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Classroom Computer, The  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Stacy Colwell

The Classroom Computer In this course for teachers, you’ll discover how the classroom computer and technology can ignite your students’ desire for learning! We’ll cover a wide variety of simple, field-tested techniq...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Tracey Birch

Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom Differentiated instruction (DI) is becoming a mainstay in classrooms across the country as educators are starting to see the ways that the traditional classroom setting limits their ability to reach diverse lea...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Grant Writing, A to Z  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Linda Vallejo

A to Z Grantwriting A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing! You'll learn how to raise needed funds by disc...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Kids on the Internet, Guiding  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Christine Gee and Katherine Emmons

Guiding Kids on the Internet Work the Web with your kids! This essential course for teachers, leaders, and parents will give you the confidence you need for helping children get the best from the Internet.  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Language Development in Childhood, Enhancing  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Kt Paxton

Enhancing Language Development in Childhood Follow your child's lead and have fun while enhancing language development! In this fun and user-friendly course for parents, teachers, and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process language a...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Learning Materials, Creating K-12  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Michael McMillan

Creating K-12 Learning Materials Increase student performance on standards important to your district by learning how to develop your own work books, lab manuals, booklets, activity kits, visual aids, and manipulatives targeting those standard...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Praxis I Preparation  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Nicole Taylor-Buckner

Praxis I Preparation Are you a prospective teacher who needs to pass the Praxis I Exam? If so, this is the course for you! You'll develop all the skills you need as we review and prepare for everything the test includes. You'll imp...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Set Read!, Ready  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Kt Paxton

Ready, Set, Read! Learn what the newest research says about how children really learn to read and write and become a powerful guide to literacy development when you work with young children. Gain confidence in your ability to gu...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1-6  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Anni Stipek

Singapore Math Strategies: Model Drawing for Grades 1-6 In this professional development course for teachers, you'll get the training you need to start teaching model drawing, the powerful Singapore Math strategy that gives word problems a visual context. As a teach...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Anni Stipek

Singapore Math: Number Sense and Computational Strategies Do your students cringe when it's time to pull out their math books? For many students, basic math is a struggle. But for students and teachers in Singapore, math is much more intuitive. And Singaporean student...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Speed Spanish  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Dan Mikels

Speed Spanish This powerful course teaches six easy recipes you can use to glue Spanish words together into sentences. With the powerful methods taught in this course, you'll be able to engage in conversational Spanish in no...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Robin Sellers

Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts In this course, you'll learn how to create your own blog, wiki, and audio and video podcast. Through hands-on activities in each lesson, you'll practice working with free Web 2.0 tools like Blogger, Wikispaces,...  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17

Web Pages, Creating  $ 89. (USD) Instructor-Facilitated Course
Instructor:  Craig Power

Creating Web Pages Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the Internet's World Wide Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies.  more
Classes start: November 11 | January 20 | February 17


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