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iPad's in the Classroom

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Review the basic operations of an iPad.
2. Increase professional efficiency.
3. Design ways to assess student-learning.
4. Develop lessons that will be supplemented with use of the tablet.
5. Discuss research findings and application.
6. Participate in the development of ongoing resources available to the teacher and students.

1-2-3 Wellness

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Learn how to cultivate your OWN self-care
2. Learn how to empower STUDENTS to take responsibility for their emotions and self-care
3. Receive a powerful wellness library filled with dozens of powerful self-care tools 
4. Watch 21 videos for a total of 21 fun, practical self-care challenges 
5. Learn how to bring Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness to life in your classroom
6. Learn practical tools for working with thoughts and emotions to promote healthy habits
7. Receive an e-workbook filled with practical tools to use every day
8. Complete assignments that are simple, fun and practical 
9. Earn 3 graduate credits while investing in yourself and your students

Empowered Behavior- Trauma-Informed Practices

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Deepen understanding of socioemotional and cognitive (thoughts) factors which
   contribute to student behavior
2. Learn practical tools related to mindfulness which can be embedded into daily work
3. Learn practical tools related to trauma-informed practices
4. Develop practical tools related to proactive behavior management
5. Develop proactive tools related to responding (not reacting) to behavioral issues
6. Learn a practical tool related to restorative practices
7. Develop strategies for your own (and your students’) wellness and socio-emotional success
8. Learn tools which are a part of a system of support designed to empower student responsibility for their behavioral (and emotional) success

Empowered Teaching And Learning

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Deepen understanding of internal resources which inspire/motivate students and educators
2. Learn practical tools related to purpose and strengths-based education which can be embedded into daily work
3. Learn about the distinctions between deficit and strengths based approaches
4. Develop practical tools related to setting goals based on tools of motivation
5. Develop proactive tools for making growth mindset a part of your daily practices/lessons
6. Learn practical tools related to verbal and non-verbal communication
7. Develop strategies for engaging successfully in difficult conversations
8. Learn tools related to cultural responsiveness
9. Clarify your own purpose (your WHY) and learn strategies for embedding your purpose and strengths into your daily success

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn how the seven habits of effective people apply to schools and how to use them when working with teenagers to utilize constructive habits for living.
2. Teachers will examine how to use positive and proactive habits to build personal bank accounts as well as the needed skills and social Rewards on Investment (ROI).
3. Educators will be presented with the skill (habit) of visioning with the "End in Mind" as well as prioritizing tasks and behaviors for maximum benefit.
4. Students will be able to synergize knowledge, information and resources to seek understanding and negotiate win-win strategies for social success.
5. Teachers will develop writings and activities that apply the 7 habits into their instructional program so students can apply them in schools and their personal lives.

Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn how to effectively use researched-based instructional strategies that work with educational technologies, such as computer and internet applications.
2. Participants will learn which strategies work best for what students will be learning. They will also be presented with ideas of how to provide evidence of student learning when using technology.
3. Educators will be presented with word processing applications, spreadsheet software organizing tools and multimedia for lesson planning in classroom applications.
4. Participants will be exposed to web and data collection resources as well as Identifying communication software for educator or student homework practice.
5. Educators will learn how to best use and integrate technology into their instruction and write a research review or develop unit and lessons applying the course content in their classroom instruction.

Epidemic: Rot of American Culture: Absentee & Permissive Parenting

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will review the historical progression and decline of marriages and family system dysfunction and the impact they have on society, values and raising children.
2. Participants will be presented with a model for teaching children to love and respect other people and numerous positive strategies to utilize when teaching children.
3. Educators will examine early childhood education and the affects of day care on children and families as well as the social and economic issues families struggle with.
4. Participants will review the impact of media violence, blatant sexuality and other negative social behaviors that the media presents and how to instill morality and values in an indifferent world.
5. Educators will look at the issue of students growing up in an adult world of sex and violence without enjoying the innocence of childhood experiences and how that affects their development and ability to be successful in schools.

Dealing with Difficult Parents

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will review the historical dynamics of today’s parent and their relationship to schools, how that has changed and how to handle parenting situations that may arise.
2. Teachers will be presented with a variety of strategies to communication and cultivating relationships with parents as well as being proactive to avoid potential problems that may arise in difficult situations.
3. Educators will examine ways of presenting bad news or other student deficiencies to parents in a manner that is none threatening and yet is consistent with school policy.
4. Teachers will explore the curriculum's focus and how teachers, principal, students, and parents all contribute to the harmony of a positive school experience for students.
5. Educators will then research this topic and parent involvement in monitoring student responsibilities such as homework as well as parent involvement in school activities.

Positive Thinking and Behavior for Today's Schools

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

1. Educators will learn how to go beyond positive thinking to develop right thinking and to realize the power and potential truth about ourselves that we possess.
2. Teachers will examine myths and misinformation about superficial positive thinking and show how to take self-talk affirmations to a higher and more effective level.
3. Educators will be presented with writing samples and techniques for developing effective positive affirmations and self talk for writing assignments and classroom use.
4. Students will be able to use quality positive affirmations to improve their instructional delivery and writing as well as student empowerment and personal success.
5. Teachers will develop writings, lessons and affirmations for classroom and student applications as well as for their own personal effectiveness.