Classroom Management – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers will show you how to successfully manage your classroom, using restorative justice techniques.
Click Here to View SyllabusUMass Global University Course Code: EDCU 9919
Course Description
Do you want to create a classroom environment in which all students can learn and student’s attitudes and behaviors support, not sabotage, your teaching? Would you love to have school administrators, members of the your school community, and students’ families support your classroom management efforts? If so, then you’ll love this online course on classroom management, using restorative justice practices.
Restorative justice in education – in which traditional approaches to discipline are replaced with “mediation” that’s focused on repairing, not exacerbating rifts – might seem like an unattainable ideal. But restorative justice, when applied correctly, can be far more than just a “buzz word” or a substitute for warnings, punishments, and suspensions.
In this online professional development course, you’ll learn about effective classroom management, including:
your role in ensuring fairness and equity in your classroom
preemptive practices for classroom management
optimal decision-making in responding to problematic student behavior
ways to ensure affirmation of all students, while repairing relationship rifts
tips for engaging students in the classroom
strategies for addressing student disengagement
ideas for group work that can aid in classroom management
recommendations for how to work with administrators and students’ families
Learning Outcomes
In this online professional development course, you’ll learn effective classroom management, using restorative justice practices that help ensure positive behavior and promote fairness and equity.
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 Classroom Management 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 Classroom Management 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 Classroom Management course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
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If you’re interested in Classroom Management, 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.
All work and interaction are online.
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Additional information:
Participant has 6 months to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
Completion of one lesson per week is recommended.
All educators would find this course of value, addressing gaps in achievement based on linguistic, gender, socio-economic, and racial/ethnic factors.
Audience: Pre-K through 12th grade educators
Email us at education4equity@gmail.com if you need assistance or have questions.DISCLAIMER: This class has been approved by the Houston Independent School District.
"Managing Stress & Relationships for Optimal Learning!"
This course covers the interconnection of relationships, stress, and learning in order to create, through definite actions, an conducive learning environment. The development of the brain, with its parts and functions, is taught, particularly as it relates to social functioning and learning. Practical ways to improve the health of relationships in the social environment of the classroom and school are provided, in order to ensure more optimal learning and to prevent bullying & burnout.
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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: "This class has the power to deliver an educator from toxic stress and ensure that a person's teaching career is not only successful but happy and invigorating! The research outlined in this class on the social brain - is revolutionary! In addition, if teaching in a classroom can be likened to driving a car full of kids, then I feel I've been driving my car without a 4th wheel. This class gave me the 4th wheel I needed (which is the understanding of how to build healthy relationships in and outside of the classroom) to make my teaching experience a smooth ride. Why wasn't this course offered to me before? This course is outstanding and I finally feel I have the missing piece to a successful teaching career! Thank you Education4Equity for creating an online course that revived my teaching passion." (5 Stars)
Language proficiency is critical to all learning, and this course focuses on supporting teachers to develop more effective strategies and skills for promoting English language development. Participants refine, practice, and share best practices for supporting English learners, in instructional planning, content delivery, and utilization of resources, including technology, the community, and more!
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.
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 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
Do you agree with the idea that education can’t be delivered through a “one size fits” all approach, yet struggle with how to customize your instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners? If so, then this online class on personalized learning is perfect for you.
Designed for all types of teachers, this professional development course for teachers covers personalized learning strategies, models, and examples, including:
different types of personalized learning (including data-driven instruction, student-centered instruction, and inquiry-driven instruction)
advanced pedagogical methods that lend themselves to personalized learning (including community-based learning, problem-based learning, and blended learning)
technology tools to support personalized learning
effective assessment practices that are individualized
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.
This course is comprised of 12 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 Personalizing Learning impacted their teaching career:
“All of the information was of great value. I found many of the videos very inspiring. There were many examples of best practices, and it makes me believe I can be a better educator. Some of the standouts for me were: Chris Emdin, Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, Rita Pierson, the school that showed community-based learning, and Dan Meyer’s talk regarding math practices.”
“This course helped me learn a lot about myself as a teacher and how I do not have to be the one that does all the talking and teaching. I need to learn to step back and give my students more control to explore contents of their choice.”
“I am so excited to utilize project-based learning, community-based learning and authentic learning with my kiddos. I know it will be personalized for their needs, motivating and authentic. Thank you for this invaluable course; I feel like I will never teach the same again! It's about relationships with my kiddos first, and content next.”
This 3-credit online course for teachers will show you how to deliver personalized instruction for students of all ages.
Learning Outcomes
In this online course, you’ll learn about the benefits of personalized learning and how to apply “best practices” for personalized learning in the classroom.
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-11-133 is the LAUSD course code for Personalizing 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 Personalizing 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. 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 Personalizing Learning course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points.
If you have any questions about the Personalizing Learning course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Personalizing Learning, 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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Class starts the last week of January 2018.
This course is a refresher for experienced teachers and a refreshing guide for new teachers for how to form your own classroom management strategy in the 21st Century including: knowing your own style, reviewing others' style, outlining what works for you, and utilizing the benefit of technology in the classroom.
Additional information:
Earn 1 college credit (Brandman University) upon completion of this course. Processing fee and official transcript cost $90 in addition to the course fee.
Allow 6 months to complete all coursework, with the average of one lesson per week for 11 weeks. 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.
Audience: Pre-K through 12th grade educators
Final product includes portfolio of coursework & presentation
Email us at education4equity@gmail.com if you need assistance or have questions.
Teacher comment: "This course is a refreshment. The course uses the author's actual experiences - which are sometimes hilarious - to drive the point home. This course is a teacher to teacher conversation - and I loved it!" (5 Stars).
"The workshop opened my eyes to new ways of implementing creative writing into my classroom."
