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Flexible Thinking

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Flexible Thinking is a critical skill our students are lacking for Career and College Readiness. As teachers, we use flexible thinking every day for a myriad of reasons in our classrooms. This course will explore the components of Flexible Thinking and how we can better develop it in our students.

Shifting the Balance: The Science of Reading in Action

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"Shifting the Balance: The Science of Reading in Action" is a transformative course designed to empower educators with evidence-based strategies for effective early reading instruction. This practical guide integrates the Six Shifts© of the Science of Reading, focusing on key areas such as reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, cueing systems, and text selection. … Continued

Creating a Winning Game Plan to Reduce Student Behaviors

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Move beyond compliance and usher in a new era of student engagement with this inspiring course! Educators will have the opportunity to explore and implement strategies designed to enhance student motivation and enthusiasm in the classroom. By engaging in personalized reflections and receiving expert guidance, you will master the art of purposeful lesson planning that … Continued

Mental Wellness: The Happiness Advantage

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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

Adobe Photoshop Basics

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

What They Don’t Teach Teens

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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

Digital Citizenship and Literacy: Empathy, Ethics, and Communication in the Digital Age

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This course provides teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital world responsibly and ethically to use these resources in their classrooms effectively. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students in this course will explore topics such as online safety, privacy, information literacy, digital rights and responsibilities, and critical … Continued

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Everyday Ways to Incorporate Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions

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This course is designed for educators who want to learn more about Tier 1 strategies to utilize in the school setting to establish a foundation for proactive support, while preventing unwanted behaviors. PBIS is an evidenced based framework that integrates data, systems and practices to improve everyday practices and establish consistent expectations while building a … Continued

Teacher Burnout: Strategies to Help Educators Rediscover Purpose and Satisfaction

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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

Gaming in the Classroom

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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

Tech Tools: Quick, Easy and Free

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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

Good Instruction is Good Instruction: Instructional Strategies to Renew, Rejuvenate, and Refresh your Classroom!

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As a teacher you are required to cultivate a safe and inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of every student. So, how do you ensure that all of your students, even those with special needs, can access the general curriculum and thrive academically, especially when you’re working with time constraints and competing interests? In … Continued