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*This is an asynchronous course worth 15 CECH of one graduate credit.    What if you could help your students who are struggling academically simply by teaching them executive function skills?   If you're a teacher, chances are you're familiar with the student who never finishes homework, the one who always interrupts, the one who can't seem to pay attention during lessons. Too often, we assume these characteristics are innate or chalk them up to lack of discipline, when in fact they are executive function issues that teachers can easily address— and even help to reverse— with a little guidance. In The Missing Link to Help Them Think, veteran educator and bestselling author Marilee Sprenger imparts that guidance with a wealth of practical, research-based classroom strategies teachers can use to develop six core areas of executive function skills (EFS): impulse inhibition; working memory; attention and focus; cognitive flexibility; self-monitoring; and planning, organization, prioritization, and time management. In addition, Sprenger • Explains how executive function skills bridge the gap between social-emotional learning and academics and how to develop both skill sets at the same time. • Discusses the research on and neurological origins of different executive functions. • Provides practical, easily implemented self-assessment tools that teachers and students can use to evaluate their strengths and needs related to executive functioning. All students can improve their executive function skills and succeed in the classroom. With strategies and examples across grade levels and relevant to all subject areas, this thought-provoking book gives you the resources necessary to support them in this journey.     Book: "The Missing Link to Help Them Think: Connecting Executive Function and SEL Skills to Boost Student Achievement" by Marliee Sprenger           ISBN-10: 1416633243           ISBN-13: 978-1416633242 Read more

*This is a blended learning course that will meet online for five Mondays. It is worth 15 CECH or one graduate credit. The Zoom meeting will take place at 5:30 PM Mountain Time / 6:30 PM Central Time. • September 15 (Introduction meeting) • September 22 • September 29 • October 6 • October 20   What if you could help your students who are struggling academically simply by teaching them executive function skills?   If you're a teacher, chances are you're familiar with the student who never finishes homework, the one who always interrupts, the one who can't seem to pay attention during lessons. Too often, we assume these characteristics are innate or chalk them up to lack of discipline, when in fact they are executive function issues that teachers can easily address— and even help to reverse— with a little guidance. In The Missing Link to Help Them Think, veteran educator and bestselling author Marilee Sprenger imparts that guidance with a wealth of practical, research-based classroom strategies teachers can use to develop six core areas of executive function skills (EFS): impulse inhibition; working memory; attention and focus; cognitive flexibility; self-monitoring; and planning, organization, prioritization, and time management. In addition, Sprenger • Explains how executive function skills bridge the gap between social-emotional learning and academics and how to develop both skill sets at the same time. • Discusses the research on and neurological origins of different executive functions. • Provides practical, easily implemented self-assessment tools that teachers and students can use to evaluate their strengths and needs related to executive functioning. All students can improve their executive function skills and succeed in the classroom. With strategies and examples across grade levels and relevant to all subject areas, this thought-provoking book gives you the resources necessary to support them in this journey.     Book: "The Missing Link to Help Them Think: Connecting Executive Function and SEL Skills to Boost Student Achievement" by Marliee Sprenger           ISBN-10: 1416633243           ISBN-13: 978-1416633242 Read more

This course initiates the purpose and direction of student-teacher relations to fully conceptualize teaching and learning in this context. Fundamental understanding of building relationships, communication practices, student teacher needs, strategies and planning for collaborative efforts, and recognition of professional teaching attributes will form the core of this course. This course will run from August 25 - December 5, 2025. Those whose student teachers have split placements (fine arts, SPED, etc.) may also register for this course; there is a condensed course schedule recommended for split placements. *This is a dual-enrollment course. You must also be enrolled through USD:  EDFN 592 UE4 80457 Cooperating Teacher Experience – 25FA https://aceware.usd.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?course=25FA-80457   The registration deadline is September 3, 2025 **Please note that while there are 33 modules, many modules can be completed in ten minutes or less. The total estimated time commitment for this course is 15 hours.  Read more

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This short module will walk one through what micro-credentials are, how they work, and leveraging them for personal and professional growth. Read more