Premium Academy

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
40 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Many teacher evaluation frameworks assess it but what does “knowledge of content and pedagogy” really mean? Successful teachers have knowledge of their subject matter and an understanding of how best to teach it. This is a critically important aspect of teaching. Teachers can’t teach things they don’t know! Today, pedagogy is undergoing a significant shift as we look for more effective ways to teach 21st century learners. Throughout this course, you will examine your own knowledge of content and pedagogy and be challenged to think differently about the art and science of teaching.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
60 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
115 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Your students are unique in their interests, needs, skills and learning styles. In order to differentiate instruction and truly create a student-centered learning environment, it is imperative that teachers really know their students. In this course, you will explore learning styles, multiple intelligences, interest inventories and class profiles. Most importantly, you will be challenged to think about your own classroom as you complete activities that will help you gather knowledge about your own students. You will use the criteria in the Danielson Framework for Teaching to analyze your level of performance in component 1B, Knowledge of Students.

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
185 min
Reading
1 min
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
We teach because we want to cause learning. That seems obvious, doesn’t it? But setting instructional outcomes requires a conscientious effort to go beyond creating activities to ensure lessons have clear learning goals. In this course, you will learn about the key elements of instructional outcomes and how to organize lessons and units around big ideas and essential understandings. You will also investigate how to involve students in the process so they know what successful learning looks like. By co-constructing success criteria with students, teachers can incorporate “assessment as learning” activities.

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
25 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
What does it take to demonstrate knowledge of resources? In this course, you will examine Component 1D in the Danielson Framework, build your inventory of classroom resources and consider ideas for effective integration of technology.

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
230 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course will provide learners with research based instructional planning techniques based on the findings of such leading researchers as Charlotte Danielson, Bob Marzano and Jay McTighe. The course will show the results of research based instructional planning as seen in real classrooms while providing course participants with practical instructional planning tools and templates to facilitate actual classroom implementation.

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reading
50 min
Reflective Writing
105 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Assessment design requires master teachers to consider the various ways to use assessment; assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of learning. In this course, you will review the elements of assessment design from experts like Charlotte Danielson, Jay McTighe, Rick Stiggins and Grant Wiggins. This 4 hour course will deepen your understanding of formative assessments, demonstrate various assessment strategies and explain how to involve students in the process.

Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
56 min
Other Video
14 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Course Length:
4.6 hrs
EI Video
52 min
Other Video
31 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
135 min
Discussion Boards
5
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
65 min
Other Video
35 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
225 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
In this course, you will learn what it means to have a student centered learning environment. Key elements are establishing a culture for learning, getting to know your students, providing choices, creating active learning activities and structuring student-centered projects.

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
90 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Have you ever done the math to calculate how many hours in the day your students spend actively engaged in learning? Student achievement is impacted directly by having more hours of good quality teaching. Seems obvious, doesn't it?! In this course, you will consider the importance of streamlining your classroom routines and managing student behavior through practical tips and examples.

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
112 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
There is a direct correlation between student behavior and achievement. In order for students to be able to engage deeply with content, the classroom environment must be orderly. In a productive classroom, standards of conduct are clear to students; they know what they are permitted to do, and what they can expect of their classmates. Even when their behavior is being corrected, students should feel respected. In this course, you will explore key elements of behavior management and examine a positive support system that will help you teach behavior.

Course Length:
4.25 hrs
EI Video
46 min
Other Video
18 min
Reading
75 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
75 min
Other Video
15 min
Reading
60 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
18 min
Other Video
9 min
Reading
90 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Research on the physical classroom environment has shown that the choices you make regarding arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Room preparation and arrangement of materials allows more class time for learning. This course will get you thinking about your classroom environment and how you have organized your physical space.

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reflective Writing
65 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Often when students recall some of their favorite teachers, they give examples how a teacher was brilliant in explaining content and how expectations for learning and tasks were always very clear. In this course, you will explore central elements of teacher-student communication; expectations learning, directions and procedures, explanation of content and use of oral and written language. View video examples of real classrooms teachers and gain insight from teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson.

Course Length:
7.5 hrs
EI Video
210 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Learning theories remind us that the person who is doing the thinking is the person doing the learning. Are your students truly engaged in challenging activities that require them to think, evaluate, justify and synthesize? This course includes classroom examples, ideas for questioning, a review of Bloom's Taxonomy and a compare/contrast strategy that can be adapted for every grade level. In addition, you will gain insight into your own questioning and discussion techniques.

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
155 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
115 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
115 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
We know that students retain about 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear and 90% of what they do. Research shows that students learn more when they are engaged in active learning. In this course, you will learn some quick strategies for increasing the level of activity in your lessons and gain insight into the important elements of an active learning classroom. Learning is not a spectator sport!

Course Length:
7 hrs
EI Video
255 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Students are different today. We no longer need to prepare them for a job in industrial times. Today, we need to equip students with 21st Century skills so they can be successful in a rapidly changing world. This course will help you gain insight into the paradigm shift that is happening today and the need to make learning relevant. Real world connections will help your students apply what they are learning and make learning more meaningful.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
105 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
5
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
130 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
5
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
130 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
70 min
Discussion Boards
5
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Student engagement is not the same as student participation! Busy students are not necessarily engaged cognitively. This course is designed to provide you with an overview of research based instructional practice that supports engaging students in learning. Student engagement is a central component in every teacher evaluation system and incorporates critical thinking activities and high level questioning strategies.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
175 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Learn the difference between “assessment for learning” and “assessment of learning”. This course will deepen your understanding of formative assessments, demonstrate various ways to quickly check for comprehension and explain how to involve students in self-assessing. You will be empowered to take corrective steps in the learning process by using assessments for learning. You will also be guided through the process of selecting the right assessment for each situation. Lastly, you will view excellent examples of teachers in action modeling different assessment strategies.

Course Length:
8.5 hrs
EI Video
225 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
13
COURSE OVERVIEW:
A master teacher demonstrates flexibility in her instruction, can make changes on the fly and is responsive to the diverse needs of learners. In this course, you will examine learning styles and focus on specific strategies for differentiating instruction in your classroom. Learn from top educational experts like Dr. Carol Tomlinson, watch a PD workshop delivered by lead teachers and view classroom examples.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
80 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Teachers face a myriad of daily choices and decisions that need to be made in the midst of a lesson, student discussion or intervention. Taking time to reflect on these decisions is key to becoming a reflective practitioner. If you believe that all students can learn at a high level and that your performance as a teacher has a direct impact on student learning, than reflection should be an integral part of what you do. In this course, examine questions and principal conferences that ensure you play an active role in your own professional growth.

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
EI Video
150 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Using data is no longer an option for teachers and administrators. Today, the amount and types of data collected by school systems is larger than ever. But, what do we do with all of this information?..... And more importantly, how will it help us improve student achievement? This course will help you make sense of the large quantity of data that your school collects, including state student achievement results as well as other qualitative and quantitative data.

Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
80 min
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Effective parent-teacher communication builds working relationships that can support strong home-school collaboration and improved educational outcomes. Recent changes in school policies and practices--such as the accountability movement, inclusion, and response to intervention--necessitate that all teachers possess effective communication skills for successfully meeting the needs of a diverse student population. In this course, you will learn the central importance of communication strategies that elicit family members' opinions and promote a sense of equality through shared decision making.

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
100 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is designed to support your growth as a teacher leader in your school. The role of a teacher leader can be initially challenging as you work with new teachers, colleagues and administration. Skills gained in this program will lay a foundation for new leadership skills. By leveraging the power of teacher leaders, you can make a significant impact on school effectiveness and student achievement.

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
120 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Becoming a great teacher requires a constant pursuit of excellence. Teachers who seek out professional development opportunities and feedback from colleagues and supervisors show their commitment to their profession. In this course, Charlotte Danielson describes component 4E and provides insight into how you can leverage pre and post conferences to impact teacher growth and development.

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
30 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
60 min
Discussion Boards
1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Every teacher evaluation system includes at least one component about professionalism. Students, parents and administrators maintain very high expectations of their staff. This course will provide teachers with insight into their professional responsibilities. Distinguished teachers are reflective practitioners, effective communicators and active in their professional community. This course provides opportunities for reflection and self assessment.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Student engagement, communication and social-emotional learning skills are of central importance for all teachers, K-12. You can learn a lot from watching exceptional teachers in action and apply their ideas to your own setting. In this course, you will have the opportunity to watch classroom examples of good teaching and gain new insight from top educational experts. It includes videos from several of Educational Impact's most popular courses and is offered to all educators free of charge as an invitation to virtual PD.

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
26 min
Other Video
25 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The impact of trauma and its long-term effects on overall health has garnered a great deal of media attention in the last few years. More than likely, you've heard terms like trauma-informed or trauma-aware. Although you've heard these terms, you may be wondering, what does this have to do with me, as a teacher?

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
41 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
ADHD is often more complex than most people realize. Like an iceberg, many problems related to ADHD are not visible. ADHD may be mild, moderate or severe, is likely to coexist with other conditions, and may be a disability for some students. Is it over-diagnosed? Do children outgrow it? Does medication help? ADHD is likely the single-most common learning and behavioral problem for kids. It’s also a major problem for adults, resulting in relationship breakups, job failures, drug abuse and a great deal of underachievement . Throughout this course, you will learn the answers to some commonly asked questions about ADHD, you will examine the diagnostic criteria, gain new insight into what it’s like to have ADHD and explore effective teaching strategies that make a difference for students with ADHD.


Course Length:
3.5 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Some of us are very attuned, on a daily basis, to what our students are learning, to what they are understanding, and to what they can do with their knowledge. Others of us are less so. What makes the difference? Our effectiveness, in large part, is enhanced or limited by the depth and breadth of our understanding of our students. In this course, you will learn how to create effective lesson plans that support student learning. You will learn how to use a variety of resources, materials, and activities to engage students and meet diverse learning needs. You will also learn about the importance of setting high expectations and the importance of assessment in guiding instruction.


Course Length:
4 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The professional teacher creates a culture for learning that builds positive relationships with and among students, acknowledges and supports the value of diversity and differences among students, fosters a safe environment, and sets high expectations for student learning. This teacher organizes and maintains the physical environment for maximum learning, implements effective classroom procedure, and skillfully manages student behavior. When you develop a culture of respect in the classroom, students feel safe and confident to take academic risks and are more open to learning. But how can we encourage students to respect one another? And how do we, as the teacher, earn the respect of our students? Building relationships is at the heart of it all! In this course you will learn more about building relationships with and among students so that your classroom environment has that culture of respect that everyone deserves.


Course Length:
4 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
A professional teacher demonstrates a deep understanding of subject content and uses highly effective instructional practices, which sustain instructional momentum and include meaningful, concise, and coherent instructions to students. Instruction includes quality questioning and discussion techniques that encourage higher-order thinking (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation). Instructional technology is utilized effectively as a component of instruction. The professional teacher modifies and adjusts instruction (differentiates) to meet the ongoing needs of individual students; includes remediation, re-teaching, and enrichment lessons; and guides students in goal setting and student self-assessment and self-monitoring. Lesson structure and pacing are key to maximizing learning time and keeping students engaged, on task, and learning. Assessment also plays a crucial role in the process of learning and motivation. The types of assessment tasks that we ask students to do determine how they will approach the learning task and what study behaviors they will use. In this course, you will be provided with tips and tricks for creating coherent, well-paced, structured lessons. You will also learn more about the role of assessment in guiding instruction and assessing student achievement.


Course Length:
6 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Knowing your students is a critical element to engaging them in the content that you teach. When you have relationships and know about your students' lives outside of school, you can create lessons that connect with their interests. This course will establish a foundation for creating a classroom of mutual respect, care, and trust between students and teachers. Participants will explore the qualities that characterize effective, caring teachers and identify the ways in which their beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning can impact the success of their students. We will also explore the teacher’s role of interacting and building relationships with students. Participants will learn how fostering positive relationships with students will help promote enthusiasm and engagement.


Course Length:
3 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Assessment plays a crucial role in the process of learning and motivation. The types of assessment tasks that we ask students to do determine how they will approach the learning task and what study behaviors they will use. Given the importance of assessment for student learning, teachers must decide how to best measure the learning that they want their students to achieve. Well-designed assessment methods provide valuable information about student learning. They tell teachers what students learned, how well they learned it, and where they struggled. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how to plan for assessment and the different strategies you can choose for assessing your students.


Course Length:
3 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Great teachers help create great students. In fact, research shows that an inspiring and informed teacher is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement, so it is critical to pay close attention to how we train and support both new and experienced educators. The professional teacher engages in continuous professional development aligned to specific goals, as determined by school and district needs, data analysis, and self-reflection. The teacher’s professional commitment is characterized by collaboration with colleagues to achieve school and district objectives and to foster mutual professional development. The teacher’s professional commitment includes developing positive community relationships and communicating effectively with students’ families as well as a commitment to school-related professional responsibilities. This course will guide your through the components of this domain and help you to grow professionally in your practice.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
80 min
Reading
20 min
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
In this course, explore how isolation, stress and anxiety may have impacted your students during the global pandemic. Consider what new supports your students need as you focus on building connections, creating a family culture and looking after everyone’s physical safety. Teachers can act as a powerful buffer against the adverse effects of trauma by helping to establish a safe and supportive environment for learning. From morning meetings to regular check-ins with students, strategies that center around relationship-building will be key. This course features a powerful keynote presentation by trauma expert, Heather T. Forbes.


Course Length:
1.5 hrs
EI Video
18 min
Other Video
21 min
Reading
10 min
Reflective Writing
35 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
A positive student-teacher relationship is one of the most important aspects of effective education. Although the importance of building positive connections applies to all student-teacher relationships, it may be even more important in special education. Building on the foundation of a positive relationship and teaching students in a way that capitalizes on their abilities, strengths and experiences can help improve their learning and achievement. In turn, this can foster improved student self-confidence, leading to continued learning and success. In this course, you will learn strategies to build positive relationships with you unique students of all abilities.

Course Length:
1.5 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The competency-based education (CBE) approach allows students to advance based on their ability to master a competency or skill at their own pace regardless of environment. This method is tailored to meet students' different learning styles and abilities and can lead to more efficient student outcomes. Throughout this course, you will see how students can progress through learning processes without time constraints and can work toward mastery of cognitive skills and interpersonal skills by exploring diverse learning opportunities and collaborating with peers and teachers.


Course Length:
3 hrs
EI Video
45 min
Reading
20 min
Reflective Writing
80 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Culturally responsive teaching helps create environments, activities and instructional methods that validate and reflect the diversity, identities, and experiences of all students. When we do that, we raise the level of academic rigor for all learners. It also sends the message that all students are valued. Learn how to create culturally responsive lessons and a classroom environment that welcomes and engages all students. This course will introduce you to the definition and rationale behind this important shift in classroom practices.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Other Video
25 min
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Teaching and learning in an early childhood classroom can look more like fun and play than instruction and that is exactly how it should be! Always keeping things fresh and fun can be a challenge at times. In this course, you will learn strategies for effectively teaching a young child language and literacy, math, science and social studies in age-appropriate ways. These strategies will assist you in the important job of preparing your students for kindergarten.

Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
0 min
Other Video
14 min
Reflective Writing
50 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
As an Early Childhood Educator, you are shaping the foundation of your students’ development every day. Wow- what a responsibility! In this course, you will explore the physical and emotional milestones and consider how they impact a child's ability to learn and form successful connections throughout their lives.

Course Length:
4.5 hrs
EI Video
28 min
Reading
100 min
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
6
COURSE OVERVIEW:
All students come to school wanting to learn and grow. Working with gifted students requires classroom and curriculum modifications that will challenge and best meet their higherlevel learning needs. Effectively modifying curriculum can bring about results that are highly rewarding for both teachers and students. The assignments and resources in this course will teach you about modifying curriculum, content, and processes to best meet the needs of your gifted and advanced level students.

Course Length:
3.5 hrs
EI Video
5 min
Reading
100 min
Reflective Writing
90 min
Discussion Boards
5
COURSE OVERVIEW:
What's more rewarding than watching a child with autism blossom in their learning right before your eyes? Educating students with autism is an intensive undertaking, that involves many working parts and people. This course will provide you with practical instructional strategies to use when working with your students with autism. Explore classroom modifications, constant time delay, task analysis, visual supports, social cues and more.

Course Length:
1.5 hrs
EI Video
54 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies don’t work for all students. If they have been impacted by trauma and adverse childhood experiences, you need to think differently about how to connect and respond. In this course, you will explore 10 suggestions that will help you better connect with your most challenging students.

Course Length:
2.5 hrs
EI Video
0 min
Reading
84 min
Reflective Writing
71 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Individuals with dyslexia are unique and their challenges with reading, spelling, and/or speaking vary greatly from person to person.In this course, you will learn about the signs of dyslexia, common misconceptions and classroom strategies that can make a real difference. You will also be introduced to a multisensory approach to instruction and explore the need for a structured literacy program.

Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
150 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Two heads are better than one. This adage is never truer than when a student is struggling academically. Understanding the value of education in life, educators have created a process by which they can offer timely and effective intervention to the struggling student. This process is known as “Intervention Assistance Teaming” or IAT. Throughout this course you will learn all there is to know about the IAT model and how it can be used to break the pattern of failure in your school.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
290 min
EI Assessments
2
Reflective Writing
20 min
Discussion Boards
1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Teachers will agree that every student is important and deserves the best education possible. However, including all students in regular classrooms has been something that not all teachers are prepared for. Research has shown, that with the right training and support, all students can benefit from an inclusive educational environment. The purpose of this course is to show teachers and paraprofessionals how to make inclusion work.

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
175 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
100 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Far too often, learning disabilities aren’t even identified until a child starts school. Many students with learning disabilities have average to above-average intelligence and display no signs of difficulty, except when they attempt the specific academic tasks that challenge their particular area of cognitive processing. Throughout this course, you will explore the different types of learning disabilities and better understand the realities for people living with these disorders. Learn how to use explicit instruction in learning strategies, differentiation and direct instruction.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
180 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Teachers who cannot manage student behavior in their classroom are limited in their overall effectiveness in almost every other area of teaching. In this course, you will learn from Dr. Anthony Scannella, a straight talking educator and psychotherapist. What strategies work well with students who are defiant? Add some new communication strategies to your repertoire and find out if your own personality style clashes with the challenging students in your classroom.

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
250 min
EI Assessments
3
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
RTI is not a special education initiative! Many educators continue to have questions about this comprehensive academic and behavioral intervention process. A step by step approach for implementing RTI that ensures ALL students learn. Explore universal screening, progress monitoring, data-based decisions, scientifically based interventions and the importance of implementing with fidelity.


Course Length:
2 hrs
EI Video
35 min
Reading
45 min
Reflective Writing
45 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Some kids seem to have trouble handling the information their senses take in. Because of SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), they have difficulty responding normally to sensations that others hardly notice or simply take in stride.This can be tough on kids and get in the way of them functioning effectively in school, learning, and making friends. In this course, you will learn how to identify signals that a student is experiencing issues related to SPD and effective ways to help them navigate in school, where senses can be overloaded and overwhelming.

Course Length:
15 hrs
EI Video
349 min
EI Assessments
8
Reflective Writing
240 min
Discussion Boards
16
COURSE OVERVIEW:
How prepared are you to teach students who speak and understand very little English? If you’re like most classroom teachers, you have little to no training in the most effective methods for working with English language learners. In this course, you will learn key strategies to improve instruction for ELL students; things like differentiation, tiered lessons, extralinguistic cues, linguistic modifications, vocabulary boosters and more. Strategies are easy to implement and will have a positive impact for all students in your class.

Course Length:
4 hrs
EI Video
105 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
30 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
As teachers and administrators, we can find ourselves in challenging situations when trying to do what we think is best for our special education students without really knowing if we are complying with the law. During this practical course, you will explore videos that contain common issues that occur when working with IEPs, parent meetings, functional behavior assessments and least restrictive environments.

Course Length:
4 hrs
Reading
82 min
Reflective Writing
111 min
Discussion Boards
1
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Autism Spectrum Disorder a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior. In this course, you will learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS) and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD).

Course Length:
5 hrs
EI Video
70 min
Reading
60 min
Reflective Writing
110 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Many children struggle with reading and the US literacy rate is declining. The facts are startling. This course will help you gain insight into the science of reading, assessment options and strategies to support struggling readers.

Course Length:
6 hrs
EI Video
205 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
15 min
Discussion Boards
5
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Through detailed commentary from Charlotte, you will gain a thorough understanding of Domain 1: Planning and Preparation, Domain 2: Classroom Environment, Domain 3: Instruction and Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities. Designed and hosted by Charlotte Danielson, this course will ensure you understand how the components are intertwined and observable in the classroom. The multiple choice assessments allow you to check for understanding of each domain.

Course Length:
10.5 hrs
EI Video
350 min
EI Assessments
4
Reflective Writing
185 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This popular course is used by many districts to ensure all staff clearly understand each domain and component and can observe the complete evaluation cycle in progress through real classroom video. Having a common definition of “good teaching” is imperative if we are to truly understand how to make teaching better. Teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson, has designed a series of learning activities for teachers and administrators.. Demystify the evaluation process by watching teachers and principals in action.

Course Length:
8 hrs
EI Video
310 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
125 min
Discussion Boards
7
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Classroom observations are an integral part of every teacher evaluation system. How do you learn more about a teacher’s planning skills, family communication strategies and professionalism? This course, you will learn how to lead effective teacher conferences and collaborative artifact parties. Gain insight from teacher evaluation expert Charlotte Danielson and real examples of principals and teachers in action.

Course Length:
11 hrs
EI Video
380 min
EI Assessments
1
Reflective Writing
25 min
Discussion Boards
5
COURSE OVERVIEW:
A good evaluation system relies on data which is why it is critical that observers gather evidence and are aware of any biases that may cloud their judgment. This course provides an overview of the importance of teacher evaluation and builds foundation skills in classroom observation. Gain insight from three top educational experts, Robert Marzano, Charlotte Danielson and James Stronge.

Course Length:
15.6 hrs
EI Video
10.25 hrs
Reading
5.5 hrs
Reflective Writing
6.5 hrs
Discussion Boards
9
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

Course Length:
8.8 hrs
EI Video
260 min
Reading
170 min
Reflective Writing
145 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

Course Length:
9 hrs
EI Video
4.5 hrs
Reading
135 min
Reflective Writing
125 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

Course Length:
6.5 hrs
EI Video
188 min
Reading
135 min
Reflective Writing
55 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Examine pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts, classroom photographs and post-conferences as you practice gathering evidence. These comprehensive videos also allow administrators to critique principal-teacher conferences and gather ideas for communicating effectively with teachers. Real examples are provided with engaging discussion board activities that allow you to compare your observations with colleagues.

Course Length:
13.5 hrs
EI Video
540 min
EI Assessments
8
Reflective Writing
40 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Designed and hosted by teacher evaluation expert, Charlotte Danielson, this course includes strategies that apply to any teacher evaluation framework. Every administrator will benefit by observing the completion evaluation cycle including pre-conferences, classroom lessons, artifacts and reflection conferences. Build foundation skills in teacher observation and practice gathering and interpreting evidence from real classroom examples. This must watch teacher-principal conference will have everyone laughing and reflecting on their own conferencing practices.

Course Length:
1.25 hrs
EI Video
30 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Of course we all want our students to look back and think, "Wow, I learned so much during that lesson. Now I understand..." But self-reflection isn't an innate ability. In our rush-rush world, students often think they are just learning for a test and then moving right along. This course will develop your understanding of the importance of student reflection, as well as provide activities and resources for effectively implementing student reflection in the classroom.

Course Length:
1 hr
EI Video
15 min
Reading
35 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
We can’t expect our students to spit out information like computers but there are certain skills and knowledge that require a level of automaticity. In order to achieve this, we need to provide opportunities for practice of skills, strategies and processes so that they become second nature. This course will focus on strategies and activities to provide such opportunities for our students.

Course Length:
55 min
EI Video
20 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Despite all your planning and best efforts, do you ever look out at your class and notice, the students just aren’t engaged? What do you do? This course will provide you with information on choosing specific resources and creating activities to captivate students' attention and get them engaged in the content we are presenting.

Course Length:
50 min
EI Video
15 min
Reading
30 min
Reflective Writing
2 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Just because your students are looking at you, doesn’t mean they are engaged. But delivering information and then calling on students to answer questions doesn't provide a complete picture of student learning and engagement. This course will teach you how managing response rates will boost engagement in your classroom.

Course Length:
1 hr 10 min
EI Video
15 min
Reading
45 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
3
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Think about the last time you chose a professional development training or course to take. Did you choose a training that sounded relevant to what you wanted to learn more about? Or did you see something you thought was totally boring and select that instead? Connecting content to students’ interests and backgrounds in a key component to whole-class engagement. This course will focus on strategies to build understanding of students’ interests and backgrounds.

Course Length:
1 hr 10 min
EI Video
20 min
Reading
40 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Set the bar high! Students want to meet and surpass our expectations. In order for them to do that, we need to raise the bar. This course will focus on ways to get all of your students striving to be their very best.

Course Length:
1.1 hrs
EI Video
15 min
Reading
15 min
Reflective Writing
3 min
Discussion Boards
2
COURSE OVERVIEW:
In our fast-paced world, people are constantly bombarded with information. How do we know what to believe and what to disregard? For this reason, we need to teach our students how to decipher what information is critical and what isn’t. This course will build your capacity to teach students this important skill and provide you with activities and resources to support this element.

Course Length:
1 hr 25 min
EI Video
20 min
Reading
50 min
Reflective Writing
4 min
Discussion Boards
4
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Taking time to review previously taught content and giving students time to practice new skills in crucial to developing deep understanding. It is also a critical piece to developing knowledge retention. This course will focus on ways to review content for the purpose of practicing and deepening knowledge and building enduring understandings.

Course Length:
3 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Teachers want to work for you, parents and community members respect you, and students love you because you truly are invested in them. You are committed to your school and your profession. You are an effective school principal. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into ethics, integrity, resiliency and commitment by exploring two case studies of urban school leaders. They illustrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with quality practices in education and community leadership.

Course Length:
3 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
What would it take to achieve student-learning increases in every grade level, subject area and with every student group? Before student learning data can be used to measure growth, it is vital to know where we are, as opposed to where we think we are. In this course, administrators will understand why having access to reliable sources of data is important and how a systematic approach to using this information is valuable. Gain new insight into Standard 1 in the Florida Principal Leadership Standards; Effective school leaders achieve results on the school’s student learning goals.

Course Length:
15.5 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) has created the manual: Leading Learning Communities: Standards for What Principals Should Know and Be Able to Do, for those who care about creating and supporting qualities in school. Throughout this 6.5 hour course you will have the opportunity to explore these six leadership standards by listening to both experts and practitioners. Standards include: Balancing Leadership and Management, Setting High Expectations, Using Content and Teaching to Ensure Student Achievement and Actively Engaging Community.

Course Length:
5.5 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
According to the Florida Leadership Standards (Standard 2) "effective school leaders demonstrate that student learning is their top priority through leadership actions that build and support a learning organization focused on student success." This course provides a common sense approach to helping you establish and maintain a healthy learning environment in your school. Gain insight from experts like Sir Ken Robinson, Brian Tracy and administrators in the field. Apply short and long term strategies for implementing a school improvement plan and creating a culture within your school and/or district that can be easily noticed through the eyes of the school community, staff, parents and children.

Course Length:
3 hrs
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Is your school climate focused on continuous growth and achievement for all? Do your teachers and students feel it and are they inspired to grow and learn? When administrators develop a school-wide mentality focused on high expectations for both teachers and students, everybody wins. Geared towards administrators, this course will teach the value of setting high expectations and how to establish a culture for learning in your school.