Participants in the ESL Program Specialist course, Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity, should register here to ADD graduate credits from Carlow University

Participants in the ESL Program Specialist course, Language Acquisition, should register here to ADD graduate credits from Carlow University.

Participants in the ESL Program Specialist course, Literacy Acquisition, should register here to ADD graduate credits from Carlow University

Participants in the ESL Program Specialist course, Observing and Planning Instruction, should register here to ADD graduate credits from Carlow University

Participants in the ESL Program Specialist course, Implementing and Managing Instruction, should register here to ADD graduate credits from Carlow University

Participants in the ESL Program Specialist course, Assessing ESL Students, should register here to ADD graduate credits from Carlow University

ONLINE COURSE - This cutting-edge course is designed to empower educators with the skills and insights needed to revolutionize traditional teaching methods using Artificial Intelligence. Dive into the latest advancements in AI-driven educational tools, curriculum personalization, and student engagement techniques. Participants will learn to integrate AI technologies into their teaching methods, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for creating a safe and inclusive AI-enhanced learning environment. Participants will grasp the ethical considerations of AI implementation in education while harnessing its potential to create inclusive, adaptable, and data-driven learning environments. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the field, this course equips you with the expertise to navigate the evolving landscape of education, ultimately shaping a new era of impactful, AI-infused teaching practices.

This 3-credit ONLINE COURSE is designed to provide participants and educators with an overview of personality profiles to understand themselves and others in all facets of life. Participants will develop an understanding of the 4 models of human behavior, the strengths and weaknesses, basic needs, and strategies to be used in the classroom setting. Motivation techniques and translating and interpreting a child's unique profile will be clearly defined through personal scenarios and illustrations. Participants will gain insights necessary for understanding and perceiving human behavior.

ONLINE COURSE: A growth mindset is a belief that intelligence can be developed with effort. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get "smarter" through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and getting help from others when needed. A fixed mindset is a belief that intelligence is a fixed trait handed out at birth. Course participants will review the research about the brain and how the brain, like a muscle, changes and grows in response to challenge. Throughout the course, we will explore how we, as educators, can praise students for effort and process rather than praising them for being "smart." Participants will take with them practical strategies to implement whether they are teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, parents, or simply anyone who wants to learn more about fostering a growth mindset in themselves or others.

This course will engage the participants in understanding the need for good management skills and discipline in helping students to learn. The participants will investigate various scenarios and examples of student discipline problems and brainstorm possible solutions. Each will develop a classroom management and discipline plan based on what research indicates works. This course meets on the following dates and times: Saturday, April 11, 2026 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm); Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm); and Thursday, April 16, 2026 (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

ONLINE COURSE: Bringing motivation and inspiration to the classroom is not easy. Motivating students is of paramount concern for classroom teachers. This class is intended to not only motivate students but also to inspire the teacher! The course will provide the needed stimulating tools for pre-K to 12 educators to create classrooms in which students are motivated and inspired to learn. A comprehensive understanding of students' needs and the nature of motivation from recognized experts in the field will be presented. The modules in the class will provide much variety through analyzing videos, powerpoints, readings, applying strategies, responding to participants and motivational techniques along with materials to develop that produce desired results. With these practical resources, you will discover a results-driven framework based on student needs and goals along with practical applications of the concepts through employing effective strategies and materials that welcome engagement. The text for the class is Motivating and Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner (2017) by Marzano, Scott, Boogren and Newcomb. You will be able to complete assignments ahead of the required dates to adjust to your schedule. There are no required Zoom or group meetings.

ONLINE COURSE: This course will provide participants with descriptions of disorders that fall under the autism spectrum. Participants will review the latest research in the autism field and the legal aspects of having students with autism in the classroom. We will explore fostering social competence in students with autism, developing and implementing IEPs for students with autism, and how to best meet these students' needs while promoting acceptance from other classmates. Participants will assess the success of instruction with learners with Autism and the improvement of outcomes for all students. Participants will explore methods of motivation and classroom management in settings with learners with Autism. Participants will take with them practical educational and instructional strategies to implement within their classroom along with research-proven strategies and methods to help learners with Autism gain meaningful access to elementary and secondary curriculum content.

ONLINE COURSE: In order to keep pace with the changing world, teachers need to infuse 21st-century skills into their classrooms. The students of today need to be prepared to enter a world that requires them to be able to think critically, create, communicate, and collaborate to solve meaningful problems. Problem-Based Learning and Challenge-Based Learning are two instructional strategies, that when used can accomplish these goals. In this three-credit online course, through a series of lessons, videos, and various other activities, participants will learn the basic pedagogy, benefits, and framework of Project-Based Learning and Challenged-Based Learning.

This ONLINE COURSE is designed to provide educators with an awareness of the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic teaching styles. It is important to encourage inclusion of all students and address different learning styles for every student. The participant will be able to determine students learning styles, explore successful strategies and instruction which consist of multi-sensory activities to be used in the daily classroom to accommodate every student. Multi-sensory instruction allows teachers to reach all of the students and it allows diversity among students. In return this fosters social relations and self worth, while meeting social, emotional and academic needs. Participants will look at ways of recognizing each type of learner and explore methods of teaching to ensure the inclusion of all pupils, according to their preferred learning style.