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Why DI: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction
In this course, you will learn what is meant by Differentiated Instruction (DI) and the common myths associated with creating the differentiated classroom.
Read More RegisterADHD Info & Interventions
This online course will help the learner achieve a better understanding of ADD and intervention strategies to facilitate positive student change.
Read More RegisterViolence in School
Taught by Dr. Michael Sedler, the course provides an overview of violence and the motivational purposes behind aggression.
Read More RegisterAdvanced Classroom Management
Children as Change Agents
This course is primarily for professionals (e.g., regular or special educators, instructional assistants, school psychologist, counselors) serving children and youths presenting behavior problems in the school or community.
Read More RegisterAutism & Asperger's Disorders
This online course describes Autism and Asperger's Disorder, including characteristics of these disorders, associated learning styles, communication weaknesses, and various intervention strategies.
Read More RegisterBehavior is Language
This course provides a developmental framework to help the learner understand what students are trying to communicate through the "language" of their behavior.
Read More RegisterDrugs & Alcohol in Schools
This online course is designed to help the learner gain a more comprehensive understanding of alcohol, drugs, and their influences in the classroom.
Read More RegisterEarly Childhood: Family-Centered Services
This online course is designed to give you a new perspective on serving the needs of young children and their families.
Read More RegisterEarly Childhood: Observation & Assessment
This online course explores observation and assessment instruments, as well as recommended practices and available resources for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Read More RegisterEarly Childhood: Program Planning
This online course is designed to give you a new perspective on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs for young children from birth through age eight.
Read More RegisterEarly Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development
This online course explores contemporary best practice and perspectives on early childhood development.
Read More RegisterEducational Assessment
This online course is designed to further develop the conceptual and technical skills required by teachers to help them identify their educational goals and implement meaningful instructional strategies for effective learning by students with special needs.
Read More RegisterHarassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools
This online course, Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools, will discuss definitions and the personal, social, and legal ramifications associated with sexual harassment, bullying, and cyber-intimidation.
Read More RegisterInfant & Toddler Mental Health
This online course is designed to help educators achieve a better understanding of infant and toddler mental health, child development, and strategies that can be used to promote positive relationships with children and their families.
Read More RegisterLearning Disabilities
This online course describes diverse theoretical approaches to handling learning disabilities in the classroom.
Read More RegisterReading & Writing in Content Area
This online course offers instruction in teaching reading and writing in various subject matter fields at the secondary level.
Read More RegisterReading Fundamentals #1
An Introduction to Scientifically-based Research, the first in the three-course Reading Fundamentals series on effective reading instruction, was designed to give background on scientifically-based instruction as it applies to the federal legislation of 2001.
Read More RegisterReading Fundamentals #2
The purpose of this second course in this three-course series is to lay the foundation for effective reading instruction.
Read More RegisterReading Fundamentals #3
This course will focus on learning to read, reading to learn, and an introduction to reading assessment.
Read More RegisterTeaching Diversity
This course will help you understand and identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles and ways in which students demonstrate learning.
Read More RegisterTeaching Elementary Math Conceptually
This online course is designed to expand your methodology for teaching Mathematics.
Read More RegisterTraumatized Child
This online course is designed to help classroom teachers, school counselors, and other educational personnel gain strategies to reach and teach students who have been affected by stress, trauma, and/or violence.
Read More RegisterTry DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program
This online course is designed to provide you an opportunity to learn about an instructional framework, Differentiated Instruction (DI), aimed at creating supportive learning environments for diverse learning populations.
Read More RegisterUnderstanding Aggression
This online course includes topics on violence, aggression in the classroom, youth gangs, aggression in sports and on television, how drugs and alcohol play a role in aggression and violence, and "hot spots" that tend to breed aggression and violence.
Read More RegisterChild Abuse
Designed to help the learner identify and effectively teach students affected by child abuse and/or neglect, this course covers how to recognize the signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and physical and emotional neglect in students.
Read More RegisterResponse to Intervention
RTI is a process schools can and should use to help students who are struggling with academics or behavior.
Read More RegisterSix Traits of Writing Model
This course will discuss why writing is important and why teachers should include writing as often as possible in all content areas.
Read More RegisterTeaching Secondary Math Conceptually
This course will explore an instructional methodology that incorporates strategies for teaching concepts, constructively, and contextually.
Read More RegisterUnderstanding & Implementing Common Core Standards
This course, Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards, has been divided into four chapters.
Read More RegisterMaking Questions Count
This course is designed to lead you through different modules that focus on questioning techniques.
Read More RegisterFlipping Your Classroom
This is an introductory course for participants who wish to explore the instructional methods related to the Flipped Classroom. Included will be examples and models for both flipping your entire classroom, and/or just flipping a lesson.
Read More RegisterBuilding Literacy in Science
The new Illinois Learning Standards for Science require students to read challenging, complex texts to gain insights, evaluate information, broaden perspectives and write logical arguments based on substantive claims, sound reasoning, and relevant evidence.
Read More RegisterNational Autism Academy
The National Autism Academy offers online Professional Development opportunities and graduate credit through Lindenwood University.
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