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Explore one of the BEST classroom management books out there with this book study series: Teach Like a Champion. Written by fellow teacher Doug Lemov, his collection of 63 immediately implementable teaching techniques will transform your approach to managing the classroom and ...
Teachers: If you have ever heard a student utter the phrase "I don't know", and they seem to NEVER know, this series is for you. In this second course in the series, participants will explore chapters 4 and 5 of "Teach Like a Champion 3.0" by Doug Lemov. We will dive into t...
"After asking a question of the class, most teachers wait about a second before taking an answer" (Lemov, 2021). Teachers, if you have never considered how the amount of wait time you give affects your classroom culture, this series is for you. In this third course in the s...
One thing new teachers often do not realize is that ALL teachers, no matter what subject they teach, are English teachers. ALL teachers are responsible for furthering the speaking, reading, and writing skills of students in their classroom. However, without any guidance on how...
Although typically rarely mentioned in teacher preparation programs, the most important lessons you will teach in your classroom has everything to do with procedures and routines. Until you master that, teaching content will be an uphill battle. In this fifth course in the ...
One of the easiest and most transformative changes a teacher can make that will highly affect the success of their students is mastering the art of positivity and a calm, but demanding demeanor. Lecturing and raising the volume of your voice rarely works, so let's discuss an a...
"Effective teachers MANAGE their classrooms, whereas ineffective teachers DISCIPLINE their classrooms." - Harry and Rosemary Wong. Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (...
"If you stress over the possibility of misbehavior, then it’s a sign your [behavior] management is in need of an overhaul."- Michael Linsin. Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effecti...
"I felt isolated and scared in the weeks leading up to my first day as a teacher. I wanted to be great, but didn't know what I should be doing to start the school year strong."- Tyler Hester Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on...
"1 hour of setting up your classroom is worth 16 hours of PD."- a teacher on Reddit. We agree!! Learn how to be a more effective K-12 teacher with this 4 part book study series on "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (5th edition)". In the final (and pr...
This 2 unit course, is for working 1:1 OR with a single small group of readers. Learn and implement all of the components needed for successful reading instruction aligned with science of reading following Linda Dorn and Tammy Jones' model. All of our courses are self-paced...
This 4 unit course focuses on instructing diverse student groups in your classroom. It covers teaching the reading process, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, to cater to the needs of all readers in your classroom. A...
This 3 unit course uses a literacy intervention model to teach two reading groups, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, guided reading, vocabulary development, and writing. This course aligns with the Science of Reading components. All of our courses are self-paced, ful...
This 3 unit course is designed for small group instruction (Tier 2) using the SIPPS curriculum at the Beginning level. It's centered around John Shefelbine's work on systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics. Participants need access to SIPPS curriculum mate...
This 3 unit course is designed for small group instruction (Tier 2) using the SIPPS curriculum at the Beginning level. It's centered around John Shefelbine's work on systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics. Participants need access to SIPPS curriculum mate...
This 1 unit course is designed for whole class setting instruction (Tier1) using Beginning SIPPS curriculum and is based on the work of John Shefelbine in systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics at the beginning level of reading. Participant must have acc...
This 1 unit course is designed for whole class instruction, (Tier 1) using Extension SIPPS curriculum and is based on the work of John Shefelbine in systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics at the Extension level of SIPPS program. Total coursework is 15 ho...
This 1 unit course applies the Balanced Literacy Model and Science of Reading principles in a 1:1 tutoring setting for reading. It covers instruction such as phonemic awareness, phonics, word-solving, comprehension, shared reading, guided reading, and a written retell. It also...
Ideal book study for new teachers or teachers looking to deepen their understanding to teach reading incorporating the science of reading. Learn with 'Mighty Moves' by Lindsay Kemeny and strengthen your reservoir of effective reading strategies to implement in the classroom. ...
This book study course offers an in-depth exploration in how to integrate the science of reading principles into a balanced literacy program, with a primary focus on the book "Shifting the Balance" by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates. All of our courses are self-paced, fully onli...
REVOLUTIONIZE your science pedagogy, curriculum, AND align your course to the Next Generation Science Standards WHILE you earn units to advance your salary. Explore the hottest new science teaching trend: the storyline curricular model. More than a trend, however, it is a new ...
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