting differences in others. To raise broad-minded and well-educated children we need to teach them to stand up to intolerance and discrimination and to reject stereotypes. Teachers play a vital role as they shape the children’s world. Educators lead by example, provide guidance and set rules to follow, thus their behavior and habits are modeled by the children. In this course, you will hear from veteran teacher, Fred Frye, from Raceland Junior High School, Thibodaux, LA. He discusses embracing diversity in the classroom and how to be a relevant teacher to all of your students, regardless of backgrounds. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.9 hrs

REQ: Embracing Diversity in the Classroom with Fred Frye
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Embracing diversity in education provides a wonderful opportunity to create a better sense of community for our kids. Embracing diversity means accepting differences in others. To raise broad-minded and well-educated children we need to teach them to stand up to intolerance and discrimination and to reject stereotypes. Teachers play a vital role as they shape the children’s world. Educators lead by example, provide guidance and set rules to follow, thus their behavior and habits are modeled by the children. In this course, you will hear from veteran teacher, Fred Frye, from Raceland Junior High School, Thibodaux, LA. He discusses embracing diversity in the classroom and how to be a relevant teacher to all of your students, regardless of backgrounds. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1 hrs

REQ: Diversity and Multiple Perspective with J. Baughn +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teaching from multiple perspectives not only teaches students to view information from the viewpoint of those who are different from themselves. It also can lead to valuable conversations that teach young minds how to express their opinions, debate respectfully, and expand their range of understanding. Using multicultural literature and curriculum materials that reflect different cultures will help you teach students to analyze and appreciate multiple perspectives. In this course, you will learn from Juan Baughn, a Lecturer at Lehigh University who teaches courses on multi-culural studies. He is also a former teacher, Principal, and Superintendent. Through his presentation, you will learn more about the importance and benefits of teaching from multiple perspectives as well as strategies to implement this is your own teaching practice. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.75 hrs

REQ: Diversity and Multiple Perspective with J. Baughn
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teaching from multiple perspectives not only teaches students to view information from the viewpoint of those who are different from themselves. It also can lead to valuable conversations that teach young minds how to express their opinions, debate respectfully, and expand their range of understanding. Using multicultural literature and curriculum materials that reflect different cultures will help you teach students to analyze and appreciate multiple perspectives. In this course, you will learn from Juan Baughn, a Lecturer at Lehigh University who teaches courses on multi-culural studies. He is also a former teacher, Principal, and Superintendent. Through his presentation, you will learn more about the importance and benefits of teaching from multiple perspectives as well as strategies to implement this is your own teaching practice. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
2.25 hrs

REQ: Understanding and Teaching Students with Dyslexia +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

For many of us, reading is as automatic as breathing. But for the millions of students with dyslexia, reading is a difficult task that poses constant academic and emotional challenges. In addition to quality intervention, students with dyslexia benefit from classroom accommodations that take into account their unique processing challenges and allow them to demonstrate their content understanding and access the curriculum with more ease. Modifications are also often needed. In this course, you will explore the difference between accommodations and modifications and be introduced to new strategies that will benefit your students.

Compliance required

Course Length:
2 hrs

REQ: Understanding and Teaching Students with Dyslexia
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

For many of us, reading is as automatic as breathing. But for the millions of students with dyslexia, reading is a difficult task that poses constant academic and emotional challenges. In addition to quality intervention, students with dyslexia benefit from classroom accommodations that take into account their unique processing challenges and allow them to demonstrate their content understanding and access the curriculum with more ease. Modifications are also often needed. Throughout this course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of dyslexia and will have the chance to explore classroom strategies as well as accommodations and modifications for dyslexic students.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1.5 hrs

REQ: ADHD Overview +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

ADHD is often more complex than most people realize. Like an iceberg, many problems related to ADHD are not visible. ADHD may be mild, moderate or severe, is likely to coexist with other conditions, and may be a disability for some students. Is it over-diagnosed? Do children outgrow it? Does medication help? ADHD is likely the single-most common learning and behavioral problem for kids. It’s also a major problem for adults, resulting in relationship breakups, job failures, drug abuse and a great deal of underachievement . Throughout this course, you will learn the answers to some commonly asked questions about ADHD, you will examine the diagnostic criteria, gain new insight into what it’s like to have ADHD and explore effective teaching strategies that make a difference for students with ADHD.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1 hrs

REQ: ADHD Overview
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

ADHD is often more complex than most people realize. Like an iceberg, many problems related to ADHD are not visible. ADHD may be mild, moderate or severe, is likely to coexist with other conditions, and may be a disability for some students. Is it over-diagnosed? Do children outgrow it? Does medication help? ADHD is likely the single-most common learning and behavioral problem for kids. It’s also a major problem for adults, resulting in relationship breakups, job failures, drug abuse and a great deal of underachievement . Throughout this course, you will learn the answers to some commonly asked questions about ADHD, you will examine the diagnostic criteria, gain new insight into what it’s like to have ADHD and explore effective teaching strategies that make a difference for students with ADHD. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1 hrs

REQ: Active Shooter with J. Harris +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We've all seen the horrific news images that play on a constant loop after an active shooter incident at a school. What if it was your school? Would you know what to do? In this presentation, Jack Harris, a SWAT Team Commander with a long list of credentials as a law enforcement officer, spells out what to do and what to expect if a terrible tragedy were to happen at your school. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.75 hrs

REQ: Active Shooter with J. Harris (+quiz)
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

We've all seen the horrific news images that play on a constant loop after an active shooter incident at a school. What if it was your school? Would you know what to do? In this presentation, Jack Harris, a SWAT Team Commander with a long list of credentials as a law enforcement officer, spells out what to do and what to expect if a terrible tragedy were to happen at your school. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1 hrs

REQ: Creating a School Safety Plan with J. Rennick +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Having a school safety plan in place is imperative to everyone in the school community if a crisis were to happen. Unfortunately, more and more incidence of school crisis events taking place. Would you know what to do if a crisis happened in your school? In this course, you will learn from Judy Rennick, the founder of the Texas School Safety Center. During her presentation, Ms. Rennick will share the in's and out's of developing a district and school safety team as well as the critical elements that should be included in every school safety plan. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.75 hrs

REQ: Creating a School Safety Plan with J. Rennick
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

Having a school safety plan in place is imperative to everyone in the school community if a crisis were to happen. Unfortunately, more and more incidence of school crisis events taking place. Would you know what to do if a crisis happened in your school? In this course, you will learn from Judy Rennick, the founder of the Texas School Safety Center. During her presentation, Ms. Rennick will share the in's and out's of developing a district and school safety team as well as the critical elements that should be included in every school safety plan. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.9 hrs

REQ: Handling a School Hostage Crisis with B. Sage +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, Byron Sage discusses the critical importance of responding during a hostile hostage situation within a school. Sage began his FBI career in 1970. He has worked in fugitive, extortion, and organized crime investigations and served as primary hostage negotiator. From his presentation, you will learn effective communication, steps to safety, and de-escalation strategies that could mean the difference between life and death in a hostile situation. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.5 hrs

REQ: Handling a School Hostage Crisis with B. Sage
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, Byron Sage discusses the critical importance of responding during a hostile hostage situation within a school. Sage began his FBI career in 1970. He has worked in fugitive, extortion, and organized crime investigations and served as primary hostage negotiator. From his presentation, you will learn effective communication, steps to safety, and de-escalation strategies that could mean the difference between life and death in a hostile situation. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1.1 hrs

REQ: Emergency Safety Intervention with H. Forbes +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Incidents of explosive and unsafe behaviors in the classroom have been on the rise for the past several years. Teachers who build relationships and take proactive steps greatly decrease the likelihood of a crisis. When things escalate, proactive teachers know to intervene. In this module, learn proactive steps and what to do in a moment of crisis. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.9 hrs

REQ: Emergency Safety Intervention with H. Forbes
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

Incidents of explosive and unsafe behaviors in the classroom have been on the rise for the past several years. Teachers who build relationships and take proactive steps greatly decrease the likelihood of a crisis. When things escalate, proactive teachers know to intervene. In this module, learn proactive steps and what to do in a moment of crisis. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
1 hrs

REQ: Bus Drivers - Beyond the Wheel +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Bus drivers are the most highly trained, tested and scrutinized drivers on the road. They play an important role in the education and development of students, and can have a direct impact on how their day starts and finishes. Throughout this course, you will explore how school bus drivers can effectively impact students through their leadership, communication, relationship building, and positive discipline.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.75 hrs

REQ: Bus Drivers - Beyond the Wheel
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Bus drivers are the most highly trained, tested and scrutinized drivers on the road. They play an important role in the education and development of students, and can have a direct impact on how their day starts and finishes. Throughout this course, you will explore how school bus drivers can effectively impact students through their leadership, communication, relationship building, and positive discipline.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.5 hrs

REQ: FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act with M. Goulet +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a complex federal law addressing the privacy of students’ educational records. FERPA applies only to educational agencies or institutions that receive funds from programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. As an educational staff member, it is important to know the components of FERPA and understand how they apply, impact, and protect you, your students, and parents. Attorney and FERPA Specialist, Mark Goulet, will walk through key components of FERPA, define various aspects of the law, explain the privacy of student records, discuss rights, roles, expectations, and penalties, and address frequently asked questions. You will notice a common theme throughout the course..."Student records are confidential! Always err on the side of caution!" To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.25 hrs

REQ: FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act with M. Goulet
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a complex federal law addressing the privacy of students’ educational records. FERPA applies only to educational agencies or institutions that receive funds from programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. As an educational staff member, it is important to know the components of FERPA and understand how they apply, impact, and protect you, your students, and parents. Attorney and FERPA Specialist, Mark Goulet, will walk through key components of FERPA, define various aspects of the law, explain the privacy of student records, discuss rights, roles, expectations, and penalties, and address frequently asked questions. You will notice a common theme throughout the course..."Student records are confidential! Always err on the side of caution!" To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.75 hrs

REQ: Indoor Air Quality and School Building Hazards +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

According to the U.S. Department of Education, about 40 percent of schools report at least one unsatisfactory environmental condition, such as poor ventilation, heating or lighting problems or poor physical security. Poor indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is a serious issue that can result in adverse health effects for both students and staff. Common symptoms include headache; fatigue; shortness of breath; sinus congestion; coughing; sneezing; dizziness; nausea; irritation of the eye, nose, throat and skin; allergic reactions; and, finally, aggravation of asthma and other respiratory illnesses. This course will address the major factors that affect the indoor environment, the health consequences and how to identify, prevent and resolve issues.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.5 hrs

REQ: Indoor Air Quality and School Building Hazards
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

According to the U.S. Department of Education, about 40 percent of schools report at least one unsatisfactory environmental condition, such as poor ventilation, heating or lighting problems or poor physical security. Poor indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is a serious issue that can result in adverse health effects for both students and staff. Common symptoms include headache; fatigue; shortness of breath; sinus congestion; coughing; sneezing; dizziness; nausea; irritation of the eye, nose, throat and skin; allergic reactions; and, finally, aggravation of asthma and other respiratory illnesses. This course will address the major factors that affect the indoor environment, the health consequences and how to identify, prevent and resolve issues.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.9 hrs

REQ: Gang Awareness with J. Renick +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

If someone were to ask you if there was any gang activity in your school, what would you say? Some people might live and teach in areas where gang activity and violence runs rampant. While others may be blissfully unaware that gang activity is happening right in their own school building. In this presentation, Judy Renick, a former supervisor at a gang rehabilitation center in Chicago and a Founding Director of the Texas School Safety Center, will provide you with an overview of how you can identify gang activity and gang affliation in your school. She will also provide you with tips and strategies to help students you might suspect are involved in gangs. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.5 hrs

REQ: Gang Awareness with J. Renick
Rating not available
COURSE OVERVIEW:

If someone were to ask you if there was any gang activity in your school, what would you say? Some people might live and teach in areas where gang activity and violence runs rampant. While others may be blissfully unaware that gang activity is happening right in their own school building. In this presentation, Judy Renick, a former supervisor at a gang rehabilitation center in Chicago and a Founding Director of the Texas School Safety Center, will provide you with an overview of how you can identify gang activity and gang affliation in your school. She will also provide you with tips and strategies to help students you might suspect are involved in gangs. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.5 hrs

REQ: Blood Borne Pathogens +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As sure as the sun comes up every day, children end up with cuts, scraped knees, and bruises. Students of all ages hurt themselves in the classroom, on the playground, and on the playing field. As a professional in the educational system, it is vitally important that you become aware of the potential danger of bloodborne pathogens. It is the school district's responsibility to identify and train you on what to do if you are exposed to blood and potentially infectious bodily fluid. Hopefully you will never need the information and training provided to you in this course. However, it is important for you to understand the dangers of infection and the safety procedures to minimize risks if they do occur. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.25 hrs

REQ: Blood Borne Pathogens
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As sure as the sun comes up every day, children end up with cuts, scraped knees, and bruises. Students of all ages hurt themselves in the classroom, on the playground, and on the playing field. As a professional in the educational system, it is vitally important that you become aware of the potential danger of bloodborne pathogens. It is the school district's responsibility to identify and train you on what to do if you are exposed to blood and potentially infectious bodily fluid. Hopefully you will never need the information and training provided to you in this course. However, it is important for you to understand the dangers of infection and the safety procedures to minimize risks if they do occur. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
TBD

REQ: Title IX +quiz
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Over five decades ago President Nixon signed an omnibus education bill that would change the paths of millions of women and girls in the United States. Today, the Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights oversees compliance with Title IX and investigates multiple types of discrimination with regards to admissions, athletics, recruitment, discipline, gender harassment, scholarships, sexual harassment and sexual violence. In this course, you will learn more about how Title IX requires schools to protect all students, faculty, and staff from sex-based discrimination, a term that includes both sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the administration is made aware of an incident, schools must take immediate steps to address the issue. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
TBD

REQ: Title IX
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Over five decades ago President Nixon signed an omnibus education bill that would change the paths of millions of women and girls in the United States. Today, the Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights oversees compliance with Title IX and investigates multiple types of discrimination with regards to admissions, athletics, recruitment, discipline, gender harassment, scholarships, sexual harassment and sexual violence. In this course, you will learn more about how Title IX requires schools to protect all students, faculty, and staff from sex-based discrimination, a term that includes both sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the administration is made aware of an incident, schools must take immediate steps to address the issue. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.5 hrs

REQ: Asthma Awareness +quiz
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Let’s all “breathe a little easier” and learn how to create an asthma-friendly school. Students with asthma need proper support at school to keep their asthma under control and be fully active and successful in the overall learning environment. Asthma management in schools requires a comprehensive approach, including improving Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and providing proper training for school staff. This course will outline what your school staff should know about asthma, discuss common triggers and symptoms, review prevention techniques, and explain what to do in an emergency. To complete this course, achieve 80% or better on the multiple choice assessment at the end.

Compliance required

Course Length:
.25 hrs

REQ: Asthma Awareness
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Let’s all “breathe a little easier” and learn how to create an asthma-friendly school. Students with asthma need proper support at school to keep their asthma under control and be fully active and successful in the overall learning environment. Asthma management in schools requires a comprehensive approach, including improving Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and providing proper training for school staff. This course will outline what your school staff should know about asthma, discuss common triggers and symptoms, review prevention techniques, and explain what to do in an emergency.

Compliance required

Course Length:
3 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 1: Standards and Objectives
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We teach because we want to cause learning. That seems obvious, doesn’t it? But setting instructional outcomes requires a conscientious effort to go beyond creating activities to ensure lessons have clear learning goals. In this course, you will learn about the key elements of setting objectives and how to organize lessons and units around big ideas and essential understandings. You will also explore the power of creating clear, measurable, and high expectations for each student.In this course, explore how isolation, stress and anxiety may have impacted your students during the global pandemic. Consider what new supports your students need as you focus on building connections, creating a family culture and looking after everyone’s physical safety. Teachers can act as a powerful buffer against the adverse effects of trauma by helping to establish a safe and supportive environment for learning. From morning meetings to regular check-ins with students, strategies that center around relationship-building will be key. This course features a powerful keynote presentation by trauma expert, Heather T. Forbes.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
4 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 2: Igniting Student Motivation
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As teachers, we are passionate about what we teach and want our students to be engaged in our lessons and be motivated to learn. But how do we plan for that? What do motivation and engagement look like? How can they be assessed? Throughout this course, you will learn about how to plan lessons that inspire, how to spark curiosity and passion in your students, and how to use the power of positive praise and feedback to motivate your students.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 3: Presenting Instructional Content
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Visual aids, illustrations, concise instruction, and modelling are just a few examples of instructional strategies used by effective teachers. Presenting content and instructing students using a variety of techniques is crucial to promoting student engagement and retention. Throughout this course, you will see classroom examples of exemplary teachers in action you will have the opportunity to learn how to present instructional content in ways that maximize student success.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
4 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 4: Lesson Structure and Pacing
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Lesson structure and pacing is key to maximizing learning time and keeping students engaged, on task, and learning. Throughout this course, you will be provided with tips and tricks for creating coherent, well-paced, structured lessons. You will learn about the importance of managing classroom procedures like transition times and material distribution and will discover the importance of planning lessons with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 5: Activities and Materials
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Choosing and creating materials and activities that support lesson objectives, are complex and challenging, sustain a student's attention and provide time for interaction and reflection can be difficult for teachers. In order for lessons to be successful activities and materials need to provide students with choice, spark their curiosity, and be relevant to their lives. By using technology and multimedia, and using resources that go beyond the school curriculum teachers can engage their students and maximize their potential for learning.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 6: Questioning
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Questioning plays a central role in teaching and learning. Because it plays such a central role, we, as teachers need to understand it and become skilled at using it well. In most situations, questions need to be carefully thought out and planned, and students need to be encouraged to take an active role in the questioning process, not only by providing thoughtful answers but by asking their own questions.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 7: Academic Feedback
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The practice of giving students feedback enhances successful learning through all phases of instruction. Feedback achieves great results especially when students make errors or demonstrate a lack of understanding. Whether the feedback comes from the teachers or the students themselves, feedback is a key factor in providing students with the opportunity to think critically and deepen their learning.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 8: Grouping Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student grouping involves much more than just seating students at tables together or randomly assigning work to be completed with a partner or group. Grouping students involves careful thought and preparation so that students know and understand their roles, are accountable for their contribution to the group, and each group member maximizes their potential for learning through reflection and goal setting. Throughout this course, you will learn valuable grouping strategies and will see examples of how careful grouping of students can result in successful learning.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 9: Teacher Content Knowledge
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

How important is subject matter knowledge for teachers? It makes sense that teachers are experts in their field in order to effectively instruct students. However, some teachers think that staying one step ahead of their students is enough. This is not true. In fact, knowledgeable teachers can make use of their subject knowledge to organize content more effectively for their students to understand. That doesn't mean that every teacher needs to have a Master's degree or PHD in their field, there are ways that every teacher can improve their content knowledge and pedagogical approach to teaching. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of content knowledge and how to use instructional strategies to promote in-depth learning in your students.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 10: Teacher Knowledge of Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Knowing your students is a critical element to engaging them in the content that you teach. When you have relationships and know about your students lives outside of school, you can create lessons that connect with their interests. This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 11: Thinking
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Learning theories remind us that the person who is doing the thinking is the person doing the learning. Are your students truly engaged in challenging activities that require them to think, evaluate, justify and synthesize? This course includes classroom examples, ideas for questioning, a review of Bloom's Taxonomy and a compare/contrast strategy that can be adapted for every grade level. In addition, you will reflect on your own questioning and discussion techniques through an insightful self-assessment activity.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
2 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 12: Problem Solving (Elementary)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When children tackle problems on their own, or in a group, they become resilient. They learn to look at challenges from a fresh perspective. Problem solving is important in child development because confident, capable children usually grow into confident, capable adults. Instead of giving up or getting frustrated when they encounter a challenge, kids with problem-solving skills manage their emotions, think creatively, and persist until they find a solution. Problem solving skills need to be taught, developed and practiced...these skills don't develop overnight. In this course, you will learn more about the importance of teaching problem solving skills and various strategies for incorporating problem solving skills into your classroom repertoire.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
1.5 hrs

SC-INSTRUCTION 12.2: Problem Solving (Secondary)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When children tackle problems on their own, or in a group, they become resilient. They learn to look at challenges from a fresh perspective. Problem solving is important in child development because confident, capable children usually grow into confident, capable adults. Instead of giving up or getting frustrated when they encounter a challenge, kids with problem-solving skills manage their emotions, think creatively, and persist until they find a solution. Problem solving skills need to be taught, developed and practiced...these skills don't develop overnight. In this course, you will learn more about the importance of teaching problem solving skills and various strategies for incorporating problem solving skills into your classroom repertoire.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

SC-PLANNING 1: Instructional Plans
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teaching is much more than just the face-to-face interaction between a student and their teacher. Without adequate planning, even the best-intentioned and most engaging teachers can fail at achieving their learning goals. Throughout this course, you will see how instructional planning helps the teacher to construct goals, objectives, instructional and assessment methodology for the classroom. You will learn how systematic planning helps in developing, evaluating, and managing the instructional process.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3 hrs

SC-PLANNING 2: Student Work
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Creating quality assignments requires exceptional planning. Careful examination of student work lets teachers know if their students are organizing, synthesizing, and interpreting information instead of just reproducing it. If students can show, through their work that they can draw conclusions, make generalizations and connect their learning to prior experiences, teachers know that they are on the right track and no adjustments need to be made. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to listen to experts talk about the importance of designing quality student work and will learn how to examine student work as evidence of learning.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

SC-PLANNING 3: Assessment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Assessment plays a crucial role in the process of learning and motivation. The types of assessment tasks that we ask students to do determine how they will approach the learning task and what study behaviors they will use. Given the importance of assessment for student learning, teachers must decide how to best measure the learning that they want their students to achieve. Well-designed assessment methods provide valuable information about student learning. They tell teachers what students learned, how well they learned it, and where they struggled. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how to plan for assessment and the different strategies you can choose for assessing your students.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

SC3-ENVIRONMENT 1: Expectations
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student-driven learning begins with carefully planned instruction by teachers. We have to carefully craft lessons that allow students to take the reigns and drive the learning in a way that best suits them. When we do this, students will be motivated and want to take the lead. This course will focus on targets for the indicator Expectations from the South Carolina Teacher Standards rubric. You will learn strategies for boosting motivation that will help students become self-motivated thinkers and explorers of learning. You will be challenged to think about high expectations and maximizing your instructional time by ensuring smooth procedures and routines.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

SC3-ENVIRONMENT 2: Managing Student Behavior
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is critical to so many aspects of students' school experience. Engagement has many positive benefits including stronger connection to school, increased academic abilities, and a more positive sense of social-emotional well-being. On the flip side, low levels of engagement are associated with a host of negative outcomes like delinquency, violence, and school drop out. It's vital for us to make that connection between engagement and behavior management in the classroom. In this course, you will learn various strategies for keeping students engaged in learning and minimizing behavioral issues in the process.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
3 hrs

SC3-ENVIRONMENT 3: Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Arranging the physical environment of the classroom is one way to improve the learning environment and to prevent problem behaviors before they occur. Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement and organization can affect the behavior of both students and teachers. IN addition, a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
2 hrs

SC3-ENVIRONMENT 4: Respectful Culture
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When you develop a culture of respect in the classroom, students feel safe and confident to take academic risks and are more open to learning. But how can we encourage students to respect one another? And how do we, as the teacher, earn the respect of our students? Building relationships is at the heart of it all! In this course you will learn more about building relationships with and among students so that your classroom environment has that culture of respect that everyone deserves.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
2 hrs

SC4-PROFESSIONALISM 1: Growing and Developing Professionally
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Professional learning benefits the teacher and students in multiple areas including curriculum and instruction, differentiation, and self-reflection. Effective professional development enhances the teacher's skills and adds value to the school as a whole. It's one way teachers can improve their skills and, in turn, boost student outcomes. | Learning can take place in formal or informal settings and aims to improve all aspects of teaching, including content knowledge and pedagogy. Throughout this course, you will learn about the importance of growing and developing professionally and will learn ways to make your professional plan valuable and effective.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
1.5 hrs

SC4-PROFESSIONALISM 2: Reflecting on Teaching
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Thoughtfully assessing lessons, striving to improve, accepting responsibility, and using data to inform decisions are all ways in which a teacher can use self-reflection to improve their teaching on a daily basis. Whether it is done individually or with a colleague or learning team, exceptional reflection leads to improved teaching practices and a better understanding of individual student needs. Throughout this course, you will hear from experts about the importance of regular self-reflection and will learn strategies for improving your own reflective practices.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
1 hrs

SC4-PROFESSIONALISM 3: Community Involvement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Clubs, sports teams, mentoring, special events....extra-curricular activities help children to develop their social skills and learn how to work in a team to achieve a shared goal. Without teachers to run these activities and get involved in their school community students suffer. A well-rounded teacher works hard to connect with students - inside the classroom and out of it. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of becoming involved in the school community and will gain tips on how you can do more to become involved in your school.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
1.5 hrs

SC4-PROFESSIONALISM 4: School Responsibilities
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teacher leadership is critical for helping a school build its capacity to increase student learning and student achievement. This can be done not only by what the teacher does inside the school building but how that teacher leader works with the larger community to drive engagement and support for school goals. Throughout this course, you will learn how teacher leaders can become facilitators within their schools and communities and how they can be an important element in spreading and strengthening school improvement. You will also learn more about how you can become involved in teacher-leadership roles in your school.

South Carolina Instruction

Course Length:
25 mins

Video Reflection - Questioning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Video Reflection

Course Length:
20 mins

Video Reflection - Academic Feedback
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Video Reflection

Course Length:
20 mins

Video Reflection - Grouping
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Video Reflection

Course Length:
25 mins

Video Reflection - Thinking
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Video Reflection

Course Length:
20 mins

Video Reflection - Problem Solving
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Video Reflection

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
80 min
Reading
20 min
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
3

COVID-19: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Students and Teachers
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In this course, explore how isolation, stress and anxiety may have impacted your students during the global pandemic. Consider what new supports your students need as you focus on building connections, creating a family culture and looking after everyone’s physical safety. Teachers can act as a powerful buffer against the adverse effects of trauma by helping to establish a safe and supportive environment for learning. From morning meetings to regular check-ins with students, strategies that center around relationship-building will be key. This course features a powerful keynote presentation by trauma expert, Heather T. Forbes.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
3

A+ Teaching Strategies that Work
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement, communication and social-emotional learning skills are of central importance for all teachers, K-12. You can learn a lot from watching exceptional teachers in action and apply their ideas to your own setting. In this course, you will have the opportunity to watch classroom examples of good teaching and gain new insight from top educational experts. It includes videos from several of Educational Impact's most popular courses and is offered to all educators free of charge as an invitation to virtual PD.

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Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
20 min
Reading
110 min
Reflective Writing
140 min
Discussion Boards
2

TECH - 6 C’s of Technology Integration
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

People have been using the term "21st Century Skills" for more than two decades. What does this actually mean and what impact does it have on instruction? Gain insight from experts, Michael Fullan and Alan November, and examine how to use technology to build character, global citizenship, communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs

Return to Learning - First Step to Learning Recovery: Baseline Assessments
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Pandemic learning loss is a very real challenge we are facing as we return to in-person instruction. And just like each of our students in an individual, the individual level of learning loss varies from student to student. As teachers, how are we supposed to support our students when their levels are all over the place? This is where baseline assessments come in. In this course, you will learn how to use various forms of assessments to uncover students' current levels so that you can better reach and teach them.

return to learning Return to Learning

Course Length:
2.75 hrs

Return to Learning - COVID-19's Impact on Students' Mental Health
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

It is no secret that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of many, and youth are no exception. From disrupted schooling to family stress and social isolation, our youth have suffered greatly over the past two years. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the specific impacts of the pandemic on students' mental health and well-being and will learn ways to help those students who are struggling.

Return to Learning

Course Length:
3 hrs

Return to Learning - What Student Behavior is Telling You
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In every classroom, students’ behavior is an important form of communication. Students may call out in class, push in line, or withdraw with their heads down on their desks. In each case, the behavior is a sign that they may not have the skills to tell you what they need. Sometimes, students may not even know what they need. What are your students trying to communicate? How can you respond to the student, not the behavior? In this course, you will be challenged to think about behavior as a state of regulation and learn to look into what is driving the negative behavior. Knowing the function of the behavior will allow you to be proactive in identifying ways to prevent behavior issues in the future.

Return to Learning

Course Length:
2 hrs

Return to Learning - Ready, Set, Learn: Recovering from Learning Loss
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Pandemic learning loss is real...and there's plenty of data out there that supports this. But, we can help our students to recover from the backslide that happened as a result of living through a pandemic. This course will begin by teaching you some critical steps that will ensure that your students are in a headspace that is ready to learn. Then, you will learn strategies for personalizing learning so that we can effectively meet all our students where they are now.

Return to Learning

Course Length:
2.25 hrs

Return to Learning - Resetting School Culture and Relationships Post-COVID
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused both unprecedented disruptions and massive changes to education. Students are not the same children they were when they left their classrooms in March of 2020 - they have experienced learning loss, grief, anxiety, and trauma. The pandemic has created a unique opportunity for positive changes in schools. Now, more than ever there is a need to refocus efforts to develop relationships and improve school culture. In this course, you will gain insights into the importance of prioritizing relationships and improving your own interactions with struggling students.

Return to Learning

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

TISC: Nurtured Heart Approach with Howard Glasser
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

You are likely familiar with positive behavior approaches and the idea of "catching a child being good." In the book "Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach" by Howard Glasser, the author details the importance of going beyond just saying "good job" and explaining to children in detail what they are doing that makes that behavior appropriate. Think about the last conversation you had with a child when they were doing something you didn’t want them to do. Did you just tell them "bad job"? No, most likely you, like so many of us, gave the child a great deal of your time, energy, passion, and closeness. The Nurtured Heart approach teaches us to put the same level of energy into telling a child when they are doing something right as we do when they are doing something wrong. By identifying and acknowledging greatness, children will know and understand the behaviors they need to repeat and will make a decision to be "great". Through our reassurance and celebration of greatness, we build positive connections with the child. In this course, you will learn the key concepts and methodologies for implementing the Nurtured Heart Approach.

Trauma informed school conference TISC

Course Length:
4 hrs

TU: Four Kinds of Thinking Skills
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Learning theories remind us that the person who is doing the thinking is the person doing the learning. Are your students truly engaged in challenging activities that require them to think, evaluate, justify and synthesize? This course includes classroom examples, ideas for questioning, a review of Bloom's Taxonomy and a compare/contrast strategy that can be adapted for every grade level. In addition, you will reflect on your own questioning and discussion techniques through an insightful self-assessment activity.

Tennessee

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
240 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, you will learn what it means to have a student centered learning environment. Key elements are establishing a culture for learning, getting to know your students, providing choices, reating active learning activities and structuring student-centered projects.

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Course Length:
4 hrs

The Prepared Substitute Teacher Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Are you a substitute teacher wondering how you are going to survive and thrive in each new classroom assignment? Be prepared, be professional, and never let them see you sweat! In this course, you will be provided with practical ideas for your substitute teacher bag of tricks. Review teacher professionalism and explore quick and effective strategies for establishing rapport and managing classroom behavior. You will love the printable filler activities available for each grade level.

K-12 Substitute

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

The Prepared Substitute Teacher Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Are you a substitute teacher wondering how you are going to survive and thrive in each new classroom assignment? Be prepared, be professional, and never let them see you sweat! In this course, you will be provided with practical ideas for your substitute teacher bag of tricks. Review teacher professionalism and explore quick and effective strategies for establishing rapport and managing classroom behavior. You will love the printable filler activities available for each grade level.

K-12 Substitute

Course Length:
4 hrs

The Prepared Substitute Teacher Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Are you a substitute teacher wondering how you are going to survive and thrive in each new classroom assignment? Be prepared, be professional, and never let them see you sweat! In this course, you will be provided with practical ideas for your substitute teacher bag of tricks. Review teacher professionalism and explore quick and effective strategies for establishing rapport and managing classroom behavior. You will love the printable filler activities available for each grade level.

K-12 Substitute

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

The Prepared Substitute Teacher All Levels
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Are you a substitute teacher wondering how you are going to survive and thrive in each new classroom assignment? Be prepared, be professional, and never let them see you sweat! In this course, you will be provided with practical ideas for your substitute teacher bag of tricks. Review teacher professionalism and explore quick and effective strategies for establishing rapport and managing classroom behavior. You will love the printable filler activities available for each grade level.

K-12 Substitute

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
40 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
1

1A: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
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Many teacher evaluation frameworks assess it but what does “knowledge of content and pedagogy” really mean? Successful teachers have knowledge of their subject matter and an understanding of how best to teach it. This is a critically important aspect of teaching. Teachers can’t teach things they don’t know! Today, pedagogy is undergoing a significant shift as we look for more effective ways to teach 21st century learners. Throughout this course, you will examine your own knowledge of content and pedagogy and be challenged to think differently about the art and science of teaching.

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new

Course Length:
1 hr.

RDG: Best Learning Environment and Procedures for Reading
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Your students spend the whole day in classrooms. Cold, hard chairs carefully aligned in straight rows do little to encourage student interaction and engagement with each other or text. Walls that are barren, except for exit signage, and classrooms that include few books and materials for students to read aren't inspiring nor do they support student learning. The way a classroom is set up, the materials that are accessible and the way interaction with materials is modeled will influence how students engage with literacy in it. A literacy-rich environment is not only important for early literacy but supports content-specific learning as well. Literacy is everyone's business.

new

Course Length:
1 hr.

RDG: Explicit Instruction in Text and Text Structures
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Text structure instruction has been found to be effective at improving reading comprehension. Text structure is the way an author organizes information in order to achieve a purpose. By explicitly teaching students the characteristics of specific text structures and providing them with targeted practice opportunities, students’ comprehension of texts encountered across the curriculum may improve. In this course, you will learn about various text types and structures and how to provide explicit instruction that will improve your students' ability to comprehend that many types of text they will encounter.

new

Course Length:
2.5 hr.

Rethinking Detention
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Many schools have outdated rules and policies that can lead to increased numbers of detentions. A great starting point for decreasing the number of detentions and suspensions is to form a staff committee or engage the entire staff in a discussion about school rules, policies, and what type of infractions really necessitate a detention or suspension. Consider which infractions could be handled differently.

new

Course Length:
2.5 hr.

Morning Meetings and Proactive Circles
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

It's a big world out there and in life, we need to know how to get along with others, perspective-take, and problem solve. School can sometimes seem like a "big world" too, which is why we need to teach students early in their school years how to be comfortable recognizing, expressing, and managing emotions/responses and allow consistent opportunities to practice these skills. Simply put, social curriculum is just as important as academic curriculum and should become a regular part of every school day. Creating the right environment in which this concept can be most effectively utilized is just as important as teaching the skills themselves. The Responsive Classroom is designed to create safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms and school communities for both students and teachers, and consists of a set of practices and strategies that can relieve mental stress and contribute to stronger academic and social-emotional competencies.

Restorative practices

new

Course Length:
5.5 hr.

Foundational Reading Skills for Secondary Students
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As a secondary teacher, you are probably very familiar with the challenges of engaging adolescent students. Don't be fooled by the blank stares or eye rolls...these may actually just be a cover for students who are struggling. Too many students slip out of elementary school lacking in critical foundational reading skills. Reading happens all day long in every content area. If students are struggling with basic reading and writing skills, reading to learn is a challenge. This course will provide you with strategies and tips for students who are learning to read and reading to learn.

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Course Length:
6 hr.

New Teacher Academy - Six Fundamentals for New Teachers
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This course provides an introduction to six fundamental classroom components; Planning, Environment, Connection, and Literacy. As you work through each component, you will observe classroom examples and be challenged to apply new ideas to your setting.

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Course Length:
5 hr.

What's New in 2022: A Guide to the 2022 Danielson Framework
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Through detailed commentary from teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson and subject matter experts familiar with the 2022 Danielson Framework, you will gain a thorough understanding of 4 domains, 22 components and their elements. Practical classroom insights are provided to bring these components to life. In addition, you will compare and contrast the 2011 and 2022 Frameworks. Use the insights presented to guide teacher growth in each domain. A helpful overview of the 2022 Framework for Teaching can be referenced on the Danielson Group's website.

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Course Length:
1 hr.

RDG: The Impact of Research and Theories on Reading Instruction
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There are many theories and theorists that seeks to provide an explanation of why and how people learn. An understanding of learning theories helps teachers connect to all different kinds of students. Teachers can focus on different learning styles to reach different students, creating teaching that focuses directly on student needs and aptitudes. In this course, we will review several of the most well-known and long-standing theories and theorists.

Course Length:
1 hr.

Mini - Creating a Culture for Learning
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Welcome to this Mini-Course focused on Domain 1: Creating a Culture for Learning. This professional learning opportunity is designed to provide you with a short, but informative review of instructional topics. Each completed Mini will appear on your PLL transcript.

Course Length:
1 hr.

Mini - Assessment
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Welcome to this Mini-Course focused on Assessment. This professional learning opportunity is designed to provide you with a short, but informative review of instructional topics. Each completed Mini will appear on your PLL transcript. These courses are targeted to support your Professional Growth and Development plan.

Course Length:
1 hr.

Mini - Lesson Planning
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Welcome to thIs Mini-Course focused on Lesson Planning. This professional learning opportunity is designed to provide you with a short, but informative review of instructional topics. Each completed Mini will appear on your PLL transcript. These courses are targeted to support your Professional Growth and Development plan.

Course Length:
1 hr.

Mini - Instruction and Assessing Student Achievement
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Welcome to this Mini-Course focused on Domain 3: Instruction and Assessing Student Achievement. This professional learning opportunity is designed to provide you with a short, but informative review of instructional topics. Each completed Mini will appear on your PLL transcript. These courses are targeted to support your Professional Growth and Development plan.

Course Length:
1 hr.

Mini - Professional Commitment
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Welcome to this Mini-Course focused on Domain 4: Professional Commitment. This professional learning opportunity is designed to provide you with a short, but informative review of instructional topics. Each completed Mini will appear on your PLL transcript. These courses are targeted to support your Professional Growth and Development plan.

Course Length:
1 hr.

Mini - Don't You Dare Throw that Chair Elementary scenarios
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Safety of our students is a number one priority in the classroom. Students come to us with so much baggage, there is always a chance that their mental state is going to have an impact on their ability to learn or stay focused. In this course, you will learn to identify dysregulation and determine the best ways to deal with issues in the classroom. You will view life-like classroom scenarios that show both the unproductive and productive versions of situations you might face in the classroom. These scenarios will give you a window into the classroom of other teachers to see how you can best apply trauma-informed practices with your students.

Course Length:
2.75 hrs
EI Video
45 min
Reading
80 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

Innovating with Technology: Blended Learning - Secondary
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Teachers are facing an enormous challenge as we move forward with various blended learning models, combining face-to-face instruction with both synchronous and asynchronous learning. In this course, explore different models for blended learning and watch a classroom example that demonstrates how to stay focused on the same good teaching principles like student engagement, assessment and coherent lesson design.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
180 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

ESE: Managing the Defiant Child
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Teachers who cannot manage student behavior in their classroom are limited in their overall effectiveness in almost every other area of teaching. In this course, you will learn from Dr. Anthony Scannella, a straight talking educator and psychotherapist. What strategies work well with students who are defiant? Add some new communication strategies to your repertoire and find out if your own personality style clashes with the challenging students in your classroom.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs

CA-CSTP1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
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Some of us are very attuned, on a daily basis, to what our students are learning, to what they are understanding, and to what they can do with their knowledge. Others of us are less so. What makes the difference? Our effectiveness, in large part, is enhanced or limited by the depth and breadth of our understanding of our students. In this course, you will learn how to create effective lesson plans that support student learning. You will learn how to use a variety of resources, materials, and activities to engage students and meet diverse learning needs. You will also learn about the importance of setting high expectations and the importance of assessment in guiding instruction.

Course Length:
4 hrs

CA-CSTP2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
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The professional teacher creates a culture for learning that builds positive relationships with and among students, acknowledges and supports the value of diversity and differences among students, fosters a safe environment, and sets high expectations for student learning. This teacher organizes and maintains the physical environment for maximum learning, implements effective classroom procedure, and skillfully manages student behavior. When you develop a culture of respect in the classroom, students feel safe and confident to take academic risks and are more open to learning. But how can we encourage students to respect one another? And how do we, as the teacher, earn the respect of our students? Building relationships is at the heart of it all! In this course you will learn more about building relationships with and among students so that your classroom environment has that culture of respect that everyone deserves.

Course Length:
4 hrs

CA-CSTP3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
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A professional teacher demonstrates a deep understanding of subject content and uses highly effective instructional practices, which sustain instructional momentum and include meaningful, concise, and coherent instructions to students. Instruction includes quality questioning and discussion techniques that encourage higher-order thinking (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation). Instructional technology is utilized effectively as a component of instruction. The professional teacher modifies and adjusts instruction (differentiates) to meet the ongoing needs of individual students; includes remediation, re-teaching, and enrichment lessons; and guides students in goal setting and student self-assessment and self-monitoring. Lesson structure and pacing are key to maximizing learning time and keeping students engaged, on task, and learning. Assessment also plays a crucial role in the process of learning and motivation. The types of assessment tasks that we ask students to do determine how they will approach the learning task and what study behaviors they will use. In this course, you will be provided with tips and tricks for creating coherent, well-paced, structured lessons. You will also learn more about the role of assessment in guiding instruction and assessing student achievement.

Course Length:
6 hrs

CA-CSTP4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for all Students
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Knowing your students is a critical element to engaging them in the content that you teach. When you have relationships and know about your students' lives outside of school, you can create lessons that connect with their interests. This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Course Length:
3 hrs

CA-CSTP5: Assessing Student Learning
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Assessment plays a crucial role in the process of learning and motivation. The types of assessment tasks that we ask students to do determine how they will approach the learning task and what study behaviors they will use. Given the importance of assessment for student learning, teachers must decide how to best measure the learning that they want their students to achieve. Well-designed assessment methods provide valuable information about student learning. They tell teachers what students learned, how well they learned it, and where they struggled. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how to plan for assessment and the different strategies you can choose for assessing your students.

Course Length:
3 hrs

CA-CSTP6: Developing as a Professional Educator
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Great teachers help create great students. In fact, research shows that an inspiring and informed teacher is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement, so it is critical to pay close attention to how we train and support both new and experienced educators. The professional teacher engages in continuous professional development aligned to specific goals, as determined by school and district needs, data analysis, and self-reflection. The teacher’s professional commitment is characterized by collaboration with colleagues to achieve school and district objectives and to foster mutual professional development. The teacher’s professional commitment includes developing positive community relationships and communicating effectively with students’ families as well as a commitment to school-related professional responsibilities. This course will guide your through the components of this domain and help you to grow professionally in your practice.

Course Length:
13.5 hrs
EI Video
540 min
EI Assessments
8
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
2

EVAL: Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework
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Designed and hosted by teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson, this course includes strategies that apply to any teacher evaluation framework. Every administrator will benefit by observing the completion evaluation cycle including pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts and reflection conferences. Build foundation skills in teacher observation and practice gathering and interpreting evidence from real classroom examples. This must watch teacher-principal conference will have everyone laughing and reflecting on their own conferencing practices.

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Course Length:
1.5 hrs

T2T: 1 - Transition 2 Teaching: From Military to the Classroom
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Over the last two decades, thousands of U.S. military veterans have entered teaching as a second career, as the skills veterans acquire during their service are incredibly useful within the classroom. Whether it's honing communication skills or developing the courage to face things head-on, the values learned in the military can come in very handy in the classroom. This course will focus on the first steps in "Bringing the "Best, Brightest, and Bravest to the Classroom!" Throughout your assignments, you will have the opportunity to learn strategies and helpful tips from fellow marine veteran, Charles Morrison, on how you can transition your military skills and experience from the front lines to the classroom. Remember, these aren't new recruits to be whipped into shape, stand at attention, or do 200 push-ups on command. Instead, think of yourself as a "Navigator," who can dream up goals and lessons that will provide your students with the opportunity to be their own leader, learn and succeed.

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

T2T: 2 - Lesson Planning, Pacing and Backwards Design
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Lesson structure and pacing is key to maximizing learning time and keeping students engaged, on task, and learning. Throughout this course, you will be provided with tips and tricks for creating coherent, well-paced, structured lessons. You will learn about the importance of managing classroom procedures like transition times and material distribution and will discover the importance of planning lessons with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Course Length:
4.25 hrs

T2T: 3.1 - Building Positive Relationships Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Course Length:
4 hrs

T2T: 3.2 - Building Positive Relationships Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Course Length:
4 hrs

T2T: 3.3 - Building Positive Relationships Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Course Length:
3 hrs

T2T: 3.4 - What Student Behavior is Telling You
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In every classroom, students’ behavior is an important form of communication. Students may call out in class, push in line, or withdraw with their heads down on their desks. In each case, the behavior is a sign that they may not have the skills to tell you what they need. Sometimes, students may not even know what they need. What are your students trying to communicate? How can you respond to the student, not the behavior? In this course, you will be challenged to think about behavior as a state of regulation and learn to look into what is driving the negative behavior. Knowing the function of the behavior will allow you to be proactive in identifying ways to prevent behavior issues in the future.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

T2T: 4 - Positive Behavior Supports
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When students know how to behave in the classroom, not only will they feel safe, but they will be better able to achieve academic success. Throughout this course you will be introduced to the Positive Behavior Support system for managing student behavior in the classroom. You will learn how to create effective rules, and will learn how a three-tiered system of support can be effective in creating an atmosphere of positive discipline in your school.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

T2T: 5.1 - Don't You Dare Throw That Chair! Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, you will view life-like classroom scenarios that show both the unproductive and productive versions of situations you might face in the classroom. These scenarios will give you a window into the classroom of other teachers to see how you can best apply trauma-informed practices to identify dysregulation, de-escalate potential conflict and respond proactively to your students' needs.

Course Length:
3 hrs

T2T: 5.2 - Don't You Dare Throw That Chair! Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, you will view life-like classroom scenarios that show both the unproductive and productive versions of situations you might face in the classroom. These scenarios will give you a window into the classroom of other teachers to see how you can best apply trauma-informed practices to identify dysregulation, de-escalate potential conflict and respond proactively to your students' needs.

Course Length:
4 hrs

T2T: 6.1 - Exceptional Teaching in Action Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will focus on characteristics of exceptional teachers and strategies to help you become an even more amazing teacher than you already are. Participants will explore the qualities that outstanding teachers embody as well as practical ideas to use in the classroom that will help evolve your own teaching practice. You will get a sneak peek into real classrooms where exceptional teaching is happening and evaluate a lesson to see how the teacher in the example is measuring up.

Course Length:
4 hrs

T2T: 6.2 - Exceptional Teaching in Action Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will focus on characteristics of exceptional teachers and strategies to help you become an even more amazing teacher than you already are. Participants will explore the qualities that outstanding teachers embody as well as practical ideas to use in the classroom that will help evolve your own teaching practice. You will get a sneak peek into real classrooms where exceptional teaching is happening and evaluate a lesson to see how the teacher in the example is measuring up.

Course Length:
4 hrs

T2T: 6.3 - Exceptional Teaching in Action Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will focus on characteristics of exceptional teachers and strategies to help you become an even more amazing teacher than you already are. Participants will explore the qualities that outstanding teachers embody as well as practical ideas to use in the classroom that will help evolve your own teaching practice. You will get a sneak peek into real classrooms where exceptional teaching is happening and evaluate a lesson to see how the teacher in the example is measuring up.

Course Length:
6 hrs

T2T: 7.1 - Student Engagement Strategies Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practices like high level questioning, critical thinking activities and project-based learning. You will learn why and how to become a facilitator of learning as you move away from being a "sage on the stage" and embrace your role as a "guide on the side".

Course Length:
6 hrs

T2T: 7.2 - Student Engagement Strategies Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practices like high level questioning, critical thinking activities and project-based learning. You will learn why and how to become a facilitator of learning as you move away from being a "sage on the stage" and embrace your role as a "guide on the side".

Course Length:
6 hrs

T2T: 7.3 - Student Engagement Strategies Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practices like high level questioning, critical thinking activities and project-based learning. You will learn why and how to become a facilitator of learning as you move away from being a "sage on the stage" and embrace your role as a "guide on the side".

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

T2T: 8 - Scaffolding and Differentiation to Meet All Learners' Needs
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

To effectively meet diverse learning needs, teachers use scaffoldiing and differentiation. Differentiated instruction does not mean that all children are doing different things! Learn how to deliver a differentiated lesson by starting with a pre-assessment and "I can" statements. To support learners, scaffolding helps everyone. The gradual release of responsibility model of instruction shows how to incorporate modeling, guided practice and independent practice activities also known as "I do, We do, You do."

T2T: 9 - Professionalism
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Great teachers inspire great students. In fact, research shows that an inspiring and informed teacher is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement. In this course, gain insight into the professional commitment needed by teachers including collaboration with colleagues, ongoing reflection, positive community relationships, communicating effectively with students’ families and school-related professional responsibilities.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
45 min
Reading
40 min
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
3

LEAD: Monitoring Classroom Environment
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School leadership is an increasingly difficult job. Parents are becoming more vocal, students are presenting with a greater number of special needs, teacher effectiveness needs to be monitored, government mandates are demanding reports and disclosures...all of these pressures require a leader who can make critical decisions and solve problems. This course will challenge you to think about your school vision and decision making process. Learn how to create a change process that results in whole school reform.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
73 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
5

TRAUMA 1: ACES and Trauma Awareness
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In this introductory course, the focus will be on building your awareness around trauma. You will learn from Heather Forbes as she explains adverse childhood experiences and the impact on brain development, relationships and learning. Being trauma-aware helps you change the way you interact and respond to your most challenging students.

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
0 min
Reading
90 min
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
2

RDG: The Daily Five
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In classrooms that implement the Daily 5, students select from five authentic reading and writing choices and work independently while the teacher facilitates whole-group, small-group or one-on-one lessons. Explore each choice and examine the benefits to implementing

Course Length:
1.1 hrs
EI Video
34 min
Other Video
5 min
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
1

TRAUMA-C180-The Classroom180 Framework
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The Classroom180 Framework answers the essential question, "What is a trauma-informed classroom" Through extensive research, field study and personal experiences, Heather Forbes shares a comprehensive set of components and criteria to help schools create, sustain and assess trauma-informed classrooms. In this introductory course, you will explore the rationale, research and 5 domains.

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
0 min
Other Video
14 min
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3

ECE: Play, Move and Feel – ECE Developmental Milestones
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As an Early Childhood Educator, you are shaping the foundation of your students’ development every day. Wow- what a responsibility! In this course, you will explore the physical and emotional milestones and consider how they impact a child's ability to learn and form successful connections throughout their lives.

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Course Length:
1 hrs
EI Video
40 min
Other Video
10 min
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
2

STEM for All Series Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Creating engaging STEM lessons may seem complicated or too time consuming. But once you start looking for ways to enhance your lessons with STEM, you will realize how easy it is to create interdisciplinary activities that really engage your students. This course will provide you with practical strategies and resources to get you started. You will also see a real elementary classroom example of a STEM lesson that captivated students while integrating multiple content areas.

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Course Length:
2.6 hrs
EI Video
57 min
Reading
35 min
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
3

LEAD: 5 Star Rating: Why Great Schools Need Great Customer Service
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Customer service and schools....what does one have to do with the other? First impressions in schools are a lot like first impressions in business. This is why every encounter with someone in the school becomes an opportunity to provide excellent customer service. Treating customers (meaning parents, students, or other visitors to a school), with kindness, responsiveness and a sense of value is critical to their happiness within the school. You will learn about communicating with tact and professionalism and how to handle situations with difficult or angry "customers". You will learn effective ways to handle complaints and manage expectations. Through these units, we will weave together the connection between education and customer service and how making schools more welcoming can benefit everyone who walks through the doors.

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Course Length:
1.1 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
2

Element 6: Identifying Critical Information
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In our fast-paced world, people are constantly bombarded with information. How do we know what to believe and what to disregard? For this reason, we need to teach our students how to decipher what information is critical and what isn’t. This course will build your capacity to teach students this important skill and provide you with activities and resources to support this element.

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Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
193 min
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
3

LEAD: Decision Making, Problem Solving and Change
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School leadership is an increasingly difficult job. Parents are becoming more vocal, students are presenting with a greater number of special needs, teacher effectiveness needs to be monitored, government mandates are demanding reports and disclosures...all of these pressures require a leader who can make critical decisions and solve problems. This course will challenge you to think about your school vision and decision making process. Learn how to create a change process that results in whole school reform.

School Leadership

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
85 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
75 min
Discussion Boards
2

MGMT: Maximizing Instructional Time
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Have you ever done the math to calculate how many hours in the day your students spend actively engaged in learning? Student achievement is impacted directly by having more hours of good quality teaching. Seems obvious, doesn’t it?! In this course, you will consider the importance of streamlining your classroom routines and managing student behavior through practical tips and examples.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs

K12: Universal Design for Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

It's teachers who design students' learning experiences, build student relationships and ultimately have the power to change the trajectory of our students' lives. It takes intentional planning to ensure our classrooms are places where every student has the opportunity to succeed. In this course, you will learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and concrete strategies for designing and delivering instruction that offers options so all students find success. You will learn about the three pillars that build the foundation of UDL and how to apply this lesson planning framework in your classroom. You will gain insight into providing multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression. You will also learn how UDL can play an important role in reducing special education referrals by allowing you to meet the various needs of learners in the general education classroom.

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Course Length:
3 hrs

K12: Writing in the Science of Reading
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Writing and reading...they're part of the same team! When you look closely at strategic writing and reading skills, and concepts such as phonics, fluency, vocabulary, decoding, punctuation, and background knowledge, you will notice many similarities that overlap in both teaching and learning. This course will focus on how writing fits into the world of reading and how explicit instruction and focusing on target skills can better support this theory and enhance the overall learning experience. Writing like reading is not an innate skill we are born with and requires explicit instruction. Additionally, it is important to remember that the teaching of writing across all content areas can enhance not only students' fluency and comprehension when reading, but can also strengthen oral language skills. Simply put, because of their relationship, it is extremely important that our curriculum and instruction supports both reading and writing instruction equally, across all grade levels, and in all content areas. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the concept, identify key components and strategies, define the teachers' role, and observe real life teachers reinforcing related skills in the classroom.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
60 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
115 min
Discussion Boards
3

1B: Understanding your Students
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Your students are unique in their interests, needs, skills and learning styles. In order to differentiate instruction and truly create a student-centered learning environment, it is imperative that teachers really know their students. In this course, you will explore learning styles, multiple intelligences, interest inventories and class profiles. Most importantly, you will be challenged to think about your own classroom as you complete activities that will help you gather knowledge about your own students. You will use the criteria in the Danielson Framework for Teaching to analyze your level of performance in component 1B, Knowledge of Students.

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Course Length:
2.25 hrs

RDG-FL Teaching Phonics: Back to Basics
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Phonics is a critical component to reading as students learn to map sounds onto letters and spellings. This course will explore the importance of explicit phonics instruction as a foundation to reading. You will also learn classroom strategies for teaching phonics in a systematic, explicit way that will have a positive impact on students’ growth in reading.

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Visual Tools and Graphic Organizers 2

Course Length:
4.9 hrs
EI Video
185 min
Reading
20 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
5 min
Discussion Boards
7

K12: Visual Tools and Graphic Organizers 2.0
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Be a virtual participant in a workshop hosted by David Hyerle. Explore tools such as webbing, graphic organizers and concept mapping and learn how these tools can be pulled together in a whole school environment. Through taking this course, you will learn how to use visual tools to facilitate literacy and develop an understanding of how these supports can help students make sense of and retain information from the content you teach.

Trauma-Informed Online Academy basic

Course Length:
3.1 hrs
EI Video
101 min
Reading
5 min
Reflective Writing
77 min
Discussion Boards
6

TRAUMA 2: Dysregulation
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Build knowledge and skills necessary for trauma-informed care through a new understanding of the different states of regulation. You will learn how a person's state of regulation affects their ability to communicate effectively and function properly. You will also learn valuable classroom techniques that you can apply to help shift both your students' and your own state of regulation.

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Course Length:
1.45 hr
Other Video
29 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
1

Youth Suicide Awareness and Intervention
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

While adolescence is a time of tremendous growth and potential, navigating new milestones can be overwhelming. Working together, we can help our students find the help they need should they be struggling with life’s issues or thoughts of suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth age 15-24. The relationships school staff have with students can make a huge difference in helping them feel connected and intervening when we see the warning signs. In this course, you will learn how to talk about suicide, recognize the signs and risk factors and respond in a helpful way. Resources from the Jason Foundation, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Mayo Clinic are used throughout the course. Be Aware – Be Able – Be Prepared.

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Course Length:
14.2 hrs
EI Video
130 min
Other Video
85 min
Reading
200 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
420 min
Discussion Boards
20

TT: Professional Educator Competencies ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Establish a positive classroom environment from day one and reduce behavior issues with proactive strategies and streamlined procedures. This course will focus on first year teachers and the components of a positive classroom environment. Learn how to create a classroom environment that fosters respect and rapport between and among students. This course will focus on the importance of planning in your lessons to maintain student engagement and provide differentiated instruction. Explore common issues faced by first year teachers and gain new strategies through a valuable new teacher toolkit.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
49 min
Other Video
5 min
Reading
15 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
82 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA-C180-D1: Relationships and Family Culture
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The process for creating a trauma-informed classroom begins with the four components of Domain 1: Relationships and Family Culture. It takes expanding our perspective to see the school classroom more like a family —a place where every student is accepted and supported unconditionally. When students are connected, they are able to function at their highest levels. Learn how to build connection in this foundational course.

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Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
140 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
5

REQ: Teaching the Gifted and Talented
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Studies conducted during the last few decades have demonstrated both the need for and the benefits of gifted education programs. Of special interest are the benefits that occur for ALL children when gifted education strategies are implemented effectively. In this course, you will explore the nature of giftedness and strategies to connect with high ability students.

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Course Length:
10.5 hrs
EI Video
350 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
185 min
Discussion Boards
3

EVAL: An Introduction to the Danielson Framework for Teaching
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This popular course is used by many districts to ensure all staff clearly understand each domain and component and can observe the complete evaluation cycle in progress through real classroom video. Having a common definition of “good teaching” is imperative if we are to truly understand how to make teaching better. Teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson, has designed a series of learning activities for teachers and administrators.. Demystify the evaluation process by watching teachers and principals in action.

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Course Length:
10.5 hrs

FLS 1: Professional and Ethical Norms
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers want to work for you, parents and community members respect you, and students love you because you truly are invested in them. You are committed to your school and your profession. You are an effective school principal. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into ethics, integrity, resiliency and commitment by exploring two case studies of urban school leaders. They illustrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with quality practices in education and community leadership.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
4.25 hrs

FLS 2: Vision and Mission
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Can you remember your high school’s vision statement? You might have vague memories of handmade posters that mentioned educating “life-long learners” or “global citizens,” but it’s probably difficult to recall anything more specific. This is common not just for students, but also for professionals who work at every level of the school. The ripple effect goes all the way to school administrators. It's difficult to unify everyone around a vision and mission if no one knows what it is. For many educators, vision statements have become little more than empty words. In this course, you will gain insight into creating and communicating your school's mission and vision. You will also be introduced to a variety of different leaders in different settings, each with their own unique goals and objectives for developing an engaging environment, involving their staff and bringing the school and community together for success. Get inspired as you listen to school leaders focused on their vision and mission at all times.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
13 hrs

FLS 3: School Operations and Management
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Education quality and change can only happen when teachers are supported by effective management and leadership. In this course, principals will examine strategies for allocating resources, creating collaboration, and managing staff. When it comes to school safety and violence prevention, there are no excuses. Gain insight into the issues of “teenage time bombs”, early warning signs and effective interventions. Building security experts, law enforcement officials and national hostage experts will help you separate fear from fact. Learn about school security, bomb threats, hostage situations, crisis planning and law enforcement. Learn how to create or update your school’s emergency response plans to ensure you are prepared for all possible scenarios. This course will help all school staff be better prepared should a school crisis ever occur.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
3.75 hours

FLS 3: Violence Prevention and Safety
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School administrators and crisis team members can create safe, secure, and peaceful schools free from the destructive influence of violence in all of its forms. To do that, schools must implement purposeful, coordinated strategies to increase levels of safety and security and simultaneously promote student wellness and resilience. These efforts improve students’ readiness to learn and build positive school climates. This course will teach you about how adverse early life experiences can result in violent behavior in childhood and adolescence and how to navigate when we have this type of student in the classroom.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
5.5 hours

FLS 4: Student Learning and Continuous Improvement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Instructional leadership develops when principals work alongside teachers to provide support and guidance in establishing best practices in teaching. In this course, you will gain new insights into how to increase student achievement by leading a learner-centered culture, leveraging teacher leaders, and using data to drive decisions. You will learn a common sense approach to helping you establish and maintain a healthy learning environment in your school. Gain insight from experts like Sir Ken Robinson, Brian Tracy and administrators in the field. Apply short and long-term strategies for implementing a school improvement plan and creating a culture within your school and/or district that can be easily noticed through the eyes of the school community, staff, parents and children.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
3.5 hours

FLS 5: Learning Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The single most important job of the principal is creating a school environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and accepted, according to many child development and school leadership experts. Why? Children who are afraid of bullying or fights have less bandwidth for learning. Negative emotions, such as feeling alienated or misunderstood, make it harder for the brain to process information and to learn. In this course, you will explore what it takes to create a positive school climate.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
4.5 hours

FLS 6: Recruitment and Professional Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A strong faculty is essential to the success of any school. Finding and hiring great teachers can be a challenging task for an administrator. Moreover, organizing a structured and efficient mentoring system can be an important part of building effective school culture, and in retaining staff. School principals exercise significant influence on the success of teacher professional development. If staff development activities are not relevant and do not use data to promote the achievement of school goals and the growth of students and staff alike, then they can be a complete waste of time. Throughout this course, you will learn that effective recruitment and retention of staff, as well as effective leadership development is important in fostering the academic success and well-being of every student and staff member.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
6.75 hours

FLS 7: Building Leadership Expertise
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School leaders need to be great communicators. Effective principals are active listeners and are highly visible in the school and community. In this course, explore strategies for communicating and collaborating with students, staff, parents and the community.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
3 hours

FLS 8: Meaningful Parent, Family, and Community Engagement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Making connections with families and community organizations can have a positive impact on school culture and student achievement. A school leader must develop cooperative relationships with all school stakeholders. In this course, you will explore some new ideas for family and community involvement to meet the diverse learning needs of your students.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
5 hours

Strategies for Differentiated Instruction (Version 2)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A master teacher demonstrates flexibility in their instruction, can make changes on the fly and is responsive to the diverse needs of learners. Some of us are very attuned, on a daily basis, to what our students are learning, to what they are understanding, and to what they can do with their knowledge. Others of us are less so. What makes the difference? In this course, you will examine learning styles and focus on specific strategies for differentiating instruction in your classroom that will allow you to be attuned to your students diverse learning needs and boost academic success for all.

Administration, administrator

Course Length:
1.4 hrs
EI Video
38 min
Reading
5 min
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
2

Scaffold Learning through Gradual Release of Responsibility
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The gradual release of responsibility model of instruction suggests a slow shift from teacher-led presentation of content to more student-driven learning activities. The goal is to empower students to learn independently through modeling, scaffolding and supporting, then transferring. In this course, you will learn more detailed information about the gradual release of responsibility framework and see what it looks like in action in a real classroom.

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Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
185 min
Reading
1 min
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
2

1C: Setting Instructional Outcomes
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We teach because we want to cause learning. That seems obvious, doesn’t it? But setting instructional outcomes requires a conscientious effort to go beyond creating activities to ensure lessons have clear learning goals. In this course, you will learn about the key elements of instructional outcomes and how to organize lessons and units around big ideas and essential understandings. You will also investigate how to involve students in the process so they know what successful learning looks like. By co-constructing success criteria with students, teachers can incorporate “assessment as learning” activities.

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Course Length:
3 hrs

RDG- Teaching Comprehension Strategies All Readers Need (Elementary)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Reading is everywhere! Reading Comprehension takes letters, words, sentences and paragraphs off the page and into the reader's mind and thought process. It occurs when words on a page are not just mere words, but thoughts and ideas that gives greater meaning to the content. There is a vast difference between the act of reading and the act of comprehending what is read. In this course, you will learn the differences between the two and will be introduced to strategies that will help you provide your students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary in becoming competent and enthusiastic readers. You will identify key components and teaching strategies of Reading Comprehension and will learn how to incorporate these strategies into your curriculum, creating a learning environment that will help make reading more enjoyable, fun, innovative and, ultimately, bring greater success to your students academically across all subject areas.

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Course Length:
3.75 hrs

RDG- Teaching Comprehension Strategies All Readers Need (Secondary)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Shouldn’t they already know how to read? Beginning in middle school, there is a defined shift in instruction from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” But an overwhelming number of middle and high school students are lacking the academic literacy skills that are needed to keep up with the high demands of increasingly diverse and challenging texts across all subject areas. This course will focus on secondary reading comprehension and literacy strategies for secondary classrooms. You will explore reading comprehension strategies, practices, and resources that can be utilized at the secondary level, across the curriculum, in all subject areas. You will hear from specialists in their fields and watch captivating videos of real teachers demonstrating how they incorporate literacy instruction into their content area lessons.

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Course Length:
5.5 hrs

RDG- Explicit Phonological Awareness Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Studies have shown that reading comprehension and vocabulary knowledge are strongly correlated. The explicit teaching of vocabulary allows students to access academic language and discourse, and facilitates their comprehension of increasingly complex texts. If we want students to master new vocabulary, they will need to be exposed to the new terms multiple times and in a variety of ways. Boosting the vocabulary of students is everyone's job, from the PE teacher to the reading teacher! In this course, you will learn explore new strategies and techniques for planning instruction and teaching vocabulary effectively at any grade level across the curriculum.

new

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

RDG- Building Robust Vocabulary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Studies have shown that reading comprehension and vocabulary knowledge are strongly correlated. The explicit teaching of vocabulary allows students to access academic language and discourse, and facilitates their comprehension of increasingly complex texts. If we want students to master new vocabulary, they will need to be exposed to the new terms multiple times and in a variety of ways. Boosting the vocabulary of students is everyone's job, from the PE teacher to the reading teacher! In this course, you will learn explore new strategies and techniques for planning instruction and teaching vocabulary effectively at any grade level across the curriculum.

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Course Length:
1.75 hrs

RDG- Spelling It Out: Teaching Students How to Spell
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Spelling and reading are connected in ways you may not have realized. In the past, many of us memorized a list of spelling words each week and were tested on those lists each Friday. That was just how spelling was taught. But teaching spelling involves many components of teaching reading, like phonological awareness and orthographic mapping. In this course, we will further explore the connection between spelling and reading. We will also look at strategies for explicit instruction of spelling to support students’ growth in both reading and spelling.

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Course Length:
7 hrs

RDG-The Big Six Essential Reading Components
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Take a moment to think about your literacy block and the time you devote to teaching or doing activities that support each of the six components of reading; phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and oral language. In this course, you will be challenged to think about each component and what you’re doing to build skills in each area. Gain new strategies you can use tomorrow.

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Course Length:
8.5 hrs

RDG-Literacy Lab
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This is not a course - it is instead a sample of classroom lessons with a focus on language and literacy development. Assignments can be added, clips can be shortened and customized, videos can be played at staff trainings for whole group discussion. There are many ways to use a video playlist...put on your creativity hat...everything is customizable when you work with Educational Impact's instructional design team.

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Course Length:
2 hrs

RDG-Developing Fluent Readers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When students lack phonological awareness and are heavily focused on decoding, they will not be able to read fluently. As a result, they will also continue to struggle with comprehension. This course will focus on the critical importance of building reader fluency. You will learn skills and strategies for teaching students to recognize words automatically and group words quickly to gain meaning from what they read.

Course Length:
2.75 hrs

RDG-FL Teaching Comprehension Strategies All Readers Need (Elementary)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Reading is everywhere! Reading Comprehension takes letters, words, sentences and paragraphs off the page and into the reader's mind and thought process. It occurs when words on a page are not just mere words, but thoughts and ideas that gives greater meaning to the content. There is a vast difference between the act of reading and the act of comprehending what is read. In this course, you will learn the differences between the two and will be introduced to strategies that will help you provide your students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary in becoming competent and enthusiastic readers. You will identify key components and teaching strategies of Reading Comprehension and will learn how to incorporate these strategies into your curriculum, creating a learning environment that will help make reading more enjoyable, fun, innovative and, ultimately, bring greater success to your students academically across all subject areas.

FLA Florida reading

Course Length:
4 hrs

RDG-FL Teaching Comprehension Strategies All Readers Need (Secondary)
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Shouldn’t they already know how to read? Beginning in middle school, there is a defined shift in instruction from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” But an overwhelming number of middle and high school students are lacking the academic literacy skills that are needed to keep up with the high demands of increasingly diverse and challenging texts across all subject areas. This course will focus on secondary reading comprehension and literacy strategies for secondary classrooms. You will explore reading comprehension strategies, practices, and resources that can be utilized at the secondary level, across the curriculum, in all subject areas. You will hear from specialists in their fields and watch captivating videos of real teachers demonstrating how they incorporate literacy instruction into their content area lessons.

FLA Florida reading

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Course Length:
2.25 hrs

RDG- Teaching Phonics: Back to Basics
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Phonics is a critical component to reading as students learn to map sounds onto letters and spellings. This course will explore the importance of explicit phonics instruction as a foundation to reading. You will also learn classroom strategies for teaching phonics in a systematic, explicit way that will have a positive impact on students’ growth in reading.

Course Length:
4 hrs

RDG-FL Explicit Phonological Awareness Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Phonological awareness supports students’ understanding that words are made up of a series of discrete sounds. But what does phonological awareness even mean? And how are you supposed to teach these skills? In this course, you will learn more about what phonological awareness means and the importance of teaching these skills that will provide students with a solid foundation for reading success.

FLA Florida reading

Course Length:
5.75 hrs

RDG-FL Building Robust Vocabulary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Vocabulary instruction involves more than just looking words up or using them in sentences. Explicit vocabulary instruction has been proven highly effective by the National Reading Panel and learning new vocabulary is an on-going process. This course will provide you with tips and strategies for explicitly teaching vocabulary.

FLA Florida reading

Course Length:
1.75 hrs

RDG-FL Spelling It Out: Teaching Students How to Spell
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Spelling and reading are connected in ways you may not have realized. In the past, many of us memorized a list of spelling words each week and were tested on those lists each Friday. That was just how spelling was taught. But teaching spelling involves many components of teaching reading, like phonological awareness and orthographic mapping. In this course, we will further explore the connection between spelling and reading. We will also look at strategies for explicit instruction of spelling to support students’ growth in both reading and spelling.

FLA Florida reading

Course Length:
6.25 hrs

RDG-FL Understanding Literacy Stages and Assessment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Separating oral language, reading and writing is almost impossible because they work together and in part, develop together. As students pass through the stages of literacy, the elements in a literacy program should adapt and change to complement student growth. When working with students who have disabilities, it’s critical that teachers understand literacy development, assessment tools and progress monitoring strategies to measure growth. With the need to measure IEP objectives and provide data, literacy assessments become very important. This course will take you through the stages of literacy development and then allow you to explore a wide variety of literacy assessment techniques that you can implement in your classroom.

FLA Florida reading

Course Length:
3.75 hrs

RDG-FL-Oral Language
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Separating oral language, reading and writing is almost impossible because they work together and in part, develop together. An increased focus on oral language skills will benefit both ELL students and native English speakers. This course will highlight the importance of oral language for literacy, academic vocabulary development and practical language strategies. Let’s get students talking!

FLA Florida reading

Course Length:
2.25 hrs

RDG-FL Developing Fluent Readers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When students lack phonological awareness and are heavily focused on decoding, they will not be able to read fluently. As a result, they will also continue to struggle with comprehension. This course will focus on the critical importance of building reader fluency. You will learn skills and strategies for teaching students to recognize words automatically and group words quickly to gain meaning from what they read.

FLA Florida reading

Course Length:
2.1 hrs
EI Video
59 min
Other Video
5 min
Reading
5 min
Reflective Writing
58 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA 3: Respond, Don’t React! ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Continue to build knowledge and skills around the difference between reacting to students and responding to them. You will learn about taking a relationship based approach instead of a disciplinary approach. You will also begin to apply your newly gained knowledge by looking at scenarios that depict real classroom situations.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
109 min
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: Always Growing, Always Learning – Using PLC’s and ILT’s
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A professional learning community (PLC) represents a focus on continuous improvement in staff performance as well as student learning. Instructional learning teams (ILTs) promote school improvement by providing a process through which teachers collaboratively focus on sustained reflection about student learning tasks, instruction and student work. Increase collaboration by learning how to implement PLC's and ILT's in your building.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
39 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
6

TECH - Tech Savvy Classrooms and the 1:1 Initiative
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teaching at a 1:1 school or one that's headed that way? Learn about ways to prepare, best practices and pitfalls to avoid in one-device-per-student learning environments. The single most important benefit of 1:1 technology is that it allows teachers to differentiate both in terms of how they teach and how the students are expected to demonstrate their learning. Learn how to make it work in your classroom through this thought provoking course.

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Course Length:
2.2 hrs
EI Video
72 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
54 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA 3: Respond, Don’t React! ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Continue to build knowledge and skills around the difference between reacting to students and responding to them. You will learn about taking a relationship based approach instead of a disciplinary approach. You will also begin to apply your newly gained knowledge by looking at scenarios that depict real classroom situations.

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Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
25 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3

1D: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What does it take to demonstrate knowledge of resources? In this course, you will examine Component 1D in the Danielson Framework, build your inventory of classroom resources and consider ideas for effective integration of technology.

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Course Length:
4.25 hrs
EI Video
10 min
Reading
179 min
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
4

TECH - Improving School Wide Technology Integration
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Today’s students have grown up in a world where the internet, mobile phones, laptops, tablets and social media are commonplace. These “digital natives” are developing new habits, skills and approaches to their own learning. Teachers are adapting their methodologies in order to reach and teach their students. Learn how to create a technology integration plan to enhance your instruction.

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Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
125 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
135 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: Connecting Lessons to Big Ideas and Background Knowledge
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Research has shown that prior knowledge is one of the most important factors in determining comprehension. Prior knowledge is critical for interpreting text. As a result, teachers must make connections to students’ background knowledge when introducing new concepts. This course will help you activate prior knowledge by designing lessons around big ideas, using graphic organizers, making cross curricular connections and incorporating hooks and bridges.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
53 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: Communication Skills for School Leaders
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School leaders need to be great communicators. Effective principals are active listeners and are highly visible in the school and community. In this course, explore strategies for communicating and collaborating with students, staff, parents and the community.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
150 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
95 min
Discussion Boards
1

K-12: Raise the Rigor with Higher Level Thinking Skills
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Learning theories remind us that the person who is doing the thinking is the person doing the learning. Are your students truly engaged in challenging activities that require them to think, evaluate, justify and synthesize? This course includes classroom examples, ideas for questioning, a review of Bloom’s Taxonomy and a compare/contrast strategy that can be adapted for every grade level.

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Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
110 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
145 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Differentiation is the key to meeting the varying needs of the students in your classroom. In this course, you will watch several videos from differentiated instruction workshops around the country. Your facilitators will take you through the basics of DI including myths, definitions, preassessments, grouping strategies and tiered activities.

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Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
35 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Setting School Wide High Expectations
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Is your school climate focused on continuous growth and achievement for all? When administrators develop a school-wide mentality focused on high expectations for both teachers and students, everybody wins. Geared towards administrators, this course will teach the value of setting high expectations and how to establish a culture for learning in your school.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
230 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
2

1E: Designing Coherent Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will provide learners with research based instructional planning techniques based on the findings of such leading researchers as Charlotte Danielson, Bob Marzano and Jay McTighe. The course will show the results of research based instructional planning as seen in real classrooms while providing course participants with practical instructional planning tools and templates to facilitate actual classroom implementation.

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Course Length:
3.3 hrs
EI Video
77 min
Reading
5 min
Reflective Writing
85 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA 4: Just Breathe ‐ Practical Self‐Regulation Strategies
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Mindfulness means paying attention on purpose in the present moment. Both teachers and students need to learn how to incorporate strategies to help them be aware of their own state of mind, identify their own triggers and understand how to return to a state of regulation. In this course, you will learn about the practice of mindfulness and the impact and benefits of a mindfulness practice.

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Course Length:
1.5 hrs
EI Video
18 min
Other Video
21 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
3

Circle of Support: School-Wide Connections with Special Education Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A positive student-teacher relationship is one of the most important aspects of effective education. Although the importance of building positive connections applies to all student-teacher relationships, it may be even more important in special education. Building on the foundation of a positive relationship and teaching students in a way that capitalizes on their abilities, strengths and experiences can help improve their learning and achievement. In turn, this can foster improved student self-confidence, leading to continued learning and success. In this course, you will learn strategies to build positive relationships with you unique students of all abilities.

Exceptional Student Education ESE special education

Course Length:
2.9 hrs
EI Video
51 min
Other Video
3 min
Reading
18 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA-C180-D2: Regulation
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Regulation is the ability to handle stress and calm the nervous system. It takes strong, connected, and loving relationships to help students regulate which is why Domain 1 and Domain 2 work hand in hand. In this course, explore 7 components of a regulatory classroom and learn new strategies to help students regulate.

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Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
45 min
Reading
20 min
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
4

Culturally Responsive Teaching
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Culturally responsive teaching helps create environments, activities and instructional methods that validate and reflect the diversity, identities, and experiences of all students. When we do that, we raise the level of academic rigor for all learners. It also sends the message that all students are valued. Learn how to create culturally responsive lessons and a classroom environment that welcomes and engages all students. This course will introduce you to the definition and rationale behind this important shift in classroom practices.

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Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
30 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3

K12: Building Parent-Teacher Relationships in a Virtual Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Building relationships with students can be challenging when teaching virtually...and trying to build relationships with their parents may feel impossible. Whether students are attending school virtually because of a mandate or because it's their personal choice, you will probably have fewer opportunities to meet and communicate with parents. In order to establish solid rapport and support for one another, you will likely have to create opportunities for relationship building. You may be wondering, how on Earth do I do that? That's where this course comes in! Through taking this course you will learn strategies to effectively establish lines of communication and build relationships with parents of all your virtual students. Building parent relationships benefits students, parents, and you- as the teacher!

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
68 min
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: Differentiation by Process, Product and Content
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Differentiation does not mean that all children are doing different things! In this brief course, you will gain insight into differentiation methods and observe a classroom lesson that differentiates by process, product and content.

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Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
150 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
4

TECH - Innovating with Technology: Teaching 1 Lesson, 5 WaysElementary
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In this unique course, one high school teacher is challenged to teach the same lesson in multiple ways in order to illustrate different approaches to instruction. He rises to the challenge by using interactive whiteboards, 1:1 devices, blended learning and 100% online learning. Get inspired to be innovative in your classroom in similar ways, learn tips for using each technology and review the principles of good instruction with every technology you integrate.

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Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reading
90 min
Reflective Writing
155 min
Discussion Boards
3

LEAD: Recruiting, Mentoring and Retaining Staff
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A strong faculty is essential to the success of any school. Finding and hiring great teachers can be a challenging task for an administrator. Moreover, organizing a structured and efficient mentoring system can be an important part of building effective school culture and in retaining staff. The objective of this course is to provide educational leaders with resources, tips and advice that will help in hiring, mentoring and retaining talented teachers.

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Course Length:
1.6 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
3

K12: Virtual Learning: Building Teacher-Student Relationships
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In these times of uncertainty, change and unexpected transition, it's especially important to ensure that relationship is at the heart of the classroom environment. Whether you are teaching hybrid or virtually, building relationships with your students is bound to look different than it has in the past. This course is designed to give you tools and ideas for creating and maintaining strong student-teacher relationships in a time when we all need more connection.

classroom environment

Course Length:
2.75 hrs
EI Video
59 min
Reading
12 min
Reflective Writing
95 min
Discussion Boards
5

TRAUMA 5: Scenarios ‐ Don't you Dare Throw that Chair - Elementary
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In this course, you will view common classroom scenarios like students and teachers struggling with transitions, outbursts, class clowns, cell phones, hoodies, etc. You will have the unique opportunity to view the teacher fail to respond effectively and observe how the situation escalates. You will hear analysis of what went wrong and then view the same scenario come to a more productive resolution as the teacher changes her approach. These scenarios will give you a window into the classroom of other teachers to see how you can best apply de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed practices.

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Course Length:
3.75 hrs
EI Video
7 min
Reading
115 min
Reflective Writing
83 min
Discussion Boards
2

REQ: Child Abuse: Recognition & Reporting
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Child abuse and neglect are serious topics for educators. This course is designed to help teacher address the problem of child maltreatment by learning how to recognize possible abuse/neglect, report it to the appropriate agency and provide support to children who may have been victimized. Learn about the types of child abuse, how to respond to a child's disclosure, how to report abuse and some do's and don'ts when talking to children and parents.

Behavior, Compliance Trauma-Informed Online Academy Basic classroom teacher new social emotional learning SEL Social skills for living teacher elementary middle school high school special ed special-ed classroom management Behavior Management Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

Course Length:
8 hrs
EI Video
310 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
125 min
Discussion Boards
7

EVAL: Conferencing and Goal Setting
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Classroom observations are an integral part of every teacher evaluation system. How do you learn more about a teacher’s planning skills, family communication strategies and professionalism? This course, you will learn how to lead effective teacher conferences and collaborative artifact parties. Gain insight from teacher evaluation expert Charlotte Danielson and real examples of principals and teachers in action.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reading
50 min
Reflective Writing
105 min
Discussion Boards
3

1F: Designing Student Assessment
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Assessment design requires master teachers to consider the various ways to use assessment; assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of learning. In this course, you will review the elements of assessment design from experts like Charlotte Danielson, Jay McTighe, Rick Stiggins and Grant Wiggins. This 4 hour course will deepen your understanding of formative assessments, demonstrate various assessment strategies and explain how to involve students in the process.

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Course Length:
2.6 hrs
EI Video
67 min
Reading
11 min
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
7

TRAUMA 5: Scenarios ‐ Don't you Dare Throw that Chair - Secondary
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In this course, you will take what you have learned so far and apply your knowledge and determine the best ways to deal with issues in the classroom. You will view life-like classroom scenarios that show both the unproductive and productive versions of situations you might face in the classroom. These scenarios will give you a window into the classroom of other teachers to see how you can best apply trauma-informed practices with your students.

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Classroom Technology

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
260 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
3

TECH - Proven Online Teaching Strategies
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

How do teachers interact and build rapport with students in a virtual environment? This comprehensive course includes numerous examples of online teachers in action so you can see how they modify traditional instructional strategies to make them work outside of a brick and mortar classroom. Learn how to establish a sense of community between students who may never actually meet one another. You will also examine three pillars of engagement necessary for successful online instruction and gain insight into the tools and technology you need to create an effective cyber school.

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Course Length:
1.5 hrs
EI Video
60 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
3

TECH - Proven Online Teaching Strategies
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Over the last decade or so, Interactive White Boards (IWBs) have proliferated in schools in the U.S. and across much of the world. Some teachers have embraced them, and others, well … not so much. In this course, you will explore best practices for getting the most out of your IWB while always staying focused on good teaching.

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Course Length:
1.25 hrs
EI Video
30 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
4

Element 13: Reflecting on Learning
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Of course we all want our students to look back and think, "Wow, I learned so much during that lesson. Now I understand..." But self-reflection isn't an innate ability. In our rush-rush world, students often think they are just learning for a test and then moving right along. This course will develop your understanding of the importance of student reflection, as well as provide activities and resources for effectively implementing student reflection in the classroom.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
Other Video
42 min
Reading
145 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
4

RDG: 4 Key Strategies for Students with Dyslexia
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Dyslexia is a lifelong condition. With proper help, many people with dyslexia can learn to read and write well. Early identification and treatment is the key to helping individuals with dyslexia achieve in school and in life. Schools can implement academic accommodations and modifications to help students with dyslexia succeed. Accommodations level the playing field for students with dyslexia...they do not give an unfair advantage. An accommodation can be the bridge between success and failure. In this course, you will review the signs of dyslexia and explore easy accommodations all teachers can make in their classrooms.

Exceptional Student Education ESE classroom teacher new teacher pre-k elementary middle school high school special ed paraprofessionals special education

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
57 min
Other Video
19 min
Reading
45 min
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA 6: Restorative Justice ‐ Responsibility, Healing and Hope
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In schools, overreliance on punitive strategies like suspension or expulsion isn't working. It's time to take a different approach. In this course, you will learn about restorative justice and how it brings together persons harmed with persons responsible for harm in a safe and respectful space, promoting dialogue, accountability, and a stronger sense of community.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
56 min
Other Video
14 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3

2A: Building Respect and Rapport with your Students ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

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Building Student-Teacher Relationships

Course Length:
1.1 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Other Video
10 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
10 min
Discussion Boards
2

K12: Virtual Learning: Building Student-Student Relationship
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Relationships are at the heart of all good classrooms-whether in-person or virtual. It's important for teachers to take steps to help students feel connected during times of uncertainty. With some ingenuity and creativity, we can create activities and opportunities for our students to build and maintain meaningful relationships with one another, even when they are only together online.

classroom environment

Course Length:
2.75 hrs
EI Video
45 min
Reading
80 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

Innovating with Technology: Blended Learning - Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers are facing an enormous challenge as we move forward with various blended learning models, combining face-to-face instruction with both synchronous and asynchronous learning. In this course, explore different models for blended learning and watch a classroom example that demonstrates how to stay focused on the same good teaching principles like student engagement, assessment and coherent lesson design.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Reading
75 min
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: Backwards Teaching: Using 3 Part Lessons in Math
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Are you looking for a new way to engage your students in Math instruction? In this practical course, learn how to incorporate Activation, Problem-Solving and Consolidation. Teachers act as facilitators by allowing students to share solutions to make connections between their own ideas and the ideas of others. This course explains each phase and provides examples, strategies and tips for implementing this lesson template into your math classroom.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
166 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3

LEAD: School Management Tips for Principals
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Finding time is a huge issue for principals. It has never been more crucial than it is now for principals to be true instructional leaders in their buildings, and at the same time there has never been more paperwork requirements piled on. In this course, principals will examine their priorities and explore some tips and strategies for staying focused on what's most important. Explore strategies for managing time, staff, student schedules, school activity funds and the budget.

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new

Course Length:
3 hrs
Other Video
21 min
Reading
40 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
5

RDG: 6 Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

While dyslexia is a life-long condition, early identification, support from a parent or teacher, and access to digital or audio books and other learning materials may help your child to improve their learning outcomes and be better prepared to successfully work around their learning disability. Research now demonstrates that when children with LD are given accessible instructional materials (often referred to as AIM) —textbooks or learning materials that are delivered in audio and/or digital formats — they can excel in school and also learn to enjoy reading. In this course, you will explore six key accommodations for students with dyslexia.

Exceptional Student Education ESE classroom teacher new teacher pre-k elementary middle school high school special ed paraprofessionals special education

Course Length:
5.2 hrs
EI Video
131 min
Reading
25 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
91 min
Discussion Boards
5

K-12: Student Engagement Series ‐ Elementary
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Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice like critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies. This practical course is filled with real classroom examples specific to your grade level.

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Course Length:
6.25 hrs
EI Video
146 min
Reading
30 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
183 min
Discussion Boards
5

K-12: Student Engagement Series ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice like critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies. This practical course is filled with real classroom examples specific to your grade level.

K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher Lesson Planning student engagement elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
4.6 hrs
EI Video
52 min
Other Video
31 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
135 min
Discussion Boards
5

2A: Building Respect and Rapport with your Students ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Danielson Components classroom teacher new teacher para-professional special ed special-ed substitute classroom management Culturally Responsive Danielson Framework

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
10 min
Other Video
19 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA 7: Circle Up for Conflict Resolution
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Has your classroom ever been disrupted by students arguing or maybe even a physical altercation? Unless they are taught from an early age, children do not always know how to resolve conflicts appropriately. School staff often feel ill equipped to help students work through issues. This course will teach you about identifying triggers, classroom meetings, and community circles to help you model conflict resolution.

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Course Length:
20 min

Video Reflection - Engagement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Course Length:
20 min

Video Reflection - Respectful Culture
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Course Length:
20 min

Video Reflection - Managing Student Behavior
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Course Length:
20 min

Video Reflection - Assessment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Watch classroom videos and complete a written reflection.

Course Length:
3 hrs

TN-I-1: Connecting with Standards and Objectives
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We teach because we want to cause learning. That seems obvious, doesn’t it? But setting instructional outcomes requires a conscientious effort to go beyond creating activities to ensure lessons have clear learning goals. In this course, you will learn about the key elements of setting objectives and how to organize lessons and units around big ideas and essential understandings. You will also explore the power of creating clear, measurable, and high expectations for each student.

Tennessee

Course Length:
4 hrs

TN-I-2: Igniting Student Motivation
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As teachers, we are passionate about what we teach and want our students to be engaged in our lessons and be motivated to learn. But how do we plan for that? What do motivation and engagement look like? How can they be assessed? Throughout this course, you will learn about how to plan lessons that inspire, how to spark curiosity and passion in your students, and how to use the power of positive praise and feedback to motivate your students.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

TN-I-3: Presenting Instructional Content Clearly
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Visual aids, illustrations, concise instruction, and modeling are just a few examples of instructional strategies used by effective teachers. Presenting content and instructing students using a variety of techniques is crucial to promoting student engagement and retention. Throughout this course, you will see classroom examples of exemplary teachers in action you will have the opportunity to learn how to present instructional content in ways that maximize student success.

Tennessee

Course Length:
4 hrs

TN-I-4: Effective Lesson Structure and Pacing
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Lesson structure and pacing is key to maximizing learning time and keeping students engaged, on task, and learning. Throughout this course, you will be provided with tips and tricks for creating coherent, well-paced, structured lessons. You will learn about the importance of managing classroom procedures like transition times and material distribution and will discover the importance of planning lessons with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3 hrs

TN-I-5: Creating Engaging Activities and Materials
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Choosing and creating materials and activities that support lesson objectives, are complex and challenging, sustain a student's attention and provide time for interaction and reflection can be difficult for teachers. In order for lessons to be successful activities and materials need to provide students with choice, spark their curiosity, and be relevant to their lives. By using technology and multimedia, and using resources that go beyond the school curriculum teachers can engage their students and maximize their potential for learning.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

TN-I-6: Questioning Strategies for Engagement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Questioning plays a central role in teaching and learning. Because it plays such a central role, we, as teachers need to understand it and become skilled at using it well. In most situations, questions need to be carefully thought out and planned, and students need to be encouraged to take an active role in the questioning process, not only by providing thoughtful answers but by asking their own questions.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3 hrs

TN-I-7: Providing Academic Feedback
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The practice of giving students feedback enhances successful learning through all phases of instruction. Feedback achieves great results especially when students make errors or demonstrate a lack of understanding. Whether the feedback comes from the teachers or the students themselves, feedback is a key factor in providing students with the opportunity to think critically and deepen their learning.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

TN-I-8: Grouping Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student grouping involves much more than just seating students at tables together or randomly assigning work to be completed with a partner or group. Grouping students involves careful thought and preparation so that students know and understand their roles, are accountable for their contribution to the group, and each group member maximizes their potential for learning through reflection and goal setting. Throughout this course, you will learn valuable grouping strategies and will see examples of how careful grouping of students can result in successful learning.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

TN-I-9: Knowing your Content
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

How important is subject matter knowledge for teachers? It makes sense that teachers are experts in their field in order to effectively instruct students. However, some teachers think that staying one step ahead of their students is enough. This is not true. In fact, knowledgeable teachers can make use of their subject knowledge to organize content more effectively for their students to understand. That doesn't mean that every teacher needs to have a Master's degree or PHD in their field, there are ways that every teacher can improve their content knowledge and pedagogical approach to teaching. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of content knowledge and how to use instructional strategies to promote in-depth learning in your students.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3 hrs

TN-I-10: Knowing Your Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Knowing your students is a critical element to engaging them in the content that you teach. When you have relationships and know about your students' lives outside of school, you can create lessons that connect with their interests. This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

TN-I-11: Four Kinds of Thinking Skills
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Learning theories remind us that the person who is doing the thinking is the person doing the learning. Are your students truly engaged in challenging activities that require them to think, evaluate, justify and synthesize? This course includes classroom examples, ideas for questioning, a review of Bloom's Taxonomy and a compare/contrast strategy that can be adapted for every grade level. In addition, you will reflect on your own questioning and discussion techniques through an insightful self-assessment activity.

Tennessee

Course Length:
2 hrs

TN-I-12: Building Problem Solving Skills in Elementary Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When children tackle problems on their own, or in a group, they become resilient. They learn to look at challenges from a fresh perspective. Problem solving is important in child development because confident, capable children usually grow into confident, capable adults. Instead of giving up or getting frustrated when they encounter a challenge, kids with problem-solving skills manage their emotions, think creatively, and persist until they find a solution. Problem solving skills need to be taught, developed and practiced...these skills don't develop overnight. In this course, you will learn more about the importance of teaching problem solving skills and various strategies for incorporating problem solving skills into your classroom repertoire.

Tennessee

Course Length:
1.5 hrs

TN-I-12: Building Problem Solving Skills in Secondary Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When children tackle problems on their own, or in a group, they become resilient. They learn to look at challenges from a fresh perspective. Problem solving is important in child development because confident, capable children usually grow into confident, capable adults. Instead of giving up or getting frustrated when they encounter a challenge, kids with problem-solving skills manage their emotions, think creatively, and persist until they find a solution. Problem solving skills need to be taught, developed and practiced...these skills don't develop overnight. In this course, you will learn more about the importance of teaching problem solving skills and various strategies for incorporating problem solving skills into your classroom repertoire.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

TN-P-1: Key Components of Instructional Plans
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teaching is much more than just the face-to-face interaction between a student and their teacher. Without adequate planning, even the best-intentioned and most engaging teachers can fail at achieving their learning goals. Throughout this course, you will see how instructional planning helps the teacher to construct goals, objectives, instructional and assessment methodology for the classroom. You will learn how systematic planning helps in developing, evaluating, and managing the instructional process.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3 hrs

TN-P-2: Planning Student Work
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Creating quality assignments requires exceptional planning. Careful examination of student work lets teachers know if their students are organizing, synthesizing, and interpreting information instead of just reproducing it. If students can show, through their work that they can draw conclusions, make generalizations and connect their learning to prior experiences, teachers know that they are on the right track and no adjustments need to be made. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to listen to experts talk about the importance of designing quality student work and will learn how to examine student work as evidence of learning.

Tennessee

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

TN-P-3: Assessment - Beyond Paper and Pencil Tests
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Assessment plays a crucial role in the process of learning and motivation. The types of assessment tasks that we ask students to do determine how they will approach the learning task and what study behaviors they will use. Given the importance of assessment for student learning, teachers must decide how to best measure the learning that they want their students to achieve. Well-designed assessment methods provide valuable information about student learning. They tell teachers what students learned, how well they learned it, and where they struggled. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how to plan for assessment and the different strategies you can choose for assessing your students.

Tennessee

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

TN-E-1: Expectations that Promote Student Success
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student-driven learning begins with carefully planned instruction by teachers. We have to carefully craft lessons that allow students to take the reigns and drive the learning in a way that best suits them. When we do this, students will be motivated and want to take the lead. This course will focus on targets for the indicator Expectations from the South Carolina Teacher Standards rubric. You will learn strategies for boosting motivation that will help students become self-motivated thinkers and explorers of learning. You will be challenged to think about maximizing your instructional time by ensuring smooth procedures and routines.

Tennessee

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

TN-E-2: Managing Student Behavior
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is critical to so many aspects of students' school experience. Engagement has many positive benefits including stronger connection to school, increased academic abilities, and a more positive sense of social-emotional well-being. On the flip side, low levels of engagement are associated with a host of negative outcomes like delinquency, violence, and school drop out. It's vital for us to make that connection between engagement and behavior management in the classroom. In this course, you will learn various strategies for keeping students engaged in learning and minimizing behavioral issues in the process.

Tennessee

Course Length:
3 hrs

TN-E-3: Environment - Creating a Safe, Organized and Regulating Classroom
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Arranging the physical environment of the classroom is one way to improve the learning environment and to prevent problem behaviors before they occur. Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement and organization can affect the behavior of both students and teachers. IN addition, a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

Tennessee

Course Length:
2 hrs

TN-E-4: Building a Respectful Culture
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When you develop a culture of respect in the classroom, students feel safe and confident to take academic risks and are more open to learning. But how can we encourage students to respect one another? And how do we, as the teacher, earn the respect of our students? Building relationships is at the heart of it all! In this course you will learn more about building relationships with and among students so that your classroom environment has that culture of respect that everyone deserves.

Tennessee

new

Course Length:
4.5 hrs

New Teacher Academy - 5 Fundamental Practices
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course provides an introduction to five fundamental classroom components; Planning, Environment, SEL, Engagement, and Growth Mindset. As you work through each component, you will observe classroom examples and be challenged to apply new ideas to your setting.

Tennessee

Course Length:
1.5 hrs

Competency-Based Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The competency-based education (CBE) approach allows students to advance based on their ability to master a competency or skill at their own pace regardless of environment. This method is tailored to meet students' different learning styles and abilities and can lead to more efficient student outcomes. Throughout this course, you will see how students can progress through learning processes without time constraints and can work toward mastery of cognitive skills and interpersonal skills by exploring diverse learning opportunities and collaborating with peers and teachers.

return to learning

Course Length:
2 hrs

Tailored Instruction for Personalized Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Shifting to a personalized learning model is not an easy task. It's going to take time, planning, and dedicated effort to make this change. But the benefits of doing so, far outweigh any upfront work that you put in. Embracing personalized learning will truly allow you to reach every student in your classroom. And although it will take some work upfront, on the back-end, personalized learning actually takes some of the work off the teacher and places it on the students. In this course, you will learn about the benefits of personalized learning and how to make the shift from traditional classroom instruction to a personalized learning model.

return to learning

Course Length:
3 hrs

PADEPP1 - Vision
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Can you remember your high school's vision statement? You might have vague memories of handmade posters that mentioned "educating life-long learners" or "global citizens" but it's probably difficult to recall anything more specific. This is common not just for students, but also for professionals who work at every level of the school. The ripple effect goes all the way to school administrators. It's difficult to unify everyone around a mission if no one knows what it is. For many educators, vision statements have become little more than empty words. In this course, you will gain insight into creating and communicating your school vision. You will assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

PADEPP2 - Instructional Leadership
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Instructional leadership is a model of school leadership in which a principal works alongside teachers to provide support and guidance in establishing best practices in teaching. In this course, you will gain new insights into how to work closely with teachers in order to increase student achievement. You will assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
3 hrs

PADEPP3 - Effective Management
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

An effective educational leader fosters the academic success and well being of each student by managing the school organization, its operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. In this course, you will gain new insights and assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
3 hrs

PADEPP4 - Climate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The single most important job of the principal is creating a school environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and accepted, according to many child development and school leadership experts. Why? Children who are afraid of bullying or fights have less bandwidth for learning. Negative emotions, such as feeling alienated or misunderstood, make it harder for the brain to process information and to learn. In this course, you will explore what it takes to create a positive school climate. You will gain new insights and assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
3 hrs

PADEPP5 - School/Community Relations
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Making connections with families and community organizations can have a positive impact on school culture and student achievement. A school leader must develop cooperative relationships with all school stakeholders. In this course, you will explore some new ideas for family and community involvement to meet the diverse learning needs of your students. You will assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
3 hrs

PADEPP6 - Ethical Behavior
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers want to work for you, parents and community members respect you, and students love you because you truly are invested in them. You are committed to your school and your profession. You are an effective school principal. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into ethics, integrity, resiliency and commitment by exploring two case studies of urban school leaders. They illustrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with quality practices in education and community leadership. You will assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
3 hrs

PADEPP7 - Interpersonal Skills
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School leaders need to be great communicators. Effective principals are active listeners and are highly visible in the school and community. In this course, explore strategies for communicating and collaborating with students, staff, parents and the community. You will assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
2 hrs

PADEPP8 - Staff Development
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School principals exercise significant influence on the success of teacher professional development. If staff development activities are not relevant and do not use data to promote the achievement of school goals and the growth of students and staff alike then they can be a complete waste of time. Throughout this course, you will learn that effective leadership is important in fostering the academic success and well-being of every student and staff member. You will assess your skills in this area by examining criteria from PADEPP (Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance) - a rubric used in South Carolina school districts.

South Carolina Leadership Standard

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
150 min
Reading
35 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
143 min
Discussion Boards
5

K-12: Student Engagement Series ‐ Secondary
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Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice like critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies. This practical course is filled with real classroom examples specific to your grade level.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
172 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: School, Family and Community Connections
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Making connections with families and community organizations will contribute to your school culture and student achievement. A school leader must develop cooperative relationships with all school stakeholders. In this course, you will explore some new ideas for family and community involvement to meet the diverse learning needs of your students.

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Trauma-Informed Online Academy - Advanced

Course Length:
1.75 hrs
EI Video
16 min
Other Video
10 min
Reading
35 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA 8: Transforming your Environment
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Whether students are feeling overwhelmed, dysregulated, or just not focused, the way we set up our classroom can have a big impact on students' ability to learn. This course will look inside trauma-informed schools, classrooms, safe spaces, peace corners and chill rooms.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
65 min
Other Video
35 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
4

2A: Building Respect and Rapport with your Students ‐ Secondary
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This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

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Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
150 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: Instructional Planning in Real Classrooms
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

There’s no better way to learn instructional planning strategies than by watching other teachers in action. This course will provide learners with instructional planning techniques based on the findings of leading researchers like Charlotte Danielson, Bob Marzano and Jay McTighe. The results of instructional planning will be seen in real classrooms. Gain practical tools and templates to facilitate actual classroom implementation.

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Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
225 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
2

2B: Establishing a Culture for Learning
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In this course, you will learn what it means to have a student centered learning environment. Key elements are establishing a culture for learning, getting to know your students, providing choices, creating active learning activities and structuring student-centered projects.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reading
1 min
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: Collaborative School Leadership and Team Building
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The success or failure of a school largely depends on the ability of the principal to develop a strong team. Collaboration means everyone is a part of the process. Collaboration means everyone has ownership. To move from “buy-in” to true collaboration can mean the difference between a good school and a great school. Learn how to develop strong teams, enhance your leadership capacity through collaboration, and improve your own skills as the chief educational strategist for your school.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
162 min
Other Video
30 min
Reading
70 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
105 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: Active Learning Series ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom.

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Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
130 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: Creating a School Culture of Continuous Improvement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Well meaning educators have been caught up in the single minded focus of using data to drive programs and they can forget they are in the business of educating people. There isn’t any reason to eliminate creativity, the human touch, and emotional intelligence from schools needing to improve academic results. An effective and affective systemic approach to school improvement lies ahead.

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Course Length:
1 hr 25 min
EI Video
20 min
Reading
50 min
Reflective Writing
4 min
Discussion Boards
4

Elements 14-15: Reviewing Content, Practicing and Deepening Knowledge
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Taking time to review previously taught content and giving students time to practice new skills in crucial to developing deep understanding. It is also a critical piece to developing knowledge retention. This course will focus on ways to review content for the purpose of practicing and deepening knowledge and building enduring understandings.

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Course Length:
5.4 hrs
EI Video
111 min
Other Video
28 min
Reading
40 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
145 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: Active Learning Series ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom.

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Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
90 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
2

2C: Managing Classroom Procedures – Maximizing Instructional Time
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Have you ever done the math to calculate how many hours in the day your students spend actively engaged in learning? Student achievement is impacted directly by having more hours of good quality teaching. Seems obvious, doesn't it?! In this course, you will consider the importance of streamlining your classroom routines and managing student behavior through practical tips and examples.

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Course Length:
4.75 hrs
EI Video
96 min
Other Video
16 min
Reading
40 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
115 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: Active Learning Series ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
146 min
Other Video
10 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
75 min
Discussion Boards
2

TRAUMA 9: Communicating and Connecting
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Sometimes just a simple change in tone or body language is all that's necessary to make a positive connection with others. In this course, you will learn strategies and tips that will create subtle shifts in your communication style that will prompt shifts in your students' abilities to communicate as well.

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Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
112 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

2D: Managing Student Behavior
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

There is a direct correlation between student behavior and achievement. In order for students to be able to engage deeply with content, the classroom environment must be orderly. In a productive classroom, standards of conduct are clear to students; they know what they are permitted to do, and what they can expect of their classmates. Even when their behavior is being corrected, students should feel respected. In this course, you will explore key elements of behavior management and examine a positive support system that will help you teach behavior.

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Course Length:
3.6 hrs
EI Video
95 min
Reading
25 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
7

Writing Quality IEPs
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

IEP is an acronym that stands for Individualized Education Plan or Program. But an IEP is more than just a written legal document. It provides a specially designed instructional plan to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. Through taking this course, you will learn how to write effective IEPs and participate as a critical, productive member of the IEP team. You will learn about the important components that make up a written IEP, including Present Level of Performance and SMART goals and how to write these. You will also learn about myths and misconceptions that often surround IEPs and special education. You will have the opportunity to observe several IEP meetings in action and learn about specific portions of IDEA law from a subject matter expert.

Exceptional Student Education ESE

Course Length:
4.25 hrs
EI Video
46 min
Other Video
18 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
3

2E: Organizing the Physical Space ‐ Elementary
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Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

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Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
55 min
Reading
40 min
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: The Four C’s of 21st Century Classrooms
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Fifty years ago, it was enough to master the "Three Rs" (reading, writing and arithmetic). But if today’s students want to compete in this global society, they must also be proficient communicators, creators, critical thinkers, and collaborators. In this course, you will observe classroom teachers in action, gain insight from experts and acquire practical strategies for building skills in "The Four Cs" ; critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
75 min
Other Video
15 min
Reading
60 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
2

2E: Organizing the Physical Space ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

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Course Length:
1 hr
EI Video
15 min
Reading
35 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
2

Element 19: Practicing Skills, Strategies, and Processes
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We can’t expect our students to spit out information like computers but there are certain skills and knowledge that require a level of automaticity. In order to achieve this, we need to provide opportunities for practice of skills, strategies and processes so that they become second nature. This course will focus on strategies and activities to provide such opportunities for our students.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
132 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: 21st Century Teaching and Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Students in the 21st Century are estimated to have several career changes in their lifetime. Renowned for their work in school technology, Alan November, Ian Jukes and David Warlick, provide powerful insights and empower you to rethink and retool your curriculum in innovative and exciting ways. Examine the characteristics of 21st Century teachers and make a plan for improving your skills.

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Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
18 min
Other Video
9 min
Reading
90 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
2

2E: Organizing the Physical Space ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

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Course Length:
7.5 hrs
EI Video
360 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
10 min
Discussion Boards
2

RDG: Creating an Effective Balanced Literacy Program
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Research tells us that increasing writing instruction will have a significant impact on student achievement. Do you need some ideas for combining all the elements of guided, independent and shared reading and writing to create a literacy program that works for your students? This course will provide powerful real classroom examples of teachers in action. You will also be introduced to the “craft of writing” through a workshop by literacy expert, Marcia Freeman.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
4

3A: Communicating with Students
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Often when students recall some of their favorite teachers, they give examples how a teacher was brilliant in explaining content and how expectations for learning and tasks were always very clear. In this course, you will explore central elements of teacher-student communication; expectations learning, directions and procedures, explanation of content and use of oral and written language. View video examples of real classrooms teachers and gain insight from teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reflective Writing
120 min
Discussion Boards
4

LEAD: Assessment Literacy for Principals
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Recent research suggests that while 90% of teachers say they use data to adjust instructional strategies, nearly 30% did not feel prepared to interpret results. In this practical course, principals will learn what it means to have a balanced assessment system, observe assessment in action through real classroom videos and gather new ideas to lead their staff. Principals will also complete a self assessment using the Assessment Literacy Standards published by the Michigan Assessment Consortium.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
40 min
Reading
50 min
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
1

RDG: Understanding Literacy Stages and Assessment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As students pass through the stages of literacy, the elements in a literacy program should adapt and change to complement student growth. In this course, you will learn the basics of literacy development and the balanced literacy diet. Explore assessment and progress monitoring with an emphasis on oral reading fluency.

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Course Length:
17 hrs
EI Video
820 min
EI Assessments
11
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: School Law 101
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers and administrators need to know what they can and cannot do in their classrooms and schools. This course provides a practical guide that will help prevent lawsuits before they occur. You’ll explore case law that affects the job of school administration and investigate some specific school law considerations, such as family law, special education and the laws surrounding student records.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
230 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
1

LIT: Designing Lessons to Inspire Thinking and Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The behind-the-scenes work of planning and preparation is key to a teacher’s success. Lessons must be designed to engage all learners. This course starts with an introduction to lesson planning. You will also explore the basic elements of every lesson and the need for differentiation and active learning strategies.

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Course Length:
7.5 hrs
EI Video
210 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
1

3B: Raising the Rigor with High Level Questioning and Discussion Strategies
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Learning theories remind us that the person who is doing the thinking is the person doing the learning. Are your students truly engaged in challenging activities that require them to think, evaluate, justify and synthesize? This course includes classroom examples, ideas for questioning, a review of Bloom's Taxonomy and a compare/contrast strategy that can be adapted for every grade level. In addition, you will gain insight into your own questioning and discussion techniques.

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Course Length:
10 hrs
EI Video
520 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
10 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: Choosing the Right Schedule-Teaching in the Block
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

How do you choose a schedule that best fits your school? Which teaching strategies work best in a longer block of time? All of these questions are answered in this comprehensive program on block scheduling. Scheduling expert Robert Lyn Canady articulates the pros and cons of each schedule type. Learn from principals who have been “on the block” for over a decade. Hear how teachers improved lesson plans and learning activities to accommodate longer class times.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
81 min
Other Video
10 min
Reading
20 min
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA 10: Understanding Violent Behavior
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As a trauma-informed teacher, you are learning how to work with students to build relationships, maintain regulation, adopt mindfulness and be accountable. However, students who have been predisposed to violent behavior will not easily make the changes we see in other students. This course will teach you about how adverse early life experiences can result in violent behavior and how to navigate when you have this type of student in the classroom.

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Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
41 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
2

ADHD: What Teachers Need to Know
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

ADHD is often more complex than most people realize. Like an iceberg, many problems related to ADHD are not visible. ADHD may be mild, moderate or severe, is likely to coexist with other conditions, and may be a disability for some students. Is it over-diagnosed? Do children outgrow it? Does medication help? ADHD is likely the single-most common learning and behavioral problem for kids. It’s also a major problem for adults, resulting in relationship breakups, job failures, drug abuse and a great deal of underachievement . Throughout this course, you will learn the answers to some commonly asked questions about ADHD, you will examine the diagnostic criteria, gain new insight into what it’s like to have ADHD and explore effective teaching strategies that make a difference for students with ADHD.

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Course Length:
15 hrs
EI Video
349 min
EI Assessments
8
Reflective Writing
240 min
Discussion Boards
16

ESE: Sheltered Language Instruction for English Language Learners
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How prepared are you to teach students who speak and understand very little English? If you’re like most classroom teachers, you have little to no training in the most effective methods for working with English language learners. In this course, you will learn key strategies to improve instruction for ELL students; things like differentiation, tiered lessons, extralinguistic cues, linguistic modifications, vocabulary boosters and more. Strategies are easy to implement and will have a positive impact for all students in your class.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
105 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
5

3C: Student Engagement Strategies for Elementary Teachers
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Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Other Video
25 min
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3

ECE: Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Educators
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teaching and learning in an early childhood classroom can look more like fun and play than instruction and that is exactly how it should be! Always keeping things fresh and fun can be a challenge at times. In this course, you will learn strategies for effectively teaching a young child language and literacy, math, science and social studies in age-appropriate ways. These strategies will assist you in the important job of preparing your students for kindergarten.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
180 min
EI Assessments
2
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: The History of Education
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Having a historical perspective is important to understand the nature of our schools today. Have you considered how the industrial revolution impacted the mission of public education? To better understand the role of our schools, it is important to look back. In this course, you will examine the key ideas, persons and events that have shaped the history of our educational system. Considerthe major movements and periods in the evolution of our schools against a broader backdrop of world events.

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Course Length:
3.3 hrs
EI Video
84 min
Other Video
5 min
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
6

TRAUMA-ADMIN A: Becoming Trauma-Aware
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In this introductory course, the focus will be on building your awareness around trauma. You will learn from Heather Forbes as she explains adverse childhood experiences and the impact on brain development, relationships and learning. Being trauma-aware helps you change the way you interact and respond to your most challenging students.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
73 min
Reading
5 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA-C180-D3: Language of Trauma
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Trauma changes how students perceive themselves and how they perceive themselves in this world. It shifts students to a deep perspective of fear. Domain 3 requires us to shift how we communicate with students, how we de-escalate situations and stay aware of our nonverbal communication. In a trauma-informed classroom, we must learn to “speak trauma.” Through this course, master the language of trauma by examining 5 critical components.

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Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
155 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
3

3C: Active Learning Strategies for Elementary Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
205 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
5

EVAL: 22 Components of Great Teaching
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Through detailed commentary from Charlotte, you will gain a thorough understanding of Domain 1: Planning and Preparation, Domain 2: Classroom Environment, Domain 3: Instruction and Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities. Designed and hosted by Charlotte Danielson, this course will ensure you understand how the components are intertwined and observable in the classroom. The multiple choice assessments allow you to check for understanding of each domain.

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Course Length:
1 hrs
EI Video
35 min
Other Video
10 min
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
2

STEM for All Series Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Creating engaging STEM lessons may seem complicated or too time consuming. But once you start looking for ways to enhance your lessons with STEM, you will realize how easy it is to create interdisciplinary activities that really engage your students. This course will provide you with practical strategies and resources to get you started. You will also see a real secondary classroom example of a STEM lesson that captivated students while integrating multiple content areas.

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Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
26 min
Other Video
25 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
4

ACES 101 ‐ The Profound Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The impact of trauma and its long-term effects on overall health has garnered a great deal of media attention in the last few years. More than likely, you've heard terms like trauma-informed or trauma-aware. Although you've heard these terms, you may be wondering, what does this have to do with me, as a teacher?

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Course Length:
55 min
EI Video
20 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
3

Element 24: Noticing When Students Are Not Engaged
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Despite all your planning and best efforts, do you ever look out at your class and notice, the students just aren’t engaged? What do you do? This course will provide you with information on choosing specific resources and creating activities to captivate students' attention and get them engaged in the content we are presenting.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
60 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
2

MGMT: Improving Classroom Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Have you created a classroom environment of respect and rapport with clear procedures and smooth transitions? Learning cannot happen in a chaotic classroom! This course provides an overview of classroom management basics while exploring five key components of an effective classroom environment.

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Course Length:
15 hrs
EI Video
720 min
Reading
6 min
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Leading Learning Communities
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Leading Learning Communities will give you the opportunity to explore key leadership standards by listening to both experts and practitioners. Standards include: Balancing Leadership and Management, Setting High Expectations, Using Content and Teaching to Ensure Student Achievement and Actively Engaging Community.

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Course Length:
1.75 hrs
EI Video
41 min
Reading
5 min
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA-ADMIN B: Preparing for Change
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Build knowledge and skills necessary for trauma-informed care through understanding the different states of regulation. You will also learn the value in making sure your staff feels supported, understands the importance of self-care, and how to build an empowered trauma-informed community. This transition is by no means easy or quick, but it is so worth the effort it takes to get there.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
41 min
Other Video
2 min
Reading
45 min
Reflective Writing
118 min
Discussion Boards
3

MGMT: Arranging the Classroom Effectively Series ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom improves student academic and behavioral outcomes. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

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Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
255 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
2

3C: Engaging Students in Learning with Real World Connections
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Students are different today. We no longer need to prepare them for a job in industrial times. Today, we need to equip students with 21st Century skills so they can be successful in a rapidly changing world. This course will help you gain insight into the paradigm shift that is happening today and the need to make learning relevant. Real world connections will help your students apply what they are learning and make learning more meaningful.

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Course Length:
4.1 hrs
EI Video
23 min
Other Video
16 min
Reading
70 min
Reflective Writing
134 min
Discussion Boards
2

MGMT: Arranging the Classroom Effectively Series ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom improves student academic and behavioral outcomes. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

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Course Length:
3.6 hrs
EI Video
39 min
Other Video
9 min
Reading
70 min
Reflective Writing
117 min
Discussion Boards
2

MGMT: Arranging the Classroom Effectively Series ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom improves student academic and behavioral outcomes. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
180 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
105 min
Discussion Boards
2

K-12: Learning Goals and Success Criteria
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, you will learn about the key elements of instructional outcomes and how to organize lessons and units around big ideas and essential understandings. You will also investigate how to involve students in the process so they know what successful learning looks like. By co-constructing success criteria with students, teachers can incorporate “assessment as learning” activities.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
130 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
5

3C: Student Engagement Strategies for Intermediate Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
175 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
5 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: School Terrorism and Contagious Diseases
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We know statistically that our schools are safe – but those “one-ina- million” horror stories lead us to ask ourselves, “Are we as prepared as we can be?” This course is designed to assist schools and communities in preparing and responding to homeland security threats that include terrorism, chemical, biological and radiological weapons.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
76 min
Reflective Writing
155 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA-ADMIN C: Changing School Culture
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Begin planning and taking action to effect the change and integration necessary to becoming a trauma-informed school. In this course, you will evaluate your school climate, culture and policies. Learn how to integrate strategies for staff support, screening and crisis management.

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Course Length:
14.5 hrs
EI Video
134 min
Other Video
89 min
Reading
218 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
431 min
Discussion Boards
23

TT: Professional Educator Competencies ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Establish a positive classroom environment from day one and reduce behavior issues with proactive strategies and streamlined procedures. This course will focus on first year teachers and the components of a positive classroom environment. Learn how to create a classroom environment that fosters respect and rapport between and among students. This course will focus on the importance of planning in your lessons to maintain student engagement and provide differentiated instruction. Explore common issues faced by first year teachers and gain new strategies through a valuable new teacher toolkit.

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Course Length:
14.3 hrs
EI Video
135 min
Other Video
89 min
Reading
200 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
431 min
Discussion Boards
20

TT: Professional Educator Competencies ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Establish a positive classroom environment from day one and reduce behavior issues with proactive strategies and streamlined procedures. This course will focus on first year teachers and the components of a positive classroom environment. Learn how to create a classroom environment that fosters respect and rapport between and among students. This course will focus on the importance of planning in your lessons to maintain student engagement and provide differentiated instruction. Explore common issues faced by first year teachers and gain new strategies through a valuable new teacher toolkit.

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Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
115 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
2

3C: Active Learning Strategies for Intermediate Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
10 min
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
6

TT: New Teacher Training 1: Classroom Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Learn how to create smooth procedures, classroom expectations and a community of learners. You will also have the unique opportunity to observe videos of a first year teacher working with his mentor as he learns how to create an environment of respect and rapport. This is the first course in a 2 part series for New Teacher Training. We hope you will also register for "New Teacher Training 2: Planning and Instruction" upon successful completion of New Teacher Training 1.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
130 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
5

3C: Student Engagement Strategies for Secondary Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.

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Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
40 min
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
4

REQ: Bullying Prevention
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Bullying is a serious problem affecting youth in communities all across America, and all adults have a role in helping to stop it. The information in this course will ensure each participant has a better understanding of bullying and is equipped with the tools and resources to take action.

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Course Length:
2.25 hrs
EI Video
61 min
Reading
5 min
Reflective Writing
67 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA-ADMIN D: Developing Staff and Skills for Intervention
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The journey to becoming trauma-informed is not an overnight process. Creating a leadership team will make a huge difference and allow you to get your entire staff moving and implementing new beliefs and skills. Learn how to implement a school-wide training plan that ensures common baseline knowledge and differentiated learning opportunities.

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Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
83 min
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
3

LEAD: Professional and Ethical Behaviors of School Principals
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers want to work for you, parents and community members respect you, and students love you because you truly are invested in them. You are committed to your school and your profession. You are an effective school principal. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into ethics, integrity, resiliency and commitment by exploring two case studies of urban school leaders. They illustrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with quality practices in education and community leadership.

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Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
305 min
EI Assessments
5
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
1

K-12: Marzano, Silver and Strong: 5 Practices of Highly Effective Classrooms
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What are the characteristics of highly effective schools and classrooms? In this practical course, you will learn five important practices that make a huge impact on student achievement. This research based program was designed by top educational experts, Robert Marzano, Richard Strong and Harvey Silver and includes excerpts from their live workshop called "The Thoughtful Classroom."

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Course Length:
5.7 hrs
EI Video
145 min
Reading
45 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
108 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: Exceptional Teaching in Action Series ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What makes a teacher truly exceptional? Why do students move on with their lives but remember and talk about certain teachers for the rest of their lives? This course will focus on best practices of exceptional teachers. You will have the unique opportunity to watch them in action and hear play-by-play commentary from experts as they point out exactly what each teacher is doing right. Expert commentary is based on three popular teacher evaluation rubrics; Danielson, Marzano and Stronge.

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Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
115 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
2

3C: Active Learning Strategies for Secondary Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!

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Course Length:
10 hrs
EI Video
400 min
EI Assessments
8
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Instructional Leadership in Practice
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Do you want to create a school wide culture that promotes student learning? If your answer is yes, then this course is for you! Gain insight on key issues from highly effective principals in panel discussions and simulations. Learn how to delegate effectively and set standards for school improvement. Explore the powerful ways to use data to guide instructional leadership, and how to create, develop and maintain a school improvement plan.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Other Video
23 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
92 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA-C180-D4: Safety
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The very nature of trauma is defined by the experience of feeling unsafe. Incidents of explosive and unsafe behaviors in the classroom have been on the rise for the past several years. This is why there is a whole domain focused on safety. To reduce unsafe behaviors in the classroom, teachers must work proactively to implement the components of Domains 1, 2, and 3 and incorporate the 3 essential safety components discussed in this course.

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Course Length:
5.1 hrs
EI Video
119 min
Reading
50 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: Exceptional Teaching in Action Series ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What makes a teacher truly exceptional? Why do students move on with their lives but remember and talk about certain teachers for the rest of their lives? This course will focus on best practices of exceptional teachers. You will have the unique opportunity to watch them in action and hear play-by-play commentary from experts as they point out exactly what each teacher is doing right. Expert commentary is based on three popular teacher evaluation rubrics; Danielson, Marzano and Stronge.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
47 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
86 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA-ADMIN E: Moving Forward as a Trauma-Informed School
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The final stage for trauma-informed schools requires all stakeholders; students, staff, parents and the community. This course will start with ideas for engaging students and teaching them about stress and importance of selfregulation. Then you will explore strategies for gaining parent buy-in. Finally, you will discover how building community partnerships can greatly benefit your trauma-informed school initiative.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
99 min
Reading
65 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
95 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: Exceptional Teaching in Action Series ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What makes a teacher truly exceptional? Why do students move on with their lives but remember and talk about certain teachers for the rest of their lives? This course will focus on best practices of exceptional teachers. You will have the unique opportunity to watch them in action and hear play-by-play commentary from experts as they point out exactly what each teacher is doing right. Expert commentary is based on three popular teacher evaluation rubrics; Danielson, Marzano and Stronge.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
175 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3

3D: Using Assessment for Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Learn the difference between “assessment for learning” and “assessment of learning”. This course will deepen your understanding of formative assessments, demonstrate various ways to quickly check for comprehension and explain how to involve students in self-assessing. You will be empowered to take corrective steps in the learning process by using assessments for learning. You will also be guided through the process of selecting the right assessment for each situation. Lastly, you will view excellent examples of teachers in action modeling different assessment strategies.

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Course Length:
7.5 hrs
EI Video
160 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: Data 101
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Using data is no longer an option for teachers and administrators. Today, the amount and types of data collected by school systems is larger than ever. But, what do we do with all of this information? More importantly, how will it help us improve student achievement? This course will help you make sense of the large quantity of data that your school collects, including state student achievement results as well as other qualitative and quantitative data.

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Course Length:
7.9 hrs
EI Video
267 min
Reading
5 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
180 min
Discussion Boards
4

PARENTS 1: Help for Billy
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Using the videos from Heather’s “Help for Billy” workshop, course assignments, discussion boards and reflective writing activities have been created to help families deepen their understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and their impact on brain development, coping strategies, communication skills, problem solving and school success.

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K-12 Best Practices

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
190 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
1

K-12: Project Based Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Project based learning allows students to take charge of their learning and discover the answers to essential questions. This course will show you the step-by-step process for implementing PBL in your classroom. You will learn how to promote student engagement, avoid chaos and see real teachers in action.

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Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
250 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
1

K-12: Connecting to Students’ Learning Styles
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In order to differentiate instruction and truly create a student-centered learning environment, it is imperative that teachers really know their students. In this course, you will explore learning styles and multiple intelligences. Most importantly, you will be challenged to think about the big picture and how to teach your students self awareness.

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Course Length:
8.5 hrs
EI Video
225 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
13

3E: Flexibility, Responsiveness and Differentiation
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A master teacher demonstrates flexibility in her instruction, can make changes on the fly and is responsive to the diverse needs of learners. In this course, you will examine learning styles and focus on specific strategies for differentiating instruction in your classroom. Learn from top educational experts like Dr. Carol Tomlinson, watch a PD workshop delivered by lead teachers and view classroom examples.

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Course Length:
11 hrs
EI Video
380 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
5

EVAL: Essential Skills for Classroom Observation
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A good evaluation system relies on data which is why it is critical that observers gather evidence and are aware of any biases that may cloud their judgment. This course provides an overview of the importance of teacher evaluation and builds foundation skills in classroom observation. Gain insight from three top educational experts, Robert Marzano, Charlotte Danielson and James Stronge.

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Course Length:
8.7 hrs
EI Video
293 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
170 min
Discussion Boards
7

PARENTS 2: Parenting Beyond Consequences, Logic and Control
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Are you overwhelmed by the challenges of raising your child? You’re not alone! In this course, you will listen in on a parenting workshop that focuses on helping you create a sustainable relationship with your child and reduce the stress in your home. Explore how to go beyond consequences, logic and control. As part of this curriculum, you will be learning how important it is for you to stay regulated during the most difficult times with your children. This online multi-media course was designed by renowned trauma expert, Heather Forbes, LCSW. You will gain practical insight as you watch her videos, observe role plays and hear from other parents as they discuss their biggest frustrations, fears and concerns. Work at your own pace and take the time to apply what you hear and see to your own family situation.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
220 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Analyzing Data
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course is a follow up to the Data 101 course and is meant to help you learn the principles of data collection and analysis. You will analyze a real school case study and see an example of how to collect and analyze data. You will see how teachers matched assessment results with learning needs and how they used data to refine teaching strategies. You will learn how to use data effectively to make an action plan to improve instruction.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reading
45 min
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
3

RDG: Oral Language: The Key to a Strong Literacy Foundation
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Separating oral language, reading and writing is almost impossible because they work together and in part, develop together. An increased focus on oral language skills will benefit both ELL students and native English speakers. This course will highlight the importance of oral language for literacy, academic vocabulary development and practical language strategies. Let’s get students talking!

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Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
175 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
2

ESE: Learning Disabilities: From Identification to Intervention
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Far too often, learning disabilities aren’t even identified until a child starts school. Many students with learning disabilities have average to above-average intelligence and display no signs of difficulty, except when they attempt the specific academic tasks that challenge their particular area of cognitive processing. Throughout this course, you will explore the different types of learning disabilities and better understand the realities for people living with these disorders. Learn how to use explicit instruction in learning strategies, differentiation and direct instruction.

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Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reading
60 min
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
3

ESE: Working With Struggling Readers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Many children struggle with reading and the US literacy rate is declining. The facts are startling. This course will help you gain insight into the science of reading, assessment options and strategies to support struggling readers.

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Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
250 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3

ESE: Mastering RTI - A Step by Step Approach
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

RTI is not a special education initiative! Many educators continue to have questions about this comprehensive academic and behavioral intervention process. A step by step approach for implementing RTI that ensures ALL students learn. Explore universal screening, progress monitoring, data-based decisions, scientifically based interventions and the importance of implementing with fidelity.

Exceptional Student Education ESE Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners classroom teacher new teacher elementary middle school high school special ed special-ed required Compliance Professional Responsibilities Special Education RTI

Course Length:
7.5 hrs
EI Video
270 min
EI Assessments
7
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Dynamic School Leadership
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School leadership is an increasingly difficult job. Parents are becoming more vocal...students are presenting with a greater number of special needs... teacher effectiveness needs to be monitored... government mandates are demanding reports and disclosures...all of these pressures require a leader who can negotiate the system hierarchy and develop cooperative relationships with school stakeholders. This 6 hour course offers a balance between theory and practice to walk you through the school reform process to detail recommendations that all school leaders will find useful.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
80 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
2

4A: Reflecting on Teaching
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers face a myriad of daily choices and decisions that need to be made in the midst of a lesson, student discussion or intervention. Taking time to reflect on these decisions is key to becoming a reflective practitioner. If you believe that all students can learn at a high level and that your performance as a teacher has a direct impact on student learning, than reflection should be an integral part of what you do. In this course, examine questions and principal conferences that ensure you play an active role in your own professional growth.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
150 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
2

ESE: Effective Intervention Assistance Teams
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Two heads are better than one. This adage is never truer than when a student is struggling academically. Understanding the value of education in life, educators have created a process by which they can offer timely and effective intervention to the struggling student. This process is known as “Intervention Assistance Teaming” or IAT. Throughout this course you will learn all there is to know about the IAT model and how it can be used to break the pattern of failure in your school.

Exceptional Student Education ESE Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners special ed special-ed required Compliance Special Education RTI

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
52 min
Other Video
9 min
Reading
69 min
Reflective Writing
103 min
Discussion Boards
6

MGMT: Building Positive Relationships and Classroom Culture Series ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A culture of mutual respect, care and trust between students and teachers goes a long way in building a classroom of engaged students who take pride in their work. In this course, explore the qualities that characterize effective and caring teachers.

Classroom Management & Environment classroom teacher new teacher pre-k elementary middle school high school administrator classroom environment Culturally Responsive student engagement Family Involvement

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
150 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
2

4B: Accurate Records and Data Analysis
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Using data is no longer an option for teachers and administrators. Today, the amount and types of data collected by school systems is larger than ever. But, what do we do with all of this information?..... And more importantly, how will it help us improve student achievement? This course will help you make sense of the large quantity of data that your school collects, including state student achievement results as well as other qualitative and quantitative data.

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Course Length:
2.2 hrs
EI Video
33 min
Reflective Writing
97 min
Discussion Boards
3

PARENTS 3: Families in Conflict
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course will teach you strategies and methods to work with your dysregulated child while maintaining your own state of regulation. Observe video dramatizations showing common scenarios like managing sibling harassment, saying no to your child, coping with tempers, confronting a child about poor grades, keeping cool and more. After you watch the video dramatizations, you will be challenged to identify triggers that caused the interaction to go awry. Then you’ll observe the same scenario come to a more productive resolution. Gain real-life strategies you can apply in your home to help you improve the way you respond and communicate with your children.

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Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
175 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
2

LEAD: Principal Mentorship
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What the school principal does has an impact on how teachers work, on instructional programing and on the way students learn, particularly in the areas of knowledge, skills and dispositions. The goal of this course is to help the principal be better prepared to work with the principal mentee or first year principal to provide training that assists them in promoting the success of all students in their school.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
4.75 hrs
EI Video
55 min
Other Video
31 min
Reading
77 min
Reflective Writing
102 min
Discussion Boards
5

MGMT: Building Positive Relationships and Classroom Culture Series ‐ Intermediate
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A culture of mutual respect, care and trust between students and teachers goes a long way in building a classroom of engaged students who take pride in their work. In this course, explore the qualities that characterize effective and caring teachers.

Classroom Management & Environment classroom teacher new teacher administrator Culturally Responsive student engagement Family Involvement classroom environment

Course Length:
4.3 hrs
EI Video
75 min
Other Video
28 min
Reading
62 min
Reflective Writing
86 min
Discussion Boards
7

MGMT: Building Positive Relationships and Classroom Culture Series ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A culture of mutual respect, care and trust between students and teachers goes a long way in building a classroom of engaged students who take pride in their work. In this course, explore the qualities that characterize effective and caring teachers.

Classroom Management & Environment classroom teacher new teacher administrator Culturally Responsive student engagement classroom environment Family Involvement

Course Length:
4.1 hrs
EI Video
199 min
Reading
5 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
1

MGMT: Positive Behavior Supports in Action ‐ Version 1
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When students know how to behave in the classroom, not only will they feel safe, but they will be better able to achieve academic success. Throughout this course you will be introduced to the Positive Behavior Support system for managing student behavior in the classroom. You will learn how to create effective rules, and will learn how a three-tiered system of support can be effective in creating an atmosphere of positive discipline in your school.

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Course Length:
8.8 hrs
EI Video
260 min
Reading
170 min
Reflective Writing
145 min
Discussion Boards
4

EVAL: Teacher Evaluation Practice ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
240 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Urban School Leadership
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Urban school leadership is a complicated task. It requires dedication, commitment and passion. This course will offer you the opportunity to listen to successful urban school leaders as they discuss their leadership, their visions and their strategies for moving those visions into reality. You will be introduced to different leaders in different settings, each with their own unique goals and objectives for students.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
12 hrs
EI Video
610 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: School Leadership Toolbox
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Great leaders are exceptionally good at problem solving. Every day a school leader must resolve conflicts and solve problems that have a direct impact of students, teachers and parents. In order to do so effectively, school leaders need to have the knowledge and skills required to make informed decisions. This course provides school leaders with the tools to increase these essential knowledge and skills.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
50 min
EI Video
15 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
2 min
Discussion Boards
3

Element 26: Managing Response Rates
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Just because your students are looking at you, doesn’t mean they are engaged. But delivering information and then calling on students to answer questions doesn't provide a complete picture of student learning and engagement. This course will teach you how managing response rates will boost engagement in your classroom.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
80 min
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
2

4C: Enhancing Learning with Family Involvement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Effective parent-teacher communication builds working relationships that can support strong home-school collaboration and improved educational outcomes. Recent changes in school policies and practices--such as the accountability movement, inclusion, and response to intervention--necessitate that all teachers possess effective communication skills for successfully meeting the needs of a diverse student population. In this course, you will learn the central importance of communication strategies that elicit family members' opinions and promote a sense of equality through shared decision making.

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Course Length:
2.1 hrs
EI Video
51 min
Other Video
1 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
43 min
Discussion Boards
4

MGMT: Positive Behavior Supports in Action ‐ Version 2
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When students know how to behave in the classroom, not only will they feel safe, but they will be better able to achieve academic success. Throughout this course you will be introduced to the Positive Behavior Support system for managing student behavior in the classroom. You will learn how to create effective rules, and will learn how a three-tiered system of support can be effective in creating an atmosphere of positive discipline in your school.

Exceptional Student Education ESE Classroom Management & Environment classroom environment classroom teacher new teacher elementary middle school high school para-professional special ed special-ed substitute

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
105 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
4

TT: New Teacher Training 2: Planning and Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Once you have a solid understanding of the importance of classroom management and feel confident in your ability keep your classroom under control, it's time to focus on the really fun part of teaching - planning and instruction. Through taking this course, you will learn about key elements for planning and preparation, classroom strategies to help boost your instruction, common issues faced by first year teachers, and see an example of what it's like to work with a mentor. This course also includes a unit with valuable resources for first year teachers.

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Course Length:
9.5 hrs
EI Video
500 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
10

LEAD: How to Create an Effective Mentoring Program for New Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Throughout this course, you will explore videos of first year teachers working closely with a mentor. Learn key characteristics of effective mentors, the importance of getting to know your mentee by building a professional relationship and how to overcome common challenges. Observe how to chunk your mentoring program so it's more manageable for new teachers. Phase 1 focuses on the Classroom Environment and Phase 2 examines Planning and Instruction. Companion courses for new teachers are also available (New Teacher 1 and New Teacher 2)

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Course Length:
1 hr 10 min
EI Video
15 min
Reading
45 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
3

Element 36: Understanding Students’ Interests and Backgrounds
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Think about the last time you chose a professional development training or course to take. Did you choose a training that sounded relevant to what you wanted to learn more about? Or did you see something you thought was totally boring and select that instead? Connecting content to students’ interests and backgrounds in a key component to whole-class engagement. This course will focus on strategies to build understanding of students’ interests and backgrounds.

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Course Length:
1.3 hrs
EI Video
39 min
Other Video
13 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
2

TRAUMA SUPPORT 101: Culture of Kindness
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

To create a culture of kindness, we need everyone's help. Every adult who interacts with our students can do the little things to support their social, emotional and academic growth. When students are in a positive, kind and encouraging environment, everyone benefits. Some students are harder to reach. Adverse childhood experiences impact children's development in all areas. This course is designed for all school support staff as an introduction to some key terms and concepts around trauma-awareness in schools. Get inspired to find every opportunity to make a positive impact on the children you see every day.

Trauma-Informed Online Academy School Support Track non-instructional staff para-professional Behavior Management social emotional learning SEL Social skills for living

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
25 min
Reading
300 min
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
2

REQ: Leading Gifted and Talented Education
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this customized course for administrators, you will explore the nature of giftedness, GT programming basics and effective instructional and assessment strategies.

Required Compliance Training classroom teacher elementary middle school high school new teacher special ed special-ed student engagement Special Education RTI

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
182 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Urban School Leadership 2
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What is the most important thing we do in schools? Teach! What is the important factor in student learning? Quality teaching! Teaching is so complex and difficult, that it is never perfect. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to listen to a panel discussion about the challenges of urban school leadership, and will explore two case studies of urban school leadership.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
75 min
Other Video
7 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
4

TRAUMA-C180-D5: Discipline and Empowerment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In trauma-informed classrooms, discipline and empowerment work together. It is a movement away from fear-based systems that incorporate punishment as a way to shape behavior. Domain 5 is designed to help schools create regulatory-based discipline programs focused on relationships, repair and healing. It includes classrooms where social and emotional learning and negative belief systems are addressed.

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Course Length:
9 hrs
EI Video
25 min
Reading
300 min
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
2

REQ: Leading Gifted and Talented Education ‐ TEXAS
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this customized course for administrators, you will explore the nature of giftedness, GT programming basics and effective instructional and assessment strategies.

Required Compliance Training classroom teacher special ed special-ed Special Education RTI

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
80 min
Reading
50 min
Reflective Writing
85 min
Discussion Boards
2

K12: Enhancing Learning with Family Involvement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Effective parent-teacher communication builds working relationships that can support strong home-school collaboration and improved educational outcomes. Recent changes in school policies and practices like the accountability movement, inclusion and RTI necessitate that all teachers build strong communication practices to keep families in the loop while meeting the needs of a diverse population.

K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher elementary middle school high school administrator Culturally Responsive student engagement Family Involvement

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
340 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Middle School Leadership
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As middle schools evolve and change, so must the leadership style of the principals to maximize student achievement. Middle School Leadership was developed specifically for middle school principals and is an invaluable guide to the latest reforms and leadership strategies that contribute to a successful, modern day middle school. You will also have the opportunity to learn about middle school leadership from four, in depth case studies.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
35 min
Reading
120 min
Reflective Writing
75 min
Discussion Boards
7

RDG: Why Boys? Closing the Literacy Gender Gap
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Providing equitable opportunities for girls is a familiar topic but providing them for boys is a relatively recent issue. Did you know that boys typically score lower than girls on standardized tests in language arts? Plus, dropout rates are higher for boys than for girls. This popular course will explore the issue and provide 7 strategies for engaging boys and increasing reading and writing skills.

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Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
120 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
2

K12: Make Learning Relevant with Real World Connections
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Students are different today. We no longer need to prepare them for a job in industrial times. Today, we need to equip students with 21st Century skills so they can be successful in a rapidly changing world. This course will help you gain insight into the paradigm shift that is happening today and the need to make learning relevant. Real world connections will help your students apply what they are learning and make learning more meaningful.

K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher Lesson Planning student engagement elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
100 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
1

4D: Teacher Leaders and Professional Learning Communities
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course is designed to support your growth as a teacher leader in your school. The role of a teacher leader can be initially challenging as you work with new teachers, colleagues and administration. Skills gained in this program will lay a foundation for new leadership skills. By leveraging the power of teacher leaders, you can make a significant impact on school effectiveness and student achievement.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
75 min
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
4

K12: Challenges and Rewards of Team Teaching
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

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K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher para-professional special ed special-ed Lesson Planning elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
300 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
10 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: A Leadership Primer for Mastering RTI
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Throughout this course, you will learn systems and support required at various leadership levels, building capacity including, assessing, readiness and preparing for RTI implementation. You will explore key aspects for engaging families and communities in the RTI process and will learn to proactively plan for workload issues, fiscal considerations and RTI process assessment, including assessing essential components in the RTI process.

Exceptional Student Education ESE School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
1.5 hrs
EI Video
49 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
3

TRAUMA SUPPORT 102: Communication Shifts
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When interacting with students with challenging behaviors, a simple change in tone or body language is all that's necessary to make a positive connection. This course will walk you through small, but significant, changes in communication that will make a drastic difference in the way you connect with students, and students connect with you. Through brief and practical videos, Heather Forbes will help develop your understanding of the language of trauma so you can better understand what is happening with some of our most challenging students.

Trauma-Informed Online Academy School Support Track non-instructional staff para-professional Behavior Management social emotional learning SEL Social skills for living

Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
73 min
Reading
20 min
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
1

K12: Understanding by Design
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Jay McTighe, author, keynote speaker and educational expert, discusses why it is critical to organize lessons into big ideas and essential understandings. Learn how "big ideas" help students make connections. Participants will examine essential questions and the three stages of backwards design.

K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher special ed special-ed Lesson Planning elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
9 hrs
EI Video
4.5 hrs
Reading
135 min
Reflective Writing
125 min
Discussion Boards
3

EVAL: Teacher Evaluation Practice ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

Teacher Evaluation classroom teacher new teacher administrator Danielson Framework

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
120 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
2

4E: Leveraging Principal‐Teacher Conferences to Impact Teacher Effectiveness
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Becoming a great teacher requires a constant pursuit of excellence. Teachers who seek out professional development opportunities and feedback from colleagues and supervisors show their commitment to their profession. In this course, Charlotte Danielson describes component 4E and provides insight into how you can leverage pre and post conferences to impact teacher growth and development.

Danielson Components classroom teacher new teacher pre-k elementary middle school high school administrator Professional Responsibilities Danielson Framework

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
150 min
Discussion Boards
1

K12: Professional Responsibilities of Distinguished Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Every teacher evaluation system includes at least one component about professionalism. Students, parents and administrators maintain very high expectations of their staff. This course will provide teachers with insight into their professional responsibilities. Distinguished teachers are reflective practitioners, effective communicators and active in their professional community. This course provides opportunities for reflection and self assessment.

K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher classroom management classroom environment Culturally Responsive elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
60 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
1

RDG: Questioning Strategies for Guided Reading
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As an elementary teacher, do you sometimes feel like you’re in literacy limbo, sandwiched between lower elementary students who are learning to read, and the upper elementary students who are reading to learn? Do you feel like you’re juggling guided reading and skill groups constantly as you strive to meet the needs of all learners, from fluent to proficient? In this course, you will gain new strategies and practical resources for creating prompts and targeted questions to bolster comprehension.

Literacy Reading classroom teacher new teacher Lesson Planning elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
2.75 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Reading
65 min
Reflective Writing
85 min
Discussion Boards
3

LIT: Every Child a Writer: How to Use Writers’ Workshops Effectively ‐ Elementary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

If we know from experience that a workshop approach to the teaching of writing works well for aspiring professional writers, why shouldn’t we use this approach in our classrooms? In this course, you will learn how to launch a writer’s workshop and maintain momentum throughout the school year. Become a writing coach who guides your student authors as they explore their craft instead of spending the majority of class time on spelling tests, grammar worksheets, handwriting practice, and other isolated subskills of writing.

Literacy Reading classroom teacher new teacher Lesson Planning elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
3.1 hrs
EI Video
12 min
Reading
85 min
Reflective Writing
95 min
Discussion Boards
4

LIT: Every Child a Writer: How to Use Writers’ Workshops Effectively ‐ Intermediate
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

If we know from experience that a workshop approach to the teaching of writing works well for aspiring professional writers, why shouldn’t we use this approach in our classrooms? In this course, you will learn how to launch a writer’s workshop and maintain momentum throughout the school year. Become a writing coach who guides your student authors as they explore their craft instead of spending the majority of class time on spelling tests, grammar worksheets, handwriting practice, and other isolated subskills of writing.

Literacy Reading classroom teacher new teacher Lesson Planning

Course Length:
4 hrs
Reading
82 min
Reflective Writing
111 min
Discussion Boards
1

ESE: Understanding Autism
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Autism Spectrum Disorder a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior. In this course, you will learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS) and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD).

Exceptional Student Education ESE Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners classroom teacher new teacher special ed special-ed Special Education RTI elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
28 min
Reading
100 min
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
6

ESE: Acceleration of Student Learning for Advanced Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

All students come to school wanting to learn and grow. Working with gifted students requires classroom and curriculum modifications that will challenge and best meet their higherlevel learning needs. Effectively modifying curriculum can bring about results that are highly rewarding for both teachers and students. The assignments and resources in this course will teach you about modifying curriculum, content, and processes to best meet the needs of your gifted and advanced level students.

Exceptional Student Education ESE Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners classroom teacher new teacher elementary middle school high school differentiated instruction Lesson Planning student engagement

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
188 min
Reading
135 min
Reflective Writing
55 min
Discussion Boards
3

EVAL: Teacher Evaluation Practice ‐ Secondary
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

Teacher Evaluation classroom teacher administrator Danielson Framework

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
120 min
Reading
0 min
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
1

LEAD: Cultivating Emerging Leaders
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Leadership matters! A principal's day to day interactions with students and teachers are very important for the improvement of teaching and learning in the school. In this course, you will be challenged to think about growing your leadership team and cultivating emerging leaders.

School Leadership administrator elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
5 min
Reading
100 min
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
5

ESE: Autism in the Classroom
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What's more rewarding than watching a child with autism blossom in their learning right before your eyes? Educating students with autism is an intensive undertaking, that involves many working parts and people. This course will provide you with practical instructional strategies to use when working with your students with autism. Explore classroom modifications, constant time delay, task analysis, visual supports, social cues and more.

Exceptional Student Education ESE Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners classroom teacher special ed special-ed Special Education RTI elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
30 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
1

4F: Professional Responsibilities of Distinguished Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Every teacher evaluation system includes at least one component about professionalism. Students, parents and administrators maintain very high expectations of their staff. This course will provide teachers with insight into their professional responsibilities. Distinguished teachers are reflective practitioners, effective communicators and active in their professional community. This course provides opportunities for reflection and self assessment.

Danielson Components classroom teacher new teacher elementary middle school high school para-professional special ed special-ed substitute administrator Professional Responsibilities Danielson Framework

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
30 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3

REQ: Sexual Harassment in Schools
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Sexual harassment happens to almost 80% of students in some form or another. It can also happen in the school environment to teachers and other employees. This course will provide you with an overview of the definition and laws surrounding the subject of sexual harassment and give you information about responding to harassment and reporting protocols.

Required Compliance Training classroom teacher new teacher non-instructional staff para-professional special ed special-ed substitute psychologist counselor administrator required Compliance Professional Responsibilities

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
165 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
2

K12: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers face a myriad of daily choices and decisions that need to be made in the midst of a lesson, student discussion or intervention. Taking time to reflect on these decisions is key to becoming a reflective practitioner. In this course, examine thought provoking self assessment questions and principal conferences that will ensure you play an active role in your own professional growth. Commentary by Charlotte Danielson is provided throughout.

K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher pre-k elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
8.5 hrs
EI Video
360 min
EI Assessments
5
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
1

K12: Teaching Character and Values
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Why do values matter? What importance do they have in our schools? This course will help you to learn how to infuse values into your classroom, how to incorporate student service projects into your curriculum and how to successfully run student forums to advance character education. You will also learn about teaching abstinence and the importance of parent/community partnerships.

K-12 Best Practices classroom teacher new teacher administrator Culturally Responsive elementary middle school high school

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
45 min
Reading
20 min
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
2

K12: Teacher Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Many teacher evaluation frameworks assess it, but what does “knowledge of content and pedagogy” really mean? Successful teachers have knowledge of their subject matter and an understanding of how best to teach it. Today, pedagogy is undergoing a significant shift as we look for more effective ways to teach 21st century learners. Throughout this course, you will examine your own knowledge of content and pedagogy and be challenged to think differently about the art and science of teaching.

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Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
165 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
10 min
Discussion Boards
2

K12: Brain Based Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What can we learn from brain research that will help our student to think, learn and communicate effectively? In this course, Dr. Marcus Conyers explores metacognition, input, processing and output in a way that makes sense for educators. Practical strategies are provided to help teachers create and implement brain based lesson plans.

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Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
185 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
55 min
Discussion Boards
3

K-12: Assessment for Learning
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There’s so much more to assessment than paper and pencil tests. This course will deepen your understanding of formative assessments and provide ideas for demonstrate quickly checking for comprehension and involving students in self-assessing. You will be empowered to take corrective steps in the learning process by using assessments for learning. You will also be guided through the process of selecting the right assessment for each situation.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
89 min
Reading
80 min
Reflective Writing
55 min
Discussion Boards
4

K12: Deepening Student Learning with Longer Classes
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Among all the resources teachers wish they had more of, time is always on top of the list. Block scheduling is meant to address those lost teachable moments when students are shuffled to 6-8 classes per day. By dividing the schedule into 4 longer classes per day instead, teachers have more time to delve deeply into content and can plan for hands-on learning and collaborative activities. In this practical course, you will explore how to make the most of a longer instructional block with a 3 part lesson plan.

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Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
105 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3

ESE: Special Education Law: 12 Common Scenarios
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As teachers and administrators, we can find ourselves in challenging situations when trying to do what we think is best for our special education students without really knowing if we are complying with the law. During this practical course, you will explore videos that contain common issues that occur when working with IEPs, parent meetings, functional behavior assessments and least restrictive environments.

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Course Length:
1 hr 10 min
EI Video
20 min
Reading
40 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
2

Element 39-41: Setting High Expectations for All Students
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Set the bar high! Students want to meet and surpass our expectations. In order for them to do that, we need to raise the bar. This course will focus on ways to get all of your students striving to be their very best.

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Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
290 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
1

ESE: Inclusion Breakthrough
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers will agree that every student is important and deserves the best education possible. However, including all students in regular classrooms has been something that not all teachers are prepared for. Research has shown, that with the right training and support, all students can benefit from an inclusive educational environment. The purpose of this course is to show teachers and paraprofessionals how to make inclusion work.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
0 min
Reading
84 min
Reflective Writing
71 min
Discussion Boards
4

ESE: Dyslexia in the Classroom
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Individuals with dyslexia are unique and their challenges with reading, spelling, and/or speaking vary greatly from person to person.In this course, you will learn about the signs of dyslexia, common misconceptions and classroom strategies that can make a real difference. You will also be introduced to a multisensory approach to instruction and explore the need for a structured literacy program.

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Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
0 min
Reading
80 min
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3

RDG: An Introduction to Dyslexia Accommodations and Modifications
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

For many of us, reading is as automatic as breathing. But for the millions of students with dyslexia, reading is a difficult task that poses constant academic and emotional challenges. In addition to quality intervention, students with dyslexia benefit from classroom accommodations that take into account their unique processing challenges and allow them to demonstrate their content understanding and access the curriculum with more ease. Modifications are also often needed. In this course, you will explore the difference between accommodations and modifications and be introduced to new strategies that will benefit your students.

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Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
35 min
Reading
45 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2

ESE: Sensory Processing Disorder – Classroom Strategies
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Some kids seem to have trouble handling the information their senses take in. Because of SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), they have difficulty responding normally to sensations that others hardly notice or simply take in stride.This can be tough on kids and get in the way of them functioning effectively in school, learning, and making friends. In this course, you will learn how to identify signals that a student is experiencing issues related to SPD and effective ways to help them navigate in school, where senses can be overloaded and overwhelming.

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Course Length:
1.5 hrs
EI Video
54 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
1

ESE: Beyond Behavior Modification
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies don’t work for all students. If they have been impacted by trauma and adverse childhood experiences, you need to think differently about how to connect and respond. In this course, you will explore 10 suggestions that will help you better connect with your most challenging students.

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Course Length:
15.6 hrs
EI Video
10.25 hrs
Reading
5.5 hrs
Reflective Writing
6.5 hrs
Discussion Boards
9

EVAL: Teacher Evaluation Practice ‐All Levels
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Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

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Course Length:
3 hrs

FL Leader 1ab - Student Learning Results
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What would it take to achieve student-learning increases in every grade level, subject area and with every student group? Before student learning data can be used to measure growth, it is vital to know where we are, as opposed to where we think we are. In this course, administrators will understand why having access to reliable sources of data is important and how a systematic approach to using this information is valuable. Gain new insight into Standard 1 in the Florida Principal Leadership Standards; Effective school leaders achieve results on the school’s student learning goals.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

FL Leader 2ab - Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

According to the Florida Leadership Standards (Standard 2) "effective school leaders demonstrate that student learning is their top priority through leadership actions that build and support a learning organization focused on student success." This course provides a common sense approach to helping you establish and maintain a healthy learning environment in your school. Gain insight from experts like Sir Ken Robinson, Brian Tracy and administrators in the field. Apply short and long term strategies for implementing a school improvement plan and creating a culture within your school and/or district that can be easily noticed through the eyes of the school community, staff, parents and children.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3 hrs

FL Leader 2c - Setting School Wide High Expectations
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Is your school climate focused on continuous growth and achievement for all? Do your teachers and students feel it and are they inspired to grow and learn? When administrators develop a school-wide mentality focused on high expectations for both teachers and students, everybody wins. Geared towards administrators, this course will teach the value of setting high expectations and how to establish a culture for learning in your school.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

FL Leader 2d - RTI: A Step by Step Approach
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

During this comprehensive course, you will learn the basics of the the Response to Intervention Process (RTI), how to implement it at your school and how to use it to identify specific learning disabilities. Explore universal screening, progress monitoring, data-based decision making, and how to build and maintain an RTI team.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

FL Leader 2d - RTI for School Leaders
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to Mastering RTI 2, A Leadership Primer. This 6 hour course is designed to be completed after the "Response to Intervention (RTI)" course. Understanding RTI really well is one of the most important things that you, as a school leader, need to be able to do. This understanding will allow you to more smoothly implement the RTI process in your district or school. Throughout this course, you will learn systems and support required at various leadership levels, building capacity including, assessing, readiness and preparing for RTI implementation. You will explore key aspects for engaging families and communities in the RTI process and will learn to proactively plan for workload issues, fiscal considerations and RTI process assessment, including assessing essential components in the RTI process.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

FL Leader 3ab - Standards Give Us a Common Language
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When we hear standards, we hear standardization. We automatically seem to think of testing. What do standards do? Do they improve instruction or remove creativity? How do we use standards to drive instruction? Throughout this course, you will be challenged to think about standards for instruction and curriculum. Gain insight from three educational giants; Doug Reeves, Robert Marzano and Charlotte Danielson.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

FL Leader 3b - Data Analysis for Standards Based Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course is meant to help you learn the principles of data collection and analysis. You will analyze a real school case study and see an example of how to collect and analyze data. You will see how teachers matched assessment results with learning needs and how they used data to refine teaching strategies. You will learn how to use data effectively to drive instruction.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5.5 hrs

FL Leader 3cd - Learning Goal and Curriculum Alignment for the Common Core
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

To implement the Common Core well, it's important to know how to deconstruct the standards into manageable learning targets and big ideas. A team approach to curriculum mapping can really help. Watch a planning team in action as they unpack standards, plan units of instruction, and deliver standards-based lessons. Acclaimed author Jay McTighe discusses the power of big ideas and essential understanding.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4 hrs

FL Leader 3e - Beyond Summative Assessments
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Assessment design requires master teachers to consider the various ways to use assessment; assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of learning. In this course, you will review the elements of assessment design from experts like Charlotte Danielson, Jay McTighe and Rick Stiggins. This course will deepen your understanding of formative assessments, demonstrate various assessment strategies and explain how to involve students in the process.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

FL Leader 4a - Reflecting on Teaching
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers face a myriad of daily choices and decisions that need to be made in the midst of a lesson, student discussion or intervention. Taking time to reflect on these decisions is key to becoming a reflective practitioner. If you believe that all students can learn at a high level and that your performance as a teacher has a direct impact on student learning, than reflection should be an integral part of what you do. In this course, examine questions and principal conferences that ensure you play an active role in your own professional growth.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

FL Leader 4b - Conferencing, Coaching and Teacher Feedback
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Classroom observations are an integral part of every teacher evaluation system. But not everything a teacher does takes place in the classroom! How do you learn more about a teacher’s planning skills, family communication strategies and professionalism? In this comprehensive course, you will learn how to lead effective teacher conferences. Gain insight from teacher evaluation expert Charlotte Danielson and real examples of principals and teachers in action.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4.5 hrs

FL Leader 4b - Collecting Evidence for Classroom Observation
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Do you know what has the biggest impact on student achievement? The teacher! Research invariably shows that student achievement improves by having a high quality and highly effective teacher. Administrators are so busy with daily school demands that finding time to mentor and develop teachers can be a real challenge. But it is so important! Regardless of which teacher evaluation framework being used in your school system, you will gain insight from the experts and build inter-rater reliability with the practice opportunities.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

FL Leader 4b - The Complete Evaluation Cycle Demystified
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Classroom observations are an integral part of every teacher evaluation system. But not everything a teacher does takes place in the classroom! How do you learn more about a teacher’s planning skills, family communication strategies and professionalism? In this comprehensive course, you will learn how to lead effective teacher conferences. Gain insight from teacher evaluation expert Charlotte Danielson and real examples of principals and teachers in action.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5 hrs

FL Leader 4c - Recruiting, Mentoring and Retaining Staff
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A strong faculty is essential to the success of any school. Finding and hiring great teachers can be a challenging task for an administrator. Moreover, organizing a structured and efficient mentoring system can be an important part of building effective school culture, and in retaining staff. The objective of this course is to provide educational leaders with resources, tips and advice that will help in hiring, mentoring and retaining talented teachers. This course requires approximately 6.5 hours to complete.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4 hrs

FL Leader 4d - 21st Century Teaching and Learning
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Students in the 21st century are estimated to have several career changes in their lifetime. Renowned for their work in school technology, Alan November, Ian Jukes and David Warlick, provide powerful insights to empower you to rethink and retool your curriculum in innovative and exciting ways. Examine the characteristics of 21st century teachers and make a plan for improving your skills.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
2 hrs

FL Leader 4d - Improving Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Many teacher evaluation frameworks assess it but what does “knowledge of content and pedagogy” really mean? Successful teachers have knowledge of their subject matter and an understanding of how best to teach it. This is a critically important aspect of teaching. Teachers can’t teach things they don’t know! Today, pedagogy is undergoing a significant shift as we look for more effective ways to teach 21st century learners. Throughout this course, you will examine your own knowledge of content and pedagogy and be challenged to think differently about the art and science of teaching.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5 hrs

FL Leader 4e - An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course, you will watch several videos from Differentiated Instruction workshops around the country. Your facilitators will take you through the basics of DI starting with myths, definitions, pre-assessments, grouping strategies and tiered activities. Please refer to the attached course overview for details.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5 hrs

FL Leader 4e - Strategies for Differentiated Instruction
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A master teacher demonstrates flexibility in her instruction, can make changes on the fly and is responsive to the diverse needs of learners. In this course, you will examine learning styles and focus on specific strategies for differentiating instruction in your classroom. Learn from top educational experts like Dr. Carol Tomlinson, watch a PD workshop delivered by lead teachers and view classroom examples.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
9 hrs

FL Leader 4f - How to Create an Effective Mentoring Program for New Teachers
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Throughout this course, you will explore videos of first year teachers working closely with a mentor. Learn key characteristics of effective mentors, the importance of getting to know your mentee by building a professional relationship and how to overcome common challenges. Observe how to chunk your mentoring program so it's more manageable for new teachers. Phase 1 focuses on the Classroom Environment and Phase 2 examines Planning and Instruction.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

FL Leader 4f - Always Growing, Always Learning: Using PLC's and ILT's
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A professional learning community (PLC) involves much more than a staff meeting or group of teachers getting together to discuss a book they've read. Instead, a PLC represents a focus on continuous improvement in staff performance as well as student learning. Instructional learning teams (ILTs) promote school improvement by providing a process through which teachers collaboratively focus on sustained reflection about student learning tasks, instruction and student work. Increase collaboration by learning how to implement PLC's and ILT's in your building.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

FL Leader 5ab - Positive Behavior Supports
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

When students know how to behave in the classroom, not only will they feel safe, but they will be better able to achieve academic success. Throughout this course you will be introduced to the Positive Behavior Support system for managing student behavior in the classroom. You will learn how to create effective rules, and will learn how a three-tiered system of support can be effective in creating an atmosphere of positive discipline in your school.

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Course Length:
6 hrs

FL Leader 5abc - The Inclusion Breakthrough
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Teachers will agree that every student is important and deserves the best education possible. However, including all students in regular classrooms has been something that not all teachers are prepared for. Research has shown, that with the right training and support, all students can benefit from an inclusive educational environment. The purpose of this 6 hour course is to show teachers, and paraprofessionals how to make inclusion work in your school.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4 hrs

FL Leader 5d - Coaching New Teachers in Classroom Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Throughout this course, you will explore videos of first year teachers working closely with a mentor as they focus on classroom environment. Learning can only take place when a teacher has his/her classroom running smoothly. Learn how to mentor new teachers and monitor the quality of the learning environment.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

FL Leader 5de - Monitoring Classroom Environment
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What criteria is often used to evaluate classroom environment? Sometimes you can just feel like you are in the presence of an expert teacher when you walk into a classroom. In this course, principals will explore criteria used in the Danielson and Marzano instructional frameworks. Classroom footage will show teachers demonstrating excellence and after viewing each teacher and listening to the expert analysis, principals will reflect and discuss.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4 hrs

FL Leader 5e - Effective Intervention Assistance Teams
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Two heads are better than one. This adage is never truer than when a student is struggling academically. Understanding the value of education in life, educators have created a process by which they can offer timely and effective intervention to the struggling student. This process is known as "Intervention Assistance Teaming" or IAT. Throughout this course you will learn all there is to know about the IAT model and how it can be used to break the pattern of failure in your school.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3 hrs

FL Leader 5e - Special Education Law: Scenarios and Solutions
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As teachers and administrators, we can find ourselves in challenging situations when trying to do what we think is best for our special education students without really knowing if we are complying with the law. During this practical course, you will explore videos that contain common issues that occur when working with IEPs, parent meetings, functional behavior assessments, least restrictive environment, etc. By watching life-like scenarios unfold, you will see what to do and what not to do when working with parents, teachers, principals and district administrators regarding special education law and guidelines.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

FL Leader 5f - Learning Disabilities, Autism and ADHD
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Students come to our classrooms with a variety of diverse learning needs.This course will introduce you to three common issues that our students are faced with: autism, ADD/ADHD, and learning disabilities. You will learn about the definitions, diagnoses and some strategies to help you address achievement gaps and better understand the challenges.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
6 hrs

FL Leader 5f - Why Boys? Closing the Literacy Gender Gap
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

All educators share the common goal of providing equitable learning opportunities for every student in the classroom. Providing equitable opportunities for girls is a familiar topic; providing them for boys is a relatively recent issue, but one that is appearing with increasing urgency on education agendas around the world. Why? An increasing volume of evidence indicates that gender is a significant factor in both choice of reading materials and reading achievement for boys and girls. Boys typically score lower than girls on standardized tests in language arts. Boys are more likely than girls to be placed in special education programs. Dropout rates are higher for boys than for girls. This course will explore the issue and provide 7 strategies for engaging boys and increasing reading and writing skills.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
2.5 hrs

FL Leader 5f - Improving Learning for ESL Students
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

There are now over five million ESL learners in our schools today. Meeting the needs of the ESL learner can be a challenge. This course will provide tools to assist ESL and plan for success. Explore six proven teaching strategies for ESL learners so you can lead your staff in effective instructional design.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

FL Leader 6 - Urban School Leadership
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Urban school leadership is a complicated task. It requires dedication, commitment and passion on the part of the leader. In this course, you will be introduced to a variety of different leaders in different settings, each with their own unique goals and objectives for developing an engaging environment, involving their staff and bringing the school and community together for success. Get inspired as you listen to school leaders focused on their vision and mission at all times.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
5 hrs

FL Leader 6ab - Decision Making, Problem Solving and Change
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School leadership is an increasingly difficult job. Parents are becoming more vocal...students are presenting with a greater number of special needs... teacher effectiveness needs to be monitored... government mandates are demanding reports and disclosures...all of these pressures require a leader who can make critical decisions and solve problems. This course will challenge you to think about your school vision and decision making process. Learn how to create a change process that results in whole school reform.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4.5 hrs

FL Leader 6d - Collaborative School Leadership and Team Building
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The success or failure of a school largely depends on the ability of the principal to develop a strong team. Collaboration means everyone is a part of the process. Collaboration means everyone has ownership. To move from “buy-in” to true collaboration can mean the difference between a good school and a great school. This course is intended to help you, the school leader, to develop strong teams, enhance your leadership capacity through collaboration, and improve your own skills as the chief educational strategist for your school. Using the process of ADPIE (Assess, Design, Plan, Implement, Evaluate) you receive a straight forward, sometimes entertaining, and effective course that will set you apart from the ordinary principal.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4 hrs

FL Leader 6e - Improving School Wide Technology Integration
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Today’s students have grown up in a world where the Internet, iPhone, laptop and Facebook are commonplace tools. These “digital natives” are developing new habits, skills and approaches to their own learning. In this changing age of technology, teachers will need to adapt their methodologies in order to reach and teach their students. This course has been designed to present educators with answers to the questions of why and how technology should be integrated in our education system.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3.5 hrs

FL Leader 7abc - Cultivating Emerging Leaders
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

A principal's day to day interactions with students and teachers are very important for the improvement of teaching and learning in the school. Leadership matters! In this course, you will be challenged to think about growing your leadership team and cultivating emerging leaders.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4 hrs

FL Leader 7d - Leveraging the Power of Teacher Leaders
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This course is designed to support the growth of teacher leaders in your school. The role of a teacher leader can be initially challenging as you work with new teachers, colleagues and administrators. Skills gained in this program will lay a foundation for new leadership skills. By leveraging the power of teacher leaders, you can make a significant impact on school effectiveness and student achievement. The three main ideas are leadership traits, understanding your strengths and opportunities as a leader and applying your skills as a leader to the needs of your school.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4.5 hrs

FL Leader 7e - School-Family-Community Connections
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Making connections with families and community organizations can have a positive impact on school culture and student achievement. A school leader must develop cooperative relationships with all school stakeholders. In this course, you will explore some new ideas for family and community involvement to meet the diverse learning needs of your students.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4.5 hrs

FL Leader 8bcd - School Management Tips for Principals
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The school day is constant go-go-go. Most principals arrive a couple hours before students and staff and stay at least that long at the end of the day to tackle the email, phone calls and paperwork. Finding time is a huge issue for principals as they manage their schools. In this course, principals will examine their priorities and explore some tips and strategies for staying focused on what's most important. You will examine strategies for managing time, staff and student schedules. You will also learn about maximizing the impact of fiscal resources on instructional priorities like RTI.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
9 hrs

FL Leader 8 - School Safety and Violence Prevention
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When it comes to school safety and violence prevention, there are no excuses. Gain insight into the issues of “teenage time bombs”, early warning signs and effective interventions. Building security experts, law enforcement officials and national hostage experts will help you separate fear from fact. Learn about school security, bomb threats, hostage situations, crisis planning and law enforcement. Learn how to create or update your school’s emergency response plans to ensure you are prepared for all possible scenarios. This course will help all school staff be better prepared should a school crisis ever occur.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3 hrs

FL Leader 9 - Communication
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School leaders need to be great communicators. Effective principals are active listeners and are highly visible in the school and community. In this course, explore strategies for communicating and collaborating with students, staff, parents and the community.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
3 hrs

FL Leader 10 - Professional and Ethical Behaviors of School Principals
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Teachers want to work for you, parents and community members respect you, and students love you because you truly are invested in them. You are committed to your school and your profession. You are an effective school principal. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into ethics, integrity, resiliency and commitment by exploring two case studies of urban school leaders. They illustrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with quality practices in education and community leadership.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
15.5 hrs

FL Leader 2 - Leading Learning Communities
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) has created the manual: Leading Learning Communities: Standards for What Principals Should Know and Be Able to Do, for those who care about creating and supporting qualities in school. Throughout this 6.5 hour course you will have the opportunity to explore these six leadership standards by listening to both experts and practitioners. Standards include: Balancing Leadership and Management, Setting High Expectations, Using Content and Teaching to Ensure Student Achievement and Actively Engaging Community.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4 hrs

FL Leader 3 - Assessment Literacy for Principals
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Recent research suggests that both principals and teachers find many types of assessments useful. Yet, while more than 90% of teachers say they use data to adjust instructional strategies, nearly 30% did not feel prepared to interpret results. Assessment is a key part of effective instruction across disciplines yet not all educators are assessment-literate. Assessment Literacy is defined as the "set of beliefs, knowledge and practices about assessment that will lead you to use assessment to improve student learning." In this practical course, principals will examine their role in creating productive assessment environments. Learn what it means to have a balanced assessment system, observe assessment in action through real classroom videos and gather new ideas to help your staff better understand how to advance student learning through assessment. Principals will also be challenged to examine their own assessment literacy by self assessing their own dispositions, knowledge and performance as defined by the Assessment Literacy Standards published by the Michigan Assessment Consortium.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
11 hrs

FL Leader 3 - Instructional Leadership in Practice
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Create a school wide culture that promotes student learning. In this course you will gain insight on key issues from highly effective principals in panel discussions and simulations. Learn how to delegate effectively and set standards for school improvement. Explore the powerful ways to use data to guide instructional leadership, and how to create, develop and maintain a school improvement plan.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
7 hrs

FL Leader 3 - Middle School Leadership
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

As middle schools evolve and change, so must the leadership style of the principals to maximize student achievement. This course was developed specifically for middle school principals and is an invaluable guide to the latest reforms and leadership strategies that contribute to a successful, modern day middle school. The course begins with a round table forum of middle school experts, discussing the characteristics of successful middle schools as well as transforming middle schools and establishing an effective school vision for middle schools. You will also have the opportunity to learn about middle school leadership from four, in depth case studies.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
7.5 hrs

FL Leader 6 - Dynamic School Leadership
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

School leadership is an increasingly difficult job. Parents are becoming more vocal...students are presenting with a greater number of special needs... teacher effectiveness needs to be monitored... government mandates are demanding reports and disclosures...all of these pressures require a leader who can negotiate the system hierarchy and develop cooperative relationships with school stakeholders. This course offers a balance between theory and practice to walk you through the school reform process to detail recommendations that all school leaders will find useful.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
12 hrs

FL Leader 6 - School Leadership Toolbox
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

Great school leaders are exceptionally good at problem solving. Every day a school leader must resolve conflicts and solve problems that have a direct impact of students, teachers and parents. In order to do so effectively, school leaders need to have the knowledge and skills required to make informed decisions. This course will provide school leaders with the tools that they need to increase these essential knowledge and skills. The course will begin with an overview of the characteristics of a good leader and will then explore topics such as teacher professional development, curriculum and facility planning and gaining a consensus on beliefs.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

Course Length:
4.5 hrs

FL Leader 7 - Principal Mentorship
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COURSE OVERVIEW:

What the school principal does has an impact on how teachers work, on instructional programming and on the way students learn, particularly in the areas of knowledge, skills and dispositions. Therefore, the principal's day to day interactions with students and teachers are very important for the improvement of teaching and learning in the school. The goal of this course is to help the principal be better prepared to work with the principal mentee or first year principal to provide training that assists them in promoting the success of all students in their school.

Florida Principal Leadership Standards

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