USD – Best Practices for Helping At-Risk Students

- 3 Credits - 

Instructor:

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Course Description

This course presents 46 research-based tools, worksheets and resources which have been field-tested at schools and in dropout prevention programs nationwide. They help teachers, administrators, counselors and special educators who work with at-risk learners......

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$425

3 Semester Graduate Credits

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USD - EDC-X759U - Best Practices for Helping At-Risk Students

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives


  • Educators will acquire a framework of working knowledge to teach at-risk students.
  • Participants taking this course will learn about ways of encouraging students to think about staying in school and how to make schools family friendly.
  • Educators will learn how to identify high-performing at-risk students and what parents can do to intervene when their child begins to fail in school.
  • Participants will explore the best practices and strategies that can help reduce school disenfranchisement and potential dropouts.
  • Educators will research the topic, develop a lesson or activities that utilizes strategies in the book and use the instructional techniques for improving student achievement.

    • Credit Hours

    3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

    Course Instructor

    Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

    Accredited By:

    - University of San Diego

    Grade Type

    University Transcript: Letter Grade

    USD - EDC-X759U - Best Practices for Helping At-Risk Students

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