Self-Paced Online Courses

The purpose of this professional development course is to help teachers understand the elements of art
and how to utilize them in the process of designing multimedia assets for courses. 

At the end of this course you should be able to:

1. Identify the seven (7) elements of art.
2. Illustrate the emotive qualities of the element line.
3. Identify the categories of shapes and their uses.
4. Apply concepts from the Element of Form to your designs.
5. Analyze how space is used in art and design.
6. Design with color value in mind to create contrast.
7. Apply color theories to help create impact in design.
8. Apply the categories of texture to a design.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41380
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This course addresses all the English Learner Professional Development Quality Standards, provides teachers a foundational knowledge of first and second language acquisition and literacy development, explores tools and strategies for selecting curricular materials, making literacy and content more accessible to English learners, and discusses equitable assessments that better support English learners for success in the classroom. This course may fulfill the mandate for teachers in Colorado.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41425
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Through the completion of each module, educators will learn/review best practices of instruction and assessment in literacy as related to current research. This includes phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and the writing process. The first module contains introductory and background material. Then the four modules aligned to Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Standards I-IV each have an instructional section and an assessment. This course is designed to meet the intent of Idaho Code §33-1207A and will provide practical application of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Standards and Idaho’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan. In the state of Idaho, this course is required for anyone pursuing initial or interim certification in Idaho with an alternative-route program, transfer certification from another state, or reinstatement of an expired Idaho certificate for the following endorsements: All Subjects K-8; Blended Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Birth through Grade 3 and Pre-K through Grade 6; Deaf/Hard of Hearing K-12; Early Childhood Special Education Pre-K-3; Exceptional Child Generalist K-8, 6-12, and K-12; Visual Impairment K-12. (Not required for those completing a traditional initial certification educator preparation program at an Idaho institution.)

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41426
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Through the completion of each module, educators will learn or refresh their understandings of best practices in content literacy as related to current research. This includes advanced fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension, and the writing process. The first module contains introductory and background material. The modules aligned to Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Standards II and IV each have an instructional section and an assessment. This course is designed to meet the intent of Idaho Code §33-1207A and will provide practical application of the Literacy Standards and Idaho’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan. In the state of Idaho, this course is required for anyone pursuing initial or interim certification in Idaho with an alternative-route program, transfer certification from another state, or reinstatement of an expired Idaho certificate for the following endorsements: Secondary Education 6-12 (all content areas); Music Education K-12; Physical Education K-12; Art Education K-12. (Not required for those completing a traditional initial certification educator preparation program at an Idaho institution.)

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 2
Cost: $110
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41425
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This course introduces the basic management strategies discussed in CHAMPS a Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management (2nd edition). Participants will reflect on their own classroom management strategies, identify areas of improvement in their current plan, and develop a plan for improving their classroom management plan. 

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41420
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This course will focus on the role of mastery-based feedback for supervision and evaluation in Idaho. Participants will develop competency in Idaho’s Framework for Teacher Evaluations and explore assessment literacy as it relates to gathering accurate evidence. This course satisfies administrator certificate renewal requirements in Idaho. This online course is also open to any administrator or teacher seeking PD credit, whether to satisfy the requirement or not.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41423
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Everyone’s journey and growth in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is unique. We believe that the journey is a never-ending process and that no matter our knowledge or experiences, we always have room to grow and learn more. This course is designed to meet you where you are in your journey. We encourage you to engage deeply, especially in those parts of the course you find most relevant to your own learning and journey. This course is in partnership with Lumen Learning.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 2
Cost: $110
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41475
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A solid understanding of math facts is important because students form the building blocks for higher-level math concepts. This course will help you understand why children struggle learning and remembering their math facts and what to do about it.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41427
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Practicing mindfulness assists all individuals. When practicing mindfulness in education, teachers must recognize their emotional patterns while proactively regulating how they behave and respond appropriately. Mindfulness in education provides many positive benefits such as increased attention and focus, achieving effective emotional regulation, the ability to empathize and take perspective, decreased stress, and many others. Research discovers that mindfulness correlates with better academic performance and provides a better environment. Professionals who take this course will develop valuable methods within the classroom.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 2
Cost: $110
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41428
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Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a course that determines the importance of five core skills that promote self-awareness, self-management, social development, and overall individual growth. The process of SEL is for one to develop specific social and emotional skills that are vital in everyday life. Students will understand the competencies throughout the course and apply the knowledge to their education and all areas of life. 

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41433
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This course provides appropriate knowledge to teachers to help meet the needs of students that have autism in social and emotional areas.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41462
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The purpose of this professional development course is to help school personnel develop a deeper understanding of trauma informed practices that can help young learners who are displaying unwanted behaviors at school, due to childhood trauma.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41434
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This Youth and Mental Health course will provide teachers, administrators, and teacher educators with information regarding mental health and its impact on children and adolescents. Educators will be introduced to the importance of mental health in the P-12 setting. They will understand the history of mental health and the disorders affecting young people including mood disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma and more. Educators will learn about the professions and systems that provide counseling, mental health treatment, and diagnoses. School policies and procedures will also be discussed as they relate to mental health and collaborating with mental health professionals.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41435
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This course, designed for school teachers and student teachers, focuses on the interplay of awareness and strategy in promoting cultural diversity in the classroom. The education environment in the United States and elsewhere is increasingly becoming more diverse, presenting challenges to teachers regarding cultural sensitivity and competency in pedagogy and classroom management. 

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41422
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This Diversity, Equity & Inclusion course will provide educators, administrators, and teacher educators with information about multiculturalism. This information will include strategies to help educators better understand diverse groups of people within the P-12 setting. Educators will learn how to challenge personally held beliefs and values that may impede their success interacting with those different from them. They will learn about identity development models and terms and concepts relevant to diversity studies.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41424
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The purpose of this professional development course is to provide appropriate knowledge and resources to teachers and professionals to select and implement the best scientifically-based research practices, instructions/interventions to meet the needs of all students in school settings across different levels of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework and align with student's Individualized Education Program.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41450 

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The purpose of this professional development course is to provide an array of digital learning tools that can be used in the classroom, as well as ways to integrate them into instruction.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41489
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Part one of a three-part professional development program on creating safe sporting experiences. In part one, participants will first learn research supported strategies to develop a moral community in physical activity/sport settings. Next, participants will gain awareness of bullying and abuse common in sport settings, and learn tools to create a positive and safe sport culture. Finally, participants will comprehend and apply the laws and legal responsibilities required of those working in physical activity/sport settings.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41421
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Part two of a three-part professional development program on creating safe sporting experiences. In part one, participants will first learn research supported strategies to develop a moral community in physical activity/sport settings. Next, participants will gain awareness of bullying and abuse common in sport settings, and learn tools to create a positive and safe sport culture. Finally, participants will comprehend and apply the laws and legal responsibilities required of those working in physical activity/sport settings.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41445

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Part three of a three-part professional development program on creating safe sporting experiences. In part one, participants will first learn research supported strategies to develop a moral community in physical activity/sport settings. Next, participants will gain awareness of bullying and abuse common in sport settings, and learn tools to create a positive and safe sport culture. Finally, participants will comprehend and apply the laws and legal responsibilities required of those working in physical activity/sport settings.

Note: We do require you to be enrolled in the course for two weeks before the course is completed. We will not grade a course before this two weeks has passed. Upon completion of the course, please give us 1 week to submit grades.

Credits: 3
Cost: $165
Course Number: EDUC 5598P-41446

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