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USD - EDC-X759U - Best Practices for Helping At-Risk Students

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

Educators will acquire a framework of working knowledge to teach at-risk students.

Participants taking this course will learn about ways of encouraging students to think about staying in school and how to make schools family friendly.

Educators will learn how to identify high-performing at-risk students and what parents can do to intervene when their child begins to fail in school.

Participants will explore the best practices and strategies that can help reduce school disenfranchisement and potential dropouts.

Educators will research the topic, develop a lesson or activities that utilizes strategies in the book and use the instructional techniques for improving student achievement.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

USD - EDC-X759U - Best Practices for Helping At-Risk Students

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I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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USD – Anger Management For Youth

- 3 Credits -

Instructor:

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Course Description

This course examines the issue of anger management and how teachers can identify the personal anger triggers and responses in students. Using a variety of control strategies to have student express anger constructively to deal with crises situations are presented.....

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USD - EDC-X757U - Anger Management For Youth

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

Educators will review the issues related to anger management and the traditional approaches that have been utilized to address anger in youth, society and schools.

Participant will present sample lessons, key concepts, learning objectives and various approaches to develop working model lessons that they can design and implement.

Educators will learn about defining anger acceleration, its sequences and methods to control anger responses. Handouts and strategies are provided for use in class settings.

Participant will explore the use of coping strategies, self-talk and appropriate expressions of anger in group settings and how to apply them in counseling, school, home, work and personal relationships.

Educators will research a topic related to anger management and develop a written application essay and/or unit/ lesson plans or anger management processing activity for classroom or school settings.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

USD - EDC-X757U - Anger Management For Youth

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USD – A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting

- 3 Credits -

Instructor:

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Course Description

This course examines the approaches to parenting in our current culture. The styles of parenting in today’s culture are more abstract and permissive regarding limits and discipline. These behaviors are manifested by students whose misbehaviors are modeled and protected by parents and media.....

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USD - EDC-X756U - A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

Educators will review the historical progression of rules and unrealistic expectations that have been implemented in society to protect children from themselves.

Teachers will look at how schools have been blamed for all of society problems and how schools have taken on the responsibility of addressing all potential situations.

Educators will examine social change that have taken place and that shifts have placed the burden of responsibility from individuals or parents onto other institutions, teachers, social support staff and school systems.

Teaches will explore ways to discern problem situations and then place the burden of responsibility where it belongs and to address overly protective parents.

Educators will then research this topic as it relates to their society, personal lives as well as its impact on schools, classrooms, students and apply solutions to these issues.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

USD - EDC-X756U - A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting

What Others Are Saying...

Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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USD – Teaching Children with Asperger’s Syndrome

- 3 Credits -

Instructor:

Robin Lasley Ma.Ed.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Course Description

This course will help educators understand the learning style theories of Aspergers syndrome and the issues that Asperkids face. A variety of learning strategies and accommodations are presented in order to help students succeed in facing the challenges that schools and life present....

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USD - EDC-X746U - Teaching Children with Asperger's Syndrome

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

Educators will learn about the theories of how and what goes on in the minds of children with Aspergers syndrome and develop an understanding of how they think.

Teachers will examine the various ways of motivating Asperkids by finding and using areas of interest to engage Aspergers kids by listening and facilitating their passions.

Educators will be presented with numerous approaches to help Asperkids perceive the world in concrete sequential ways as they learn random and abstract ways of thinking.

Educators will be able to use the specific strategies to help Asperkids in preparation skills that help them with various methods of getting around obstacles and challenges.

Teachers will develop lessons and activities that utilize various strategies in the book that help Asperkids learn practical skills so they can succeed in school and society.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

Robin Lasley Ma.Ed.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

USD - EDC-X746U - Teaching Children with Asperger's Syndrome

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Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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USD – Teaching Students How to Remember

- 3 Credits -

Instructor:

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Course Description

This course will study learning and memory and how the brain processes information for memory retention and retrieval. The anatomy of the brain and how brain cells function as well as chemical reactions that facilitate the memory and learning process are explained....

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USD - EDC-X739U - Teaching Students How to Remember

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

Educators will learn how to reach students so they can be taught specific subject content utilizing background knowledge and memory reflection.

Teachers will explore how to reinforce content for memory retention and recode self-generated information to improve memory recall.

Educators will review content reinforcement strategies the include student feedback and the discussion processes that reinforce learning and memory.

Teachers will examine reviewing and practice techniques that reinforce information knowledge and retention for faster and easier content retrieval.

Teachers will develop writings, lessons and activities to apply the seven "R's" of memorization into their classroom instructional practices.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

USD - EDC-X739U - Teaching Students How to Remember

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Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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USD – Getting Googled: Your Students Will Never Lose their Homework Again!

- 3 Credits -

1.Getting Googled_ Your students will never lose their homework again!

Instructor:

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Course Description

This workshop is intended for teachers who are interested in learning how to take advantage of the free Google applications for educators. Google has changed the way we are doing education and is helping us eliminate excuses.

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USD - EDC-X752U - Getting Googled: Your Students Will Never Lose their Homework Again!

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

Establish a free account with Google.
Determine how to set up your Gmail and create classroom labels with assignment files.
Review the similarities between Word and Docs to see what carries over and what major
differences exist.
Develop living windows into your classroom along with resources that will be incorporated into
your ecourse including tutorials.
Evaluate current web resources such as Forms, Slides and Sheets.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- University of San Diego

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

USD - EDC-X752U - Getting Googled:
Your Students Will Never Lose their Homework Again!

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Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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Building Your Blended Classroom: Leveraging Resources to Reach Learners

- 3 Credits -

Instructor:

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Course Description

This course is intended for teachers who are interested in or have already begun
incorporating online instruction into their classrooms.

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Building Your Blended Classroom: Leveraging Resources to Reach Learners

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

Evaluate the potential for online and technology-enriched instruction to engage and teach today’s learners.
Identify the major components of Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism, and Connectivism, and apply these theories to online and blended instruction.
Define the roles of an online instructor, and evaluate the importance of these roles.
Explore various Web 2.0 technologies and assess their potential as learning tools in an online or technology-rich classroom.
Create a unit outline for blended classroom application.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Building Your Blended Classroom: Leveraging Resources to Reach Learners

What Others Are Saying...

Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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Getting Googled: Master’s Edition

- 3 Credits -

Instructor:

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Course Description

The goal of this course is to provide participants with an introductory knowledge of Google Drive applications, strategies and best practices for making use of them in the classroom, and an awareness of the potential benefits and challenges of implementation.

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Getting Googled: Master's Edition

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

Develop a working journal of ideas for implementing Google Docs, Slides, Forms, and
several other Google Drive applications in ways that benefit instruction and learning.
Demonstrate proficiency in navigating and utilizing a variety of Google Drive
applications.
Create a “window” into their classroom to effectively and regularly communicate
relevant information to students, parents, colleagues, and/or administrators.
Develop a lesson plan that successfully incorporates (both technically and pedagogically)
a single Google Drive application.
Create a Google Classroom and explore pedagogical uses and visions for
implementation.
Outline a unit plan that effectively incorporates several Google Drive applications, in a
variety of ways, that addresses instructional objectives, student engagement, and the
potential impact of the Digital Divide, as well as other common obstacles.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Grade Type

University Transcript: Letter Grade

Getting Googled: Master's Edition

What Others Are Saying...

Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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Distance Learning: From Construction to Instruction

- 3 Credits -

3 Semester Credits

(post-baccalaureate
PD credits for re-certification and
pay-lane increases)

accredited nationwide
start any time
independent study
all course materials included with course tuition
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Instructor:

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Pass/Fail Grade

Course Description

The goal of this course is to provide participants with a framework of the skills, strategies, and tools necessary for designing, building, and facilitating a fully online or blended learning experience for students of all levels, identities, backgrounds and beliefs.

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Distance Learning: From Construction to Instruction

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

Define the roles of the teacher in creating and facilitating an online or blended classroom environment.
Explore the impact of the Digital Divide on student learning and classroom instruction.
Employ effective design models, concepts, strategies, and tools in the creation of an online/blended learning classroom.
Outline a plan for the creation and facilitation of an engaging online/blended learning community.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Grade Type

University Transcript: Pass/Fail Grade

Distance Learning: From Construction to Instruction

What Others Are Saying About This Course

Theresa M. – PA –

“Hello, Dave. In my email to parents, I mentioned my very recent course with you [Designing an Online Classroom]. I had no idea how timely it would be. I do believe that my students and I haven’t skipped a beat! Of course, it changes things a fair amount, but I am very glad to already have experience with tools that were fun in the classroom but indispensable now!”

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Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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Building Your Google Classroom: Distance Learning Your Students Will Recognize

- 3 Credits -

3 Semester Credits

(post-baccalaureate
PD credits for re-certification and
pay-lane increases)

accredited nationwide
start any time
independent study
all course materials included with course tuition
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Instructor:

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Grade Type:

University Transcript: Pass/Fail Grade

Course Description

Do you need to create and teach in a Google Classroom? Learn how to effectively develop and teach within a Google Classroom. Participants will create an online classroom using the Google Classroom LMS, develop curriculum, acquire resource awareness and produce an e-course option that will allow for blended or distance learning. Let's get started!

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Building Your Google Classroom: Distance Learning Your Students Will Recognize

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

Demonstrate growth in content knowledge related to teaching assignment and the application of content knowledge to classroom instruction and assessment.
Understand scientifically-based practices in teaching and learning, including strategies in literacy education, instructional technology, differentiation of instruction, and apply them to raise student achievement.
Demonstrate multiple means of assessing and evaluating student learning and use them to change teaching and learning.
Locate, interpret, synthesize, and apply educational research in best practices in teaching.
Understand models for professional change, including teacher collaboration, professional learning communities, strategies for mentoring and coaching to facilitate change, and effective professional development.
Demonstrate understanding of reflective practice that results in improved classroom teaching and learning, including teacher reflection, use of technology in self-assessment, collaboration for change, and self-management of change.
Demonstrate understanding of system and organizational change in education, including models for school change and current research and trends in school change.
Demonstrate responsibility for student learning at high levels.
Demonstrate responsibility for school reform and leadership in school change.

Credit Hours

3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)

Course Instructor

David A. Beyers Ed.M.

Accredited By:

- Colorado State University Pueblo

Grade Type

University Transcript: Pass/Fail Grade

Building Your Google Classroom: Distance Learning Your Students Will Recognize

What Others Are Saying...

Thank you very much, I appreciate your help in getting this to me for timely processing with my district.” – Christine G. , Indiana

My superintendant forwarded an email about TLC to me” – J. Churchill. Danvers, MA

I heard about this program through a friend. The courses were approved by the Virginia Board of Education” – M. Barry. Fairfax, VA

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