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    Making the Most of Distance Learning (2 Graduate Credit)

    $351.00

    Making the Most of Distance Learning – Online Professional Development Course

    UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9994

    Course Description

    Many teachers and students are faced with exceptional challenges as together they try to succeed in the teaching and learning process online. While distance learning has high potential for success, it also poses extreme risk of loss of learning. To succeed, students’ various creative, social, emotional and developmental needs must be sufficiently met. Those needs include:
    • Building an environment of mutual respect and rapport among all attendees in an online space
    • Providing adequate social engagement
    • Integrating exercise and movement
    • Promoting creative expression
    • Having fun through games and other means
    • Maintaining a high sense of meaningfulness of content and practices in the learning process
    Learning also improves as families are included and involved in educational activities, and when teachers are supported with a community of fellow teachers. This course addresses each of these areas, with best practices that remedy various difficulties as well as enhance the capabilities and opportunities presented by online learning.

    Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points

    Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 2 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.

    Target Audience

    This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.

    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.

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  • Extinguishing Teacher Burnout (3 Lane Credits)

    $350.00
    This 3-credit course will allow you to learn the secret to extinguish and escape one of the most deadliest chronic illnesses in the workplace - BURNOUT. Click Here to View Syllabus Course Description When reading article after article in news outlets across the United States, teachers are not only exhausted, but many are leaving the teaching profession altogether. This course is amazing in that it is a one of a kind class that focuses just on K-12 Teachers who are feeling the burnout during the Covid19/Omicron Pandemic and beyond. Although there are a number of professions (such as tuna fishing, air traffic control, oil drilling, lumber hauling, etc) that exhaust workers, there is no profession like the teaching profession where one must know how to be both an educator, a counselor, a shoulder to cry on, a pandemic prevention specialist, and a education professional - all at the same time. Add to this the experience of a pandemic with having kids at home and one's own health to deal with, you find yourself with a recipe for disaster. This course explains how the solution to teacher burnout is very similar to the solution that fighter pilots must acquire when they are experiencing a G-force on their chest. Take this class and preserve your profession. Target Audience This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators. Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Extinguishing Teacher Burnout online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
    If you have any questions about any of our professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
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  • High School CAST Practice Test: Student Edition

    $38.00
    Click Here to View Sample View 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.
    If you need help purchasing the books, feel free to contact marie@education4equity.com.
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  • Lifting Every Voice Through Academic Discourse & Public Speaking (1 Graduate Credit)

    $271.00

    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 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.  
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  • 5th Grade CAST Practice Test: Teacher Edition with Answer Key

    $150.00
    Click Here to View Sample View Letter of Recommendation TEACHER EDITION ONLY - STUDENT EDITIONS SOLD SEPARATELY 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?
    • 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.
    If you need help purchasing the books, feel free to contact marie@education4equity.com.
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  • Movement for Improvement (3 Lane Credits)

    $350.00
    This 3-credit online course for teachers introduces the benefits of movement and how it can have a positive impact on students of all ages. Click Here to View Syllabus

    Course Description

    Are your students restless? Do they struggle to stay engaged for the entire class period? Would you, too, like more exercise, even when you’re on your feet all day? If so, you’ll enjoy discovering how movement can help improve learning. Our most popular professional development course for teachers, Movement for Improvement shows you the positive impact that movement can have on learning, student behavior, classroom management, and the health of you and your students. According to John Ratey, M.D., author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain, “Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function.” in this course, you’ll earn how to put that tool to use in the classroom, in fun and creative ways. Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers different aspects of movement, including:
    • how movement impacts the brain and learning
    • the effects of movement on physical and mental health
    • using movement as a classroom management tool
    • building unity through movement
    • movement and teaching (in all content areas)
    • how movement can give the brain a much-needed break
    • movement and multiculturalism
    • how movement can help you thrive as a teacher
    • sharing a learning activity involving movement
    The course is comprised of 10 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course. Reviews
      "This helped tremendously in my classroom because it gave me ideas of how  I could include movement in my daily schedule.  I saw increased student engagement, and it wasn't that hard to do.  I have learned the importance of regular movement and will continue this practice in my future teaching."
     "I never realized just how much movement affects your brain. The information was so interesting and has compelled me to be a lot more active with my students and in my life."
     "I really enjoyed this course! By far, the best I have ever taken in my teaching career!! Thank you so much!!"
     "This workshop was all related to my job. As an educator, I seek for courses to improve my teaching practices. This course provided infinite examples and research base of the importance of movement in the classroom."
     "I didn't realize how important it was to incorporate movement in the classroom. This course offered me the opportunity to learn and come to understand the content and how crucial it is in the classroom. I am definitely going to try to implement everything that I have learned, as much as possible."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn how movement can enhance learning and how to incorporate movement into your classroom activities. Target Audience This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators. Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Movement for Improvement online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Movement for Improvement course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
    If you have any questions about the Movement for Improvement course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
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  • Sale!

    36 Credit Package (Earn 36 LAUSD Salary Points or PD Credits)

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

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


    Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).
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  • 5th Grade eBook: Teacher Edition with Answer Key

    $75.00
    Click Here to View Sample View Letter of Recommendation eBooks come with a one year license. TEACHER EDITION ONLY – STUDENT EDITIONS SOLD SEPARATELY 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?
    • 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.
    If you need help purchasing the books, feel free to contact marie@education4equity.com.
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  • Habits of Mind for Academic Success & Beyond (3 Lane Credits)

    $350.00
    This 3-credit online course for teachers demonstrates how to help students of all ages develop healthy habits that can help them succeed in the classroom and in life. Click Here to View Syllabus

    Course Description

    Have you observed that some students have particular habits that promote their learning and success, while others seem to lack these important habits? In addition to teaching academic content, do you strive to instill kindness, resilience, perseverance, and other valuable characteristics in your students? Wouldn’t you love to have a classroom full of students who are attentive, respectful, and innovative and who love to take calculated risks, listen attentively, and work well with others? If so, then you’ll appreciate this online class on habits of mind. Designed for all types of teachers, this professional development course provides an in-depth look at universal factors of success – learning and study habits that can be formed through guidance and practice. Once students adopt these behaviors, when faced with challenges, they’ll be able to triumph over adversity, behave with integrity, and fulfill their potential. The online course for teachers covers a variety of success habits, including:
    • persistence
    • empathy
    • kindness
    • self control and managing impulsivity
    • attentive and deliberate listening
    • metacognition (understanding your own thought process)
    • curiosity, questioning, and inquiry
    • respect
    • responsible, learned optimism
    • making the most of mistakes
    • welcoming challenges through a growth mindset
    • accountability and taking ownership
    • working and learning interdependently
    • imagination, innovation, and creativity
    • passion
    • humor
    • audacity and responsible risk-taking
    The course is comprised of 3 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course. Reviews  “One important idea that I gained through this class is that habits of mind are skills that we can practice to get better. No one is born with it, but we can all obtain it through perseverance and practice. This is a good point that I can relate to my students.”  “Understanding that humor is part of habits of mind, and it can help students with retention skills, I decided to utilize humor in my instruction even more. Also, growth mindset attitude will be enforced in my class for students' healthy mind, soul, and brain.” Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn about habits of mind and how to instill and reinforce healthy, positive behaviors in students. Target Audience This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators. Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Habits of Mind for Academic Success online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Habits of Mind for Academic Success course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
    If you have any questions about the Habits of Mind for Academic Success course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
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