In this course, participants will study 7 actionable principles that have been proven to enhance productivity, improve performance, and maximize potential. The Happiness Advantage will show you how impactful a positive mindset can be on your life and the life of others. Participants will study the 7 principles, ways to incorporate them into daily life … Continued

Join us for this important course that will equip you with the skills to navigate and implement accommodations and modifications like a pro. Starting with the basics, we’ll unpack the definitions of accommodations and modifications, research effective implementation practices for the general education classroom, and create a tool kit of options to have at your … Continued

This course is designed for educators to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD.) Autism is the fastest growing serious development disability. In the United States, 1 in 68 children is diagnosed with ASD. Learn about characteristics and signs of Autism in childhood, as well as techniques and interventions to help in working with children … Continued

Welcome to What They Don't Teach Teens: Life Safety Skills for Teens and the Adults Who Care for Them! The modern age presents unique and unforeseen challenges for young people, and it's our responsibility as educators to provide them with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate this complex landscape. In this course, you'll learn … Continued

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

This course is designed for teachers who aspire to enhance their classroom with technology. Students who take this course will be provided with the necessary knowledge, resources, and time to explore the latest quick and easy EdTech tools. Learn how to utilize a variety of free EdTech, including but not limited to, Nearpod, Screencasting tools, … Continued

Teaching has always been a challenging profession, often with higher burnout rates than other careers. Currently, record numbers of teachers are reporting feeling or approaching burnout. While so many contributing factors are beyond our control, there are things we can do to help ourselves. In this course we’ll look at some strategies other teachers have … Continued

This course is designed for educators who aim to create a student-centered, inclusive, and accessible classroom that meets the diverse needs of all learners. UDL (Universal Design for Learning) is a research-based, educational framework, rooted in three key principles: providing multiple means of representation, multiple means of engagement, and multiple means of expression. The implementation … Continued

Are you a K-12 math educator who would like to incorporate more digital tools in your daily math instruction? This course is for you! This course will take a deep dive into the world of free digital math resources such as Desmos, Geogebra, Whiteboard.chat, Open Middle, and a variety of virtual manipulatives. Each week will … Continued

This comprehensive course is designed for teachers who want to level up their instructional methods to motivate and engage students effectively through game-based learning. Educators will be introduced to a variety of game-based learning platforms such as Blooket, Gimkit, Kahoot, and more, that can be customized to meet their specific learning objectives. Designed for teachers … Continued

This course is designed to provide K-12 educators strategies for including social and emotional learning (SEL) in their classrooms. SEL enhances students’ capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges. I will use CASEL’s integrated framework of five core competencies that can be taught in many … Continued

Discover the transformative potential of co-creating culturally responsive and equitable classroom environments. This course will explore practices, tools, beliefs, and mindsets to better meet the needs of diverse learners, especially marginalized students. Explore strategies for culturally responsive teaching, curriculum design, relationship-building, and student assessment. Uncover four key practices for nurturing and rigorous classroom cultures that … Continued