2 salary point courses

  • Access to NGSS for ALL Students (2 Credits)

    $169.00

    PD Credits

    $351.00

    Grad-level PD Credits

    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 LAUSD Course Code NA-18-62 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. NA-18-62 is the LAUSD course code for Access to NGSS for All Students which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). 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.
  • Making the Most of Distance Learning (2 Credits)

    $169.00

    PD Credits

    $351.00

    Grad-level PD Credits

    Making the Most of Distance Learning – NEW Online Professional Development Course

    LAUSD Course Code: NA-22-311 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.

    NA-22-311 is the LAUSD course code for Making the Most of Distance Learning which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

    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.

  • Trauma-Informed Instruction (2 Credits)

    $169.00

    PD Credits

    $351.00

    Grad-level PD Credits

    Trauma-Informed Instruction – Online Professional Development Course

    Click Here to View Syllabus
    LAUSD Course Code: NA-08-12 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.

    NA-08-12 is the LAUSD course code for Trauma-Informed Instruction which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

    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.

Title