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    Access to NGSS for ALL Students (2 Graduate Credit)

    $351.00

    Access to NGSS for All Students – Online Professional Development Course

    This 2-credit online course is designed to give teachers a deeper look at the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and provide strategies for how equity can be brought into the classroom by using the NGSS framework and practices. Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDTU 9056

    Course Description

    If you believe that science is for all students, and you’d like to help close the achievement gaps between various groups of students, this online NGSS course is for you. Statistics show concerning gaps between groups of students in their achievement of science standards, scientific literacy, interest in science careers, and preparedness for science fields. In 2013, the California State Board of Education adopted the NGSS for grades K-12 in order to bridge some of those gaps and improve science education for all students. The NGSS is comprised of three cornerstones: core ideas, practices, and crosscutting (connections between Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design). The NGSS combines these three areas to form standards and performance expectations, in order to give students a cohesive understanding of science as they advance through classes and grade levels. The main emphasis of this online NGSS class is to show you how to provide equity in your teaching practices, by incorporating NGSS standards. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on providing equal access to NGSS for all students includes segments on:
    • what is NGSS
    • why NGSS
    • NGSS and CCSS (Common Core State Standards)
    • NGSS and equity
    • strategies for teaching science to economically disadvantaged students
    • strategies for teaching science to English learners
    • strategies for teaching science to culturally diverse students
    • strategies for teaching science to students with special needs / disabilities
    • strategies for teaching science to girls
    • strategies for teaching science to gifted and talented students
    This 2-credit online course is approved by LAUSD for salary points and by other districts in California for professional development credits or graduate-level credits available through University of Massachusetts Global. You can check with your school district to find out which professional development credit type you need. The course is comprised of 4 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course. Reviews
      "As an elementary school teacher, I am required to teach science. This course really familiarized me with the NGSS and the value of STEM in my room."
     "This workshop gave me many insights on the obstacles various groups of students face when accessing the science curriculum and provided numerous strategies on how to help those students."
      "This workshop relates to me because I'm an elementary school teacher. It made me dig deeper into the NGSS to get a better understanding of the new standards, and how I can make sure that all students have access to the science content." 
     "Great workshop! Very engaging with lots of information that was applicable to my teaching."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how to incorporate the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) framework and best practices into your teaching. Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 2 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose. Target Audience This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators. Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Access to NGSS for All Students online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Access to NGSS for All Students course, you’ll earn 2 LAUSD salary points, 2 professional development credits, or 2 graduate-level professional development credits.
    If you have any questions about the Access to NGSS for All Students course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Access to NGSS for All Students you might also like these related online courses: Disclaimer Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.
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  • Making the Most of Distance Learning (2 Graduate Credit)

    $351.00

    Making the Most of Distance Learning – Online Professional Development Course

    UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9994

    Course Description

    Many teachers and students are faced with exceptional challenges as together they try to succeed in the teaching and learning process online. While distance learning has high potential for success, it also poses extreme risk of loss of learning. To succeed, students’ various creative, social, emotional and developmental needs must be sufficiently met. Those needs include:
    • Building an environment of mutual respect and rapport among all attendees in an online space
    • Providing adequate social engagement
    • Integrating exercise and movement
    • Promoting creative expression
    • Having fun through games and other means
    • Maintaining a high sense of meaningfulness of content and practices in the learning process
    Learning also improves as families are included and involved in educational activities, and when teachers are supported with a community of fellow teachers. This course addresses each of these areas, with best practices that remedy various difficulties as well as enhance the capabilities and opportunities presented by online learning.

    Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points

    Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 2 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.

    Target Audience

    This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.

    Additional Information/Questions

    Here’s additional information about the Making the Most of Distance Learning online professional development course:

    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, you’ll earn 2 LAUSD salary points, 2 professional development credits, or 2 graduate-level professional development credits.

    If you have any questions about the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.

    Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.

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  • Trauma-Informed Instruction (2 Graduate Credit)

    $351.00

    Trauma-Informed Instruction – Online Professional Development Course

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    UMass Global University Course Code: EDUU 9975

    Course Description

    Every day, an increasing number of students experience trauma that may adversely affect their learning, relationships, and life-trajectories.

    According to the Department of Justice, more than half of children in the U.S. were exposed to trauma in the past year, and 40% are direct victims of multiple acts of violence (higher percentages are represented in urban schools). This study also shows that students exposed to violence are more likely to be delinquent, struggle in and drop out of school; as well as to suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD, abuse drugs and alcohol, and engage in criminal activities (https://www.justice.gov/archives/defendingchildhood/facts-about-children-and-violence). Trauma can greatly affect students' ability to learn. But through trauma-informed instruction, teachers and other educators can be factors of healing towards success, despite these odds. This course guides educators through a paradigm shift, toward deeper understanding, heightened sensitivity, and increased efficacy in teaching students affected by trauma.

    Reviews

    "[This] was the best course I've taken in a long time and honestly MUCH more useful, better organized and informative than the Leadership and Equity course I took online with Harvard!"

    Learning Outcomes

    Participants learn to take an informed approach to instruction that can break the cycle of trauma.

    This 2-credit online course is approved by LAUSD for salary points and by other districts in California for professional development credits or graduate-level credits available through University of Massachusetts Global. You can check with your school district to find out which professional development credit type you need.

    Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points

    Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 2 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.

    Target Audience

    This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.

    Additional Information/Questions

    Here’s additional information about the Trauma-Informed Instruction online professional development course:

    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Trauma-Informed Instruction course, you’ll earn 2 LAUSD salary points, 2 professional development credits, or 2 graduate-level professional development credits.

    If you have any questions about the Trauma-Informed Instruction course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.

    Related Courses

    If you’re interested in Trauma-Informed Instruction you might also like these related online courses:

    Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.

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  • Becoming An Accountant / Finance Person (2 Grad Credits)

    $351.00
    Course Title: Becoming An Accountant Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30hours) Objectives Here are the four concepts that will change how you see money forever:  
    LEARN CONCEPT 1:  Saving money reaps rewards in the future. This sounds obvious, yet most people never do it. The student who saves $50 a month from age 16 will have over $600 by graduation. Invested wisely, that seed grows. Know this concept and practice it, and you will win big. LEARN CONCEPT 2:  Spending money on things that make money is called investing. Jake (you'll meet him in Chapter 7) bought a truck and a commercial mower with his savings, not sneakers. That purchase made him more money. Spending on things that earn you MORE money is the single biggest difference between the wealthy and everyone else. Know this concept and you will win big. LEARN CONCEPT 3:  A Profit & Loss (P&L) report shows you whether you are winning or losing with money. If you track what comes in and what goes out, you will never be surprised by an empty bank account. Every business uses a P&L. Every finance professional read one. You will too, by the end of this course. LEARN CONCEPT 4:  A little discipline on your finances today creates long-term freedom. Jake summed it up perfectly at his graduation party. When asked what was the best thing he bought with his savings, he said: "Freedom. I bought freedom." Discipline is not about being cheap. It is about being in control.
    Course Overview The 3 Ms of Finance, A Letter to Students  
    Dear Future Finance Rockstar, Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to have money while others are always broken, even when they earn the same amount? The answer is not luck. It is not talent. It is not even how much you earn. It is three simple things:
     
    M1 MAKE Money Earn it, jobs, side hustles, businesses M2 MANAGE Money Budget, save, track every dollar M3 MULTIPLY Money Invest, make your money work for you
     
    👩‍🏫 TEACHER TIP When speaking to high schoolers, don't try to push every concept at once. Keep it simple and come back to these 3 M's again and again. The lemonade stand, the grass-cutting business, and the newspaper route help make these concepts practical and real. If students remember only one thing from this course, let it be: Make, Manage, multiply.
      Finance is About Mastering CONCEPTS, Not Memorizing Formulas This course is built around a powerful idea: the person who understands a few core financial concepts, and actually applies them, will outperform someone who memorized every formula in the textbook but never put them to use.   Course Outline Welcome, The 3 Ms of Finance, A Letter to Students 3 Chapter 1, Money 101, Understanding Your Own Finances 5 Chapter 2, The Language of Finance, Key Accounting Concepts 7 Chapter 3, Real-World Scenarios, Finance on the Job 9 Chapter 4, The Finance Career, Jobs, Descriptions & Career Path 12 Chapter 5, Getting Hired (Or not!), Resumes & What Goes Wrong 14 Chapter 6, Your Roadmap, Education, Courses & Next Steps 16 Chapter 7, Taking the Pathway Untrodden, Smart Stories of Young Winners 18   Description of Activities
    1. Read through the lesson content and watch the videos
    2. Take short quizzes
    3. Complete a writing assignment to reflect on your own interest and skill set as related to the career pathway being considered in this lesson. 
    4. Post written responses in a forum
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  • Becoming an Engineer (2 Graduate Credits)

    $351.00

    Becoming an Engineer– Online Professional Development Course

    This 2-credit online course addresses the thinking, purpose, skill set and mind set of an Engineer. Teachers and students alike will be delighted to realize that engineering is not a dry field but is rather a field that combines creativity with science, math, and design. Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9962

    Course Description

    This course covers the following main topics related to a career path: Chapter 1, What IS Engineering? Six Branches, Infinite Possibilities Chapter 2, Engineering Legends & Breakthroughs, Stories That Changed the World Chapter 3, How Engineers Think, The Engineering Design Process Chapter 4, Engineering in Action, Real-World Scenarios Chapter 5, The Math & Science Behind Engineering, Why It All Makes Sense Chapter 6, The Future of Engineering, AI, Space, Biotech & Smart Cities Chapter 7, Your Engineering Career Roadmap, Jobs, Degrees & Next Steps Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). Target Audience This course is designed for all types of 6 through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators. Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Becoming an Engineer online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 2-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Becoming an Engineer course, you’ll earn 2 Professional Development Graduate credits.
    If you have any questions about this course, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses Becoming a Lawyer Becoming a Finance/Accountant Resource Resource: This online professional development class has been approved by UMass (University of Massachusettes).  
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  • Becoming a Human Resources Manager (2 Grad Credits)

    $351.00
    Course Title: Becoming a Human Resources Professional Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Objectives LEARN CONCEPT 1: People are a company’s greatest asset—and its greatest risk. Every organization depends on its people to perform, collaborate, and grow. Human Resources exists to manage that reality effectively, ensuring employees are supported while protecting the organization from costly mistakes. LEARN CONCEPT 2: HR is both operational and strategic. HR is not just paperwork and hiring—it shapes how organizations grow, retain talent, and perform. Strong HR systems reduce turnover, improve culture, and directly impact business success. LEARN CONCEPT 3: Every workplace decision affects performance and culture. Hiring the wrong person, failing to train employees, or ignoring workplace conflict has real consequences. HR professionals design systems that influence how people work, interact, and succeed. LEARN CONCEPT 4: You can start building an HR career now. You do not need prior HR experience to begin. Communication, organization, and initiative are transferable skills that can open the door to entry-level HR roles and long-term career growth.

    Course Overview

    Every company that employs people faces HR challenges—whether or not they have a formal HR department. This course introduces students to how organizations hire, develop, manage, and retain employees, and how HR professionals solve real business problems.

    From Employee to Organizational Thinker

    Most people experience work as employees. HR professionals see the system behind the work: how people are selected, trained, evaluated, and supported. This course helps students shift from simply participating in a workplace to understanding how it operates. Students will explore real-world HR functions, including hiring, training, compensation, and workplace culture. By the end of the course, students will understand how HR decisions shape both employee experience and business outcomes.

    The 5 Traits of Successful HR Professionals

    • Communication: Clear, professional interaction across all levels of an organization
    • Judgment: Making fair, informed decisions in complex situations
    • Organization: Managing multiple processes, deadlines, and responsibilities
    • Confidentiality: Handling sensitive employee information responsibly
    • Empathy: Understanding employee perspectives while balancing business needs

    Course Outline

    • Introduction: What Is Human Resources?
    • Chapter 1: What HR Actually Does
    • Chapter 2: Hiring and Talent Acquisition
    • Chapter 3: Training, Development, and Performance
    • Quiz 1 (Chapters 1–3)
    • Chapter 4: Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards
    • Chapter 5: Culture and Employee Relations
    • Chapter 6: How to Start a Career in HR
    • Quiz 2 (Chapters 4–6)
    • Final Exam (20 Questions)
    • Final Reflection

    Description of Activities

    • Read and analyze course content and real-world HR scenarios
    • Watch career-focused videos on HR roles and responsibilities
    • Complete quizzes to assess understanding of key concepts
    • Participate in discussions on workplace situations and decision-making
    • Reflect on personal experiences in work, school, or team environments
    • Complete a final written reflection and optional presentation
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  • Entering into Law Enforcement (Police Role) (2 Grad Credits)

    $351.00
    Course Title: A Career in Law Enforcement (Police Work) Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Objectives LEARN CONCEPT 1: Law enforcement is about service, responsibility, and real-world problem-solving—not what you see on TV. Most of the job involves communication, decision-making, and community interaction rather than high-intensity action. LEARN CONCEPT 2: Law enforcement offers multiple career paths, but almost all begin in patrol. Patrol experience builds the foundation required for advancement into investigations, specialized units, and leadership roles. LEARN CONCEPT 3: The profession demands strong communication, sound judgment, physical fitness, and personal integrity. These qualities are evaluated long before hiring and can be developed starting now. LEARN CONCEPT 4: The hiring process is rigorous and selective, designed to evaluate readiness, character, and trustworthiness. Preparation, honesty, and consistency are what separate successful candidates from the rest.  

    Course Overview

    Law enforcement is one of the most demanding and impactful careers in the United States. This course introduces students to the realities of the profession—what officers actually do, how different agencies operate, and what it takes to enter and succeed in the field. From Observer to Prepared Applicant Most people see law enforcement from the outside. This course shifts that perspective by explaining how the job actually works—from patrol responsibilities to report writing, crisis response, and long-term investigations. Students will explore the structure of law enforcement agencies, daily responsibilities, career pathways, and hiring expectations. By the end of the course, students will understand not just the job—but how to prepare for it before ever applying. The 4 Traits of Successful Law Enforcement Candidates Communication: Listening, de-escalation, and clear report writing Judgment: Decision-making under pressure and situational awareness Physical Fitness: Strength, endurance, and long-term conditioning Character: Integrity, accountability, discipline, and professionalism

    Course Outline

    • Introduction: What Is Law Enforcement?
    • Chapter 1: What Police Officers Actually Do Chapter 2: Types of Law Enforcement Careers Chapter 3: Skills and Traits Needed
    • Quiz 1 (Chapters 1–3)
    • Chapter 4: Education and Requirements Chapter 5: The Hiring Process Chapter 6: How to Start Now
    • Quiz 2 (Chapters 4–6)
    • Final Exam (Essay-Based) Final Reflection

    Description of Activities

    • Read and analyze course content and real-world law enforcement scenarios
    • Watch career-focused videos on law enforcement roles and responsibilities
    • Complete quizzes to assess understanding of key concepts
    • Participate in discussions about ethical situations, decision-making, and community interactions
    • Reflect on personal readiness, strengths, and areas for improvement
    • Complete a final written essay and personal action plan
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  • Becoming a Food Specialist (2 Grad Credits)

    $351.00
    This 2-credit online course addresses the thinking, purpose, skill set and mind set of a Food Services Specialist. Teachers and students alike will be delighted to realize that handling, cooking, arranging, and serving food involves both skill and creativity.  This course is not only interesting, it is delicious! Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9957

    Course Description

    This course covers the following main topics related to a career path: Restaurant and food services includes many kinds of work settings. Students should understand early that this field is much wider than one kitchen or one job title. It includes:
    • Restaurants
    • Cafés
    • Hotels
    • Catering companies
    • Bakeries
    • Food trucks
    • School cafeterias
    • Hospital food services
    • Event venues
    • Quick-service and takeaway businesses
    Each setting has its own pace and rhythm, but all of them depend on the same core values: quality, safety, teamwork, timing, creativity and service. Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). Target Audience This course is designed for all types of 6 through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators. Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Becoming a Food Specialist online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 2-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Becoming a Food Services Specialist course, you’ll earn 2 Professional Development Graduate credits.
    If you have any questions about this course, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses Becoming a Lawyer Becoming a Finance/Accountant Resource Resource: This online professional development class has been approved by UMass (University of Massachusettes).  
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  • Becoming a Manager (2 Grad Credits)

    $351.00

    Becoming A Manager

    Price: $351

    $351.00

    Becoming a Manager – Online Professional Development Course

    Every organization — from classrooms to corporations — depends on someone who can turn ideas into action, guide a team through pressure, and keep people moving toward a shared goal. This 2-credit online course introduces educators to the real, everyday work of management: planning, organizing, leading, and decision-making. Teachers will walk away equipped to help students see management not as a distant title, but as a practical, learnable skill set they can start building today.

    Course Description

    This course takes participants through six chapters that build a complete picture of what it means to manage people, projects, and outcomes. Beginning with the foundations of the managerial role, the course moves through the core functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling), the personal skills that separate good managers from great ones (communication, emotional intelligence, decision-making), and the real career pathway from entry-level employee to leadership position. The course closes with an applied reflection on leadership in action and the consequences — good and bad — of management decisions.

    Educators will finish the course ready to bring classroom-ready activities to their students, including team-based leadership exercises where students rotate through the role of "manager" to build firsthand insight into the position.

    Target Audience

    This course is designed for K-12 educators — particularly those teaching career and technical education, business, or elective courses — who want to introduce students to management and leadership as a viable, accessible career pathway. It's well suited for teachers building out career-exploration units, CTE programs, or advisory curricula focused on workplace readiness.

    Syllabus Outline

    Part I: Foundations of Management Chapter 1 — The Quiet Power of a Manager: Understanding the Role Beyond the Title

    Part II: Managerial Functions and Responsibilities Chapter 2 — The Work Behind the Title: What Managers Actually Do (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling)

    Part III: Skills and Leadership Development Chapter 3 — The Inner Strength of a Manager: Skills That Shape Great Leadership

    Part IV: Career Pathway and Growth Chapter 4 — The Journey to Becoming a Manager: Education, Experience, and Growth

    Part V: Professional Practice Chapter 5 — Stepping Into the Role: Real Responsibilities, Career Expectations, and Professional Identity

    Part VI: Application and Future Development Chapter 6 — Becoming the Manager: Application, Reflection, and the Future Ahead

    Assessment: Quiz 1 (Understanding the Role of a Manager) – 30 pts | Quiz 2 (Becoming an Effective Manager) – 30 pts | Final Essay Reflection – 40 pts

     
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