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  • This 3-credit course will allow you to learn the secret to extinguish and escape one of the most deadliest chronic illnesses in the workplace - BURNOUT.

    Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global Course Code: EDDU 9087 When reading article after article in news outlets across the United States, teachers are not only exhausted, but many are leaving the teaching profession altogether. This course is amazing in that it is a one of a kind class that focuses just on K-12 Teachers who are feeling the burnout during the Covid19/Omicron Pandemic and beyond. Although there are a number of professions (such as tuna fishing, air traffic control, oil drilling, lumber hauling, etc) that exhaust workers, there is no profession like the teaching profession where one must know how to be both an educator, a counselor, a shoulder to cry on, a pandemic prevention specialist, and a education professional - all at the same time. Add to this the experience of a pandemic with having kids at home and one's own health to deal with, you find yourself with a recipe for disaster. This course explains how the solution to teacher burnout is very similar to the solution that fighter pilots must acquire when they are experiencing a G-force on their chest. Take this class and preserve your profession. Number of Professional Development Credits Teachers throughout the U.S. can earn 3 graduate-level university credits. 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 Extinguishing Teacher Burnout 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 course, you’ll earn 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
    If you have any questions about any of our professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Disclaimer This online professional development course, like all of our courses, is approved by two entities: school districts, and universities. For salary advancement, always double check with your HR department to ensure they support the raising of your salary.
  • Extinguishing Teacher Burnout (3 Credits)

    $179.00

    PD Credits

    $440.00

    Grad-level PD Credits

    Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).

    This 3-credit course will allow you to learn the secret to extinguish and escape one of the most deadliest chronic illnesses in the workplace - BURNOUT.

    Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-09-20 UMass Global Course Code: EDDU 9087 When reading article after article in news outlets across the United States, teachers are not only exhausted, but many are leaving the teaching profession altogether. This course is amazing in that it is a one of a kind class that focuses just on K-12 Teachers who are feeling the burnout during the Covid19/Omicron Pandemic and beyond. Although there are a number of professions (such as tuna fishing, air traffic control, oil drilling, lumber hauling, etc) that exhaust workers, there is no profession like the teaching profession where one must know how to be both an educator, a counselor, a shoulder to cry on, a pandemic prevention specialist, and a education professional - all at the same time. Add to this the experience of a pandemic with having kids at home and one's own health to deal with, you find yourself with a recipe for disaster. This course explains how the solution to teacher burnout is very similar to the solution that fighter pilots must acquire when they are experiencing a G-force on their chest. Take this class and preserve your profession. Number of Professional Development Credits Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 3 professional development credits by completing this online course or 3 graduate-level university credits for an additional cost. 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 Extinguishing Teacher Burnout 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 course, you’ll earn 3 professional development credits.
    If you have any questions about any of our professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Disclaimer This online professional development course, like all of our courses, is approved by two entities: school districts, and universities. For salary advancement, always double check with your HR department to ensure they support the raising of your salary.
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  • Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).

    Lifting Every Voice through Academic Discourse and Public Speaking – Online Professional Development Course

    This 1-credit online course is designed to give teachers practical ways they can help students find their voices and develop their public speaking skills. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-11-134 UMass Global University Course Code: EDLU 9949 Course Description “Public speaking” doesn’t only apply to standing on a stage in front of thousands of people and giving a speech. Public speaking takes place every day in classrooms, but not all students are comfortable with it. If you’d like to help your students speak up and speak out, you’ll enjoy this online class on public speaking. Many students are afraid to speak up about issues that are important to them. Or they might want to be heard, but don’t know how to jump into the discussions. In this professional development course for teachers, you’ll learn how to make a difference in your student’s lives by facilitating and accommodating participation from all of your students. The course includes real-world tips and strategies for helping students articulate their ideas, negotiate and discuss them with others, and strengthen their points of view and voices. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on public speaking and academic discourse includes best practices for:
    • how to incorporate more academic discourse throughout content instruction
    • how to facilitate debate, speech-giving, and spoken word
    • how to overcome barriers to effective speaking
    This 1-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. Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how to help students engage in academic discourse and improve their public speaking skills. Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 1 professional development credit by completing this online course or 1 graduate level credit (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 1 salary point 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-11-134 is the LAUSD course code for Academic Discourse and Public Speaking 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 Academic Discourse and Public Speaking 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 Academic Discourse and Public Speaking course, you’ll earn 1 LAUSD salary point, 1 professional development credit, or 1 graduate-level professional development credit.
    If you have any questions about the Academic Discourse and Public Speaking course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Academic Discourse and Public Speaking you might also like these related online courses:
    • Lifting Every Voice through Creative Writing and Publishing (3 credits / LAUSD Salary Points)
    • Arts Integration for Equity and Excellence - Music (3 credits / LAUSD Salary Points)
    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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  • Cognitively Guided Instruction Math (1 Credit)

    $129.00

    PD Credits

    $271.00

    Grad-level PD Credits

    Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).

    Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math – Online Professional Development Course

    This 1-credit online course provides an introduction to Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and how to integrate it into teaching mathematics in PreK-12. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-13-841 UMass Global University Course Code: EDTU 9052 Course Description More and more districts and schools are requiring that CGI be implemented into classrooms, and for good reason. Cognitively Guided Instruction has proven to be an effective teaching strategy. If you’re interested in what CGI is and how it can be applied to your students, or if you’ve been looking for online CGI math training, this course is for you. At its core, CGI teaches you how to listen to your students in order to understand their thinking. Once you understand how students think, you can adjust your teaching and provide support for their mathematical learning. In this online CGI math course, you’ll get an in-depth look at the foundational ideas behind CGI, the rationale for using it to teach math, and specific ways to practice it in your classroom. Once you learn the principles of CGI, you can apply them to any type of math curriculum. Designed for preK-12 school teachers, this online professional development course on Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) for math includes:
    • an overview of CGI for math
    • examples of CGI in math (including activities and videos)
    • benefits of using CGI for math and examples of its success
    • how to use CGI (including examples of teacher and student interactions using CGI in math)
    • how to implement CGI (including specific examples of activities)
    • CGI and CCSS (aligning CGI with Common Core State Standards)
    This 1-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 6 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
      "This course provided me with a more in-depth look at what the foundational ideas are for CGI. Furthermore, I was able to really understand what Cognitively Guided Instruction is, what it looks like, and how it should be executed."
     "My District and my Principal want all teachers at my school to teach math using CGI. This course has built my confidence, enthusiasm, and understanding of how to teach CGI Math."
      "Our school and district are planning on implementing CGI into classrooms so this course really helped me gain more knowledge about this subject. It was helpful to see strategies that are currently being used in classroom and it helped me develop an idea of how to begin incorporating it into my own class." 
     "I know my school is going to start doing CGI and this course helped give me some good ideas and a solid foundation to build on!"
      "As a school we are performing very low in math, therefore, CGI is a very new practice at my school. This course has given me more confidence in implementing it."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn what Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) is and ways to implement it when you’re teaching math. Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 1 professional development credit by completing this online course or 1 graduate level credit (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 1 salary point awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose. Target Audience This course is designed for preK-12 school teachers, staff, and administrators. NA-13-841 is the LAUSD course code for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math 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 Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math 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 Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math course, you’ll earn 1 LAUSD salary point, 1 professional development credit, or 1 graduate-level professional development credit.
    If you have any questions about the Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math 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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  • STEAM Everyday for Everyone (1 Credit)

    $129.00

    PD Credits

    $271.00

    Grad-level PD Credits

    Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).

    STEAM Everyday for Everyone – Online Professional Development Course

    This 1-credit online course provides practical tips, ideas, and resources for how to integrate STEAM into all of your lesson plans and curriculum. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-11-123 UMass Global University Course Code: EDTU 9026 Course Description In years past, core subjects such as science, math, and engineering were distinctly separate from the arts, and seemingly students had an interest in one type of education or the other, but never both. Research has shown, however, that students who have access to the arts, as well as science and math, are more invested in learning, more motivated to come to school, and more apt to perform better in all subjects. That’s why STEAM education is become more commonplace, as it rapidly gains ground inside elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, and as districts around the country add STEAM schools. If you’d like to learn more about STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) and how to incorporate it into your teaching, this online professional development course is for you. The class is based on the notion that every student is a scientist-artist, but that the joy of creativity and artistic expression are often squelched as students are introduced to more rigid and less stimulating approaches to learning. But why can’t the “artist” in everyone flourish, not only in school, but also in life…not only when students are young, but also throughout their lives. In this online STEAM course, you’ll learn how to assimilate the arts and sciences into your lesson plans and curriculum, in order to provide a richer learning experience for your students. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on STEAM covers a variety of topics, including:
    • an overview STEAM
    • research and statistics that support offering STEAM for all students
    • 3-dimensional learning
    • incorporating context into learning
    • opportunities for academic discourse
    • student thinking and reflection
    • including the arts in teaching and learning activities
    This 1-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 6 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
      "Excellent course. Will be recommending it to colleagues."
     "My science activities in the past were not very well-rounded and rather one dimensional. This course offered me a new perspective on what effective science instruction should look like."
      "Our school is a STEAM school and it provided me with new information, resources and ideas that I can immediately bring back into my own classroom and share with colleagues." 
     "STEAM has definitely been challenging for me to integrate into my curriculum, however I have gained the confidence needed to try new lessons in my own class, thanks to this course."
      "STEM is now becoming a real factor in our schools. Having an understanding of this has given me an opportunity to be more aware of the standards and what my colleagues are engaged in."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll get new information, ideas, and resources for how to integrate STEAM into your curriculum. Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 1 professional development credit by completing this online course or 1 graduate level credit (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 1 salary point 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-11-123 is the LAUSD course code for STEAM Everyday for Everyone 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 STEAM Everyday for Everyone 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 STEAM Everyday for Everyone course, you’ll earn 1 LAUSD salary point, 1 professional development credit, or 1 graduate-level professional development credit.
    If you have any questions about the STEAM Everyday for Everyone course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in STEAM Everyday for Everyone 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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  • Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).

    Formative Assessments to Heighten Engagement, Guide Instruction, and Improve Learning – Online Professional Development Course

    This 1-credit online course provides strategies for using formative assessments to quickly evaluate students’ knowledge and thinking. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-11-122 UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9972 Course Description Every day in your classroom, are your students fully understanding the concepts that you’re teaching? Even you seem to be teaching something perfectly, are your students really getting it? Thanks to formative assessments, it’s easy enough to gauge the effectiveness of your lessons and to make changes on the fly. In this online class, you’ll learn how to use formative assessments to get instant feedback on your teaching practices and to enhance student engagement and learning. This professional development course for teachers focuses on how to use fun and quick formative assessments, techniques that go far beyond the KWL chart (Know, Want to Know, Learned). You’ll discover easy, practical strategies that you can begin using with your students immediately. If you’ve felt burdened by the mandates of your school or district, this online class can provide a fresh perspective – helping you focus on meaningful assessments that address your students’ needs and improve your teaching practices. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on formative assessments covers a variety of topics, including:
    • an overview of formative assessment
    • the purpose of formative assessments
    • supporting research on the effectiveness of formative assessments
    • key characteristics for success in using formative assessments
    • formative assessment and classroom culture
    • formative assessment and equity for students
    • quick formative assessment strategies
    • technology, tools, and resources to facilitate formative assessments
    • aligning formative assessments and summative assessments
    As part of this online professional development course, you’ll create a portfolio of 8 formative assessment strategies, specific to your teaching environment and students. This 1-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 6 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 a classroom teacher it is easy to get bogged down in district mandates. This course reminded me about what is important and redirected me back to meaningful assessment and instruction."
     "I have learned many fun strategies for formative assessment that I am already using with my students. They love it!"
      "I really enjoyed this course and it directly effected my teaching practices. I was able to integrate the techniques I learned right away." 
     "I received numerous ways of assessing my students to see if they truly understand the concept. Formative assessment gives me the opportunity to make changes when needed. I will be utilizing formative assessments throughout my lessons."
      "I use formative assessments to guide my teaching instruction to help my students learning. This course helped give me new effective strategies to better address students needs. It also really helped me see how important formative assessments are to improve student achievement."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how to use fun and quick assessments to evaluate your students’ knowledge and thinking, as well as how to use different teaching modalities to promote student learning. Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 1 professional development credit by completing this online course or 1 graduate level credit (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 1 salary point 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-11-122 is the LAUSD course code for Formative Assessments 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 Formative Assessments 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 Formative Assessments course, you’ll earn 1 LAUSD salary point, 1 professional development credit, or 1 graduate-level professional development credit.
    If you have any questions about the Formative Assessments course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Formative Assessments 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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  • 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
  • Course Title: Becoming A Digital Marketing Specialist Number of Credits: 1 Credits (15 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9965 Four Concepts That Will Change How You See the Internet
    LEARN CONCEPT 1:  Every ad, post, and email you see was a deliberate business decision. Nothing online happens by accident in marketing. The color of a button, the exact words in a headline, the time a post goes live, all of it is tested and intentional. When you understand this, you stop being a passive consumer and start seeing the invisible architecture of the digital world. LEARN CONCEPT 2:  Attention is the most valuable currency of the digital age. Every platform, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Google, is competing for your eyeballs. Brands pay billions to get those eyeballs. The digital marketer's job is to earn attention, hold it, and direct it toward a business goal. LEARN CONCEPT 3:  Data turns guesswork into strategy. Unlike traditional advertising where you hoped your billboard reached the right person, digital marketing tells you exactly who saw your ad, clicked it, bought something, and how much it cost to get them there. That data is power, and learning to read it is one of the most valuable skills in the world. LEARN CONCEPT 4:  You can start building a digital marketing portfolio TODAY, with no budget. Run a social media page for a school club. Write a blog. Help a local business with their Instagram. Create a YouTube channel about something you love. Every piece of content you create is a portfolio item that demonstrates real-world skill to future employers.
    Course Overview The 3 Cs of Digital Marketing, A Letter to Students  
    Dear Future Digital Marketer, Right now, someone is scrolling through their phone and stopping on a video, and that video was put there on purpose. A brand paid someone to plan it, create it, target the right audience, and measure whether it worked. That person is a digital marketer. And that job? It is one of the fastest-growing, highest-demand, most creative careers of the 21st century. Digital marketing sits at the intersection of creativity, psychology, data, and technology. You do not need to be a programmer. You do not need to be a graphic designer. You need to understand people, what they want, what they fear, what makes them click, share, and buy. This course will teach you the language, the tools, the strategies, and the career paths of digital marketing, and show you exactly how to start building real experience before you ever graduate. The internet is the world's biggest marketplace. Let's teach you how to thrive in it.
      The 3 Cs of Digital Marketing Every concept in this course connects back to three core principles. Master these and you will understand 80% of what every digital marketer does every day:  
    🎨 CREATE Build content that stops the scroll 🔗 CONNECT Reach the right people at the right time 💰 CONVERT Turn attention into action and revenue
      Course Outline Welcome, The 3 Cs of Digital Marketing, A Letter to Students Chapter 1, What IS Digital Marketing? The Digital Landscape Chapter 2, Social Media Marketing, Platforms, People & Algorithms Chapter 3, Content is King, Creating Content That Works Chapter 4, SEO, The Science of Being Found Online Chapter 5, Email, Paid Ads & Analytics, The Full Campaign Chapter 6, Real-World Scenarios, Digital Marketing on the Job Chapter 7, Your Digital Marketing Career, Jobs, Salaries & Portfolio 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
     
  • Course Title: A Career in Law Enforcement (Police Work) Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9959 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
  • Course Title: Becoming a Lawyer Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9955 Objectives LEARN CONCEPT 1: Law is a system that shapes everyday life. The legal system affects housing, business, education, family life, and individual rights. Lawyers operate within this system to solve problems, protect people, and navigate complex rules that impact society daily. LEARN CONCEPT 2: Lawyers are professional problem-solvers—not just courtroom performers. Most legal work happens through reading, writing, researching, and advising. Strong lawyers understand details, anticipate risks, and use logic to guide decisions long before a case ever reaches court. LEARN CONCEPT 3: Logic, reading, and argumentation are core legal skills. The foundation of law is the ability to analyze information, identify flaws in reasoning, and construct persuasive arguments. These skills are valuable not only in law, but in any career. LEARN CONCEPT 4: You can begin building legal skills now. Students do not need to wait for law school to start developing relevant skills. Reading deeply, writing clearly, debating respectfully, and thinking critically are all accessible starting points for a future in law.  

    Course Overview

    Every society relies on laws to function, and every law requires people who understand and apply it. This course introduces students to the legal profession, exploring what lawyers actually do, the different types of legal careers, and the path required to enter the field.

    From Student to Legal Thinker

    Most people see law from the outside—as rules or court cases. Lawyers see the structure behind those rules: how laws are written, interpreted, challenged, and applied. This course helps students shift from simply following rules to understanding how legal systems work. Students will examine real-world legal scenarios, learn how arguments are constructed, and explore how lawyers influence outcomes that affect individuals, businesses, and entire communities. By the end of the course, students will understand both the opportunities and responsibilities of a career in law.

    The 5 Traits of Successful Legal Professionals

    Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex information and identify key issues Communication: Clear writing and persuasive speaking Attention to Detail: Precision in reading and interpreting legal language Ethics: Commitment to fairness, honesty, and professional responsibility Resilience: Ability to handle pressure, complexity, and long-term challenges

    Course Outline

    • Introduction: What Is Law and Why It Matters?
    • Chapter 1: What Lawyers Actually Do
    • Chapter 2: Types of Lawyers and Career Paths
    • Chapter 3: Winning Arguments and Legal Reasoning
    • Quiz 1 (Chapters 1–3)
    • Chapter 4: The Road to Law School
    • Chapter 5: Good Lawyers vs. Bad Lawyers
    • Chapter 6: Professional Skills: Thinking, Presentation, and Judgment
    • Quiz 2 (Chapters 4–6)
    • Chapter 7: Famous Lawyers and Legal Impact
    • Chapter 8: Your Future in Law
    • Final Reflection / Project

    Description of Activities

    • Read and analyze course chapters and real-world legal scenarios
    • Watch educational videos on legal reasoning and career paths
    • Participate in discussions about ethical dilemmas and legal decisions
    • Practice identifying flaws in arguments and building logical responses
    • Engage in classroom activities such as mock client interviews and debates
    • Complete quizzes to assess understanding of key legal concepts
    • Reflect on personal interests and potential career pathways in law
    • Complete a final written or presentation-based project
  • Course Title: BECOMING A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL  Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9954 Objectives LEARN CONCEPT 1: A principal’s most important job is not managing, it is leading. Management keeps things running. Leadership makes things better. A great principal does not simply maintain systems or enforce rules; they create a vision for what a school can become and inspire students, teachers, and families to work toward it together. LEARN CONCEPT 2: School culture is the most powerful force inside any school building. Culture shapes how students feel when they walk through the doors each morning. In strong schools, students feel safe, teachers feel supported, and families feel welcomed. Principals influence school culture more than anyone else because their leadership sets the emotional tone for the entire community. LEARN CONCEPT 3: Data is a school leader’s compass, not their judge. Attendance rates, test scores, graduation rates, discipline reports, and teacher retention all tell a story about a school. Effective principals use data with curiosity and compassion to guide improvement, solve problems, and ensure every student receives the support they need. LEARN CONCEPT 4: The best principals were almost always strong teachers first. School leadership begins with understanding teaching and learning at a deep level. Principals who have experienced the challenges and rewards of the classroom are better equipped to support teachers, connect with students, and make informed instructional decisions.  

    Course Overview

    Every school needs strong leadership to help students succeed, teachers grow, and communities thrive. This course introduces students to the world of educational leadership and explores what principals actually do each day behind the scenes. The 3 Ls of School Leadership Every concept in this course connects back to three foundational principles that define outstanding school leaders: 🧭 LEAD — Guide your school with vision, courage, and clarity 📚 LEARN — Remain a lifelong learner of teaching, leadership, and people 🌱 LIFT — Support and elevate every student, teacher, and community member around you From Student to School Leader Many people see principals only during announcements, assemblies, or disciplinary situations. In reality, principals are responsible for creating school culture, supporting teachers, solving problems, managing operations, communicating with families, and leading long-term school improvement efforts. Students will explore real-world leadership scenarios, learn how schools operate, and examine the educational pathways required to become a principal. By the end of this course, students will better understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with leading a school community. The 5 Traits of Successful School Leaders Vision: Ability to create and communicate a meaningful direction for the school Communication: Clear listening, speaking, and relationship-building skills Decision-Making: Confidence in solving complex problems fairly and thoughtfully Organization: Managing people, schedules, systems, and responsibilities effectively Empathy: Understanding and supporting the needs of students, teachers, and families   Course Outline Welcome, The 3 Ls of School Leadership, A Letter to Students & Educators Chapter 1, What Does a Principal Actually Do? A Day in the Life Chapter 2, The Journey to the Principal’s Office, Education & Credentials Chapter 3, Leadership That Transforms Schools, Culture, Vision & People Chapter 4, The Business Side of Running a School, Budgets, Data & Resources Chapter 5, Real-World Scenarios, Decisions a Principal Makes Every Day Chapter 6, Working with Communities, Parents & School Boards Chapter 7, Your Career Roadmap, From Student to School Leader Quiz 1, Chapters 1–3 Knowledge Check Quiz 2, Chapters 4–7 Knowledge Check Final Essay, Your Leadership Vision Statement Resources, Recommended Books, Certifications, Videos & Organizations   Description of Activities
    • Read and analyze course chapters and leadership case studies
    • Watch videos about school leadership, educational systems, and decision-making
    • Participate in classroom discussions about school culture and leadership challenges
    • Complete reflection assignments about personal leadership strengths and goals
    • Practice solving realistic school leadership scenarios
    • Engage in collaborative activities involving communication and teamwork
    • Complete quizzes to assess understanding of educational leadership concepts
    • Develop a final written leadership vision statement
  • Course Title: Becoming A Project Manager Number of Credits: 1 Credits (15 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9953 Objectives
    1. Understand what Project Managers do.
    2. Understanding how to manager the 3 main elements of Time, Budget and Quality
    3. Learn the steps for becoming an Effective Project Manager
       Course Overview   What is a Project Manager? A project manager is the person responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing a project on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of everyone involved. They are simultaneously a strategist, a communicator, a risk analyst, a motivator, and a problem-solver. When something goes wrong, they are the ones who figure out what to do next. When things go right, they are often the reason why, even if nobody quite realizes it. A project, formally defined, is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to create something unique. Building a school mobile app, planning a community fundraiser, launching a new product line, redesigning a company website: all of these are projects. And every project needs someone who takes responsibility for making it happen.   Course Outline Introduction: Why Project Management Matters 3 Chapter 1: What Is Project Management? 4 Chapter 2: The Project Manager's Toolkit 6 Chapter 3: Career Path and Job Descriptions 8 Chapter 4: Real-World Applications and Case Studies 10 Chapter 5: Education and Certifications for Project Managers 12 Chapter 6: Launching Your Career as a Project Manager 14 Chapter 7: A Project Example – Building a Tennis Court 17   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
  • Course Title: ON THE MOVE Logistics & Supply Chain Management   Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9951 Objectives LEARN CONCEPT 1: Logistics is the invisible system that moves goods, information, and resources across the world. It is driven by coordination, efficiency, and real-time problem-solving—not just transportation. LEARN CONCEPT 2: Supply chain management extends beyond logistics, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, and customers into one integrated system that must function seamlessly. LEARN CONCEPT 3: Success in logistics requires analytical thinking, adaptability, communication, and technological literacy. These skills are essential for managing complex, fast-moving systems. LEARN CONCEPT 4: Careers in logistics are diverse and accessible, but advancement depends on understanding operations, cost efficiency, and data-driven decision-making from entry-level roles upward.  

    Course Overview

    Logistics and supply chain management power the global economy. Every product—from food to electronics—depends on systems that move goods efficiently from origin to destination. This course introduces students to how those systems work, who operates them, and how to build a career within them.

    From Consumer to System Thinker

    Most people interact with logistics every day without realizing it. This course shifts that perspective by breaking down how products move through warehouses, transportation networks, and delivery systems. Students will explore real-world logistics operations, major companies, technology innovations, and decision-making challenges. By the end of the course, students will understand not just how logistics works—but how to think like a logistics professional.

    The 4 Traits of Successful Logistics Professionals

    Analytical Thinking: Solving routing, cost, and efficiency problems using data Adaptability: Responding to disruptions, delays, and changing demand Communication: Coordinating across teams, suppliers, and customers Technical Awareness: Understanding systems like routing software, automation, and tracking tools

    Course Outline

    • Introduction: The Invisible Engine Powering the World
    • Chapter 1: What Is Logistics?
    • Chapter 2: The Giants of Logistics
    • Chapter 3: Supply Chain Management — The Big Picture
    • Quiz 1 (Chapters 1–3)
    • Chapter 4: Technology Driving Logistics
    • Chapter 5: Real-World Scenarios — Logistics Decisions
    • Chapter 6: The Business Side — Costs, Margins & Careers
    • Quiz 2 (Chapters 4–6)
    • Final Exam (Essay-Based)
    • Final Reflection
     

    Description of Activities

    • Read and analyze course content focused on logistics systems and supply chains
    • Watch industry videos demonstrating real-world logistics operations and technology
    • Complete quizzes to assess understanding of key logistics concepts
    • Participate in discussions analyzing real-world logistics challenges and decision-making scenarios
    • Evaluate trade-offs between cost, speed, and reliability in logistics systems
    • Reflect on personal skills, career interests, and readiness for logistics roles
    • Complete a final written essay and personal logistics strategy
  • Course Title: Becoming A Construction Worker (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) Number of Credits: 1 Credits (15 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9950 Objectives What You'll Be Able to Do After This Course
    ✓ Identify 3+ construction careers that match your income goals, work style, and timeline
    ✓ Make an informed choice between trades and college — knowing the real cost and payoff of each
    ✓ Name every Fatal Four hazard and explain how it's prevented on a real job site
    ✓ Take 2 documented steps toward an apprenticeship, trade school, or degree program
    ✓ Complete a personal 30-Day Action Plan and walk out ready to execute it
      Course Overview Before a shovel hits the ground, someone has already planned the entire project. This unit covers those roles — the people who lead, coordinate, and manage construction. They pay well, grow fast, and are urgently in demand.   Course Outline Unit 1 Management and Oversight Careers Unit 2 Skilled Trades; Part 1 The Core Crafts Unit 3 Skilled Trades; Part 2 Specialty and Emerging Trades Unit 4 Safety Unit 5 Your First Steps: Apprenticeships, Trade School & Certifications Unit 6 Degrees, Licensing and Your Career Game Plan   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
  • Course Title: Becoming An Office Administrator Number of Credits: 1 Credits (15 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9960 Objectives
    1. Understand what Office Administrators do.
    2. Understand the mindset Office Administrators.
    3. Learn the steps for becoming an Effective Office Administrator
       Course Overview What is an Office Administrator? At its core, an Office Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of an organization. They organize systems, support staff, coordinate activities, and ensure that everything runs efficiently. But this definition, while accurate, is incomplete. An Office Administrator is not simply someone who answers emails or arranges files. They are:
    • A coordinator who connects people and processes 
    • A planner who thinks ahead and prevents problems 
    • A communicator who ensures information flows clearly 
    • A problem-solver who steps in when things begin to break down 
    • A stabilizing force in a fast-moving environment 
    If an organization were a machine, the Office Administrator would be the engine that keeps everything running smoothly — not always visible, but absolutely essential.   Course Outline Chapter 1, The Invisible Engine Behind an Organization Chapter 2, The Pathway of becoming an Office Administrator Chapter 3, Inside the role of an Office Administrator Chapter 4, Getting Started Chapter 5, The Power of Detail Chapter 6, Professional Growth   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
      Final Project: Personal Reflection Essay  

    Write about the Key Behaviors That Reflect Professional Attitude

    A professional attitude is seen through everyday actions. Some important behaviors include:
    • Being punctual and respecting time 
    • Communicating clearly and respectfully 
    • Taking responsibility for tasks 
    • Paying attention to details 
    • Staying calm under pressure 
    • Being willing to learn and improve 
    These behaviors may seem simple, but they have a powerful effect over time.
  • Course Title: BECOMING A HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9964 Objectives LEARN CONCEPT 1: Healthcare is a calling built on service, science, and human connection. At its core, healthcare is about showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments. Whether it is a doctor diagnosing illness, a nurse providing care, or a dentist restoring confidence, every role exists to improve lives in real, measurable ways. LEARN CONCEPT 2: There are multiple pathways into healthcare, each requiring dedication and preparation. Becoming a physician, nurse, or dentist follows different educational paths, but all require discipline, long-term commitment, and early preparation. This course helps students understand those pathways clearly. LEARN CONCEPT 3: Skill, training, and responsibility directly impact human lives. Healthcare professionals make decisions that can save or endanger lives. Proper training, attention to detail, and communication are not optional—they are essential to safe and effective care. LEARN CONCEPT 4: Preparation starts now, not later. The habits, coursework, and experiences students build in high school shape their future opportunities. Early exposure, volunteering, and academic focus create a strong foundation for success in healthcare careers.  

    Course Overview

    Healthcare is one of the most essential and fastest-growing career fields in the world. This course introduces students to three major healthcare pathways: physicians, nurses, and dentists, while helping them understand what each role truly requires.

    From Student to Healthcare Professional

    Most students experience healthcare as patients. This course shifts that perspective by helping them understand what it means to provide care, make decisions, and take responsibility for others. Students will explore real expectations, including the length of education, daily responsibilities, emotional demands, and rewards of each career. The goal is not just awareness, but clarity—so students can decide if this path is right for them.

    The 5 Traits of Successful Healthcare Professionals

    • Empathy: Understanding patient experiences and responding with care
    • Discipline: Managing rigorous academic and professional demands
    • Attention to Detail: Preventing errors that could impact patient safety
    • Communication: Explaining complex information clearly and effectively
    • Resilience: Staying focused and composed in high-pressure environments

    Course Outline

    • Welcome, Introduction to Healthcare Careers, A Letter to Students
    • Chapter 1: The World That Heals, Introduction to Healthcare Careers
    • Chapter 2: The Doctor in the Room, Medical Pathways and Specialties
    • Chapter 3: The Heart of the Hospital, Nursing Roles and Impact
    • Chapter 4: The Smile Makers, Dentistry Careers and Opportunities
    • Chapter 5: Your Roadmap, Education, Certifications, and Preparation
    • Chapter 6: Resume, Reality, and Reward, Careers, Salaries, and Expectations
    • Final Project: Your Healthcare Career Reflection

    Description of Activities

    • Read course chapters and analyze real-world healthcare scenarios
    • Watch curated video resources on healthcare careers
    • Complete quizzes to reinforce understanding of key concepts
    • Participate in class discussions and reflections
    • Conduct independent research on healthcare careers
    • Complete a final reflective essay and optional presentation
  • Course Title: Becoming a Human Resources Professional Number of Credits: 2 Credits (30 hours) Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9958 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
  • 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.

    Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9961

    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


     
  • Becoming a Sales Person – Online Professional Development Course

    Every business, product, and organization depends on one essential function: sales. Without sales, businesses cannot grow, employees cannot be hired, and products cannot reach customers. This 2-credit online course introduces educators to the fundamentals of sales and explores how communication, psychology, trust, and decision-making shape the modern business world — equipping teachers to guide students toward a realistic, empowering understanding of what a career in sales actually looks like.

    Rather than relying on pressure or persuasion tactics, this course reframes sales around three core principles: Communicate clearly and listen carefully, Connect by building trust and understanding customer needs, and Create Value by helping people solve problems and make confident decisions. Teachers will explore how people make decisions, examine different sales careers and compensation models, and develop practical communication skills that transfer to nearly every profession — from business and entrepreneurship to education and healthcare.

    Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9956

    Course Description

    This course covers the following main topics related to a career path:

    Introduction, Why Sales Exists in Every Industry

    Chapter 1, The World of Sales

    Chapter 2, Understanding People

    Chapter 3, What a Sales Job Actually Looks Like

    Chapter 4, How Money Works in Sales

    Chapter 5, Where Sales Fits in the World

    Chapter 6, How to Start a Career in Sales

    Final Reflection, Connecting Course Concepts to Personal and Career Goals

    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 a Sales Person 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 Sales Person course, you'll earn 2 Professional Development Graduate credits.

    If you have any questions about this course, please email help@education4equity.com.


    For Help

    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).  
  • 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).  
  • 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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    Grad-level PD Credits

    Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec). Parents and teachers, once seen as opposing forces, are now recognized as natural allies whose collaboration—combining insights from home and classroom—leads to more holistic, effective support for student success. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-22-311

    Course Description

    There is a consistent correlation between students’ success and the involvement of their parents, guardians, and/or other family members in their education. Family members are children’s first and often most influential teachers, and are generally experts about their children and most invested in children’s success in school. Effective partnerships between teachers and other school personnel with the families of students is a key that can unlock rewards that may otherwise be unreachable. This course guides participants to reflect on past and current practices, introduces practices that have proven to be effective, and provides opportunity to create and share tools that can be used to welcome, include, and partner with students’ families throughout the year to support each child’s success in school and beyond. One of the main avenues to connect with families is through the Parent-Teacher Conference. This course enables participants to understand the value of this meeting and to prepare to connect successfully with families of students during this time.

    Course Outline

    1. The Parent-Teacher Conference: Why It Matters and How It Can Drive Student Success
    2. Understanding Family Backgrounds and Their Impact on Learning
    3. Building Effective Communication Strategies with Families
    4. The Framework of an Effective Parent-Teacher Conference
    5. Empowering Parents as Active Partners in Conferences
    6. Engaging Students: Making Student Voices Count in Conferences
    7. Tailoring Parent-Teacher Conferences for Grades 7-12
    8. Leveraging Technology to Engage Families
    9.  Navigating Difficult Conversations and Building Trust
    10. Responding to the Needs of Diverse Learners
    11. The Final Project: Plan Your Conference
    12. Present Your Conference
    Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 3 professional development credits by completing this online course or 3 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 Mastering the Parent-Teacher Conference, 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 Mastering the Parent-Teacher Conference 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 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Mastering the Parent-Teacher Conference course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points or 3 professional development credits.
    If you have any questions about the Mastering the Parent-Teacher Conference course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Mastering the Parent-Teacher Conference, 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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  • This 1-credit online course provides practical tips, ideas, and resources for how to integrate STEAM into all of your lesson plans and curriculum. Click Here to View Syllabus Course Description In years past, core subjects such as science, math, and engineering were distinctly separate from the arts, and seemingly students had an interest in one type of education or the other, but never both. Research has shown, however, that students who have access to the arts, as well as science and math, are more invested in learning, more motivated to come to school, and more apt to perform better in all subjects. That’s why STEAM education is become more commonplace, as it rapidly gains ground inside elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, and as districts around the country add STEAM schools. If you’d like to learn more about STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) and how to incorporate it into your teaching, this online professional development course is for you. The class is based on the notion that every student is a scientist-artist, but that the joy of creativity and artistic expression are often squelched as students are introduced to more rigid and less stimulating approaches to learning. But why can’t the “artist” in everyone flourish, not only in school, but also in life…not only when students are young, but also throughout their lives. In this online STEAM course, you’ll learn how to assimilate the arts and sciences into your lesson plans and curriculum, in order to provide a richer learning experience for your students. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on STEAM covers a variety of topics, including:
    • an overview STEAM
    • research and statistics that support offering STEAM for all students
    • 3-dimensional learning
    • incorporating context into learning
    • opportunities for academic discourse
    • student thinking and reflection
    • including the arts in teaching and learning activities
    The course is comprised of 6 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
      "Excellent course. Will be recommending it to colleagues."
     "My science activities in the past were not very well-rounded and rather one dimensional. This course offered me a new perspective on what effective science instruction should look like."
      "Our school is a STEAM school and it provided me with new information, resources and ideas that I can immediately bring back into my own classroom and share with colleagues." 
     "STEAM has definitely been challenging for me to integrate into my curriculum, however I have gained the confidence needed to try new lessons in my own class, thanks to this course."
      "STEM is now becoming a real factor in our schools. Having an understanding of this has given me an opportunity to be more aware of the standards and what my colleagues are engaged in."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll get new information, ideas, and resources for how to integrate STEAM into your curriculum. 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 STEAM Everyday for Everyone online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the STEAM Everyday for Everyone course, you’ll earn 1 CPS Lane Credit.
    If you have any questions about the STEAM Everyday for Everyone course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
  • This 1-credit online course is designed to give teachers practical ways they can help students find their voices and develop their public speaking skills. Click Here to View Syllabus Course Description “Public speaking” doesn’t only apply to standing on a stage in front of thousands of people and giving a speech. Public speaking takes place every day in classrooms, but not all students are comfortable with it. If you’d like to help your students speak up and speak out, you’ll enjoy this online class on public speaking. Many students are afraid to speak up about issues that are important to them. Or they might want to be heard, but don’t know how to jump into the discussions. In this professional development course for teachers, you’ll learn how to make a difference in your student’s lives by facilitating and accommodating participation from all of your students. The course includes real-world tips and strategies for helping students articulate their ideas, negotiate and discuss them with others, and strengthen their points of view and voices. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course on public speaking and academic discourse includes best practices for:
    • how to incorporate more academic discourse throughout content instruction
    • how to facilitate debate, speech-giving, and spoken word
    • how to overcome barriers to effective speaking
    Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how to help students engage in academic discourse and improve their public speaking skills. 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 Academic Discourse and Public Speaking online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Academic Discourse and Public Speaking course, you’ll earn 1 CPS Lane Credit.
    If you have any questions about the Academic Discourse and Public Speaking course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
  • This 3-credit online course for teachers introduces the benefits of movement and how it can have a positive impact on students of all ages. Click Here to View Syllabus

    Course Description

    Are your students restless? Do they struggle to stay engaged for the entire class period? Would you, too, like more exercise, even when you’re on your feet all day? If so, you’ll enjoy discovering how movement can help improve learning. Our most popular professional development course for teachers, Movement for Improvement shows you the positive impact that movement can have on learning, student behavior, classroom management, and the health of you and your students. According to John Ratey, M.D., author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain, “Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function.” in this course, you’ll earn how to put that tool to use in the classroom, in fun and creative ways. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers different aspects of movement, including:
    • how movement impacts the brain and learning
    • the effects of movement on physical and mental health
    • using movement as a classroom management tool
    • building unity through movement
    • movement and teaching (in all content areas)
    • how movement can give the brain a much-needed break
    • movement and multiculturalism
    • how movement can help you thrive as a teacher
    • sharing a learning activity involving movement
    The course is comprised of 10 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
      "This helped tremendously in my classroom because it gave me ideas of how  I could include movement in my daily schedule.  I saw increased student engagement, and it wasn't that hard to do.  I have learned the importance of regular movement and will continue this practice in my future teaching."
     "I never realized just how much movement affects your brain. The information was so interesting and has compelled me to be a lot more active with my students and in my life."
     "I really enjoyed this course! By far, the best I have ever taken in my teaching career!! Thank you so much!!"
     "This workshop was all related to my job. As an educator, I seek for courses to improve my teaching practices. This course provided infinite examples and research base of the importance of movement in the classroom."
     "I didn't realize how important it was to incorporate movement in the classroom. This course offered me the opportunity to learn and come to understand the content and how crucial it is in the classroom. I am definitely going to try to implement everything that I have learned, as much as possible."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how movement can enhance learning and how to incorporate movement into your classroom activities. 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 Movement for Improvement online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Movement for Improvement course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
    If you have any questions about the Movement for Improvement course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
  • This 3-credit online course for teachers demonstrates how to help students of all ages develop healthy habits that can help them succeed in the classroom and in life. Click Here to View Syllabus

    Course Description

    Have you observed that some students have particular habits that promote their learning and success, while others seem to lack these important habits? In addition to teaching academic content, do you strive to instill kindness, resilience, perseverance, and other valuable characteristics in your students? Wouldn’t you love to have a classroom full of students who are attentive, respectful, and innovative and who love to take calculated risks, listen attentively, and work well with others? If so, then you’ll appreciate this online class on habits of mind. Designed for all types of teachers, this professional development course provides an in-depth look at universal factors of success – learning and study habits that can be formed through guidance and practice. Once students adopt these behaviors, when faced with challenges, they’ll be able to triumph over adversity, behave with integrity, and fulfill their potential. The online course for teachers covers a variety of success habits, including:
    • persistence
    • empathy
    • kindness
    • self control and managing impulsivity
    • attentive and deliberate listening
    • metacognition (understanding your own thought process)
    • curiosity, questioning, and inquiry
    • respect
    • responsible, learned optimism
    • making the most of mistakes
    • welcoming challenges through a growth mindset
    • accountability and taking ownership
    • working and learning interdependently
    • imagination, innovation, and creativity
    • passion
    • humor
    • audacity and responsible risk-taking
    The course is comprised of 3 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  “One important idea that I gained through this class is that habits of mind are skills that we can practice to get better. No one is born with it, but we can all obtain it through perseverance and practice. This is a good point that I can relate to my students.”  “Understanding that humor is part of habits of mind, and it can help students with retention skills, I decided to utilize humor in my instruction even more. Also, growth mindset attitude will be enforced in my class for students' healthy mind, soul, and brain.” Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn about habits of mind and how to instill and reinforce healthy, positive behaviors in students. 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 Habits of Mind for Academic Success online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Habits of Mind for Academic Success course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
    If you have any questions about the Habits of Mind for Academic Success course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
  • This 3-credit online course addresses the emotional health of our students and how to teach in such a way that fosters emotional intelligence and well-being for improved relationships and learning. Emotions are vital information for us and our students to learn to manage, and are inextricably involved in the learning process. Click Here to View Syllabus

    Course Description

    This course covers 10 main topics related to emotions in the context of learning:

    1) The Neuroscience of Emotions 2) Emotions and Physical Health 3) Emotional Well-being for SOCIAL Health 4) Emotional Well-being and Learning 5) Lowering Students Affective Filter for Maximized Learning 6) Creating an Environment and Inner State within Students Conducive to Learning (R-U-L-E-R Emotions) 7) Heightening our Students’ “Emotional Quotient” (EQ) 8) Fostering Emotional Agility and Resiliency 9) Applying R-U-L-E-R of Emotions to Ourselves in the Teaching Profession 10) Building Capacity as a School for Emotional Health & Emotional Intelligence

    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 Emotional Intelligence online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Emotional Intelligence course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
    If you have any questions about the Emotional Intelligence course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
  • 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

    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
    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. 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 have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Access to NGSS for All Students course, you’ll earn 2 CPS Lane 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.
  • This 3-credit course will allow you to learn the secret to extinguish and escape one of the most deadliest chronic illnesses in the workplace - BURNOUT. Click Here to View Syllabus Course Description When reading article after article in news outlets across the United States, teachers are not only exhausted, but many are leaving the teaching profession altogether. This course is amazing in that it is a one of a kind class that focuses just on K-12 Teachers who are feeling the burnout during the Covid19/Omicron Pandemic and beyond. Although there are a number of professions (such as tuna fishing, air traffic control, oil drilling, lumber hauling, etc) that exhaust workers, there is no profession like the teaching profession where one must know how to be both an educator, a counselor, a shoulder to cry on, a pandemic prevention specialist, and a education professional - all at the same time. Add to this the experience of a pandemic with having kids at home and one's own health to deal with, you find yourself with a recipe for disaster. This course explains how the solution to teacher burnout is very similar to the solution that fighter pilots must acquire when they are experiencing a G-force on their chest. Take this class and preserve your profession. 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 Extinguishing Teacher Burnout online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
    If you have any questions about any of our professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
  • If you are a seasoned educator or someone who is looking for the best value in your professional development to increase your salary and equip yourself with the necessary skills to thrive in your career, then the Gold Membership is the optimal choice for you. Gold members get the best perks including access to four professional development courses per year as a part of their annual fee but can enroll in additional courses at the cost of $99 per course. Cost The cost is $349 billed annually on the day of purchase. Key Benefits
    • Access to 4 online professional development courses per year
    • Get a full 18 months to complete coursework
    • Pay only $25 for a course extension (price is normally $85)
    • Receive access to our concierge desk
    • Any additional courses purchased will only cost $99
    • Upgrade your course to graduate-level for $200 rather than $350 for up to 2 courses a year. The other courses in that same year either need to wait the following year or be upgraded at the price of $350 since UMass charges a fee for getting a transcript.
    • FREE Teacher Professional Cards; Obtain 25 gold business cards with the names of all courses you have purchased. New cards are sent yearly upon email request.
    • FREE iPad mini: Once you've purchased your 15th course with us, we will give you a FREE iPad mini. Only applicable to future customers from Jan 10th, 2025 onward.
    How to Enroll
    1. Click on "Buy Now" to go to the shopping cart, and then click "Proceed to Checkout" and fill out your billing information.
    2. After your purchase is complete, please email osh@education4equity.com and let her know which 4 courses you would like to take.
    3. We will reply to you after we register you for your selected courses. Please give us at least 24 hours to reply.
    4. Once you have confirmation from us that you are enrolled, click "Course Access" in the top navigation bar on our homepage and you will see your course. If you have any more questions simply email us at osh@education4equity.com.
    When you purchase your 15th course with us, please email us and we will send you a free iPad mini.   Disclaimer: This is a new annual membership program that will last an initial one month testing period during which time we will improve the program and make any necessary adjustments.
  • The Silver Membership is perfect for dedicated educators who are serious about taking professional development to increase their salary and equip themselves with the necessary skills to thrive in their career. Silver members get access to three professional development courses per year as a part of their annual fee but can enroll in additional courses at the cost of $117 per course. Cost The cost is $275 billed annually on the day of purchase. Key Benefits
    • Access to 3 online professional development courses per year
    • Get a full 12 months to complete coursework
    • Pay only $50 for a course extension (price is normally $85)
    • Receive access to our concierge desk
    • Any additional courses purchased will only cost $117
    How to Enroll
    1. Click on "Buy Now" to go to the shopping cart, and then click "Proceed to Checkout" and fill out your billing information.
    2. After your purchase is complete, please email osh@education4equity.com and let her know which 3 courses you would like to take. All 3 courses expire in 1 year.
    3. We will reply to you after we register you for your selected courses. Please give us at least 24 hours to reply.
    4. Once you have confirmation from us that you are enrolled, click "Course Access" in the top navigation bar on our homepage and you will see your course. If you have any more questions simply email us at osh@education4equity.com.
      Disclaimer: This is a new annual membership program that will last an initial one month testing period during which time we will improve the program and make any necessary adjustments.
  • If you are new to professional development, Education4Equity's Bronze Annual Membership is a great place to start. Bronze members get access to one professional development course per year as a part of their annual fee but can enroll in additional courses at the cost of $117 per course. Cost The cost is $117 billed annually on the day of purchase. Key Benefits
    • Access to 1 online professional development course per year
    • Get a full 12 months to complete coursework
    • Pay only $50 for a course extension (price is normally $85)
    • Receive access to our concierge desk
    • Any additional courses purchased will only cost $117
    How to Enroll
    1. Click on "Buy Now" to go to the shopping cart, and then click "Proceed to Checkout" and fill out your billing information.
    2. After your purchase is complete, please email osh@education4equity.com and let her know which course you would like to take.
    3. We will reply to you after we register you for your selected course. Please give us at least 24 hours to reply.
    4. Once you have confirmation from us that you are enrolled, click "Course Access" in the top navigation bar on our homepage and you will see your course. If you have any more questions simply email us at osh@education4equity.com.
      Disclaimer: This is a new annual membership program that will last an initial one month testing period during which time we will improve the program and make any necessary adjustments.
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    36 Credit Package (Earn 36 LAUSD Salary Points or PD Credits)

    Original price was: $1,750.00.Current price is: $1,200.00.

    Get the biggest savings per course and get 36 months to complete your coursework. Choose any 12 courses listed below.


    Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).