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

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

Vintage Innovation is a way for teachers to be both old school and new school. By using timeless tools with proven success applied to new challenges, teachers can educate today’s learners for this ever-changing world. Teachers don’t have to choose one or the other - innovation happens when past tools are used to prepare present … Continued

Calling all daring middle and high school educators! Join us in this course where we delve into the realm of difficult political issues, current events, and sensitive subject matter. Get ready to navigate the stormy seas of controversy as we explore topics that can make teaching a challenge. But fear not! Our focus is on … Continued

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

What if there was a strategy that could boost students' level of achievement, ensure a sense of belonging, and create positive school experiences? Engaging with families is a way to accomplish these things and can ensure a better experience for all students. This course delves into the purpose and planning of events such as Back-to-School … Continued

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

Learn how to organize your classroom with Google tools. This course will examine how to use Google tools to best organize, deliver, and receive content from your students. Participants will learn how to combine Google applications such as Sites, Drive, Classroom, Forms, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and more to get more out of their content.

Do you feel your classroom could use a makeover, but you are unsure where you will find the time and motivation to accomplish this task? That cool couch you see in the room down the hall that makes the classroom look like a living room, like a place you’d go to curl up and read … Continued

Come explore ways to help our struggling readers be successful in the classroom! This course will focus on developing an understanding for dyslexia and strategies to help students with dyslexia. We will discuss what dyslexia is, then dig deeper into ways to help our students. You will be introduced to several strategies that you can … Continued

LETRS training equips K-5 teachers with valuable language and phonics knowledge. How do you translate the science of reading research into actionable practice in your classroom? This course will explore 7 Mighty Moves that educators can take to shift their foundational literacy practice. Moving from a sight focus to a multisensory sound approach, teachers can … Continued

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