In this course, educators will conduct an in-depth exploration of birth orders and how they are influencing their classroom. Participants will learn about the behaviors of each birth order and analyze how those behaviors can be utilized to form a happy and productive classroom environment. We will discuss how to motivate each birth order and … 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

In this course, educators will explore strategies from Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation" to address the epidemic of teen mental illness and its impact in the K-12 classroom. They will examine the decline of play-based childhood, the impacts of the phone-based childhood, and the mechanisms interfering with children's development. Participants will learn about Haidt's … Continued

Students will learn design basics and production skills using the program Adobe Illustrator. Students will step through the process of creating illustrations, work with digital images and lay out documents that include both text and graphics. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the capability of the computer to produce visual imagery … Continued

Understanding how our students’ brains work is one of the biggest challenges and the most useful knowledge for us in education. In this course, we will look at current research, new evidence, and practical ideas for brain-based strategies that will help us in supporting our students.

This course is designed to help educators navigate accommodations and modifications in the academic settings. The learner will determine the definition of accommodations and modifications and effective implementation practices for their classroom. Learn how to provide accommodations and modifications in the classroom with minimal identification factors when among peers. Create quality lessons for all learners … 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

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

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

Empower your students and ignite a passion for learning through the power of personalized goal setting! How do we measure success in learning? What determines the extent of our growth? The answer lies in the art of goal setting. By establishing personalized targets, students and teachers are equipped to track progress, celebrate achievements, and strive … Continued

This course is designed for teachers who want to learn the basics of Excel and how they can use it in their classroom. We will explore alternative ways to use Excel aside from basic spreadsheets. Projects will include board game, hall passes, address book, and much more! NETS: T-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 3D, … Continued

Join us as we delve into cutting edge technologies to amplify your instructional strategies. Discover how ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can assist in lesson planning and content creation, while Pi enhances mathematical instruction. Explore Gemini and Twee for fostering inclusive and empathetic classroom environments, and leverage tools like Image Creator, Adobe Express, and Poster My … Continued