This course includes a study of the role of the supervising teacher in the student teaching program. Attention will be given to the development of understandings and skills essential in working effectively with student teachers and in improvement of instruction.

This course will address the psychological, motivational, and linguistic foundations of the reading and writing process including language acquisition, and the histories of reading pedagogy. Students will understand the major components of reading including: comprehension, vocabulary, word identification/sight words, fluency, phonics, and phonemic awareness. Participants will develop and understanding that reading involves highly complex processes by which children learn to speak, read, and write.

This course will present strategies and methods for all elementary teachers working with English learners. The focus will be on using assessment data to appropriately plan for instruction for dual-language and ESL students. Topics will include nonsense words, research regarding reading, writing, speaking, listening, literacy, appropriate accommodations, and CCSS mastery.

This course will develop participants knowledge, skill, and practice in supporting classroom instruction and student learning through the following: developing understanding of taxonomies for educational objectives/cognitive complexity, demonstrating effective techniques for questioning that lead to higher levels of thinking and student engagement, analyzing units to identify level of cognitive complexity (rigor) and determine level of alignment of intended learning, instruction, and assessment, and practicing coaching techniques to address staffs assurance of rigor and student engagement i

This course familiarizes educators with the MtSS process for redesigning systems to meet the needs of struggling students through a pyramid of interventions and provides a practical MtSS model for teachers, administrators, and parents with clear examples of strategies for the implementation and monitoring of the MtSS system components within a school setting. This course will also define formative assessment and discuss the benefits of using a variety of formative assessments to increase student learning.

This course will examine the best practices utilizing the Differentiated Model for classroom instruction. The heterogeneous structure of classrooms requires teachers to design and implement lessons that are differentiated in ways that honor the diverse learning needs of each classrooms student population.

This course will focus on strategies and methods for teachers of English Learners in all settings. Sheltered instruction, CCSS Mastery, Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), Trauma, and the importance of collaboration with content-specific teachers will be emphasized.

Educational leaders are responsible for ensuring that all students in a school meet or exceed grade-level expectations for future success. This important school-based work begins with ensuring that all students receive a robust universal tier of instruction followed by small group and/or individualized supports as needed. The most widely adopted ways to do this are through the use of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) or Response to Intervention (RtI) systems.

This course will provide aspiring educational leaders with an understanding of the Danielson, Marzano, and NIET (Iowa) Instructional Frameworks. With an emphasis on improving student learning through quality instruction, participants will have a common language to develop and grow effective teaching practices at any given point in a teaching career through goal setting, effective conferencing, and quality feedback.

This course is designed to empower educational and business leaders with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of business and education. Participants will engage in a transformative learning experience aimed at cultivating cognitive flexibility, fostering a culture of innovation, embracing evidence-based practices, and developing resilience in leadership.