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

Unlock the power of generative AI with Harnessing MagicSchoolAI! This hands-on course takes educators on an exciting journey through MagicSchoolAI’s game-changing tools built specifically with educators in mind. Each week, explore key AI topics—like lesson automation, student engagement, and personalized learning—while actively exploring and using MagicSchool’s AI-driven tools like lesson generators, data insights, and text … Continued

This online, independent course is a continuation of ‘Survival Spanish for Educators’. Completion of that course is not a requirement to take this course. Lessons focus on pronunciation and basic vocabulary or phrases on each theme. These are the themes that were created based on input from previous participants: Hispanic names, Specials and Field Trips, … Continued

One of the most important of the Career and College Readiness Skills, Soft Skills are often taken for granted. This course will give you the opportunity explore the need for student soft skills, to reflect on the importance of soft skills in your classroom, and to investigate techniques for developing soft skills in your students.

Based on the newly released book, "Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension," this course guides students beyond basic skills to delve into the cognitive processes involved in text comprehension. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of essential techniques for nurturing students' ability to engage deeply and purposefully in reading. Emphasizing vocabulary development, knowledge enrichment, and language … Continued

Designed for the Early Childhood and Kindergarten teachers, this course will enhance participants knowledge on the early years of a child’s life. Research shows that the first 8 years are the most important time to build a foundation for health and future learning. Together, we will explore development milestones, health and nutrition and active learning … Continued

Learn how to use Canva, a free online graphic design tool, to create engaging content for your classroom. You don’t need to be a design pro. The pre-made templates, fonts, and graphics make it easy for anyone to use! There are endless applications for teachers including newsletters, posters, presentations, and more. The best part is … Continued

Grounded in extensive educational research, John Hattie’s strategies encompass high-impact techniques for learning that significantly enhance student achievement. Visible Learning is at the heart of his work, which seeks to make the learning process transparent and understandable for both teachers and students. From formative assessment practices that promote ongoing feedback and student-centered engagement, fostering self-regulation … Continued

The responsibilities that come with teaching are rapidly changing. And with that change comes a lot of stress. This course will discuss what mindfulness is and how you can bring mindfulness and Zen into your classroom. Techniques covered can be used by the teacher and students,