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School of Education

Continuing Education Courses

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Cara Aldridge, MEd

Executive Director of Continuing Education

7301 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210

 

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Tuition $140/credit hour
Technology fee $10/credit hour

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Survival Spanish for Educators

Online

This online, independent course is designed for teachers who want to build relationships with their Spanish-speaking students. Even very basic words and phrases in a student’s first language can be … Continued

What’s New in Young Adult Literature

Online

Come discover what is new in middle grades and young adult literature. We will explore a different genre or two each week, as well as a different topic surrounding youth … Continued

Teaching Mental Toughness and GRIT in Students

Online

This course will ask you to analyze your current classroom of students and determine which students are gritty and which are not. What are some things causing students to easily … Continued

Teacher Leadership: Cultivating Courage & Coaching Skills

Online

This course explores the intersection of teacher leadership, courageous leadership, and effective coaching practices. Drawing upon Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead and Elena Aguilar’s The Art of Coaching, participants will … Continued

7 Types of ADHD and Practical Strategies to Help

Online

This course is designed to learn more about ADHD. Dr. Amen proposes that there are seven different types of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Participants will dive deeper into how ADHD is … Continued

Digital Photography for Teachers

Online

Educators will learn how to improve on their digital photography skills, using either their phone camera or a basic digital camera. Snapping pictures of classroom activities or having students take … Continued

The Reason We Teach: Relationships!

Online

This is the bottom line for most teachers. Why do we continue to teach? What got us here in the first place? Chances are it is the relationships with students. … Continued

Tech Tools for Increasing Student Engagement

Online

Incorporating educational technology in your classroom is essential in today's classrooms. Students now anticipate an engaging learning atmosphere. This course will delve into six free EdTech tools - Kahoot, ThingLink, … Continued

Teaching Executive Functioning Skills

Online

This course will focus on developing an understanding for executive functioning skills and strategies to help students strengthen these skills. We will discuss what executive functioning is, then dig deeper … Continued