Courses We Offer
Our professional development courses are offered through the partners listed below. Click on the partner's name to jump to their section in our course list. To view course descriptions or syllabi, or to get more information about a course, click on the link at the top of the partner's section in the course list below.
Advancement Courses offers 200+ Graduate Level Credit courses for K-12 teachers with credit hours and transcripts provided through a partnership with Andrews University.
Created by subject matter experts with extensive classroom experience, courses are designed to be more engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable for teachers – with a focus not just on new, innovative techniques, but also on developing tangible products such as lesson plans or assessments that can be immediately used in the classroom.
Experienced facilitators guide learners through every course, answering questions and offering detailed feedback on assignments. A dedicated community space allows teachers to connect with other educators, explore new ideas, and share resources. And since the courses are online and self-paced, teachers can complete them anywhere and at any time for up to 6 months after enrollment.
Experienced facilitators guide learners through every course, answering questions and offering detailed feedback on assignments. A dedicated community space allows teachers to connect with other educators, explore new ideas, and share resources. And since the courses are online and self-paced, teachers can complete them anywhere and at any time for up to 6 months after enrollment.
• Professional development that’s relevant, innovative, and enjoyable
• Created by subject matter experts with years of classroom teaching experience
• Develop practical tools ready to be used in your classroom immediately
• Flexible, convenient, and affordable
• Credit & transcripts provided through Andrews University
• Created by subject matter experts with years of classroom teaching experience
• Develop practical tools ready to be used in your classroom immediately
• Flexible, convenient, and affordable
• Credit & transcripts provided through Andrews University
For more information, visit www.advancementcourses.com.
To learn more about a specific course or register for one of these courses, visit https://www.advancementcourses.com/courses/
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball John Wooden's Way | EDCI 629-003 | 3 |
| Building Cultural Competency to Improve Instruction and Student Achievement | EDCI 629-006 | 3 |
| Teaching Reading to English Language Learners? | EDCI 629-010 | 3 |
| Strategies for Supporting Children withADD/ADHD | EDCI 629-011 | 3 |
| Differentiated Instruction | EDCI 629-012 | 3 |
| Educating for Character & Values | EDCI 629-014 | 3 |
| Emotions and Learning | EDCI 629-015 | 3 |
| Everyone Has a Story to Tell: Narrative in the Classroom | EDCI 629-018 | 3 |
| Health, Wellness, and Fitness: A New Look | EDCI 629-019 | 3 |
| Kindness: Can it be Taught? | EDCI 629-021 | 3 |
| Problem Solving in Mathematics | EDCI 629-022 | 3 |
| Strategies for Supporting Teenagers with ADD/ADHD | EDCI 629-026 | 3 |
| Strategies for Developing an Engaging & Effective Secondary Math Curr | EDCI 629-027 | 3 |
| Stress Reduction for Better Teaching | EDCI 629-028 | 3 |
| Teaching American Colonial History | EDCI 629-029 | 3 |
| Teaching Poverty's Children | EDCI 629-031 | 3 |
| The Language of Math | EDCI 629-039 | 3 |
| The Teenage Brain | EDCI 629-040 | 3 |
| America's Wars | EDCI 629-044 | 3 |
| Athletic Speed and Agility | EDCI 629-047 | 3 |
| Be Versatile with Verse: Poetry in the Classroom | EDCI 629-048 | 3 |
| Coaching for Character | EDCI 629-051 | 3 |
| Coaching the Female Athlete | EDCI 629-052 | 3 |
| Conflict Resolution For the Elementary Teacher | EDCI 629-053 | 3 |
| Helping Kids Write | EDCI 629-067 | 3 |
| History of Slavery in America: 1600s-1800s | EDCI 629-070 | 3 |
| Identifying and Preventing Eating and Exercise Disorders | EDCI 629-073 | 3 |
| Literature to Teach Life Lessons | EDCI 629-078 | 3 |
| Nature Education and Environmental Literacy | EDCI 629-080 | 3 |
| Own Your Words: Effective Vocabulary Instruction-Revision Nov 2020 | EDCI 629-082 | 3 |
| Preventing Youth Suicide | EDCI 629-086 | 3 |
| Read Between the Lines: Developing a Critical Historical Perspective | EDCI 629-089 | 3 |
| Resiliency: Coping with Academic and Emotional Adversity | EDCI 629-092 | 3 |
| Teaching Special Education: Focusing on Abilities | EDCI 629-094 | 3 |
| Special Education: The Process and Law | EDCI 629-095 | 3 |
| Sustained Silent Reading | EDCI 629-097 | 3 |
| Teaching Classical Music: History and Appreciation | EDCI 629-100 | 3 |
| Teaching Speaking and Listening Skills to English Language Learners | EDCI 629-101 | 3 |
| Reaching and Teaching Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom | EDCI 629-102 | 3 |
| Teaching Golf: From 40 Yards In | EDCI 629-103 | 3 |
| Teaching Jazz: History and Appreciation | EDCI 629-105 | 3 |
| Teaching the American Civil War | EDCI 629-108 | 3 |
| Teaching the American Presidency | EDCI 629-109 | 3 |
| Teaching the American Revolution | EDCI 629-110 | 3 |
| Teaching the Constitution and The Bill of Rights | EDCI 629-111 | 3 |
| Teaching Writing to English Language Learners | EDCI 629-112 | 3 |
| The American Civil Rights Movement | EDCI 629-115 | 3 |
| The Effects of Divorce on Children | EDCI 629-116 | 3 |
| The Job of the Athletic Department | EDCI 629-119 | 3 |
| The Personal Essay: Knowledge, Power, and the College Application | EDCI 629-122 | 3 |
| Read Out! Building Students' Literacy and Love of Reading Through Read Alouds | EDCI 629-123 | 3 |
| The Psychology of Sport | EDCI 629-125 | 3 |
| Understanding Dyslexia | EDCI 629-127 | 3 |
| Why Good Coaches Quit | EDCI 629-130 | 3 |
| Writing Well or Good Writing? Educator's Guide to Teaching Grammar | EDCI 629-131 | 3 |
| Bell Ringers and Exit Slips | EDCI 629-132 | 3 |
| Operation Organization: Establishing Order in Your Classroom | EDCI 629-134 | 3 |
| How to Stop Playing Catch-Up: Time Management for Teachers | EDCI 629-135 | 3 |
| Study Smarter, Not Harder: A Practical Guide to Teaching Study Skills | EDCI 629-136 | 3 |
| Reimagining Literature: Using Graphic Novels in the Classroom | EDCI 629-137 | 3 |
| Game On! Getting Kids Pumped in P.E. Class | EDCI 629-141 | 3 |
| Level Up! Student Achievement Through Gamification and Game-Based Learning | EDCI 629-143 | 3 |
| Next Generation Science Standards | EDCI 629-144 | 3 |
| Staying Present: Mindfulness for Better Teaching and Learning | EDCI 629-146 | 3 |
| The What, Why, and How of Universal Design for Learning | EDCI 629-150 | 3 |
| Writing About Literature: Teaching Literary Analysis | EDCI 629-153 | 3 |
| Teaching Tough Topics in Biology | EDCI 629-154 | 3 |
| Crafting Engaging Elementary Science Instruction with Stories | EDCI 629-155 | 3 |
| Teaching Scientific Argumentation and Critical Thinking | EDCI 629-156 | 3 |
| Essential Teaching Practices for the 21st Century Teacher | EDCI 629-159 | 3 |
| A Guide to Differentiating Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students | EDCI 629-161 | 3 |
| Respect, Educate, and Protect | EDCI 629-166 | 3 |
| From Burnout to Productivity: Creating a Path for Teacher Wellness | EDCI 629-167 | 3 |
| Cultivating Youth Activists and Change Agents in the Classroom | EDCI 629-169 | 3 |
| The Growth Mindset: Fostering Resilience and a Love of Learning | EDCI 629-176 | 3 |
| Never Judge a Book by Its Cover: Perspectives on Social Justice Education | EDCI 629-177 | 3 |
| Crafting Student Assessment in the Arts | EDCI 629-183 | 3 |
| Cultivating a Supportive Classroom Environment | EDCI 629-185 | 3 |
| Cultivating Student-Centered Classrooms | EDCI 629-188 | 3 |
| Empowering Students through Educational Equity | EDCI 629-190 | 3 |
| Managing the Art Classroom | EDCI 629-194 | 3 |
| Supporting Literacy Skills in the Elementary Math Classroom | EDCI 629-196 | 3 |
| Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for Successful Classrooms | EDCI 629-198 | 3 |
| Self-Care Strategies for Teachers | EDCI 629-200 | 3 |
| Classroom Management Strategies for Student-Centered Instruction | EDCI 629-211 | 3 |
| Sports and Games: Using Instructional Models in PE | EDCI 629-216 | 3 |
| Supporting Student Success in STEM Using Blended Learning | EDCI 629-218 | 3 |
| Why Argue: Teaching the Art of Oral and Written Argument | EDCI 629-221 | 3 |
| Shaping Authentic PE Instruction in the 21st Century | EDCI 629-227 | 3 |
| Child Development and Psychology: Middle Childhood | EDCI 629-231 | 3 |
| Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling | EDCI 629-232 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Teaching Mathematics? | EDCI 629-233 | 3 |
| Real-World Applications for Algebra? | EDCI 629-234 | 3 |
| Teaching Computer Science in K-5 | EDCI 629-235 | 3 |
| Teaching Environmental Science | EDCI 629-236 | 3 |
| Teaching Media Literacy in a Post-Truth World | EDCI 629-237 | 3 |
| Teaching Research Writing in the Digital Age? | EDCI 629-238 | 3 |
| Teaching Western Civilization Part 1 | EDCI 629-239 | 3 |
| Teaching Western Civilization Part 2 | EDCI 629-240 | 3 |
| An Effective Guide For Integrating Debate in the Classroom | EDCI 629-242 | 3 |
| Applying the Habits of Mind in the Classroom and Beyond | EDCI 629-243 | 3 |
| Coaching Students Toward College? | EDCI 629-245 | 3 |
| Co-Teaching Strategies | EDCI 629-247 | 3 |
| ePortfolio Tools for the Classroom | EDCI 629-250 | 3 |
| Grading for Mastery: Guiding Students Though the Learning Process | EDCI 629-252 | 3 |
| Instructional Strategies for Diverse Student Populations | EDCI 629-253 | 3 |
| Preparing Students for College: Teaching Writing Across Content Areas | EDCI 629-254 | 3 |
| Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety? | EDCI 629-255 | 3 |
| Teaching Healthy Habits to Prevent Childhood Obesity | EDCI 629-256 | 3 |
| Teaching Students of Military Families | EDCI 629-257 | 3 |
| The Importance of Play and the Developing Child | EDCI 629-259 | 3 |
| Active Reading vs Passive Reading | EDCI 629-260 | 3 |
| Beyond Survival Mode: Maintaining your Passion Throughout your Teaching Career | EDCI 629-261 | 3 |
| Creating a Highly Engaging Lesson Plan | EDCI 629-263 | 3 |
| Creating Meaningful Relationships and Setting Boundaries with your Students | EDCI 629-264 | 3 |
| Designing Online Assessments for Students | EDCI 629-265 | 3 |
| Fostering Artistic Literacy Using the National Core Arts Standards? | EDCI 629-268 | 3 |
| Highly Effective Questioning Strategies for Teachers | EDCI 629-270 | 3 |
| Motivating Unmotivated Students (Research and Practice) | EDCI 629-271 | 3 |
| Teaching AP Classes | EDCI 629-273 | 3 |
| Teaching Computer Science in 6-12 | EDCI 629-274 | 3 |
| Teaching for Rigor in K-12 Classrooms | EDCI 629-275 | 3 |
| Tech Tools for the Math Classroom | EDCI 629-276 | 3 |
| The 4 C's of Project Based Learning | EDCI 629-277 | 3 |
| The A in STEAM Stands for Art? | EDCI 629-278 | 3 |
| Using Anchor Charts | EDCI 629-279 | 3 |
| Adding Relevance to Teaching Mathematics | EDCI 629-280 | 3 |
| Bullying Today | EDCI 629-281 | 3 |
| Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement | EDCI 629-282 | 3 |
| Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in the Inclusive Classroom | EDCI 629-284 | 3 |
| The 4 Levels of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) | EDCI 629-285 | 3 |
| Shaping Global Citizens through World Crisis Education | EDCI 629-286 | 3 |
| The Role of Technology in the Inclusive Classroom? | EDCI 629-287 | 3 |
| Using Technology to Support Students With Special Needs | EDCI 629-288 | 3 |
| Deconstructing the IEP | EDCI 629-289 | 3 |
| Implementing Creative Projects in Literacy | EDCI 629-290 | 3 |
| Fostering Computer Literacy | EDCI 629-291 | 3 |
| Fostering Mathematical Mindsets | EDCI 629-292 | 3 |
| Helping Children Overcome Depression | EDCI 629-293 | 3 |
| High-Incidence Disabilities | EDCI 629-294 | 3 |
| Integrating Technology into the PE Classroom | EDCI 629-295 | 3 |
| Student Mobility: Supporting New Students | EDCI 629-297 | 3 |
| Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences | EDCI 629-298 | 3 |
| Take Control of RTI | EDCI 629-299 | 3 |
| Teaching Math With Children's Literature | EDCI 629-300 | 3 |
| Teaching Science to Elementary Students | EDCI 629-301 | 3 |
| Teaching Social Studies K-5: An Interdisciplinary Approach | EDCI 629-302 | 3 |
| The General Educator's Guide to Special Education | EDCI 629-303 | 3 |
| The Learning Science of Music | EDCI 629-304 | 3 |
| Benefit Mindset and Altruism | EDCI 629-305 | 3 |
| Civics and Government | EDCI 629-306 | 3 |
| Close Reading | EDCI 629-307 | 3 |
| College Readiness for English Language Learners | EDCI 629-308 | 2 |
| Communicating With Parents of Students With Special Needs | EDCI 629-309 | 1 |
| Comprehension Strategies for Effective Readers | EDCI 629-310 | 2 |
| Curbing Disruptive Behavior | EDCI 629-311 | 1 |
| Every Student Succeeds Acts (ESSA) | EDCI 629-312 | 1 |
| Flexible Seating | EDCI 629-313 | 1 |
| Game-Based Strategies for Language Instruction | EDCI 629-314 | 3 |
| Helping Students Overcome Trauma | EDCI 629-315 | 3 |
| Integrating Health and Wellness into the Elementary Classroom | EDCI 629-316 | 3 |
| Integrating Music Across the Content Areas | EDCI 629-317 | 3 |
| Integrating Native and Heritage Speakers in the Language Classroom | EDCI 629-318 | 3 |
| Makerspaces in the School Library? | EDCI 629-319 | 3 |
| Math Manipulatives for Geometry | EDCI 629-320 | 3 |
| Preparing Students for the Workforce | EDCI 629-322 | 3 |
| Teachers as Leaders | EDCI 629-323 | 3 |
| Writing Workshop Model in the Classroom | EDCI 629-324 | 1 |
| Computerless Coding: Play-Based Strategies and Tools | EDCI 629-325 | 3 |
| Innovative Assessment in PE | EDCI 629-326 | 3 |
| Students are not Customers | EDCI 629-327 | 3 |
| Supporting Students with Disruptive Behavior Disorders | EDCI 629-328 | 3 |
| A Year in the Life of a School Leader: A Roadmap to Success | EDCI 629-331 | 3 |
| Climate Change: Engagin Students in a Global Conversation | EDCI 629-332 | 3 |
| Creating an Effective Instructional Coaching Program for Your School | EDCI 629-333 | 3 |
| Fostering Active Learning in Chemistry | EDCI 629-334 | 3 |
| Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies | EDCI 629-335 | 3 |
| Recruiting, Retaining & Reengaging Excellent Teachers | EDCI 629-336 | 3 |
| Teaching Early Learners through Math & Literacy PBL | EDCI 629-337 | 3 |
| Teaching Life Skills & Financial Literacy | EDCI 629-338 | 3 |
| Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder | EDCI 629-339 | 3 |
| Using Data to Understand Inequities in the Classroom | EDCI 629-340 | 3 |
| Assessment Strategies for SEL | EDCI 629-341 | 3 |
| Pickleball: Teaching One of the Fastest Growing Sports | EDCI 629-342 | 2 |
| Summer Learning Strategies: Combatting the Summer Slide | EDCI 629-343 | 1 |
| Teaching Team Handball 6-12 | EDCI 629-344 | 2 |
| Flipping the Special Area Classroom | EDCI 629-345 | 3 |
| Jumpstarting Online Assessments | EDCI 629-346 | 1 |
| A Well Managed Classroom for 21st Century Education | EDCI 629-347 | 3 |
| Drugs, Kids and Teachers | EDCI 629-348 | 3 |
| Essential Classroom Technology for Teachers | EDCI 629-349 | 3 |
| Flipping Your Classroom | EDCI 629-350 | 3 |
| Leadership in Special Education | EDCI 629-351 | 3 |
| Classroom Management for Online Learning | EDCI 629-353 | 1 |
| Engaging Students in Online Learning | EDCI 629-354 | 2 |
| Accessibility in the Digital Classroom | EDCI 629-355 | 1 |
| Equity in the Digital Classroom | EDCI 629-356 | 1 |
| Fostering Cultural Awareness & Inclusivity in the Classroom | EDCI 629-357 | 1 |
| Fostering Student Interaction in Online Learning | EDCI 629-358 | 1 |
| Leadership & School Law | EDCI 629-359 | 3 |
| Communication Essentials for School Leaders | EDCI 629-360 | 3 |
| Creating Work-Life Harmony in Teaching | EDCI 629-361 | 1 |
| Forming Community Partnerships to Access Educational Resources | EDCI 629-362 | 1 |
| Phonics - Foundations of Literacy | EDCI 629-363 | 3 |
| Student Accountability in Online Learning | EDCI 629-364 | 1 |
| Cultural Diversity in the Digital Classroom | EDCI 629-365 | 1 |
| Culturally Sustaining Literature | EDCI 629-366 | 1 |
| Social Justice in the Math Classroom | EDCI 629-367 | 1 |
| Student Anxiety in Online Learning | EDCI 629-368 | 1 |
| Tech Tools for Teaching & Learning | EDCI 629-369 | 3 |
| The Seven Domains of a Teacher Leader | EDCI 629-370 | 2 |
| Using Diagnostic Assessments to Differentiate Literacy Instruction | EDCI 629-371 | 2 |
| Using Diagnostic Assessments to Differentiate Math Instruction | EDCI 629-372 | 1 |
| Achieving Work-Life Harmony in Teaching | EDCI 629-373 | 3 |
| Cultural Competency in Special Education | EDCI 629-374 | 3 |
| Developing 21st Century Skills in a Digital World K-5 | EDCI 629-375 | 1 |
| Developing 21st Century Skills in a Digital World 6-12 | EDCI 629-376 | 1 |
| Maximizing Teacher Success through Small Group Collaboration | EDCI 629-377 | 1 |
| Navigating Twice Exceptionality in the Classroom | EDCI 629-378 | 3 |
| Networking to Strengthen School Leaders | EDCI 629-379 | 1 |
| Partnering with Parents for Student Success | EDCI 629-380 | 1 |
| The Art of Delegation: A School Leaders Guide | EDCI 629-381 | 3 |
| Let's Play! Creating a Playful Classroom | EDCI 629-382 | 3 |
| Assessment Strategies for Literacy | EDCI 629-383 | 3 |
| Mission Possible: Organizing your Digital Forms & Slides | EDCI 629-384 | 1 |
| Addressing Ableism in Schools | EDCI 629-385 | 1 |
| Enliven Your Lesson Plans: Escape Rooms and Web Quests | EDCI 629-386 | 1 |
| Fostering a Safe and Inclusive Classroom | EDCI 629-387 | 1 |
| From Free to Funded-Supplementing Your Classroom Resources | EDCI 629-388 | 1 |
| Making Curriculum-Driven Technology Decisions | EDCI 629-389 | 3 |
| Reader's Workshop Model in the Classroom (K-8) | EDCI 629-390 | 1 |
| Unconventional Math Strategies for the Elementary Classroom | EDCI 629-391 | 2 |
| A Practical Guide for Supporting English Language Learners | EDCI 629-392 | 3 |
| Art-Based Strategies for Literacy Instruction | EDCI 629-393 | 2 |
| Inquiry-Based Learning in the Science Classroom | EDCI 629-394 | 3 |
| Using Functional Behavior Assessments to Create Behavior Plans | EDCI 629-395 | 2 |
| Deep Reading & Finding Meaning | EDCI 629-396 | 3 |
| Physical Education for Students with Disabilities | EDCI 629-397 | 1 |
| Teaching Autistic Students with Low Support Needs | EDCT 629-398 | 3 |
| Teaching Autistic Students with High Support Needs | EDCT 629-399 | 3 |
For more information and to register for these courses, visit the Adventist Learning Community home page at www.adventistlearningcommunity.com/.
To receive 1 graduate credit ($150) from Andrews University for one of the Adventist Learning Community courses, use this link: registration link, or scan the QR code below.
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Integrating Technology Through Service | EDCI-622-001 | 1 |
| Technology for 21st Century Learning | EDCI-622-002 | 1 |
| Global Classroom Collaborations | EDCI-622-003 | 1 |
| Technology in the Early Elementary Classroom | EDCI-622-004 | 1 |
| The Role of Questions in the Classroom | EDCI-622-005 | 1 |
| Becoming a Mentor Teacher | EDCI-622-006 | 1 |
| School Safety | EDCI-622-007 | 1 |
For more information or to register for one of these courses, visit the Creative Teacher Education Institute home page at www.creativeteachered.org.
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Life 101: Teaching Life Skills | EDCI 649-001 | 3 |
| All About Anxiety in School Aged Children | EDCI 649-002 | 3 |
| All About School Mental Health | EDCI 649-003 | 3 |
| All About School Refusal | EDCI 649-004 | 3 |
| Beating Test Anxiety | EDCI 649-005 | 3 |
| Effective Parental Involvement | EDCI 649-006 | 3 |
| Healing Trauma Through Reading and Writing | EDCI 649-007 | 3 |
| Literature Outside the English Classroom | EDCI 649-008 | 3 |
| Mind Your Manners | EDCI 649-009 | 3 |
| Teaching Teens and Preteens | EDCI 649-010 | 3 |
| 10 Things to Know about Depression in Children and Adolescents | EDCI 649-011 | 3 |
| Around the World in 180 Days | EDCI 649-012 | 3 |
| Autsim A-Z | EDCI 649-013 | 3 |
| Counting on Independent Learning Through Math Workstations | EDCI 649-014 | 3 |
| Innovative Practices in Education | EDCI 649-015 |
3 |
| Keeping our Students and Staff Safe | EDCI 649-016 | 3 |
| Math Made Simple for Students with Learning Disabilities | EDCI 649-017 | 3 |
| Online Archaeologist | EDCI 649-018 | 3 |
| Seeing Science Through the Lens of a Child | EDCI 649-019 | 3 |
| Supporting the Communication Struggles of ELL Students | EDCI 649-020 | 3 |
| Supporting the Reading Struggles of ELL Students | EDCI 649-021 | 3 |
| Teaching Vocabulary in the Foreign Language Classroom | EDCI 649-022 | 3 |
| The Effects Stress has on Student Learning | EDCI 649-023 | 3 |
| What's for Homework? Making Homework and Assignement Policies that Make Sense | EDCI 649-024 | 3 |
For more information or to register for one of these courses, visit the Ed Technology Specialists home page at www.edtechnologyspecialists.com.
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Assisting Special Needs Learners with Instructional Technology | EDCI 639-004 | 3 |
| Writing = Thinking: Strategies for All Content Areas | EDCI 639-021 | 3 |
| Ed Tech Tools for Creation and Collaboration | EDCI 639-022 | 1 |
| Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development | EDCI 639-023 | 3 |
| Exploring the World Around us Through Virtual Field Trips | EDCI 639-024 | 3 |
| Methodologies and Best Practices for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | EDCI 639-025 | 3 |
| Strategies for Digital Literacy in Every Classroom(same as 015 name change need to phase out 015) | EDCI 639-028 | 3 |
| Edtech Applications for K-6 | EDCI 639-030 | 3 |
| Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning | EDCI 639-031 | 3 |
| Google Classroom and Collaborative Tools to Support Online Learning | EDCI 639-032 | 3 |
| Communication & Collaboration in the Virtual Classroom | EDCI 639-033 | 3 |
| Leveraging Instructional Technology to Advance the Learning Experience | EDCI 639-034 | 3 |
| Student Assessment in a Virtual Classroom | EDCI 639-035 | 3 |
| Blending Your Classroom for the New Age of Learning | EDCI 639-036 | 3 |
| Exploring the Power of a Digital Classroom | EDCI 639-037 | 3 |
| Social Emotional Learning | EDCI 639-038 | 3 |
| Equity, Biases, and Critical Thinking in the Classroom | EDCI 639-039 | 3 |
| Ignite Learning with Google in Education | EDCI 639-040 | 1 |
| Best Practices for Social Emotional Learning in Response to Crises | EDCI 639-041 | 3 |
| Becoming a Resilient Educator: Self Care Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout | EDCI 639-042 | 3 |
| Visual Tools to Redefine Learning | EDCI 639-043 | 3 |
| Closing Gaps with Flipped Learning | EDCI 639-044 | 3 |
| Visual Tools for Backward Design | EDCI 639-045 | 3 |
| It Takes a Village: Building Community Connections with EdTech | EDCI 639-046 | 3 |
| Enhancing Early Literacy Instruction with EdTech Tools | EDCI 639-047 | 3 |
| Getting Started with Google in Education | EDCI 639-048 | 3 |
| Google Certified Educator | EDCI 639-049 | 3 |
| Elevate Understanding with Project Based Learning | EDCI 639-050 | 3 |
| Gamification in the Classroom | EDCI 639-051 | 3 |
| Overcoming Tech Fatigue | EDCI 639-052 | 3 |
| Supporting English Language Learning with Instructional Tech | EDCI 639-053 | 3 |
| Google Level 2 Certification | EDCI 639-054 | 3 |
| Managing a 1:1 Classroom | EDCI 639-055 | 3 |
| Phenomena-Based Learning in the K-12 Classroom | EDCI 639-056 | 3 |
| Tools to Strengthen Mathematical Process in the K-12 Classroom | EDCI 639-057 | 3 |
| Differentiate Instruction with Technology Integration | EDCI 639-058 | 3 |
| Tools for Close Reading Across the Curriculum | EDCI 639-059 | 3 |
| Understanding & Implementing IEP's with Digital Tools | EDCI 639-060 | 3 |
| Implementing STEAM Skills Across Content Areas | EDCI 639-061 | 3 |
| Mindfulness to Improve Teaching & Learning | EDCI 639-062 | 3 |
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| Course Title | Course Number | Credits | MTI Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Assessment; Raising Student Achievement | EDCI 626-001 | 3 | 594 |
| 21st Century Digital Fluencies for Literacy | EDCI 626-002 | 3 | 542 |
| 50 Ways to Improve Your Students Behavior | EDCI 626-003 | 3 | 523 |
| 75 Ways to Be a Better Teacher Tomorrow | EDCI 626-004 | 3 | 508 |
| Active Reading Strategies for Middle & High school | EDCI 626-005 | 3 | 515 |
| Adapted Physical Education: Including Students with Disabilities in Sports and Recreation | EDCI 626-006 | 3 | 588 |
| Adapting Common Core for the Struggling Student | EDCI 626-007 | 3 | 504 |
| Advanced Google Tools in Education | EDCI 626-008 | 3 | 559 |
| Analyzing the Business Landscape of Public Schools | EDCI 626-009 | 3 | 576 |
| Assessment in a Differentiated Classroom for New & experienced Teachers | EDCI 626-010 | 3 | 597 |
| Best Practice Reading Strategy: Literature Circles in the K-12 Classroom | EDCI 626-011 | 3 | 516 |
| Boys & Girls Learn Differently: Proven Methods to Design the ultimate K-12 Classroom | EDCI 626-012 | 3 | 522 |
| Brain Powered Classroom: Focus, Mindfulness, Emotional Wellness | EDCI 626-013 | 3 | 532 |
| Building Digital Citizens | EDCI 626-014 | 3 | 557 |
| Building Literacy Skills for Students with Disabilities | EDCI 626-015 | 3 | 521 |
| Bullying: Prevention and Intervention in K-12 | EDCI 626-016 | 3 | 584 |
| Classroom management: Researched & Proven Strategies that Work | EDCI 626-017 | 3 | 590 |
| Compassionate Teaching :?Building A Trauma Sensitive Classroom | EDCI 626-018 | 3 | 549 |
| Creating a Classroom Environment for English Learners | EDCI 626-019 | 3 | 529 |
| Creating a Mindful Classroom: Incorporating Mindfulness in Education | EDCI 626-020 | 3 | 573 |
| Dealing with Difficult Parents: An Educators and Counselors Survival Guide | EDCI 626-021 | 3 | 593 |
| Developing a Growth Mindset: For Teachers of all Ages and Curriculum | EDCI 626-022 | 3 | 534 |
| Differentiation for Gifted Students | EDCI 626-023 | 3 | 525 |
| Differentiation in the Classroom: Helping All Students Find Success | EDCI 626-024 | 3 | 535 |
| Disciplinary Literacy: Practical Strategies for Content Area Teachers | EDCI 626-025 | 3 | 582 |
| Education and Social Media:? Toward A Digital Future | EDCI 626-026 | 3 | 566 |
| Effective Instructional Practices for English Learners | EDCI 626-027 | 3 | 528 |
| Empowering Students Through Innovation | EDCI 626-028 | 3 | 545 |
| Essential Common Core Strategies for Reading & Writing | EDCI 626-029 | 3 | 502 |
| Fostering Resilient Learners: Creating a Student Sensitive Classroom | EDCI 626-030 | 3 | 572 |
| Gamification: Boost Comprehension Collaboration and Learning Using Online Based Technology | EDCI 626-031 | 3 | 556 |
| Google Tools for Educators | EDCI 626-032 | 3 | 564 |
| Habits of Mind Across the Curriculum | EDCI 626-033 | 3 | 547 |
| Habits of Mind to Empower Personalized Learning | EDCI 626-034 | 3 | 507 |
| How Poverty Affects Students' Brains: Brain Research & effective Strategies to Improve Academic Achivement and Readiness | EDCI 626-035 | 3 | 538 |
| How the Brain Learns: Effective Strategies & Interventions to Maximize Student Learning | EDCI 626-036 | 3 | 524 |
| How to Leverage Technology to Teach and Assess Writing | EDCI 626-037 | 3 | 558 |
| Improving Student Achievement through School Wide Leading | EDCI 626-038 | 3 | 589 |
| Integrating your Curriculum with STEM | EDCI 626-039 | 3 | 505 |
| Introduction to Special Education: The Basics of Disabilities and IEP's | EDCI 626-040 | 3 | 519 |
| Leaders in the Classroom | EDCI 626-041 | 3 | 596 |
| Learning & Implementing Common Core Math for Middle and High School | EDCI 626-042 | 3 | 503 |
| Learning & Motivation: Practical Strategies for Your Classroom | EDCI 626-043 | 3 | 570 |
| Measuring Effective Teaching | EDCI 626-044 | 3 | 501 |
| Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology | EDCI 626-045 | 3 | 574 |
| PLCs: working together as a Team | EDCI 626-046 | 3 | 586 |
| Positive Behavior Intervention Supports | EDCI 626-047 | 3 | 555 |
| Power of Growth Mindset: Transform Teaching, Leadership of all Learners | EDCI 626-048 | 3 | 533 |
| Powerful Teacher Language: Using Words to Help Children Succeed | EDCI 626-049 | 3 | 537 |
| Raising Expectations: Returning Rigor to the Classroom | EDCI 626-050 | 3 | 579 |
| Rediscovering Your Passion for Teaching: Increasing Student Achievement | EDCI 626-051 | 3 | 571 |
| Social & Emotional Learning in the 21st Century | EDCI 626-052 | 3 | 539 |
| Social Emotional Learning: Creating a Positive Culture & Climate in your Classroom | EDCI 626-053 | 3 | 512 |
| Solving Behavior Issues to Create a Positive Classroom | EDCI 626-054 | 3 | 546 |
| Strategies for Supporting Students with Anxiety | EDCI 626-055 | 3 | 583 |
| Students with ADHD: Teaching with Success & Growth | EDCI 626-056 | 3 | 517 |
| Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Teaching with Strategies and Methodologies | EDCI 626-057 | 3 | 518 |
| Students with Learning Disabilities: Reaching higher Achievement Across all Grade Levels | EDCI 626-058 | 3 | 520 |
| Teach With Your Strengths:How Great Teachers Inspire Their Students | EDCI 626-059 | 3 | 509 |
| Teachers Toolbox: Proven Strategies for Student Success | EDCI 626-060 | 3 | 500 |
| The 21st Century Digitally-Infused Teacher | EDCI 626-061 | 3 | 562 |
| The Art of Teaching: Getting the most out of Students | EDCI 626-062 | 3 | 540 |
| The Effects of Poverty on 21st Century Education | EDCI 626-063 | 3 | 585 |
| The New Art and Science of Teaching Writing: 100 Instructional Strategies For K-12 Students | EDCI 626-064 | 3 | 552 |
| The Power of Formative Assessment | EDCI 626-065 | 3 | 536 |
| The Role of GRIT: Embracing GRIT as an Educator | EDCI 626-066 | 3 | 541 |
| Unlocking Students Potential with Technologies | EDCI 626-067 | 3 | 575 |
| Using Technology to Make Differentiating Fast and Easy | EDCI 626-068 | 3 | 563 |
| Vocabulary for the Modern Day Classroom: K-12 Strategies for ELL/ESL, Content Areas & Beyond | EDCI 626-069 | 3 | 595 |
| Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom | EDCI 626-070 | 3 | 560 |
| Web 2.0: Cool Tools for Schools | EDCI 626-071 | 3 | 561 |
| The Whole Brain Child | EDCI 626-072 | 3 | 592 |
| The New Art and Science of Teaching Reading & Comprehension | EDCI 626-073 | 3 | 592 |
| Drug Abuse: Signs, Symptoms & Strategies for Education Professionals | EDCI 626-074 | 3 | 510 |
| Unleashing the Power of Relationships in Today's Schools | EDCI 626-075 | 3 | 578 |
| Teaching Students Living in Condition of Poverty | EDCI 626-076 | 3 | 515 |
| Online Teaching for K-12 Schools | EDCI 626-077 | 3 | 500 |
| Teaching in the Post-Covid Classroom | EDCI 626-078 | 3 | 506 |
| Bringing Remote Learning to Life: The Google Infused Classroom | EDCI 626-079 | 3 | 526 |
| Managing Unstoppable Student Learning | EDCI 626-080 | 3 | 502 |
| Seven Keys to a Positive Learning Environment | EDCI 626-081 | 3 | 592 |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching | EDCI 626-082 | 3 | 548 |
| The ELL Teachers Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas & Supports for Your Students | EDCI 626-083 | 3 | 584 |
| Art & Science of Teaching Math: 100 Strategies & Examples | EDCI 626-084 | 3 | 587 |
| Grading for Equity: Accurate & Bias-Resistant Grading Practices Leading a Culture of Learning | EDCI 626-085 | 3 | 539 |
| Street Data: Leading with Equity | EDCI 626-086 | 3 | 530 |
| From Burnout to Burned In: Hacking Teacher Burnout | EDCI 626-087 | 3 | 600 |
| Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons to help with Learning | EDCI 626-088 | 3 | 628 |
| The Future of Smart: Transforming Young People to Thrive | EDCI 626-089 | 3 | 626 |
| Uncommon Sense Teaching | EDCI 626-090 | 3 | 627 |
PLS Classes offers graduate-level courses specifically designed to meet the challenges and needs of today’s teachers by providing participants with unique opportunities to learn in ways that value their experience as working teachers and support them in their continued growth. Courses are available in a variety of formats, and each course is delivered by an experienced master instructor who is a practicing classroom teacher or has extensive experience in education.
Each course provides the practical knowledge, skills, and strategies educators need to become and remain effective teachers in their unique classroom settings. Courses are designed to engage participants in interactive instruction and discussion, encouraging practical skills and strategies to be implemented in any content area or with any grade level right away.
To learn more about a specific course or register for a course, visit https://plsclasses.com/our-classes/.
| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Action Research for the Classroom | EDCI 631-001 | 3 |
| Action Research in the E-Learning Environment | EDCI 631-002 | 3 |
| Building Online Collaborative Environments | EDCI 631-003 | 3 |
| Cultural Competence: A Transformative Journey | EDCI 631-004 | 3 |
| Differentiated Instruction for Today's Classroom | EDCI 631-007 | 3 |
| Educating the Net-Generation | EDCI 631-008 | 3 |
| Facilitating Online Learning Communities | EDCI 631-009 | 3 |
| Instructional Design for Online Educators | EDCI 631-012 | 3 |
| Reading Across the Curriculum | EDCI 631-014 | 3 |
| Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility | EDCI 631-017 | 3 |
| Teaching the English Language Learner | EDCI 631-019 | 3 |
| Using Online Resources to Bring Primary Sources to the Classroom | EDCI 631-020 | 3 |
| Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences | EDCI 631-023 | 3 |
| Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners | EDCI 631-041 | 3 |
| Teaching Through Learning Channels | EDCI 631-042 | 3 |
| Blended and Synchronous Learning Design | EDCI 631-045 | 3 |
| Foundations of Literacy: Beginning Reading | EDCI 631-047 | 3 |
| Instructional Coaching | EDCI 631-048 | 3 |
| Building a Professional Network | EDCI 631-049 | 3 |
| Classroom Communication | EDCI 631-050 | 3 |
| Content and Assessment | EDCI 631-051 | 3 |
| Creating an Effective Classroom Culture | EDCI 631-052 | 3 |
| Instructional Strategies to Increase Student Achievement | EDCI 631-053 | 3 |
| Purposeful and Engaging Classroom Discussions | EDCI 631-054 | 3 |
| Responsive Teaching and Equitable Practices | EDCI 631-055 | 3 |
| Achieving Student Outcomes through Cooperative Learning | EDCI 631-056 | 3 |
| Collaborative Inquiry for Students: Preparing Minds for the Future | EDCI 631-057 | 3 |
| Designing Motivation for All Learners | EDCI 631-058 | 3 |
| Professional Learning for Teacher Effectiveness | EDCI 631-059 | 3 |
| Social Emotional Learning: Essential to Student Success | EDCI 631-060 | 3 |
| Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom | EDCI 631-061 | 3 |
| Student Engagement & Standards-Based Learning | EDCI 631-062 | 3 |
| Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms | EDCI 631-063 | 3 |
| Developing Executive Functions to Empower Learners | EDCI 631-064 | 3 |
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| Course Title | Course Number | Credits | LEI Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieving Success with English Language Learners | EDCI 641-003 | 3 | 842 |
| Across the Spectrum: Teaching Students with Autism | EDCI 641-004 | 3 | 776 |
| ADHD: Focusing, Learning, Teaching | EDCI 641-005 | 3 | 5027 |
| Assignment Homework: Where, When & Why? | EDCI 641-007 | 3 | 5045 |
| Brain Works: Better Teaching with the Brain in Mind | EDCI 641-008 | 3 | 505 |
| Building Comprehension in the Primary Grades | EDCI 641-010 | 3 | 760 |
| Building Successful Readers in All Content Areas | EDCI 641-012 | 3 | 880 |
| Caring for the Mental Health of your Students | EDCI 641-014 | 1 | 854 |
| Conferring with Young Writers | EDCI 641-016 | 3 | 642 |
| Create and Captivate: Using an Online Presence to Teach | EDCI 641-017 | 3 | 5835 |
| Differentiated Learning: How to Teach to Varying Abilities and Levels | EDCI 641-020 | 3 | 717 |
| Effective Classroom Management: Discipline with Dignity | EDCI 641-024 | 3 | 737 |
| Excelling in the Early Childhood Classroom | EDCI 641-027 | 3 | 910 |
| Fully Wired: Understanding and Empowering Adolescents | EDCI 641-029 | 3 | 693 |
| Instructional Strategies that Work | EDCI 641-035 | 3 | 704 |
| Math Works: Teaching Math with the Brain in Mind | EDCI 641-041 | 3 | 970 |
| One Stop Shop: Online Docs, Sketches, Spreadsheets & Virtual | EDCI 641-042 | 3 | 5833 |
| Parent Trap: Achieving Success with Difficult Parents & Difficult Situations | EDCI 641-043 | 3 | 859 |
| Reaching Young Readers: Improving Reading Skills K-3 | EDCI 641-047 | 3 | 653 |
| Refocus & Recharge: Strategies for Finding Balance in Teaching | EDCI 641-049 | 3 | 5792 |
| Sticks and Stones: The No-Bully Zone | EDCI 641-052 | 3 | 712 |
| Succeeding with the Struggling Student | EDCI 641-053 | 3 | 753 |
| Successful Strategies in Literacy | EDCI 641-054 | 3 | 5044 |
| Teach Like a Champ: Effective Strategies for an Engaging Classroom | EDCI 641-057 | 3 | 5683 |
| Teach Well, Learn Well: RTI | EDCI 641-058 | 3 | 921 |
| The Challenging Child: Strategies for the Early Childhood Classroom | EDCI 641-061 | 3 | 5838 |
| The Culturally Competent Educator | EDCI 641-063 | 3 | 5702 |
| What Great Middle School Teachers Do | EDCI 641-074 | 3 | 968 |
| What Great Teachers Do | EDCI 641-075 | 3 | 855 |
| Co-Teaching; Partners in Practice | EDCI 641-078 | 3 | 5843 |
| Engaging Parents for Student Success | EDCI 641-079 | 3 | 5844 |
| Grief & Your Students: Honoring, Sharing and Healing | EDCI 641-080 | 1 | 5845 |
| Learning to Learn: Student Skills for School & Life | EDCI 641-085 | 3 | 5847 |
| Raise the Bar: Positive Intervention for Students who Challenge K-8 | EDCI 641-087 | 3 | 5849 |
| PBIS 101 | EDCI 641-088 | 3 | 5850 |
| Leading Intentional Talk With Young Math Students | EDCI 641-090 | 3 | 5852 |
| A Moving Body; A Thinking Brain | EDCI 641-091 | 3 | 5853 |
| Moving Math: How to use Different Math Stations | EDCI 641-092 | 3 | 5854 |
| Neurodiversity: A New Approach for Students with Special Needs | EDCI 641-093 | 3 | 5855 |
| Project Based Learning: Create, Collaborate & Innovate | EDCI 641-094 | 3 | 5856 |
| Mindsets Matter | EDCI 641-099 | 3 | 731 |
| Consumer to Creator: Coding and Kids | EDCI 641-100 | 1 | 804 |
| Making the Shift to STEM Education | EDCI 641-102 | 3 | 5080 |
| Mindful Leadership in Schools | EDCI 641-103 | 3 | 898 |
| Special Education Law 101: Rights of Students, Responsibility of Educators | EDCI 641-104 | 1 | 687 |
| STEAM Education: Integrating the Arts into Your Classroom | EDCI 641-105 | 3 | 5795 |
| Building Peace Through Restorative Practice in Schools | EDCI 641-111 | 3 | 5006 |
| Trauma - Sensitive Teaching: Helping Students | EDCI 641-112 | 3 | 5007 |
| Writers Workshop: Engage Students Using Mentor Texts | EDCI 641-114 | 3 | 5015 |
| Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) | EDCI 641-115 | 3 | 5035 |
| Literacy and Learning | EDCI 641-117 | 3 | 506 |
| Empathy & Understanding; The New Tools for Students with Challenging Behavior | EDCI 641-119 | 3 | 5032 |
| Equitable Learning with Assistive Technology in the Classroom | EDCI 641-120 | 3 | 5034 |
| Five Fabulous Skills for Lifelong Success | EDCI 641-121 | 3 | 5041 |
| Focus on Phonics for Effective Reading, Writing, & Spelling Instruction | EDCI 641-122 | 3 | 5030 |
| Incorporating Mindfulness: Strategies to Encourage Student Focus & Awareness | EDCI 641-123 | 2 | 5018 |
| Increasing Comprehension with Close Reading in Your Classroom | EDCI 641-124 | 3 | 5040 |
| Making Content Accessible for Your English Language Learner | EDCI 641-125 | 3 | 5025 |
| Reaching Success: How to Support Students with Emotional & Behavioral Disorders | EDCI 641-127 | 3 | 5014 |
| Strategies for Decreasing Teacher Burnout: A Resilience Revolution | EDCI 641-128 | 3 | 5028 |
| Stronger School Communities through Improved Communication | EDCI 641-129 | 3 | 5037 |
| The Reading Fluency Toolbox | EDCI 641-130 | 1 | 5042 |
| Transitioning to Adulthood for Students with Disabilities: The Future is Bright | EDCI 641-133 | 3 | 5039 |
| Victorious Vocabulary Instruction for Remarkable Reading | EDCI 641-134 | 3 | 5038 |
| Creating an Inclusive Classroom for Students with Exceptionalities | EDCI 641-135 | 3 | 5029 |
| Developing Expert Learners Through Personalized Learning | EDCI 641-136 | 3 | 5016 |
| Digital Literacy: Engaging Technology for Learning to Read and Reading to Learn | EDCI 641-137 | 3 | 5036 |
| Mindsets & Math: Enjoyment & Achievement for All | EDCI 641-138 | 3 | 5033 |
| Reading Instruction for the Head & Heart | EDCI 641-140 | 3 | 5009 |
| Social Media Responsibility: Speaking the Language & Keeping Kids Healthy | EDCI 641-141 | 3 | 5060 |
| The Mindful Approach | EDCI 641-142 | 3 | 5056 |
| Think Like a Historian! Teaching Historical Investigations in Social Situations | EDCI 641-143 | 3 | 5017 |
| Wholehearted Teachings: Reigniting Your Passion for the Teaching Profession | EDCI 641-144 | 3 | 5021 |
| Boosting Social Emotional Learning through Sport & Physical Education | EDCI 641-145 | 3 | 5055 |
| Digital Citizenship in the Classroom | EDCI 641-146 | 2 | 806 |
| Growing Gifts | EDCI 641-148 | 3 | 5066 |
| Move, Grow, Play | EDCI 641-149 | 3 | 5057 |
| Social Emotional Learning | EDCI 641-150 | 3 | 5031 |
| Teaching Students with interuppted Formal Education | EDCI 641-151 | 3 | 5020 |
| Vocabulary Instruction & Word Learning for Secondary Content Areas | EDCI 641-152 | 3 | 5065 |
| Improving Outcomes for Students in Poverty | EDCI 641-154 | 3 | 5077 |
| Solving the Reading Puzzle: Using Assessment to Drive Intervention | EDCI 641-155 | 3 | 5078 |
| Teacher Leadership: A Guide for Professional Evolution | EDCI 641-156 | 3 | 5083 |
| Impactful Coaching: Reflection, Support, Growth (154 was prev ind for this but was already assigned) | EDCI 641-157 | 3 | 5084 |
| Going Above & Beyond Academics for English Language Learners | EDCI 641-158 | 3 | 5068 |
| Curriculum Design & Instructional Strategies: Education's Dynamic Duo (153 was prev ind but ala) | EDCI 641-159 | 3 | 5086 |
| Anxiety Awareness: Empowering Students with Help and Hope | EDCI 641-160 | 3 | 5102 |
| Building Strong Relationships in the Classroom: Care to Connect | EDCI 641-161 | 2 | 5058 |
| From Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Invested: Creating a Culture of Safety | EDCI 641-162 | 3 | 5062 |
| Teacher Wellness Through Passion and Practice | EDCI 641-163 | 3 | 5092 |
| The Practice and Power of Vulnerability in the Classroom | EDCI 641-164 | 3 | 5101 |
| An Educator's Guide to Global Thinking and Cultural Competence | EDCI 641-165 | 3 | 5119 |
| Authentic Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century | EDCI 641-166 | 3 | 5104 |
| Connection in the Classroom | EDCI 641-167 | 3 | 5109 |
| Creating a Vision for Equity in Education | EDCI 641-168 | 3 | 5110 |
| Creating an Anti-Racist Classroom | EDCI 641-169 | 3 | 5128 |
| Cultivating Digital Citizenship in Today's Classroom | EDCI 641-170 | 3 | 5120 |
| Digital Tools in the Connected Classroom | EDCI 641-171 | 3 | 5093 |
| Docs, Slides and Forms in the Classroom: Your Next Level Google Guide | EDCI 641-172 | 3 | 5099 |
| Empathy & Social Comprehension for a Compassionate Classroom | EDCI 641-173 | 3 | 5107 |
| Engagement Strategies for the 21st Century Thinking Classroom | EDCI 641-174 | 3 | 5112 |
| Enhancing Formative Assessment Practices with Technology | EDCI 641-175 | 3 | 5098 |
| Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Students, Wellness, and Society? | EDCI 641-176 | 3 | 5115 |
| Five Keys to Reading Instruction | EDCI 641-177 | 3 | 5126 |
| Get in the Game: Game Based Activities for the Classroom | EDCI 641-178 | 3 | 5200 |
| Integrating Innovative Classroom Technology | EDCI 641-179 | 3 | 5096 |
| Keeping Students Safe At School | EDCI 641-180 | 3 | 5088 |
| Learning on the Move! | EDCI 641-181 | 3 | 5106 |
| Making the Shift to Blended Learning in Your Classroom | EDCI 641-182 | 3 | 5097 |
| Mindsets and Skillsets for a Culturally Responsive Classroom | EDCI 641-183 | 3 | 5111 |
| Planning for Engagement and Rigor in the Online Classroom | EDCI 641-184 | 3 | 5130 |
| Priceless, Proactive Classroom Management Practices | EDCI 641-185 | 3 | 5127 |
| Project Based Learning for the Digital Age | EDCI 641-186 | 3 | 5133 |
| Reimagining Assessment for the Whole Child | EDCI 641-187 | 3 | 5117 |
| Supporting Struggling Students through High Impact Practices | EDCI 641-188 | 3 | 5125 |
| Teaching Media Literacy in a Fake News World | EDCI 641-189 | 3 | 5122 |
| Teaching for Good | EDCI 641-190 | 3 | 5204 |
| Teaching Online with Equity in Mind | EDCI 641-191 | 3 | 5123 |
| Teaching with Video to Support Digital Classroom Success | EDCI 641-192 | 3 | 5095 |
| Technology on the Move, Best Practices for Balancing Movement and Tech | EDCI 641-193 | 3 | 5132 |
| (The) Keys to a Connected Google Classroom | EDCI 641-194 | 3 | 5118 |
| Beyond Growth Mindsets for Learning without Limits | EDCI 641-195 | 3 | 5136 |
| Bringing Distance Learning to Life With Equity & Humanity | EDCI 641-196 | 3 | 5121 |
| Coaching Your Students to Action Using Feedback Loop | EDCI 641-197 | 3 | 5139 |
| Headings, Highlights & Other Active Strategies for Digital Texts Comp | EDCI 641-198 | 1 | 5137 |
| Innovation Strategies for Every Classroom | EDCI 641-199 | 3 | 5138 |
| SEL & Empathy-Based Bullying Protection | EDCI 641-200 | 3 | 5131 |
| Social & Emotional Learning Starts with You | EDCI 641-201 | 3 | 5203 |
| Special Edcuation Instruction from a Distance | EDCI 641-202 | 3 | 5135 |
| Teaching with Immersive Technologies | EDCI 641-203 | 3 | 5134 |
| Bringing Your Students from Unfinished Learning to Soaring Achievement | EDCI 641-204 | 3 | 5147 |
| Blended Learning: Cover to Cover | EDCI 641-205 | 3 | 5145 |
| Creating Adventure & Engagement with Gamification | EDCI 641-206 | 3 | 5205 |
| Magnifying Reading Intervention Through Science & Research | EDCI 641-207 | 3 | 5150 |
| Maximizing Learning for all Through Differentiation | EDCI 641-208 | 3 | 5151 |
| Social Studies Instruction for Maximum Impact | EDCI 641-209 | 3 | 5141 |
| 3 Dimensions of Teaching & Learning with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) | EDCI 641-210 | 3 | 5148 |
| Activate & Energize the Learning Brain | EDCI 641-211 | 3 | 5129 |
| Deep Thinking Practices for the Math Classroom | EDCI 641-212 | 3 | 5154 |
| Fantastic Phenomena-Based Learning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) | EDCI 641-213 | 3 | 5149 |
| Inspire Student-Driven Learning with Questions & Inquiry | EDCI 641-214 | 3 | 5144 |
| Integrating Computational Thinking & Coding Across the Curriculum | EDCI 641-215 | 3 | 5206 |
| New Moves for Teaching Students with Disabilities | EDCI 641-216 | 3 | 5140 |
| Time Management Strategies for Educators | EDCI 641-217 | 3 | 5142 |
| World Language Teaching Methods | EDCI 641-218 | 3 | 5153 |
| Teachers Matter | EDCI 641-219 | 3 | 5211 |
| Teaching with TikTok, Twitter, and Tech | EDCI 641-220 | 3 | 5216 |
| A Closer Look at Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, & Dyscalculia | EDCI 641-221 | 3 | 5212 |
| Building on Your Strengths for Professional Wellbeing | EDCI 641-222 | 3 | 5219 |
| Championing Students who Challenge Us | EDCI 641-223 | 3 | 5209 |
| Promoting Social Good with EdTech | EDCI 641-224 | 3 | 5207 |
| Tidy Your Teaching Life | EDCI 641-225 | 3 | 5218 |
| Using Storytelling to Teach & Learn | EDCI 641-226 | 3 | 5210 |
| Welcoming Wellness Into Your Worklife | EDCI 641-227 | 3 | 5208 |
| Be the Teacher You Want to be | EDCI 641-228 | 3 | 5108 |
| Boost Your Skills with Google Jamboard | EDCI 641-229 | 1 | 5220 |
| Connecting & Calming Strategies for Today's Teachers | EDCI 641-230 | 3 | 5116 |
| Goodbye Teacher Burnout, Welcome Teacher Wellness | EDCI 641-231 | 3 | 5124 |
| Learning with Laughter & Levity | EDCI 641-232 | 1 | 5398 |
| Living Your Happiest Life Inside and Outside the Classroom | EDCI 641-233 | 3 | 5105 |
| Future Ready Fluencies for 21st Century Learners | EDCI 641-234 | 3 | 5215 |
| Health Education For Student Lifelong Wellness | EDCI 641-235 | 3 | 5224 |
| Math Fluency Beyond the Basic Facts | EDCI 641-236 | 3 | 5222 |
| Mental Health Advocacy & Allyship for Students of Color | EDCI 641-237 | 3 | 5229 |
| School Nursing Practices for the 21st Century | EDCI 641-238 | 3 | 5230 |
| Shifting Your Focus to the Science of Reading | EDCI 641-239 | 3 | 5227 |
| STEM is the Future for all Students | EDCI 641-240 | 3 | 5221 |
| Best Practices in Teaching Expository Writing | EDCI 641-241 | 3 | 5226 |
| Choose your Own EdTech Adventure | EDCI 641-242 | 3 | 5301 |
| Creativity Reboot for the Art Teacher's Classroom | EDCI 641-243 | 3 | 5225 |
| Empowering Action with Environmental Science | EDCI 641-244 | 3 | 5231 |
| Practical Strategies for High Impact Leadership | EDCI 641-245 | 3 | 5238 |
| Scaffolding Success for Students with Disabilities | EDCI 641-246 | 1 | 5240 |
| The Legacy of Racial Justice | EDCI 641-247 | 3 | 5233 |
| Transforming Schools through Equity Coaching | EDCI 641-248 | 3 | 5329 |
| Boosting Classroom Creativity through Canva | EDCI 641-249 | 1 | 5236 |
| Crack the Shakespeare Code | EDCI 641-250 | 3 | 5234 |
| Physical Education for Fitness & the Future | EDCI 641-251 | 3 | 5242 |
| Strategies to Make Learning Stick | EDCI 641-252 | 1 | 5239 |
| Developing Your Leadership Story | EDCI 641-253 | 3 | 5248 |
| Educational Innovation with Arts Integration | EDCI 641-254 | 3 | 5245 |
| Engaging Learners Through Productive Struggle | EDCI 641-244 | 3 | 5244 |
| Finding Funds for Student Fulfillment | EDCI 641-256 | 1 | 5246 |
| Help Students Change the World with Civic Engagement | EDCI 641-257 | 3 | 5243 |
| Inclusion and Access for Students with Disabilities | EDCI 641-258 | 1 | 5250 |
| Support for Students in Behavioral Crisis | EDCI 641-259 | 2 | 5249 |
| Tech Tools for Time Management | EDCI 641-260 | 1 | 5251 |
| Building Comprehension with the Science of Reading | EDCI 641-261 | 3 | 5269 |
| Full Steam Ahead with Arts in STEM Education | EDCI 641-262 | 3 | 5266 |
| Harness the Power of Screen Time in your Classroom | EDCI 641-263 | 1 | 5257 |
| Inclusive Support for Students with Severe and Multiple Impairments (SMI) | EDCI 641-264 | 3 | 5258 |
| Mental Health Matters | EDCI 641-265 | 3 | 5267 |
| Reclaiming Your Passion for Teaching w Bal Bandwidth | EDCI 641-266 | 3 | 5271 |
| Spark Deeper Learning with Thinking Routines | EDCI 641-267 | 1 | 5268 |
| Unlocking World Languages through Comp Input | EDCI 641-268 | 3 | 5256 |
For nearly four decades TCL has developed and improved rigorous and effective coursework guided online and on-site by experienced active classroom instructors. TCL instructors make genuine connections with participants, offering individualized instructional, assessment, and growth strategies based on one-on-one discussion and feedback as well as collaborative group learning.
TCL offers over 50 graduate-level credit courses available in self-paced or interactive online formats as well as select scheduled site-based offerings, including:
• 21st-Century Teaching
• Content-Area Teaching
• Equity & Diversity
• Instructional Strategies
• Positive Classroom Management
• Social & Emotional Learning
• Technology Tools for the Classroom
• Content-Area Teaching
• Equity & Diversity
• Instructional Strategies
• Positive Classroom Management
• Social & Emotional Learning
• Technology Tools for the Classroom
Whether in the classroom or online, TCL’s high-quality learning opportunities help school professionals work with a community of peers to forge durable links between the latest research and daily practice.
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| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ADHD: Teaching and Learning Strategies | 628-001 | 3 |
| Advanced iPad Applications: Collaborate, Create, Communicate, and Assess | 628-002 | 3 |
| Building an Engaging Collaborative Classroom | 628-003 | 3 |
| Classroom Management that Maximizes Learning and Leadership | 628-004 | 3 |
| Cognitive Foundations for PK-2 Classroom | 628-005 | 3 |
| Co-Teaching for Success in the Classroom | 628-006 | 3 |
| Creating a Balanced and Systematic Literacy Approach to Span K-12 Classrooms | 628-007 | 3 |
| Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity in the Classroom | 628-008 | 3 |
| Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading? | 628-009 | 3 |
| Differentiated Assessments: Alternative Ways to Assess All Students in your Classroom | 628-010 | 3 |
| Embracing the Multicultural Classroom: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Environment for All Students | 628-011 | 3 |
| English Learners and Students with Special Needs: Maximizing Potential in the Traditional and Virtual Classrooms | 628-012 | 3 |
| Executive Function and Creating Effective Learning Assessments | 628-013 | 3 |
| Formative, Interim, and Summative Assessments: Increase Engagement, Guide Instruction, Measure Learning | 628-014 | 3 |
| Integrating STEAM into your Curriculum | 628-015 | 3 |
| Mindfulness in the 21st Century Classroom | 628-016 | 3 |
| Positive Discipline: A Guide to Restorative Practices | 628-017 | 3 |
| Refocusing Attention: Tackling?Student Distractions by Gaining Their Attention | 628-018 | 3 |
| Response to Intervention (RTI):? A Roadmap for Successful Classroom Implementation | 628-019 | 3 |
| Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Integrating and Measuring Essential Skills in the Traditional and Virtual Classrooms | 628-020 | 3 |
| Social and Emotional Learning: Promoting Positive Mental Health Across the Curriculum | 628-021 | 3 |
| Social Media and Digital Citizenship in Education | 628-022 | 3 |
| Strategies to Improve Schoolwide Health and Wellness | 628-023 | 3 |
| Student-Centered Classrooms: A Constructivist Approach | 628-024 | 3 |
| Technology Tools for the Digital Teacher | 628-025 | 3 |
| The Blended/Flipped Learning Classroom | 628-026 | 3 |
| The Bullying Conundrum: A Journey from Awareness to Activism | 628-027 | 3 |
| The Chromebook Classroom: Google Apps and Productivity Tools for Classroom Collaboration | 628-028 | 3 |
| The Differentiated Classroom: Creating Pathways for All Learners to Succeed | 628-029 | 3 |
| The Google Infused Teacher: Advanced Applications of Google Classroom and Chrome | 628-030 | 3 |
| The Growth Mindset and Appreciative Inquiry: Getting the Best from Your Students and Getting Them to Believe in Themselves | 628-031 | 3 |
| Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety in Schools: Finding Hope and Building Resilience | 628-032 | 3 |
| Working with Challenging Parents: How to Connect and Create a Team Approach | 628-033 | 3 |
| Introduction to the Differentiated Classroom | 628-034 | 1 |
| Strategies to Support ADHD Students in the Classroom | 628-035 | 1 |
| Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom | 628-036 | 1 |
| Autism Mindsets for Educators | 628-037 | 3 |
| Cultivating Mathematical Mindsets & Reducing Math Anxiety | 628-038 | 3 |
| Embracing Digital Transformation to Increase Student Engagement & Support All Learners | 628-039 | 3 |
| Leveraging Teachable Moments to Develop Soft Skills for K-12 Students | 628-040 | 3 |
| Rethinking Student Thinking to Improve Student Learning | 628-041 | 3 |
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| Course Title | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Classroom Management | 635-001 | 2 |
| Building Community Schools | 635-005 | 2 |
| Early Childhood: Program Planning | 635-008 | 3 |
| Early Childhood: Family Centered Services | 635-009 | 2 |
| Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment | 635-010 | 3 |
| Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development | 635-011 | 3 |
| Educational Assessment | 635-012 | 2 |
| English Language Learner: Evaluation & Assessment | 635-013 | 3 |
| English Language Learner: Language Acquisition | 635-014 | 3 |
| English Language Learner: Linguistics | 635-015 | 3 |
| English Language Learner: Methods & Materials | 635-016 | 3 |
| Inclusion | 635-018 | 2 |
| Reading & Writing in Content Area | 635-021 | 2 |
| Reading Fundamentals #1 | 635-022 | 2 |
| Reading Fundamentals #2 | 635-023 | 2 |
| Reading Fundamentals #3 | 635-024 | 3 |
| Six Traits of Writing Model | 635-026 | 2 |
| Teaching Diversity | 635-028 | 2 |
| Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually | 635-029 | 2 |
| Teaching Secondary Math Conceptually | 635-030 | 3 |
| Try DI!: Planning and Preparing | 635-032 | 3 |
| Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards | 635-033 | 3 |
| Why DI? An Introduction to Differentiate Instruction | 635-036 | 3 |