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    Trauma-Informed Instruction (2 Credits)

    $120.00

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    Trauma-Informed Instruction – Online Professional Development Course

    Click Here to View Syllabus
    LAUSD Course Code: NA-08-12 UMass Global University Course Code: EDUU 9975

    Course Description

    Every day, an increasing number of students experience trauma that may adversely affect their learning, relationships, and life-trajectories.

    According to the Department of Justice, more than half of children in the U.S. were exposed to trauma in the past year, and 40% are direct victims of multiple acts of violence (higher percentages are represented in urban schools). This study also shows that students exposed to violence are more likely to be delinquent, struggle in and drop out of school; as well as to suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD, abuse drugs and alcohol, and engage in criminal activities (https://www.justice.gov/archives/defendingchildhood/facts-about-children-and-violence). Trauma can greatly affect students' ability to learn. But through trauma-informed instruction, teachers and other educators can be factors of healing towards success, despite these odds. This course guides educators through a paradigm shift, toward deeper understanding, heightened sensitivity, and increased efficacy in teaching students affected by trauma.

    Reviews

    "[This] was the best course I've taken in a long time and honestly MUCH more useful, better organized and informative than the Leadership and Equity course I took online with Harvard!"

    Learning Outcomes

    Participants learn to take an informed approach to instruction that can break the cycle of trauma.

    This 2-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.

    Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points

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

    Target Audience

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

    NA-08-12 is the LAUSD course code for Trauma-Informed Instruction 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 Trauma-Informed Instruction 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 Trauma-Informed Instruction 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 Trauma-Informed Instruction course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.

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    Disclaimer

    Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.

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    Cognitively Guided Instruction Math (1 Credit)

    $105.00

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    $271.00

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

    This 1-credit online course provides an introduction to Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and how to integrate it into teaching mathematics in PreK-12. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-13-841 UMass Global University Course Code: EDTU 9052 Course Description More and more districts and schools are requiring that CGI be implemented into classrooms, and for good reason. Cognitively Guided Instruction has proven to be an effective teaching strategy. If you’re interested in what CGI is and how it can be applied to your students, or if you’ve been looking for online CGI math training, this course is for you. At its core, CGI teaches you how to listen to your students in order to understand their thinking. Once you understand how students think, you can adjust your teaching and provide support for their mathematical learning. In this online CGI math course, you’ll get an in-depth look at the foundational ideas behind CGI, the rationale for using it to teach math, and specific ways to practice it in your classroom. Once you learn the principles of CGI, you can apply them to any type of math curriculum. Designed for preK-12 school teachers, this online professional development course on Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) for math includes:
    • an overview of CGI for math
    • examples of CGI in math (including activities and videos)
    • benefits of using CGI for math and examples of its success
    • how to use CGI (including examples of teacher and student interactions using CGI in math)
    • how to implement CGI (including specific examples of activities)
    • CGI and CCSS (aligning CGI with Common Core State Standards)
    This 1-credit online course is approved by LAUSD for salary points and by other districts in California for professional development credits or graduate-level credits available through University of Massachusetts Global. You can check with your school district to find out which professional development credit type you need. The course is comprised of 6 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course.   Reviews
      "This course provided me with a more in-depth look at what the foundational ideas are for CGI. Furthermore, I was able to really understand what Cognitively Guided Instruction is, what it looks like, and how it should be executed."
     "My District and my Principal want all teachers at my school to teach math using CGI. This course has built my confidence, enthusiasm, and understanding of how to teach CGI Math."
      "Our school and district are planning on implementing CGI into classrooms so this course really helped me gain more knowledge about this subject. It was helpful to see strategies that are currently being used in classroom and it helped me develop an idea of how to begin incorporating it into my own class." 
     "I know my school is going to start doing CGI and this course helped give me some good ideas and a solid foundation to build on!"
      "As a school we are performing very low in math, therefore, CGI is a very new practice at my school. This course has given me more confidence in implementing it."
      Learning Outcomes In this online course, you’ll learn what Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) is and ways to implement it when you’re teaching math. Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 1 professional development credit by completing this online course or 1 graduate level credit (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 1 salary point awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose. Target Audience This course is designed for preK-12 school teachers, staff, and administrators. NA-13-841 is the LAUSD course code for Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Additional Information/Questions Here’s additional information about the Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math online professional development course:
    • This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
    • You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
    • Once you’ve successfully completed the Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math course, you’ll earn 1 LAUSD salary point, 1 professional development credit, or 1 graduate-level professional development credit.
    If you have any questions about the Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math you might also like these related online courses: Disclaimer Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.  
  • "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. VIEW THE SYLLABUS Additional information:
    • Fee for Ashland University credits NOT included in price. Link will be provided after purchase on how to pay for credits.
    • Participants have 6 months to complete all coursework.
    • The recommended pace is to finish one lesson per week for 10 weeks
    • Audience: Pre-K through 12th grade educators, staff & administrators
    • Final product includes a written or presentation proposal
    • Email us at help.ed4equity@gmail.com if you need assistance or have questions.
    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)
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    Dismantling Racism Inside and Out (3 Credits)

    $140.00

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    $440.00

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    Dismantling Racism – Online Professional Development Course

      This 3-credit online course addresses a desperate need in our society. This course aims to empower and equip educators to fight and dismantle racism – inside and out. Race and racism are defined, along with the seriousness of the implications and consequences of racism within the classrooms and education. Click Here to View Syllabus LAUSD Course Code: NA-14-239 UMass Global Course Code: EDDU 9387

    Course Description

    This course covers topics related to:
    1. What is “Race” and Why Do We Need to Talk About It?
    2. What is Racism, and What Can We Do About It?
    3. What Are Whiteness, White Privilege, and White Fragility and Why Do They Matter?
    4. What is Culturally Responsive Teaching?
    5. What is the Mindset and Skillset of a Culturally Responsive Teacher?
    6. What Can I Do to Dismantle Racism? 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. NA-14-239 is the LAUSD course code for Dismantling Racism, 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 Dismantling Racism 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 Dismantling Racism 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 Dismantling Racism course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Dismantling Racism, 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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  • Emotional Intelligence – Online Professional Development Course

    This 3-credit online course addresses the emotional health of our students and how to teach in such a way that fosters emotional intelligence and well-being for improved relationships and learning. Emotions are vital information for us and our students to learn to manage, and are inextricably involved in the learning process. Click Here to View Syllabus UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9839

    Course Description

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

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

    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 Emotional Intelligence 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 Emotional Intelligence 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 Emotional Intelligence course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com. Related Courses If you’re interested in Emotional Intelligence, 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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