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NEW! Discipline with Dignity June 13- March 31 3 credits Explore a proven approach to classroom management that can help students make better choices and teachers be more effective. This learning emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and self-control. Gain strategies and techniques for building strong relationships and establishing classroom structures that enable your students to thrive. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | NEW! The Coffee Bean June 13- March 31 2 credits Life can be difficult, stressful, and often feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken or harden us and test who we truly are. The Coffee Bean, explores how instead of letting your environment change you for the worse, how you can transform your environment for the better. Click HERE to request a book Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | NEW! Conflict Resolution June 13- March 31 2 credits Have you ever disagreed with a parent or a teammate? Everyone experiences conflict in a world with differing opinions and views. Resolving conflict in a positive way allows for constructive change and leads to new insights and strengthened relationships. Learn how to manage and resolve conflict in a productive way and keep your working relationships with coworkers and parents strong. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department |
NEW! Discipline with Dignity
3 credits
Explore a proven approach to classroom management that can help students make better choices and teachers be more effective. This learning emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and self-control. Gain strategies and techniques for building strong relationships and establishing classroom structures that enable your students to thrive.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! The Coffee Bean
2 credits
Life can be difficult, stressful, and often feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken or harden us and test who we truly are. The Coffee Bean, explores how instead of letting your environment change you for the worse, how you can transform your environment for the better.
Click HERE to request a book
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Conflict Resolution
2 credits
Have you ever disagreed with a parent or a teammate? Everyone experiences conflict in a world with differing opinions and views. Resolving conflict in a positive way allows for constructive change and leads to new insights and strengthened relationships. Learn how to manage and resolve conflict in a productive way and keep your working relationships with coworkers and parents strong.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
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New! Professional Communication June 13- March 31 Flexible Credit 1-2 hours In this course, participants will explore tips and procedures for communicating professionally with students, parents, and co-workers. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | New! Motivating Students June 13- March 31 2 credits Explore relevant and meaningful strategies to engage and motivate students. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | New! Differentiation in the ClassroomJune 13- March 31 2 credits Come explore and learn more about the 3 ways we can differentiate learning in the classroom.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department |
New! Professional Communication
Flexible Credit 1-2 hours
In this course, participants will explore tips and procedures for communicating professionally with students, parents, and co-workers.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
New! Motivating Students
2 credits
Explore relevant and meaningful strategies to engage and motivate students.
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Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
New! Differentiation in the Classroom
June 13- March 31
2 credits
Come explore and learn more about the 3 ways we can differentiate learning in the classroom.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
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NEW! Basic Technology ToolsJune 13- March 31 1- 6 credits Come explore basic LISD technology tools. In this flexible course you can explore how to use Google Drive tools, outlook, excel and basic canvas navigation! Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | NEW! Iris Center Learning June 13- March 31 1.5 - 3 credits per module The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities from birth through age twenty-one, through the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions. Explore many relevant courses to help you be most effective in your role. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | NEW! Classroom Management for Support Staff June 13- March 31 Designed for INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT STAFF. Learn positive and proactive class management strategies that can be implemented immediately; Learn how to prevent behavior issues, maximize student learning time, and effectively respond to misbehaviors. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department |
NEW! Basic Technology Tools
June 13- March 31
1- 6 credits
Come explore basic LISD technology tools. In this flexible course you can explore how to use Google Drive tools, outlook, excel and basic canvas navigation!
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Iris Center Learning
1.5 - 3 credits per module
The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities from birth through age twenty-one, through the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions. Explore many relevant courses to help you be most effective in your role.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Classroom Management for Support Staff
Designed for INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT STAFF. Learn positive and proactive class management strategies that can be implemented immediately; Learn how to prevent behavior issues, maximize student learning time, and effectively respond to misbehaviors.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
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New! Higher Level Thinking 2 credits Explore and gain strategies to promote higher level thinking in your classroom. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | NEW! Skyward Basics for Teachers1 Credit This course explores the basic functions of Skyward and provides an overview of organizational tools, describes options available for recording scores in your gradebook, and identifies communication elements to contact students and parents. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas. Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | New! Attitude Matters 2.0 2 Credits Reflect on how your attitude impacts how you work with students, parents, and co-workers. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department |
New! Higher Level Thinking
Explore and gain strategies to promote higher level thinking in your classroom.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Skyward Basics for Teachers
1 Credit
This course explores the basic functions of Skyward and provides an overview of organizational tools, describes options available for recording scores in your gradebook, and identifies communication elements to contact students and parents.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas. Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
New! Attitude Matters 2.0
Reflect on how your attitude impacts how you work with students, parents, and co-workers.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
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Stick Together Book StudyJune 13- March 31 3 CreditsIn Stick Together, Jon Gordon delivers a crucial message about the power of belief, ownership, connection, love, inclusion, consistency, and hope. The authors guide individuals and teams on an inspiring journey to show them how to persevere through challenges, overcome obstacles, and create success together. Request a book HERE Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | Manage Your Time or Time Will Manage You Book StudyJune 13- March 31 3 CreditsTime management is a complex and personal issue best addressed through deep self-reflection or caring and thoughtful coaching. This book offers a blueprint for both. It will help you better understand yourself and the behaviors of those you work with or lead, promoting more productive teaching and leadership - and greater peace of mind. Request a book HERE Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | Upstream Book StudyJune 13- March 31 3 Credits Upstream delivers practical solutions for preventing problems rather than reacting to them. How many problems in our lives and in society are we tolerating simply because we’ve forgotten that we can fix them? Request a book HERE Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department |
Stick Together Book Study
June 13- March 31
3 CreditsIn Stick Together, Jon Gordon delivers a crucial message about the power of belief, ownership, connection, love, inclusion, consistency, and hope. The authors guide individuals and teams on an inspiring journey to show them how to persevere through challenges, overcome obstacles, and create success together.
Request a book HERE
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
Manage Your Time or Time Will Manage You Book Study
June 13- March 31
3 CreditsTime management is a complex and personal issue best addressed through deep self-reflection or caring and thoughtful coaching. This book offers a blueprint for both. It will help you better understand yourself and the behaviors of those you work with or lead, promoting more productive teaching and leadership - and greater peace of mind.
Request a book HERE
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
Upstream Book Study
June 13- March 31
3 Credits
Upstream delivers practical solutions for preventing problems rather than reacting to them. How many problems in our lives and in society are we tolerating simply because we’ve forgotten that we can fix them?
Request a book HERE
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
Take Time for You: Self-Care Action Plans for Educators Book Study
3 Credits
What if teachers learn to take care of themselves while taking care of their students? In this book, author Tina Boogren contends that the key to thriving, both as a human being and as an educator, rests in daily self-care. By working through Maslov's hierarchy of needs, K-12 teachers and leaders will see a clear science-based path to overall well-being.
Request a book HERE
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
K-8 The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students
June 1- March 24
1-8 credits
Click HERE to enroll in the Canvas course
Questions? Contact S. Hinsley, J. Hall, N. Foster or S. Delarosa
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Autism Focused Intervention Resources and ModulesJune 13- March 31 2-5-3.5 Credits AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department | Children's Advocacy 2 Credits This course provides information to understand the warning signs and appropriate actions to take to be the one to help save lives. Disclaimer: Please be aware that the videos contain very sensitive and tough content. Please take care of yourself and step away or discontinue viewing if need be. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department |
Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules
June 13- March 31
2-5-3.5 Credits
AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
Children's Advocacy
This course provides information to understand the warning signs and appropriate actions to take to be the one to help save lives. Disclaimer: Please be aware that the videos contain very sensitive and tough content. Please take care of yourself and step away or discontinue viewing if need be.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
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Voly for Teachers Canvas CourseSep 5- March 31 2 credits Teachers, learn how the VOLY platform can support guest speakers that tie into your curriculum!Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Lindsay Ayers | VOLY for Front Office Staff Canvas CourseSep 5- March 31 2 credits Learn the in's and out's of the VOLY system to best support your campus volunteer efforts.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Lindsay Ayers |
Voly for Teachers Canvas Course
Sep 5- March 31
2 credits
Teachers, learn how the VOLY platform can support guest speakers that tie into your curriculum!Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Lindsay Ayers
VOLY for Front Office Staff Canvas Course
Sep 5- March 31
2 credits
Learn the in's and out's of the VOLY system to best support your campus volunteer efforts.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Lindsay Ayers
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Canvas Curb AppealOpens October 1 3 Credits Want enhance the “curb appeal” of your Canvas courses? Then this PD is for you! In this all-levels, 3 hour course participants will understand why visual appeal is important in Canvas course design.You will identify ways to incorporate style components into your own Canvas course design as well as create Canvas course components with engaging design appeal for optimal student learning Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields | Canvas for StationsOpens October 1 3 Credits Come one, come all! In this K-12 course, you will learn about Learning Stations and how they fit perfectly with Canvas by exploring a variety of templates and samples from around LISD. You will understand the value they bring to a classroom by encouraging choice, voice, differentiation, and engagement. Discover how to incorporate Canvas into the Learning Stations as a differentiation, accountability, and productivity technology tool. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields | Canvas Choice BoardsOpens October 1 1 Credit All Levels- In this 1 credit course, teachers will create differentiation for student learning through the use of choice boards in order to provide a personalized experience for students. Teachers will consider differentiation, content selection, and instructional delivery methods as they learn to design blended learning lessons through the use of Choice Boards. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields |
Canvas Curb Appeal
Opens October 1
3 Credits
Want enhance the “curb appeal” of your Canvas courses? Then this PD is for you! In this all-levels, 3 hour course participants will understand why visual appeal is important in Canvas course design.You will identify ways to incorporate style components into your own Canvas course design as well as create Canvas course components with engaging design appeal for optimal student learning
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
Canvas for Stations
Opens October 1
3 Credits
Come one, come all! In this K-12 course, you will learn about Learning Stations and how they fit perfectly with Canvas by exploring a variety of templates and samples from around LISD. You will understand the value they bring to a classroom by encouraging choice, voice, differentiation, and engagement. Discover how to incorporate Canvas into the Learning Stations as a differentiation, accountability, and productivity technology tool.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields Canvas Choice Boards
Opens October 1
1 Credit
All Levels- In this 1 credit course, teachers will create differentiation for student learning through the use of choice boards in order to provide a personalized experience for students. Teachers will consider differentiation, content selection, and instructional delivery methods as they learn to design blended learning lessons through the use of Choice Boards.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
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Canvas: Classic Quizzes | Canvas: Gradebook & FeedbackOpens October 1 1 Credit Secondary- In this 1-credit demonstration, participants will learn how teachers can leverage the Canvas gradebook and Speedgrader to provide constructive feedback to improve student academic growth. Teachers can differentiate feedback with text, audio, video, and speech-to-text options.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields | Yuja Quizzes and AnalyticsOpens October 1 2 credits All Levels - In this course participants will discover Yuja, a complete video management tool integrated within Canvas. You will dive into creating an interactive video quiz and explore how to manipulate the analytics of a video and quiz. This digital resource will empower teachers by increasing student engagement and accountability.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields |
Canvas: Classic Quizzes
Canvas: Gradebook & Feedback
Opens October 1
1 Credit
Secondary- In this 1-credit demonstration, participants will learn how teachers can leverage the Canvas gradebook and Speedgrader to provide constructive feedback to improve student academic growth. Teachers can differentiate feedback with text, audio, video, and speech-to-text options.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
Yuja Quizzes and Analytics
Opens October 1
2 credits
All Levels - In this course participants will discover Yuja, a complete video management tool integrated within Canvas. You will dive into creating an interactive video quiz and explore how to manipulate the analytics of a video and quiz. This digital resource will empower teachers by increasing student engagement and accountability.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
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Blended Learning: Online Instructional Delivery & Scaffolding in CanvasOpens October 1 1 credit All Levels - In this course, participants will learn what Blended Learning entails and how to design intentional online student learning experiences. Utilizing Canvas, you will begin to discover how to integrate scaffolding by using prerequisites and requirements.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields | Clicking to Mastery: Creating Interactive Google SlidesOpens October 1 2 credits All Levels- In this 2 credit session, create as you learn how Google Slides is more than a presentation tool. Slides can be used to craft powerful interactive user experiences for students. This course is an intermediate to advanced course for those already familiar with basic uses of Google Slides. These interactives can be used as stand alone instructional tools as well as in Canvas Assignments or Pages for virtual and in-person classes. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields | Canvas: New Quizzes |
Blended Learning: Online Instructional Delivery & Scaffolding in Canvas
Opens October 1
1 credit
All Levels - In this course, participants will learn what Blended Learning entails and how to design intentional online student learning experiences. Utilizing Canvas, you will begin to discover how to integrate scaffolding by using prerequisites and requirements.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
Clicking to Mastery: Creating Interactive Google Slides
Opens October 1
2 credits
All Levels- In this 2 credit session, create as you learn how Google Slides is more than a presentation tool. Slides can be used to craft powerful interactive user experiences for students. This course is an intermediate to advanced course for those already familiar with basic uses of Google Slides. These interactives can be used as stand alone instructional tools as well as in Canvas Assignments or Pages for virtual and in-person classes.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
Canvas: New Quizzes
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Canvas Manage & ShareOpens October 1 1 credit All Levels - Canvas is a robust platform with many layers. Improve your workflow, and organize your course resources with the following strategies: inline links, direct share, and file management. These strategies will streamline course materials for both you and your students, and allow you to share resources with other teachers.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields | Common Sense Media After Hours Educator CreditOpens October 1 2 credits All Levels: In this 2 credit course, you will renew or become a Common Sense Educator by completing two professional development activities, each approximately an hour in length. These activities can be completed in a variety of ways. To earn LISD trade credit for this type of learning, you must participate outside of your contract hours. Any type of professional learning done during school hours cannot be used for trade credit. For example, a staff meeting cannot be submitted for trade credit but does count towards Common Sense Media Educator requirements.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact C.Fields |
Canvas Manage & Share
Opens October 1
1 credit
All Levels - Canvas is a robust platform with many layers. Improve your workflow, and organize your course resources with the following strategies: inline links, direct share, and file management. These strategies will streamline course materials for both you and your students, and allow you to share resources with other teachers.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
Common Sense Media After Hours Educator Credit
Opens October 1
2 credits
All Levels: In this 2 credit course, you will renew or become a Common Sense Educator by completing two professional development activities, each approximately an hour in length. These activities can be completed in a variety of ways. To earn LISD trade credit for this type of learning, you must participate outside of your contract hours. Any type of professional learning done during school hours cannot be used for trade credit. For example, a staff meeting cannot be submitted for trade credit but does count towards Common Sense Media Educator requirements.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact C.Fields
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Developing Language Through Environmental PrintJune 1- March 31 4 CreditsImplement strategies with environmental print to create language-rich interactive classrooms for students learning language to support listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Share and record ideas for impacting language instruction and lesson delivery by participating in structured academic conversations in a variety of language functions. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Cherylholly Baron | All Levels: ESL Certification Content Review, 2022-23 12 credits This self-paced, online course is designed to help prepare teachers for the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification Exam and is intended to provide participants with a foundation in language acquisition theory, instructional practices, and research related to language programs. Request the book for this course HERE. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley | All Level: Language Lens for the Content ClassroomMay 26- March 31 4 credits This guide is designed for content teachers at all grade levels and subject areas to show teachers how to create a map for teaching language learners - both English Language Learners and Academic Language Learners.Participants will deepen their understanding about the connection between language and culture, and how a student's culture shapes the academic and social language they know and understand. Participants will explore a variety of instructional strategies that support academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and design a lesson that incorporates all language domains. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley |
Developing Language Through Environmental Print
June 1- March 31
4 CreditsImplement strategies with environmental print to create language-rich interactive classrooms for students learning language to support listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Share and record ideas for impacting language instruction and lesson delivery by participating in structured academic conversations in a variety of language functions.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Cherylholly Baron
All Levels: ESL Certification Content Review, 2022-23
This self-paced, online course is designed to help prepare teachers for the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification Exam and is intended to provide participants with a foundation in language acquisition theory, instructional practices, and research related to language programs. Request the book for this course HERE.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
All Level: Language Lens for the Content Classroom
May 26- March 31
4 credits
This guide is designed for content teachers at all grade levels and subject areas to show teachers how to create a map for teaching language learners - both English Language Learners and Academic Language Learners.Participants will deepen their understanding about the connection between language and culture, and how a student's culture shapes the academic and social language they know and understand. Participants will explore a variety of instructional strategies that support academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and design a lesson that incorporates all language domains.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
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Funny in FarsiJune 1- March 31 3 CreditsFunny in Farsi - A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America. In this book study of the best selling memoir by Firoozeh Dumas participants reflect on the dramatic and humorous events in the life of an immigrant family. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry | Laughing without an AccentJune 1- March 31 3 CreditsIn the best-selling memoir Funny in Farsi, Firoozeh Dumas recounted her adventures growing up Iranian American in Southern California. Now she again mines her rich Persian heritage in Laughing Without an Accent, sharing stories both tender and humorous on being a citizen of the world, on her well-meaning family, and on amusing cultural conundrums, all told with insights into the universality of the human condition. (Hint: It may have to do with brushing and flossing daily.) Click HERE to enroll on Canvas Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry | ESL Paraprofessionals: Instructional Support for Language LearnersJune 1- March 31 6 CreditsInstructional Support for Language Learners will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through Sheltered Instruction techniques, students become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodations for language. Resources and strategies chosen to support elementary and secondary educators to implement best practices in the classroom aligned to state and federal mandates for service. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry |
Funny in Farsi
June 1- March 31
3 CreditsFunny in Farsi - A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America. In this book study of the best selling memoir by Firoozeh Dumas participants reflect on the dramatic and humorous events in the life of an immigrant family.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry
Laughing without an Accent
June 1- March 31
3 CreditsIn the best-selling memoir Funny in Farsi, Firoozeh Dumas recounted her adventures growing up Iranian American in Southern California. Now she again mines her rich Persian heritage in Laughing Without an Accent, sharing stories both tender and humorous on being a citizen of the world, on her well-meaning family, and on amusing cultural conundrums, all told with insights into the universality of the human condition. (Hint: It may have to do with brushing and flossing daily.)
Click HERE to enroll on Canvas
Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry
ESL Paraprofessionals: Instructional Support for Language Learners
June 1- March 31
6 CreditsInstructional Support for Language Learners will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through Sheltered Instruction techniques, students become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodations for language. Resources and strategies chosen to support elementary and secondary educators to implement best practices in the classroom aligned to state and federal mandates for service.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry
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Building Academic VocabularyJune 1- March 31 4 Credits All levels - This course is a systematic approach that supports and enhances vocabulary acquisition embedded in the curriculum for second language learners. Resources provided to support classroom teachers online and in person to build FUN into language learning. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry | Talk, Read, Talk, WriteJune 1- March 31 4 creditsTalk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) is a practical approach to classroom instruction that helps students meet and exceed the state standards for learning in the core classes while also developing the literacy skills needed for success in the 21st century. During the training, participants will experience the TRTW approach as learners themselves, and receive step-by-step instructions for how to implement the approach using actual classroom examples. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley | Sheltered InstructionJune 1- March 31 3 credits All levels- This course will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through this course, students master the required essential knowledge and skills to become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodation for language. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Cherylholly Baron or Sarah Guedry |
Building Academic Vocabulary
June 1- March 31
4 Credits
All levels - This course is a systematic approach that supports and enhances vocabulary acquisition embedded in the curriculum for second language learners. Resources provided to support classroom teachers online and in person to build FUN into language learning.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry
Talk, Read, Talk, Write
June 1- March 31
4 creditsTalk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) is a practical approach to classroom instruction that helps students meet and exceed the state standards for learning in the core classes while also developing the literacy skills needed for success in the 21st century. During the training, participants will experience the TRTW approach as learners themselves, and receive step-by-step instructions for how to implement the approach using actual classroom examples.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
Sheltered Instruction
June 1- March 31
3 credits
All levels- This course will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through this course, students master the required essential knowledge and skills to become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodation for language.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Cherylholly Baron or Sarah Guedry
7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom
June 1- March 31
3 credits
To support student’s language development, LISD follows a model called “Sheltered Instruction.” The goal is to provide language support for students through multiple opportunities for students to listen, speak, read, and write each day! We provide these supports by following John Seidlitz's 7 Steps to a Language Rich Interactive Classroom.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Cherylholly Baron
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Istation Basic Training (Grades K-5)June 1- March 31 1 credit This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn the basics of using Istation to inform instruction. All educators new to Istation are encouraged to complete this course. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact A.Dorman or M.Pasquale-Vick | Istation Campus Manager Training (Grades K-5)June 1- March 31 1 credit This self-paced, online Canvas course is for campus Istation managers. Istation managers will learn about the basics of Istation assessments, reports, and important administrative features such as sharing students. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact A.Dorman or M.Pasquale-Vick | The Key to Assessing with TX-KEA (Kindergarten) |
Istation Basic Training (Grades K-5)
June 1- March 31
1 credit
This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn the basics of using Istation to inform instruction. All educators new to Istation are encouraged to complete this course.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact A.Dorman or M.Pasquale-Vick
Istation Campus Manager Training (Grades K-5)
June 1- March 31
1 credit
This self-paced, online Canvas course is for campus Istation managers. Istation managers will learn about the basics of Istation assessments, reports, and important administrative features such as sharing students.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact A.Dorman or M.Pasquale-Vick
The Key to Assessing with TX-KEA (Kindergarten)
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Running Records (Grades K-2) | Running Records (Grades 3-5)June 1- March 31 1 Credit This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn how to code, score and interpret running records to inform their instruction in guided reading. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact M.Pasquale-Vick | Guided Reading 101 (Grades K-2)June 1- March 31 3 credits This online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the basics of guided reading in Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade. They will learn how to use templates to plan a lesson, implement a lesson, set goals, and reflect to continually improve small group instruction. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact A.Dorman |
Running Records (Grades K-2)
Running Records (Grades 3-5)
June 1- March 31
1 Credit
This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn how to code, score and interpret running records to inform their instruction in guided reading.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact M.Pasquale-Vick
Guided Reading 101 (Grades K-2)
June 1- March 31
3 credits
This online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the basics of guided reading in Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade. They will learn how to use templates to plan a lesson, implement a lesson, set goals, and reflect to continually improve small group instruction.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact A.Dorman
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Words Their Way (Grades K-2)June 1- March 31 3 Credits This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn how to administer the spelling inventory, group students by developmental spelling stages, and use word sorts to support student learning.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact A.Dorman | Words Their Way (Grades 3-5)June 1- March 24 3 credits Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact M.Pasquale-Vick | K-5 Math: Istation Math Basic Course in Canvas |
Words Their Way (Grades K-2)
June 1- March 31
3 Credits
This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn how to administer the spelling inventory, group students by developmental spelling stages, and use word sorts to support student learning.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact A.Dorman
Words Their Way (Grades 3-5)
June 1- March 24
3 credits
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact M.Pasquale-Vick
K-5 Math: Istation Math Basic Course in Canvas
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K-5 Math: Number Talks: Whole Number Computation Book Study in CanvasJune 1- March 31 6 credits Do you want to engage students and offer them an opportunity to explore and refine mental math and computational strategies? If so, join us in learning about Number Talks! Please register in Eduphoria Strive and then Click HERE to enroll in Strive Questions? Contact J.Kelley | K-2 Diving into LISD Performance TasksJune 1-March 24 3 creditsThis 3 hr canvas course will help to create district consistency in the meaning and purpose of performance tasks in LISD curriculum. It will dive into the "why" behind using authentic ways to assess our children and best practices for ensuring instructional success. This course will only count for trade credit if it is completed outside of contract hours. The course will close March 24th. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit Click HERE to enroll in Canvas | 3-5 Diving into LISD Performance TasksJune 1- March 24 3 credits This 3 hr canvas course will help to create district consistency in the meaning and purpose of performance tasks in LISD curriculum. It will dive into the "why" behind using authentic ways to assess our children and best practices for ensuring instructional success. This course will only count for trade credit if it is completed outside of contract hours. The course will close March 24th. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact R.Marts , J.Kelley or M.Pasquale-Vick |
K-5 Math: Number Talks: Whole Number Computation Book Study in Canvas
June 1- March 31
6 credits
Do you want to engage students and offer them an opportunity to explore and refine mental math and computational strategies? If so, join us in learning about Number Talks! Please register in Eduphoria Strive and then
Click HERE to enroll in Strive
Questions? Contact J.Kelley
K-2 Diving into LISD Performance Tasks
June 1-March 24
3 creditsThis 3 hr canvas course will help to create district consistency in the meaning and purpose of performance tasks in LISD curriculum. It will dive into the "why" behind using authentic ways to assess our children and best practices for ensuring instructional success. This course will only count for trade credit if it is completed outside of contract hours. The course will close March 24th. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
3-5 Diving into LISD Performance Tasks
June 1- March 24
3 credits
This 3 hr canvas course will help to create district consistency in the meaning and purpose of performance tasks in LISD curriculum. It will dive into the "why" behind using authentic ways to assess our children and best practices for ensuring instructional success. This course will only count for trade credit if it is completed outside of contract hours. The course will close March 24th. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact R.Marts , J.Kelley or M.Pasquale-Vick
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2nd Grade Science Unit 10 Weather Performance TaskJune 1- March 24 2 credits Did you know 2nd grade science completes a district-wide required performance task in which they measure, record and graph weather data? Need help? In this course we will take a look at Unit 10 in advance to support you by using the backward design process. We will review some of the resources provided in the unit in combination with best practices to support students being successful on the District Required Performance Task. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit. Click HERE to enroll in Strive. Questions? Contact R.Marts | K-5 UBD in ScienceJune 1- March 24 2 credits Ever get to the end of a unit and realize you did not get a chance to teach everything that is on the final checkpoint or in the performance task? In this course we will explore a research-based process called Understanding by Design or UBD. We will discuss why this process is an expectation of LISD teachers and how it positively impacts student learning. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas course link located in the strive course description. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit. Click HERE to enroll in Strive Questions? Contact R.Marts | K-5 Blended Learning with Best Practices in ScienceJune 1 - March 24 2 credits Need a way to do hands-on science and differentiate for students in small group settings? In this course, participants will experience how to incorporate dynamic blended learning while teaching science using high-yield strategies for actively engaging all students in classroom lessons. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit and receive a free Kasey Bell, Blended Learning book!! Click HERE in Strive Questions? Contact R.Marts |
2nd Grade Science Unit 10 Weather Performance Task
June 1- March 24
2 credits
Did you know 2nd grade science completes a district-wide required performance task in which they measure, record and graph weather data? Need help? In this course we will take a look at Unit 10 in advance to support you by using the backward design process. We will review some of the resources provided in the unit in combination with best practices to support students being successful on the District Required Performance Task. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit.
Click HERE to enroll in Strive.
Questions? Contact R.Marts
K-5 UBD in Science
June 1- March 24
2 credits
Ever get to the end of a unit and realize you did not get a chance to teach everything that is on the final checkpoint or in the performance task? In this course we will explore a research-based process called Understanding by Design or UBD. We will discuss why this process is an expectation of LISD teachers and how it positively impacts student learning. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas course link located in the strive course description. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit.
Click HERE to enroll in Strive
Questions? Contact R.Marts
K-5 Blended Learning with Best Practices in Science
June 1 - March 24
2 credits
Need a way to do hands-on science and differentiate for students in small group settings? In this course, participants will experience how to incorporate dynamic blended learning while teaching science using high-yield strategies for actively engaging all students in classroom lessons. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas using the following link. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit and receive a free Kasey Bell, Blended Learning book!!
Click HERE in Strive
Questions? Contact R.Marts
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K-5 Science Effective Use of Talk, Read, Talk, WriteJune 1- March 24 2 credits Are your students struggling with scientific language and literacy? Come learn how to effectively use Nancy Motley's Talk Read Talk Write strategies to differentiate for students including, ELLs and SLLs, and scaffold them to a higher level of Scientific Literacy. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas link located in the Strive course description. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit and recieve a free copy of Nancy Motley's Talk Read Talk Write book!!Click HERE to enroll in Strive Questions? Contact R.Marts | 5th Grade Day and Night Cycle/ Rotation Vs. Revolution SWAGAugust 24-March 24 1 credit LISD Science has SWAG!! Standards and Wonderings At a Glance. Complete this canvas course off contract hours for a quick hour of trade credit and recieve extra materials for this unit. Come fill your SWAG bag with helpful information as we revolve around our lessons and backwards design for this unit. We will make your day (and night) as we support ways to incorporate small group explorations through the use of blended learning and focus on the power of intentional questioning. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Contact R.Marts |
K-5 Science Effective Use of Talk, Read, Talk, Write
June 1- March 24
2 credits
Are your students struggling with scientific language and literacy? Come learn how to effectively use Nancy Motley's Talk Read Talk Write strategies to differentiate for students including, ELLs and SLLs, and scaffold them to a higher level of Scientific Literacy. Once you have registered in Eduphoria, enroll in Canvas link located in the Strive course description. At the end of this course you will complete a survey to receive credit and recieve a free copy of Nancy Motley's Talk Read Talk Write book!!Click HERE to enroll in Strive
Questions? Contact R.Marts
5th Grade Day and Night Cycle/ Rotation Vs. Revolution SWAG
August 24-March 24
1 credit
LISD Science has SWAG!! Standards and Wonderings At a Glance. Complete this canvas course off contract hours for a quick hour of trade credit and recieve extra materials for this unit. Come fill your SWAG bag with helpful information as we revolve around our lessons and backwards design for this unit. We will make your day (and night) as we support ways to incorporate small group explorations through the use of blended learning and focus on the power of intentional questioning.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Contact R.Marts
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Using Desmos to Facilitate and Assess Understanding in Secondary MathSeptember 15- March 31 2- 6 Credits Desmos is a free tool that helps students visualize mathematics. In this online course, teachers will have opportunities to explore features of the Desmos Graphing Calculator. Teachers will also have opportunities to learn how Desmos Classroom Activities can be used to engage students, create rich mathematical discourse in the classroom, and help gather evidence of student thinking to increase learning. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact L.Doering | Daily Routines to Jump-Start MS/HS Math ClassSeptember 15- March 31 3 or 6 Credits Do your students need more opportunities to develop number sense and reasoning? In this online course, teachers will learn how to incorporate 5-10 minute daily routines to kickstart math class and get students energized and talking about mathematics. Teachers will have the opportunity to earn additional credit by creating original tasks to use in their classroom for the different routines. Video demonstrations will allow teachers to see the routines in action throughout this course. A copy of the book Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class (MS or HS) may be checked out to provide teachers with content-specific examples, extensions, and variations for different branches of mathematics as well as ready-to-use tasks. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact L.Doering | While We're on the Topic- World Languages September 1- March 31 6 credits In this online Canvas course, you'll reflect on high leverage teaching practices as it relates to the types of interactions that you design for students of world languages. Using Dr. Bill Van Patten's research on language, acquisition, and classroom practice, you'll have an opportunity to read his engaging text and reflect on your own classroom. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact A.Riveria or A. Sambaluk |
Using Desmos to Facilitate and Assess Understanding in Secondary Math
September 15- March 31
2- 6 Credits
Desmos is a free tool that helps students visualize mathematics. In this online course, teachers will have opportunities to explore features of the Desmos Graphing Calculator. Teachers will also have opportunities to learn how Desmos Classroom Activities can be used to engage students, create rich mathematical discourse in the classroom, and help gather evidence of student thinking to increase learning.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact L.Doering
Daily Routines to Jump-Start MS/HS Math Class
September 15- March 31
3 or 6 Credits
Do your students need more opportunities to develop number sense and reasoning? In this online course, teachers will learn how to incorporate 5-10 minute daily routines to kickstart math class and get students energized and talking about mathematics. Teachers will have the opportunity to earn additional credit by creating original tasks to use in their classroom for the different routines. Video demonstrations will allow teachers to see the routines in action throughout this course. A copy of the book Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class (MS or HS) may be checked out to provide teachers with content-specific examples, extensions, and variations for different branches of mathematics as well as ready-to-use tasks.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact L.Doering
While We're on the Topic- World Languages
6 credits
In this online Canvas course, you'll reflect on high leverage teaching practices as it relates to the types of interactions that you design for students of world languages. Using Dr. Bill Van Patten's research on language, acquisition, and classroom practice, you'll have an opportunity to read his engaging text and reflect on your own classroom.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact A.Riveria or A. Sambaluk
Teaching Science to English Learners
June 1- March 31
6 credits
6-12th grade teachers will walk through the book, “Teaching Science to English Learners” and apply their learning in their own lesson design. Teachers will walk away with four new “lessons” to try with our population of English Learners in LISD. This book study is set up in a “Read-Discuss-Apply-Reflect” format using many opportunities to interact with peers through online discussions. Books can be checked out from your Science Department ChairClick HERE to enroll in Canvas.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Beimer
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Section 504 Coordinator Annual Training - 2022-23June 1- March 31 6 credits This course will prepare Campus 504 Coordinators to ensure compliance with Section 504 in order to protect students with disabilities. This training will also provide 504 Coordinators with the expertise to comply with the obligations and mandates imposed under Section 504 and the implementation of SuccessEd.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact T.Works | 504 Comprehensive Staff Training 2022-23June 1- March 31 6 credits This course will prepare staff to ensure compliance with Section 504 in order to protect students with disabilities. This training will provide you with the expertise to comply with the obligations and mandates imposed under Section 504.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact T.Works | Success Ed Staff Training for Section 504 - 2022-23 |
Section 504 Coordinator Annual Training - 2022-23
June 1- March 31
6 credits
This course will prepare Campus 504 Coordinators to ensure compliance with Section 504 in order to protect students with disabilities. This training will also provide 504 Coordinators with the expertise to comply with the obligations and mandates imposed under Section 504 and the implementation of SuccessEd.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact T.Works
504 Comprehensive Staff Training 2022-23
June 1- March 31
6 credits
This course will prepare staff to ensure compliance with Section 504 in order to protect students with disabilities. This training will provide you with the expertise to comply with the obligations and mandates imposed under Section 504.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact T.Works
Success Ed Staff Training for Section 504 - 2022-23
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Section 504 Coordinator SuccessEd Training - 2022-23 | 2022-23: ADMIN RtI/MTSS UpdatesJune 13- March 31 3 credits This course is for ADMIN only. Participants will learn about the RtI/MTSS updates and changes from the district and state. Participants will review current documentation and data expectations for RtI/MTSS in the district. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Melissa Davis | 2022-23: STAFF RtI/MTSS UpdatesJune 13- March 31 3 credits This course is for STAFF only. Participants will learn about the RtI/MTSS updates and changes from the district and state. Participants will review current documentation and data expectations for RtI/MTSS in the district. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Melissa Davis |
Section 504 Coordinator SuccessEd Training - 2022-23
2022-23: ADMIN RtI/MTSS Updates
June 13- March 31
3 credits
This course is for ADMIN only. Participants will learn about the RtI/MTSS updates and changes from the district and state. Participants will review current documentation and data expectations for RtI/MTSS in the district. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
2022-23: STAFF RtI/MTSS Updates
June 13- March 31
3 credits
This course is for STAFF only. Participants will learn about the RtI/MTSS updates and changes from the district and state. Participants will review current documentation and data expectations for RtI/MTSS in the district. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
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2022-23: RtI/MTSS - Leveled Literacy Intervention (Fundamentals)June 13- March 31 6 credits This course will teach participants the fundamentals of Leveled Literacy Intervention and how to teach the system in different learning environments. Highly recommended for new teachers to the campus, or teachers who need a refresher to the LLI system. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.** Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Melissa Davis | 2022-23: Social-Emotional Resources for MTSS StudentsOctober 15- March 31 3 credits This course will provide staff and admin. with powerful strategies and tools to address the social-emotional needs of students under the MTSS process. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.* Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Melissa Davis | 2022-23: Behavioral Resources for MTSS Students October 15 - March 31 3 credits This course will provide staff and admin. with powerful strategies and tools to address the behavioral needs of students under the MTSS process. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.** Click HERE to enroll in Canvas Questions? Contact Melissa Davis |
2022-23: RtI/MTSS - Leveled Literacy Intervention (Fundamentals)
June 13- March 31
6 credits
This course will teach participants the fundamentals of Leveled Literacy Intervention and how to teach the system in different learning environments. Highly recommended for new teachers to the campus, or teachers who need a refresher to the LLI system. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
2022-23: Social-Emotional Resources for MTSS Students
October 15- March 31
3 credits
This course will provide staff and admin. with powerful strategies and tools to address the social-emotional needs of students under the MTSS process. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.*
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
2022-23: Behavioral Resources for MTSS Students
3 credits
This course will provide staff and admin. with powerful strategies and tools to address the behavioral needs of students under the MTSS process. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
504 Legal Compliance Training for Administrators - 2022-23
June 1- March 31
3 hours
This course will prepare Administrators to ensure compliance with Section 504 in order to protect students with disabilities.This training does not contain the SuccessEd components or specifics on 504 evaluation meeting preparation.If you are the 504 Coordinator on your campus please complete the 504 trainings that contain the essential elements for Coordinators. 504 Coordinator Comprehensive Training -or-SuccessEd for 504 CoordinatorsClick HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact T.Works