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Time Management: Technology and Time Management |
1.00 |
This course will focus on how to use computer and telephone technologies to save time instead of wasting time and maintain a reasonable workload by saying “no” when appropriate. |
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Time Management: Time Management Overview |
1.00 |
This course will focus on how to identify the benefits of time management and the relationship between personality types; evaluate your productivity by calculating the cost of your time and performing a time audit; and organize your time by creating a to-do list, identifying goals, and setting priorities. |
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Time Management: Time Management Plans |
1.00 |
This course will focus on how to develop a time management plan to help identify and achieve goals and organize your day by creating a daily plan and avoiding obstacles. |
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Title IX |
1.00 |
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sexual discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. It applies to the vast majority of colleges and universities—public, private, and parochial—and has a broad scope. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. A school that fails to respond to and remedy the situation risks losing federal funding. |
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Title IX Guidance Changes - September 2017 |
0.17 |
In September 207, United States Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinded Obama-era guidelines related to how colleges and universities investigate campus assaults. This course reviews the background of those changes, its criticism and responses, as well as new interim measures and timelines to make those changes. |
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Train-the-Trainer: Training Methods |
0.25 |
The purpose of this course is to provide the education and tools needed so that participants will be able to effectively deliver safety and health training to their workers. By the end of this course participants will be able to explain the different titles of a teacher, determine positive classroom control measures, examine diversity and stereotypes, describe training delivery methods, analyze questioning types and techniques, demonstrate the use of training aids, define how to empower the adult learner, and illustrate the proper use of assessments and critiques. |
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Train-the-Trainer: Training Methods (Corrections) |
0.25 |
The purpose of this course is to provide the education and tools needed so that participants will be able to effectively deliver safety and health training to their workers. By the end of this course participants will be able to explain the different titles of a teacher, determine positive classroom control measures, examine diversity and stereotypes, describe training delivery methods, analyze questioning types and techniques, demonstrate the use of training aids, define how to empower the adult learner, and illustrate the proper use of assessments and critiques. |
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Transition Planning: Preparing Students with IEPs for Life After High School |
1.00 |
This course covers transition planning for paraprofessionals and teachers. Transition planning is a process that supports movement from school to post-school activities for a student with a disability. It’s a set of coordinated activities focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student as they move into various post-secondary vocational and educational settings. |
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Transitioning Three Raptors to an Operant Conditioning Program |
1.00 |
This presentation will address how the application of Operant Conditioning techniques were applied to training 3 free lofted raptors for Education programs in our Wildlife Education Division (WLE) at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Raptors previously utilized for the WLE division have been traditionally handled and crated for travel without the use of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement. We will demonstrate the benefits of pro-active behavioral management through the application of food and weight management techniques and the use of positive reinforcement from the trainers. Additionally we will discuss how a reinforcing environment without the rehearsal of avoidance behavior or aggression leads to future success and positive relationships. |
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Trauma and Its Impact on Education |
1.50 |
Any professional employed in a school must understand the adverse experiences that students have can directly impact their experience in the classroom. This course dives into the definition of trauma, the impact of trauma on the brain, and how trauma can manifest in the classroom. It is important to know how to help students who have experienced trauma in their lives. This course will also touch on the importance of self-care for professionals who work with students who have experienced trauma. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and help you understand your role as an educational professional.
Trauma and Its Impact on Education is the first course in a series of two trauma courses. After this course, be sure to check out Trauma-Informed Practices. |
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Trauma-Informed Practices |
1.00 |
This course contains an overview of trauma: what it is, how to manage it, and what it looks like for students; a list of trauma-informed practices; and ways to ensure that you are implementing data-driven trauma-informed practices.
Trauma-Informed Practices is just one out of two courses in our trauma series. Be sure to check out the other course, Trauma and Its Impact on Education. |
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Trust-Based Animal Training - Elephants |
2.00 |
Managing elephants with a trust-based system in a way that helps to protect animal care staff from injury is the trend among accredited zoological organizations. This program offers the experience and expertise of San Diego Zoo Global animal behavior experts who have used this method for more than a decade to work with elephants during a variety of situations including new arrivals, reproduction, birth, and medical procedures. You will learn the basics of operant conditioning and how this is applied to elephant management with positive reinforcement techniques. Facility needs, management, and animal training are also addressed. |
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Una mirada crítica a los espacios de cuuidado infantil (CDA 1) (Spanish) A Critical Look at Family Child Care Spaces (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
Explore algunos elementos clave a considerar en la disposición del espacio de cuidado infantil que incluyen tipos de espacios y sus usos y la disposición de áreas de actividades en una sala para cumplir con los objetivos de su programa.
Explore some key elements to consider in child care space arrangement that include types of spaces and their uses and arranging activity areas in a room to meet the goals of your program. |
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (CDA 3) |
2.00 |
Children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) face an increased risk for social-emotional, physical, and mental health issues. ACEs include abuse, neglect, parental separation or divorce, and other traumatic experiences before the age of eighteen. This course explores the awareness of trauma in young children and families and discusses the role of the early care and education professional in nurturing resilience. This course will help you to better understand ACEs and trauma. |
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Understanding Affirmative Action Plans |
1.75 |
This course covers Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) and aims to provide employees with a comprehensive understanding of the impact that these plans have on the workplace. We will examine AAPs' legal foundations and implementation processes as well as how these plans can engage and benefit employees. By the end of this course, learners will be knowledgeable of the objectives and significance of AAPs, fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment. |
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Understanding Affirmative Action Plans (Employee Short Course) |
0.50 |
This course covers Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) and aims to provide employees with a comprehensive understanding of the impact that these plans have on the workplace. We will examine AAPs' legal foundations and implementation processes as well as how these plans can engage and benefit employees. By the end of this course, learners will be knowledgeable of the objectives and significance of AAPs, fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment. |
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Understanding Affirmative Action Plans (Manager Short Course) |
0.50 |
This course covers Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) and aims to provide employers with a comprehensive understanding of the impact that these plans have on the workplace. We will examine AAPs' legal foundations and implementation processes and how these plans can engage and benefit organizations. By the end of this course, learners will be knowledgeable of the objectives and significance of AAPs, fostering a more inclusive and equitable work environment. |
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Understanding and Combating Educator Burnout |
1.00 |
This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and strategies necessary for understanding and overcoming the complexities of burnout. It is just one out of many educational professional courses we offer. By exploring practical strategies, you will gain insights into building resilience and cultivating a sustainable, fulfilling career in education. As educators thrive in their careers, they, in turn, become better equipped to support students, creating a positive ripple effect within the educational community. |
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Understanding and Complying with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) |
1.75 |
This course covers the basics of the Federal Acquisition Regulation or FAR and includes real-world examples and tips to help you understand and comply with FAR. The FAR is a set of rules that governs the acquisition process by which the federal government procures goods and services. The FAR is codified in Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR), making it the primary set of regulations in federal procurement. |
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Understanding Autism in Your Community |
1.00 |
This course is designed to educate communities on how they can work together to be more inclusive and accepting of people with autism. It will give you an overview of the struggles people with autism face and some ways in which communities can make themselves more accessible and autism-friendly. |
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Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
1.00 |
This course covers the fundamental principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. It explores how educators can apply them to assist students with cognitive distortions or specific disorders that may affect them. It is just one out of many educational professional courses we offer. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and will give you specific resources to help you in the classroom.
Please note, educators are not trained psychologists. This course is meant to serve as an introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy concepts so they understand what resources are available to their students. For true cognitive behavioral therapy, students should consult a registered psychologist. |
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Understanding Learning Theories (CDA 8) |
2.00 |
This course dives into the fascinating world of learning theories, empowering you to select activities, courses, and materials that ignite young minds. Explore key concepts that guide your choices, ensuring an age-appropriate and individualized learning experience for every child. Watch their potential blossom as you translate theory into practice, fostering a classroom environment that fuels curiosity and cultivates lifelong learners. |
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Understanding Overhaul Operations |
0.50 |
This introductory level course introduces the concept of overhaul operations. The course will describe techniques used to identify, locate, expose, and extinguish hidden areas of fire while maintaining loss control and preserving evidence of fire origin. This course is evaluated with a final quiz. The clock time for this course is approximately one-half clock hours. |
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Understanding Poverty and Practical Strategies (CDA 3 & 4) |
2.00 |
This course empowers early care and education professionals to build strong relationships with families facing economic challenges. Delve into the realities of poverty and its impact on family dynamics. Discover practical communication strategies tailored to bridge understanding and effectively connect families with essential resources and support networks. Watch trust and collaboration flourish as you create a truly inclusive and supportive learning environment for every child. |
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Understanding the Basic Concepts of HIPAA |
0.75 |
This course will give participants a basic understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Participants will learn what HIPAA is, how it changes the way we do our work, federal vs. state standards, patient rights, the purposes of HIPAA compliance and more. |
