- NGSS Aligned Answer Key (Not included in student edition): The included answer key not only gives the answers to each of the CAST practice test questions, but also demonstrates the NGSS standards that students and teachers should know to get a question correct.
- Comprehensive Coverage: This book provides thorough coverage of all the key concepts and topics tested in the California Science Test (CAST).
- Realistic Simulations: Experience the actual CAST test environment with realistic practice test questions that mirror the structure and difficulty level of the real exam.
- Test-Taking Strategies: Discover effective strategies that help students manage their time, approach different question types, and eliminate incorrect answer choices, empowering them to perform their best on test day.
- Visual Aids and Diagrams: Visualize complex concepts easily with engaging illustrations, diagrams, and charts that aid in comprehension and help students make connections between different scientific ideas.
- Expertly Crafted: Developed by experienced educators, this CAST preparation book combines their knowledge and expertise to provide you with the most effective tools and resources for success.
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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 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.
- 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)
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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 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 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.
- 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)
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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
- 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.
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If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.
- Martin Luther
Every student has a voice, and through this course, students' voices can be better heard through their creative writing and the publishing thereof. This course supports educators to apply creative writing principles to foster student creative thinking, writing skills, and presentation tool usage across disciplines. Participants will learn pedagogical approaches for a variety of creative writing genres - including personal narrative, fiction, poetry, journals and blogging - as well as how to incorporate digital media into creative writing lesson planning and how to use online resources effectively. All work and interaction is online. VIEW THE SYLLABUS Additional information:- Participant has 6 months to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment. If you purchase 3+ courses (which we encourage) we will work with you to sequence these courses and ensure you have ample time to complete them.
- Completion of one lesson per week is recommended
- Audience: Pre-K through 12th grade educators
- Final product involves producing and sharing creative writing piece applying principles presented in course
- Email us at education4equity@gmail.com if you need assistance or have questions.
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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 Creative Writing and Publishing – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers shows you how to foster creativity in students (and yourself) through creative writing and publishing. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-05-130 UMass Global Course Code: EDLU 9135Course Description
If you’ve noticed creativity in your students and/or have experienced the joy and power of creative writing in your own life, you’ll love this professional development course for teachers. In this online class, you’ll have the opportunity to find your own voice through creative writing, and you’ll learn how to guide your students through the same experience. Creative writing can serve as a positive outlet for students and have a profound impact on their self-image and mental health. And thanks to technology and the Internet, publishing and self-publishing has never been easier. In this course on creative writing and publishing, you’ll learn about technology, tools, resources, and websites for publication of writing. Different types of creative writing will be covered in the course, including: journaling, blogging, fictional narrative, poetry, and personal narratives. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers a range of creative writing topics including:- the history of creative writing in the classroom
- using journaling and blogging to reinforce critical thinking skills
- fiction writing (plot, characters, scenes, character development, point of view, and more)
- poetry (which offers a great opportunity for expansion of reading skills and vocabulary skills)
- personal narratives and counter-narratives
- collaboration in creative writing (including how to critique other people’s work)
- applying creative writing to Common Core Standards (CCS)
- grading creative writing portfolios
- publishing students’ creative writing projects (online and in book form)
"The workshop opened my eyes to new ways of implementing creative writing into my classroom." "I appreciated this workload because it was manageable to complete as a full time teacher and mom!" "This workshop allowed me to become a better writing instructor. I was really excited to implement all of the strategies and resources!" "I love writing and what I learned will help me inspire students to use their voice through writing."
(5 Stars) "I never knew creative writing could be so fun, engaging, therapeutic, and eye-opening. This class taught me to love my own creativity and awakened me to techniques of how to help students find their personal creative voice through writing." Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how to teach students creative writing and publishing, as well as how to foster creativity. 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 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 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-05-130 is the LAUSD course code for Creative Writing and Publishing, 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 Creative Writing and Publishing online professional development course: "Writing can be difficult for many students. This course provided me with many approaches to teaching writing that I can use in my classroom."- 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 Creative Writing and Publishing course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
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Lifting Every Voice through Creative Writing and Publishing – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers shows you how to foster creativity in students (and yourself) through creative writing and publishing. Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global Course Code: EDLU 9135Course Description
If you’ve noticed creativity in your students and/or have experienced the joy and power of creative writing in your own life, you’ll love this professional development course for teachers. In this online class, you’ll have the opportunity to find your own voice through creative writing, and you’ll learn how to guide your students through the same experience. Creative writing can serve as a positive outlet for students and have a profound impact on their self-image and mental health. And thanks to technology and the Internet, publishing and self-publishing has never been easier. In this course on creative writing and publishing, you’ll learn about technology, tools, resources, and websites for publication of writing. Different types of creative writing will be covered in the course, including: journaling, blogging, fictional narrative, poetry, and personal narratives. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers a range of creative writing topics including:- the history of creative writing in the classroom
- using journaling and blogging to reinforce critical thinking skills
- fiction writing (plot, characters, scenes, character development, point of view, and more)
- poetry (which offers a great opportunity for expansion of reading skills and vocabulary skills)
- personal narratives and counter-narratives
- collaboration in creative writing (including how to critique other people’s work)
- applying creative writing to Common Core Standards (CCS)
- grading creative writing portfolios
- publishing students’ creative writing projects (online and in book form)
"The workshop opened my eyes to new ways of implementing creative writing into my classroom." "I appreciated this workload because it was manageable to complete as a full time teacher and mom!" "This workshop allowed me to become a better writing instructor. I was really excited to implement all of the strategies and resources!" "I love writing and what I learned will help me inspire students to use their voice through writing."
(5 Stars) "I never knew creative writing could be so fun, engaging, therapeutic, and eye-opening. This class taught me to love my own creativity and awakened me to techniques of how to help students find their personal creative voice through writing." Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how to teach students creative writing and publishing, as well as how to foster creativity. 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 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 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. Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Creative Writing and Publishing online professional development course: "Writing can be difficult for many students. This course provided me with many approaches to teaching writing that I can use in my classroom."- 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 Creative Writing and Publishing course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
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If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.
- Martin Luther
Every student has a voice, and through this course, students' voices can be better heard through their creative writing and the publishing thereof. This course supports educators to apply creative writing principles to foster student creative thinking, writing skills, and presentation tool usage across disciplines. Participants will learn pedagogical approaches for a variety of creative writing genres - including personal narrative, fiction, poetry, journals and blogging - as well as how to incorporate digital media into creative writing lesson planning and how to use online resources effectively. All work and interaction is online. VIEW THE SYLLABUS Additional information:- Fee for Ashland University credits NOT included in price. Link will be provided after purchase on how to pay for credits.
- Participants have 6 months to complete all coursework.
- The recommended pace is to finish one lesson per week for 10 weeks
- Audience: Pre-K through 12th grade educators, staff & administrators
- Final product includes a written or presentation proposal
- Email us at help.ed4equity@gmail.com if you need assistance or have questions.
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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).Making the Most of Distance Learning – Online Professional Development Course
LAUSD Course Code: NA-22-311 UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9994Course Description
Many teachers and students are faced with exceptional challenges as together they try to succeed in the teaching and learning process online. While distance learning has high potential for success, it also poses extreme risk of loss of learning. To succeed, students’ various creative, social, emotional and developmental needs must be sufficiently met. Those needs include:- Building an environment of mutual respect and rapport among all attendees in an online space
- Providing adequate social engagement
- Integrating exercise and movement
- Promoting creative expression
- Having fun through games and other means
- Maintaining a high sense of meaningfulness of content and practices in the learning process
Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points
Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 2 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.
Target Audience
This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
NA-22-311 is the LAUSD course code for Making the Most of Distance Learning which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Making the Most of Distance Learning online professional development course:
- This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, you’ll earn 2 LAUSD salary points, 2 professional development credits, or 2 graduate-level professional development credits.
If you have any questions about the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.