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 creditsNOT 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
Teacher comment: "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" (5 Stars).
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 SyllabusUMass Global Course Code: EDLU 9135
Course 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)
In the final project in this online professional development course, you’ll apply your own creativity to communicate your teaching philosophy.
This 3-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 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
"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."
"Writing can be difficult for many students. This course provided me with many approaches to teaching writing that I can use in my classroom."
(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:
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.
If you have any questions about the Creative Writing and Publishing course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Creative Writing and Publishing, 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.
"If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write." - Martin Luther
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 SyllabusLAUSD Course Code: NA-05-130
UMass Global Course Code: EDLU 9135
Course 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)
In the final project in this online professional development course, you’ll apply your own creativity to communicate your teaching philosophy.
This 3-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 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
"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."
"Writing can be difficult for many students. This course provided me with many approaches to teaching writing that I can use in my classroom."
(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:
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.
If you have any questions about the Creative Writing and Publishing course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Creative Writing and Publishing, 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.
"If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write." - Martin Luther
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
Comment from a teacher: "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" (5 Stars).
DISCLAIMER: This class has been approved by the Houston Independent School District.
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 SyllabusUMass Global University Course Code: EDLU 9949Course 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.
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.
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 SyllabusLAUSD Course Code: NA-11-134
UMass Global University Course Code: EDLU 9949Course 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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Gear up for success with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test! This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to help students excel on the California Science Test (CAST). Packed with targeted practice questions, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and invaluable test-taking strategies, this book equips your students with the knowledge and skills needed to conquer the CAST. Prepare with confidence, surpass expectations, and embark on a rewarding science journey with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test!
What’s Inside?
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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Gear up for success with the Education4Equiy 5th Grade CAST Practice Test! This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to help students excel on the California Science Test (CAST). Packed with targeted practice questions, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and invaluable test-taking strategies, this book equips your students with the knowledge and skills needed to conquer the CAST. Prepare with confidence, surpass expectations, and embark on a rewarding science journey with the Education4Equiy 5th Grade CAST Practice Test!
What’s Inside?
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.
Click Here to View SampleView Letter of RecommendationeBooks come with a one year license.
TEACHER EDITION ONLY – STUDENT EDITIONS SOLD SEPARATELY
Gear up for success with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test! This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to help students excel on the California Science Test (CAST). Packed with targeted practice questions, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and invaluable test-taking strategies, this book equips your students with the knowledge and skills needed to conquer the CAST. Prepare with confidence, surpass expectations, and embark on a rewarding science journey with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test!
What’s Inside?
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.
Click Here to View SampleView Letter of RecommendationeBooks come with a one year license.
STUDENT EDITION ONLY – TEACHER EDITION WITH ANSWER KEY SOLD SEPARATELY
Gear up for success with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test! This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to help students excel on the California Science Test (CAST). Packed with targeted practice questions, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and invaluable test-taking strategies, this book equips your students with the knowledge and skills needed to conquer the CAST. Prepare with confidence, surpass expectations, and embark on a rewarding science journey with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test!
What’s Inside?
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.
Click Here to View SampleView Letter of Recommendation
TEACHER EDITION ONLY - STUDENT EDITIONS SOLD SEPARATELY
Gear up for success with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test! This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to help students excel on the California Science Test (CAST). Packed with targeted practice questions, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and invaluable test-taking strategies, this book equips your students with the knowledge and skills needed to conquer the CAST. Prepare with confidence, surpass expectations, and embark on a rewarding science journey with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test!
What's Inside?
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.
Click Here to View SampleView Letter of Recommendation
STUDENT EDITION ONLY - TEACHER EDITIONS WITH ANSWER KEY SOLD SEPARATELY
Gear up for success with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test! This comprehensive resource is meticulously designed to help students excel on the California Science Test (CAST). Packed with targeted practice questions, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and invaluable test-taking strategies, this book equips your students with the knowledge and skills needed to conquer the CAST. Prepare with confidence, surpass expectations, and embark on a rewarding science journey with the Education4Equiy High School CAST Practice Test!
What's Inside?
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.
Habits of Mind for Academic Success and Beyond – Online Professional Development Course
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 SyllabusUMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9779
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
This 3-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 Brandman University. You can check with your school district to find out which professional development credit type you need.
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
Here's what some teachers had to say about how Habits of Mind for Academic Success & Beyond impacted their teaching career:
“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.
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 Brandman University in Irvine, California). 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 Habits of Mind for Academic Success 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 Habits of Mind for Academic Success course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development 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.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Habits of Mind for Academic Success, 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.
Habits of Mind for Academic Success and Beyond – Online Professional Development Course
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 SyllabusLAUSD Course Code: NA-17-08
UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9779
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
This 3-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 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
Here's what some teachers had to say about how Habits of Mind for Academic Success & Beyond impacted their teaching career:
“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.
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-17-08 is the LAUSD course code for Habits of Mind for Academic Success, 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 Habits of Mind for Academic Success 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 Habits of Mind for Academic Success course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development 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.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Habits of Mind for Academic Success, 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.
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 SyllabusUMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9972Course 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.
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.
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 SyllabusLAUSD Course Code: NA-11-122
UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9972Course 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.
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 SyllabusUMass 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.
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 SyllabusLAUSD Course Code: NA-09-20UMass 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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