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- Cost: $119.00Essential Instructional Techniques and Tools for Today's Teacher"Your courses fit my needs perfectly.
They were ideal for someone who does not have a great deal of flexibility,
and I learned a lot."The Core Teaching Package includes our most popular self-study courses for the busy professional 21st century educator. - Accommodating All Learners
- Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
- Reading Instruction Techniques: Enhancing Learning In All Subject Areas
- Working Together: Parents and Teachers Recognizing Early-onset Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Please see the individual course descriptions in the self-study course listing for more details.
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 19
Author: Multiple
Access: 180 days
Price: $119
Bonus:Get Recognizing Child Abuse course FREE
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"I was very pleased with this course.
I enjoyed taking it and I learned a lot of new information
that I can implement in my classroom. Thanks!"In this research-based course, strategies, resources and tools for teaching and reaching all students whether online or in the classroom are shared. You'll engage with both content and other learners while gaining insight into both your learning and teaching preferences as well as the learning styles of your students. A special thank you to Dr. John Shindler for sharing his expertise with the content.
- Every Learner Learning
- Who's Who: Teaching & Learning
- Who RR Students?
- Teaching Across Type
- Technology
- Theories & Strategies
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 5
Author: Ellen Paxton
Access: 90 days
Price: $39
Bonus: Includes PLSI Paragon Learning Style Inventory.
"This is a must have course for anyone who has children
or works with children who access the Internet."Issues that the youth of today, parents, teachers and those who are part of their world face online is the essence of this content. Participants discover areas of the Internet used by youth, what kinds of threats exist on the Internet and how everyone can protect their loved ones, family members, students and those under their care or responsibility. A special focus of the course includes ways in which adults can protect themselves online.
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 5
Author: Rick Anderson
Access: 90 days
Price: $39
Bonus: This course includes a printable copy of the What If... Guidebook as well as an Internet Use Agreement template and several must-know resources.- Cost: $39.00
"This course covers many familiar and emerging technology tools that
changed the way I teach and learn. The resources available are astounding!"This interactive course introduces teachers to technology tools with one goal in mind: increasing teacher comfort level in using the Internet and today's technology tools for teaching and learning. Teachers will learn new ways of using tools they are familiar with and be exposed to brand-new tools and applications for use both in professional development and with students in the classroom. Topics covered in this course:
- Basic computer terminology
- Office applications
- Web tools
- Integrating technology in classroom lessons
- Using technology to enhance professional development
Course updated regularly to include the most up-to-date tools available!
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 5
Author: Kate Olson
Access: 90 days
Price: $39 
"The information at Intervention Central is great AND this course offered me the clock hours I needed for my continuing ed requirements I cannot get from reading a web site.
Thank you for the opportunity to gather useful,
practical information that will prove to be essential
to my future as an educator and parent."This course is based upon the extensive research, work and writings of Jim Wright, a Behavior Intervention Specialist, Psychologist and School Administrator in central New York. Mr. Wright has experience in the areas of Academic and Behavioral Interventions, Curriculum-based Measurement and Violence Prevention. This course will address research and strategies in the following areas:
- Behavior Basics
- Group & Classroom Management
- Defiance & Non-compliance
- Impulsivity & Hyperactivity
- Attention & Motivation
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 5
Author: Jim Wright
Access: 90 days
Price: $39
Bonus: Audio narration & video interview.
"We are excited and pleased about the product. The directions were clear, the multiage and multicultural photographs helped get the message across and it had a good use of humor! The content was informative and timely. The graphics were lively and enhanced the pace of the experience. Congratulations on a very fine piece of work. Bravo!"
This interactive course is one option for K-12 teachers across the curriculum spectrum to demonstrate evidence of reading instruction techniques. Based on research, Reading Instruction Techniques introduces all teachers to sound reading instructional practices. Includes blank forms and classroom activities for any teacher wishing to apply the course material in their practice.
- Reading Research
- Files
- Reading Range
- Using a Cloze
- Teaching All Students
- Strategies
- Resources & Reinforcement Activities
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 4
Author: Sue Klund
Access: 90 days
Price: $39
Bonus: Downloadable classroom tools
"I completed the online [Recognizing Child Abuse] program as part of my employment requirements. I found the program to be comprehensive and detailed yet not overwhelming to the average individual. The important descriptions and expectations are clearly outlined."This one clock hour course empowers each of us with the ability to recognize types, signs, characteristics, scenarios, and in general, indicators of suspected child abuse. We know this is a difficult subject to discuss. For that reason, we think you will find this course to be respectful of the topic while giving a solid foundation in understanding the key information about child abuse.
- What is Child Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Neglect
- Emotional Abuse
- Resources
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 1
Access: 90 days
Price: $10"This course is an excellent overview of extremely complex student issues faced by all of us in the teaching profession today."
As educators and parents we are often, by default, among the first people to notice that a child may be experiencing problems. Completion of this course results in a basic understanding of warning signs of early-onset mental illness in children and adolescents which is useful to professional teaching and learning as it strengthens teacher-parent communications. Topics covered in this course:
- What is mental illness
- Parent stages
- Communications
- What teachers can do
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Conduct Disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Schizophrenia
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 4
Access: 90 days
Price: $39- Cost: $39.00
In this course you will learn how to give your students in grades 4-12 the tools to “tackle tough text” and to become successful readers and learners.
In teaching, there is a shift of focus that takes place at around 4th grade where literacy instruction changes from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” It is a known phenomenon that a number of students who did quite well in the primary years struggle with this new type of reading.
Students reading at their frustration level find it to be well, frustrating. Teachers in all subject areas discover that using the Reading Comprehension Checklist helps students tackle tough text. Empowering students with this unique tool proves to alleviate frustration and increase achievement. This course is based on the proven research by Sue Klund, Reading Specialist and Quality Teaching Network expert.
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 5
Author: Sue Klund
Access: 90 days
Price: $39
Bonus: Includes the Reading Comprehension Checklist - Cost: $39.00
"I really appreciate the abundance of ideas for teaching ELLs that I learned in this course.
There were so many techniques and ideas shared, and I feel as if I have a toolbox to use in my classroom."Any K-12 teacher, administrator, or support staff member who would like to help English Language Learners do well in school will find this course to be both informative and useful. The focus includes how to make ELLs and their families feel more welcome while generating academic successes through empowerment.
Participants will improve cross-cultural skills and examine cultural influences on school practices, and come away with greater insight into how second languages are acquired. They will also discover teaching methods and educational strategies for today's diverse mainstream classroom that are considered best practice for reaching and teaching all learners. Included are highlighted practical tips and activities that can be put to use right away.
Clock Hours/CPDUs: 5
Author: Diana Mulcahy
Access: 90 days
Price: $39
