Teaching At-Risk Students

Course Description: This course is designed to help teachers develop the skills and strategies needed to effectively work with at-risk students. Through various hands-on activities, this course will help you develop an action plan to identify students who might be at-risk before they are too far gone and provide them with the support they need. You will learn best practices in online learning for at-risk students, how to build academic success for these students, and how to create a culturally responsive policy. By the end of this course, you will have the tools necessary to reach out to at-risk students and provide them with the assistance they need. Course Objectives:

• Develop an action plan to identify students who might be at-risk before they are too far gone
• Learn best practices in online learning for at-risk students
• Understand how to build academic success for these students
• Create a culturally responsive policy
• Learn how to evaluate technical skills that are essential for successful distance learning
• Understand how to design active learning strategies for at-risk learners
• Develop student resilience among at-risk learners
• Learn how to devise surveys that can identify at-risk learners in web-based courses
• Understand different ways in which students develop and learn
• Utilize strategies for reaching out and providing assistance to at-risk students

Classroom Accommodations and Modifications

Course Description: This online course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the principles of accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities. Participants will explore topics such as evidence-based strategies, individualized education programs (IEPs), creating and using a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools, implementing accommodations in the classroom, and effective communication between educators and parents. The course will also review strategies for adapting instruction to meet student needs while helping participants develop an understanding of how accommodation processes work. Course Objectives:

• Understand the role of evidence-based practices in promoting student success with disabilities
• Learn about components of individualized education programs (IEPs) relevant to accommodations and modifications
• Develop strategies for creating and utilizing a variety of instructional materials and assessments to meet individual student needs
• Explore tools for implementing appropriate accommodations that are tailored to student needs in the classroom setting
• Gain an understanding of best practices for working effectively with parents/guardians on behalf of students with disabilities
• Acquire skills for effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication around the provision of accommodations
• Understand the importance of developing strong relationships between educators, students, families
• Develop techniques for assessing student progress related to specific accommodations or adaptations in place
• Examine ways to address challenging behaviors associated with disability through thoughtful use of accommodation/modification services
• Discover resources available for additional support related to the implementation or evaluation of accommodations/modifications

Classroom Management  in Preschool This course focuses on the concept of classroom management for preschool classrooms. It examines how to design and maintain a safe, organized and engaging learning environment that is conducive to student achievement. The objectives of this course include teaching students how to develop positive relationships with students, create an effective learning environment using visual aids, use appropriate behavior modification strategies and foster an atmosphere of cooperative learning. Further topics will include developing age-appropriate activities, responding respectfully to challenging behaviors, promoting self-esteem in young children and managing transitions between activities. Through this comprehensive course on innovative methods for classroom management in preschool grades, teachers will have the knowledge they need to create a successful academic experience within their classrooms. Learning Objectives:

• Develop effective strategies for creating a safe and supportive learning environment in their preschool classrooms
• Utilize age-appropriate activities to engage students and promote learning
• Recognize and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors
• Foster self-esteem among young learners
• Manage transitions between activities in the classroom
• Integrate visual aids into their lesson plans to engage students and encourage learning
• Implement behavior modification strategies to teach positive behaviors
• Create an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration within the classroom

By mastering these fundamental concepts, preschool teachers will be equipped to design and maintain an effective learning environment for their students. This course will incorporate a variety of instructional methods, including lectures, discussions, activities, video clips and assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and learn from one another through small-group activities and interactive lessons. Additionally, participants will be provided with resources they can use in the future to continue their professional development.  

Classroom Management Middle and High School

Course Description: This course on Classroom Management in Middle School and High School will equip teachers and educators with the skills they need to develop a successful classroom environment. Through lectures, individual projects, discussions, and short assignments, participants will learn how to effectively manage student behavior and use positive reinforcement techniques. They will also gain an understanding of strategies for addressing bullying, motivating students to study, fostering collaboration among classmates, as well as promoting critical thinking skills in the classroom. Participants will also have opportunities to practice applying these concepts with hands-on activities such as role-play scenarios or small group projects. Learning Objectives:

• Identify various strategies for managing student behavior focused on positive reinforcement rather than punishment
• Develop methods for encouraging collaboration amongst students in the classroom setting
• Learn how to set expectations for efficient learning without sacrificing fun or creativity within the environment
• Explore ways of intervening when conflicts arise between students
• Gain confidence navigating challenging conversations about topics like bullying or cheating
• Discern best practices for assessing student performance through formative assessments
• Review strategies for promoting critical thinking within the classroom
• Reflect on their own experiences as teachers or educators to inform and improve their practice