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MICRO-CREDENTIALS:A micro-credential is a grouping of courses or modules that share a similar focus. To earn a micro-credential, complete the courses or modules prescribed by the micro-credential program. To enroll in a micro-credential program, explore the boxes below.Learn More >Browse >
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COURSES AND MODULES:Courses and modules may be taken independently of a micro-credential program. Courses are cohort-based and have a scheduled start date. Modules are self-paced; participants have 45 days to complete each. To find the right course or module for you, use the filters below.Learn More >Browse >
Micro-Credentials
6 MICRO-CREDENTIALS
MICRO-CREDENTIAL
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Instructional Coaching
- 4 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 40 hours
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MICRO-CREDENTIAL
Instructional Coaching
Teachers will learn how to:
- Explore the fundamentals of effective instructional coaching.
- Identify the four major types of instructional coaching.
- Exercise effective forms of communication to improve leadership.
Micro-Credential Details:
- 4 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 40 hours
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1A Instructional Coaching - The Basics1B Instructional Coaching - Culture & Process Refresher
Required Modules:
- 2 Instructional Coaching - Essential Communication Skills
- 3 Instructional Coaching - Essential Coaching Processes
- 4 Instructional Coaching - Essential Questions for Life
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Blended and Online Teaching & Learning
- 2 Cohort-Based Courses
- Total of 96 hours
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Blended and Online Teaching & Learning
Teachers will learn how to:
- Discuss the principles of effective blended and online curriculum design.
- Collaborate with colleagues and instructors to create online coursework.
- Align course content and assessment to state standards.
- Cultivate a comfortable online learning community.
- Manage challenging online students and
- Discuss the principles of effective blended and online curriculum design.
- Collaborate with colleagues and instructors to create online coursework.
- Align course content and assessment to state standards.
- Cultivate a comfortable online learning community.
Micro-Credential Details:
- 2 Cohort-Based Courses
- Total of 96 hours
Required Modules:
- Online Teaching: Fundamentals of Instruction
- Online Teaching: Fundamentals of Instructional Design
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MICRO-CREDENTIAL
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New Teacher Induction
- 17 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 93 hours
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New Teacher Induction
Teachers will learn how to:
- Implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Ensure a safe and supportive classroom learning environment.
- Facilitate high-level, engaging student-led discussions.
Micro-Credential Details:
- 17 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 93 hours
Required Modules:
- Classroom Communication
- Classroom Management Procedures
- Communicating Clear Directions and Procedures
- Designing Lessons, Units, and Learning Activities
- Effective Instructional Outcomes
- Effective Uses of Language
- Evaluating Professional Performance
- Facilitating Classroom Discussions
- Involving and Interacting with Families
- Learning Expectations
- Organizing the Physical Classroom
- Participating in Student Led Discussions
- Preparing to Participate: Student Led Discussions
- Student Behavior: Part I
- Student Behavior: Part II
- Student Behavior: Part III
- Types of Learning Activities
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Engaging 21st Century Learners to Promote Student Interaction
- 16 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 85 hours
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Engaging 21st Century Learners to Promote Student Interaction
Teachers will learn how to:
- Combine technology and student choice to activate student interest.
- Integrate active learning to facilitate student participation.
- Explore grouping strategies to promote student collaboration.
Micro-Credential Details:
- 16 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 85 hours
Required Modules:
- Advanced Grouping Strategies
- Content Exploration and Student Engagement
- Creating a Caring Classroom Culture
- Demonstrating Student Pride
- Engaging Instructional Groups
- Generating Purposeful Discussions
- Productive Student Grouping
- Promoting Student Engagement
- Questions That Facilitate Taking Action
- Questions That Gather Information
- Questions That Work With Information
- Sparking Student Engagement
- Student Grouping and Supportive Resources
- Student Participation in Purposeful Discussions
- Student-to-Student Interactions
- Teacher-to-Student Interactions
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Effective and Responsive Teaching & Assessment
- 8 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 75 hours
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Effective and Responsive Teaching & Assessment
Teachers will learn how to:
- Modify lessons to reflect student interests and accommodate special needs.
- Adjust instruction based on student progress.
- Apply assessments that align to individual student outcomes.
Micro-Credential Details:
- 8 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 75 hours
Required Modules:
- Advanced Assessment Strategies
- Explaining Content: Student to Student
- Explaining Content: Teacher to Student
- Fundamentals of Assessment
- Instruction in Assessment
- Responsive Teaching: Advanced
- Responsive Teaching: Basic
- Responsive Teaching: Intermediate
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Teacher Leadership
- 9 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 62 hours
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Teacher Leadership
Teachers will learn how to:
- Explore methods to support other teachers, facilitate professional learning communities, and oversee professional growth plans.
- Investigate how to create learning activities that are aligned to instructional outcomes and appropriate for all students.
- Evaluate how to encourage accountability for student achievement and support the value of learning.
- Explore methods for engaging students in meaningful work, facilitating student choice, and encouraging effective communication.
- 9 Self-Paced Modules
- Total of 62 hours
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Required Modules:
- Demonstrating Professionalism: Advanced
- Demonstrating Professionalism: Basic
- Demonstrating Professionalism: Intermediate
- Effective Recordkeeping
- Enhancing Content and Pedagogical Knowledge
- Enhancing Knowledge of Resources
- Enhancing Knowledge of Students
- Student Learning and Achievement
- Working with Volunteers and Paraprofessionals
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