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 diagnosed, learn about each of the subtypes of ADHD, and effective strategies to help in the educational setting for students with exceptionalities.

This course provides educators with the scholarly evidence to support the impact of visual literacy in the classroom as well as ways to infuse it into their classes. Each week will include a specific way to incorporate a form of drawing into the lesson in order to further comprehension for the students. This course can … Continued

This course is designed for teachers who desire a smooth semester - from beginning to end. Prepare ahead of time to start off on the right foot, maintain a smooth pace, and wrap up class in a meaningful way. Keep students engaged and provide them opportunities to self reflect and provide feedback. Analyze performance on … 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 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. Perhaps even more important than curriculum content, the opportunity that educators have to influence young lives is critical, especially in the world we live in … Continued

"Explore 300 Writing Strategies aligned with 10 different goals to make writing effective and individualized for each student in your classroom. With this course, you’ll explore and be able to: develop individual goals for every writer give students step-by-step strategies for writing with skill and craft coach writers using prompts aligned to a strategy present … Continued

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

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 photos can focus the lens on learning and integrate technology in an easy way. Teachers will learn basic skills to familiarize themselves with their camera … Continued

This course is designed to give teachers an introduction to podcasts and how they can be used in the classroom. Students will explore what a podcast is, how to listen and subscribe to a podcast, and how to create a podcast. Additionally, students will explore different ways for their students to create podcasts to show … Continued

Chrome extensions are a fun and creative way to help you organize, present content, and link to Google Classroom. Explore a variety of extensions to help you stay organized online, engage your students, and manage and present your content.

Based on the work of Todd Whitaker this course will examine beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes that make great teachers. Practical ideas will be presented to help teachers increase student performance and make a greater impact in their schools. In addition to the course text, supplemental resources will reinforce the learning and provide both a practical … Continued

Allow me to teach you all about the Google Suite. You will learn how to create Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and a website. All of these resources are free! NETS: T·1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4B, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D