Anxiety and stress are major factors in the lives of both school professionals and students. The purpose of this course is to enhance student performance by minimizing the negative effects of stress in the classroom. Participants learn a working definition of stress and anxiety , study research findings on the cause of stress , learn reasons explaining its impact upon teaching and learning , and conduct a thorough assessment of stress factors in their classrooms. This knowledge facilitates application of tools and techniques to identify , prevent , and manage stressors to improve academic success. Participants will also identify specific students experiencing debilitating stress and take actions to address these problems and help the student restore personal equilibrium and enhance their performance. This course is appropriate for all K-12 teachers and school professionals.

Participants will be able to make every lesson accessible for all learners. Participants will work in small groups, in pairs, and in a whole group setting to collaboratively add scaffolds to lessons. Participants will investigate a lesson or a unit to see where support may be needed for MLLs. Participants will create a folder of resources to take with them to apply to their subject area.

Discover how to activate student focus, motivation, and memory with easy-to-implement brain boosters! This interactive session equips educators with research-based strategies to integrate short, purposeful movement breaks into daily routines-no gymnasium required.

Practical Mindfulness Strategies to help students and educators reduce stress, enhance focus, and create a more balanced learning environment. In today's fast-paced world, stress affects both students and educators. The "Mindful Moments: Finding Calm in the Chaos" workshop offers simple, practical mindfulness techniques to enhance focus, reduce stress, and foster emotional well-being. Through guided exercises and breathing techniques, participants will learn how to incorporate mindfulness into their daily routines-both personally and in the classroom. Leave with tools to create a calmer, more focused learning environment for yourself and your students!

This course equips teachers with practical skills to communicate effectively with school administrators, parents, and staff fostering collaboration, advocacy, and professional growth. Participants will explore foundational communication skills, cultural competence, conflict resolution, persuasion techniques, and long-term collaboration. The course integrates video examples, peer-reviewed research, assignments, and discussions to ensure practical application.

We have all heard the expression , "on the spectrum ,” but what does it mean? What implications would this have on your classroom? This courses will review the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder , Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Participants will examine best instructional practices and methodologies. This course is appropriate for all teachers K-12.

This course is part THREE of a book study that uses The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience and Thrive. This course is a breath of fresh air for all teachers. It allows everyone to step back, think, reset, and grow to new levels. It explores the 12 traits that are essential for building and developing resilience in educators based on the book, Onwards, a four-part conceptual framework that rests on the key components of resilience and how it is developed. Through this class, we will use a workbook, podcast and classroom format where we will dive into empowering stories and strategies to develop resilience. The activities will boost community, restore mindfulness, cultivate compassion, become ongoing learners, develop creativity, and celebrate gratitude. Book: The Onward Workbook by Elena Aguilar

In this hybrid book study, participants will dive into the world of AI, especially looking at some of the potential risks of AI. As Dr. Joy Buolamwini writes, "Computers are a reflection of both the aspirations and the limitations of the people who create them." In addition to reading Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human In a World of Machines by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, participants will also explore the new AI Scope and Sequence for PreK-12. There will be 3 required synchronous Zoom sessions to discuss the book and related materials. Participants will complete online assignments around each session.

As the number of multilingual learners in our schools grow, educators need research based insights on teaching practices for MLLs. This book study will help educators teach key components of language and literacy and give them the knowledge base needed to help MLLs develop strong literacy skills and achieve academic success. Learning Outcome Goals for Participants ● Participants to enter the classroom with a full understanding of the language and literacy development of ELLs ● Participants will learn how to support acquisition of key literacy components: Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing ● Participants will learn how to leverage technology to enhance instruction for ELLs Activity Outline: 4, 2 hour synchronous sessions (8 hrs) and 7 asynchronous hours = 15 total

In this course, we will unpack effective and practical executive functioning strategies that can have a positive effect on our students' school experiences. Executive functions control and regulate cognitive and social behaviors like controlling impulses, paying attention, remembering information, planning, organizing time and materials, and responding appropriately to stressful social situations. Students have the potential to develop executive functioning skills. By exploring which functions they need, educators can offer support in a variety of different ways. We will address challenges with time management, organization, self-control, and the consequences of impulsive behavior. Through structure, strategies, and classroom support, executive functioning can have a positive effect on student learning and personal growth

This course will focus on technological literacy and strategies for using tech tools across subjects and will provide you with free teaching resources. Participants will explore Google tools, ChatGPT, and AI tools, and learn to create interactive classrooms with activities like presentations, digital portfolios, and coding. The course includes hands-on experience with animation tools (Moovly, GoAnimate, Voki, Animaker), quiz and assessment tools (Plickers, Kahoot), and coding platforms (Coding.org, Scratch, X-Ray Goggles). We will also explore digital portfolios and differentiation strategies to enhance your teaching methods and, at the conclusion of the class, you will have the tools needed to boost student engagement and classroom learning.

This 5.5-hour professional learning workshop consists interactive sessions designed to engage educators across all grade levels. Each session will address a variety of math topics, featuring presentations, hands-on activities, and opportunities for collaboration. Teachers will: Explore innovative strategies for teaching mathematics. Share ideas and best practices with colleagues. Engage in collaborative problem-solving across grade levels. Leave with practical approaches ready to apply in their classrooms. You must register with E Cornell to receive the Zoom link. Registration: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/portal/cornell-math-workshop/​

Participants will investigate how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information as well as what teaching techniques support students' learning the most. The course provides tips on how to grab students' attention, keep it, improve their memory, and prepare them for tests. In order to ensure that all students achieve their potential, students will acquire cutting-edge methods for creating lessons and assessments as well as for modifying instructional strategies. Participants will examine a range of learning techniques that can be applied to enhance student mastery of relevant material. Utilizing online resources will improve your knowledge and abilities. You will find online materials that will complement and enhance your course work during this course. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.

This online course will equip K-12 educators with innovative strategies to improve their teaching practices through systematic self-reflection and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)/technology tools. Participants will explore methods for effective reflective journaling, utilize data and student feedback, and harness AI to enhance lesson planning and classroom management. Educators will engage in peer observations, technology-enhanced reflection, and develop actionable plans to refine their instructional approach. By the end of this course, educators will be adept at using reflection and technology to foster a more effective and fulfilling teaching experience.

In this online course, we will closely examine the strategies used to effectively teach English as a New Language (ENL) students. We will focus on best practices including co-teaching, helpful web tools, strategies for classroom teaching, and meaningful classroom talk. We will brainstorm ways to involve parents as we create a welcoming classroom environment for all students. We will explore resources and cross-reference lesson plans and curriculums so that each teacher has customized lesson plans to address individual needs. At the end of the course, you will have a toolkit that will include visual ideas, translation resources, conversation tools and vocabulary resources.