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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 provide you the necessary tools for cultivating a successful and supportive academic environment (no matter the grade level...

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 the next two sets of immediately implementable techniques coined by the author involving academic ethos and lesson structure...

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 to do this, many new teachers are left to figure it out on their own. In this fourth course in the series, participants...

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 series, participants explore chapters 10 and 11 of "Teach Like a Champion 3.0" by Doug Lemov. We dive into the next two set...

"When everything a student does is graded, and every mistake counts against her grade, that student can perceive that to receive a good grade she has to be perfect all of the time." - Joe Feldman. We have to stop teaching our students that mistakes are not allowed. How do we do this We rethink and reimagine what grades mean. Dive into the newest educational trend, Standards Based Grading (SBG)...

The idea that F's and failing grades motivate students to improve is proven to be a myth, so why have our grading systems remain unchanged since the Industrial Revolution Explore the game-changing insights in the book "Grading for Equity" by Joe Feldman. His words will make you question the grading practices of the past hundred years as well as your own. His analysis of traditional grading prac...

"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 Effective Teacher (5th edition)". A combination of sage wisdom from three well known and effective teachers (Harry Wong, Rosemary ...

"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 "The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (5th edition)". In the most practical course of this series, you...

We know now that traditional grading systems need to go. The question is, what do we replace it with Explore the remaining chapters in the book "Grading for Equity" by Joe Feldman with part 2 of this book study course. Click here for part 1. Dive in to chapters 6-15 and explore Feldman's 20+ immediately implementable equitable grading practices you can start using right now (or next year) in y...

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, fully online via Google Classroom, and provide University credit through Fresno Pacific University. Scroll down for mo...

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, fully online via Google Classroom, and provide University credit through Fresno Pacific University. Scroll down to learn mo...

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 materials. All of our courses are self-paced, fully online via Google Classroom, and provide University credit through Fresn...

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 access to SIPPS curriculum outside of this course. All of our courses are self-paced, fully online via Google Classroom, an...

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 hours. All of our courses are self-paced, fully online via Google Classroom, and provide University credit through Fresno ...

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. All of our courses are self-paced, fully online via Google Classroom, and provide University credit through Fresno Pacifi...

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 online via Google Classroom, and provide University credit through Fresno Pacific University. ...

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 and extremely engaging way to teach your students how to think and act like real scientists. Explore real phenomena and bui...

It is fairly accurate to say that by now, most science teachers have been to one of those staff trainings where you and your colleagues gathered together in an empty classroom and discussed what you noticed and wondered about the NGSS standards. What if instead of attending more of those purely for advancing your own knowledge, you completed a course and earned graduate-level units from a WASC-acc...