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*This course is worth one graduate credit or 15 continuing education contact hours (CECH).    Do you wonder if you are doing enough to support the diverse needs of students with autism? Students with ASD have the remarkable strength to overcome learning challenges. As an educator, your mission is not only to recognize these strengths but also to understand autism's impact within the classroom. Best-selling author and special needs educator, Richard Bass, provides evidence-based practices and empathetic insights garnered from years of experience in the field to help both new and seasoned teachers develop the skills to foster academic success for neurodivergent students. Inside the book, you will learn different ways to manage autism-related behaviors in the classroom and implement tailored accommodations and modifications, such as: Designing sensory-friendly classroom environments to minimize sensory overload and meet the sensory needs of learners. Collaborating with parents and support staff to address challenging behaviors through individualized education plans and positive behavior support plans. Facilitating social skills development by creating opportunities for classroom engagement and peer interactions. Modifying instructions and teaching practices to provide a multisensory and enriching learning experience. A Teacher's Guide to Managing Autism in the Classroom is your indispensable tool for refining your teaching methods to meet the individual needs of every student.   Book: A Teacher's Guide to Managing Autism in the Classroom: Teaching Success from Kindergarten to High School by Richard Bass Read more

** This is an asynchronous course worth 15 CECH or one graduate credit. Please Note: This book approaches its topics from a faith-based perspective and includes references to Scripture throughout the text. Although it was originally written for those working in children’s ministry, many of its strategies and practical suggestions can be adapted for use in public school classrooms to support student learning, relationships, and well-being.   In Caring for Kids from Hard Places, Jayne and David Schooler discuss the reasons behind why children and teens sometimes exhibit potentially disruptive behavior. Together, they offer practical strategies on training, equipping and resourcing staff and volunteers to provide a responsive environment for children with behavioral challenges. Caring for Kids from Hard Places includes: Insights on how to understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Principles for creating a trauma-informed environment Strategies for facilitating healing Tips on how to create a sensory-smart classroom Discover how to better love children from difficult backgrounds and pave their way for a better life. Topics Covered: Trauma-informed lens, Chronic Unpredictable Toxic Stress (CUTS), Middle Circle, Felt Safety, Connection Principles, Window of Tolerance, Engine Checks.   Book: Caring for Kids from Hard Places by David & Jayne Schooler  (ISBN-10: 1646070461) Read more

** This is an asynchronous course worth 15 CECH or one graduate credit. **This book is best suited for those working in an early childhood or elementary setting.     ADHD and executive function expert Cindy Goldrich and special education teacher Carly Wolf combined their efforts to create this powerful resource to help teachers and professionals understand and connect with students. These practical tools and worksheets are designed to help students become resourceful, accountable, optimistic, and perseverant. Included for easy reproduction are resources and worksheets to address issues related to: Improving task initiation, planning, and time-management Strengthen emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility and frustration tolerance Teach effective communication and collaboration skills Manage stress and anxiety in school and at home Practical, non-distracting movement Create a Growth Mindset temperament and improve perseverance Use goal-setting techniques to improve performance and confidence   This book was originally published in 2019, so it should be treated as a practical educator resource rather than the most current comprehensive statement of ADHD research. There has been additional research and evolving understanding of ADHD and executive functioning since its publication. That said, the book provides a plethora of practical classroom suggestions and ready-to-use tools.   Book: ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom: Managing the Impact on Learning, Motivation, and Stress by Cindy Goldrich and Carly Wolf  (ISBN-10L 1683732294) Read more

This book study is worth 15 continuing education contact hours or one graduate credit.    Building on the success of the original best-seller, this new edition of The Writing Revolution adds valuable guidance for teachers seeking a way to bring their students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards. As thousands of educators have already discovered, The Writing Revolution provides the road map they need, clearly explaining how to incorporate the Hochman Method into their instruction, no matter what subject or grade they're teaching and regardless of the ability level of their students. The new edition provides a reorganized sequence of activities and even more student-facing examples, making it easier than ever to bring the method to your classroom. The Writing Revolution isn't a separate curriculum or program teachers need to juggle. Rather, it is a method providing strategies and activities that teachers can adapt to their preexisting curriculum and weave into their content instruction. By focusing on specific techniques that match their students' needs and providing them with targeted feedback, The Writing Revolution can turn weak writers into strong and confident communicators. In addition, the method can: Identify misconceptions and gaps in knowledge Boost reading comprehension and learning Improve organizational skills Enrich oral language Develop analytical abilities     Book: The Writing Revolution 2.0: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades by Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler           Website: https://www.thewritingrevolution.org/ 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