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Creating an Inclusive Classroom for Paraprofessionals |
1.25 |
To make our schools emotionally and physically safe places, we must make sure that the needs of all students are being met. We must remember that students with disabilities are like all other students, and exhibit more similarities than differences when compared with peers of the same age. When we provide students with the least restrictive environment, inclusion becomes critical. Paraprofessionals that understand inclusion are better able to provide an environment that includes all students, regardless of their individual barriers. |
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Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act Topic 1: Overview of the ADA (Corrections) |
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Welcome to the Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Topic 1: Overview of the ADA. |
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Cultural Competence for Paraprofessionals |
0.75 |
Culture and cultural elements are essential components of people's identities. Understanding the cultural elements as paraprofessionals allows for a greater appreciation for students and can improve relationships. Cultural elements may include race and ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status. These elements of culture are not separate from the larger cultural context in which we live and work, especially as paraprofessionals. It is important to recognize that many culturally and linguistically diverse families have specific customs and traditions that may not necessarily be connected to a particular cultural group. By understanding cultural competence, paraprofessionals can provide responsive instruction and support to students from all backgrounds. |
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Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences |
2.00 |
This course covers the different characteristics of students and their unique learning needs. It highlights the impact of disabilities on the development of individual students and their families and how best to support them. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and help you understand your role as a paraprofessional. It is just one of the many paraprofessional courses we offer. |
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School Violence Prevention and Intervention |
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This course covers School Violence Prevention and Intervention. It is just one out of many K-12 courses we offer. This course will help you develop new knowledge about what is considered school violence and how to help prevent it. You will also learn intervention strategies for violent incidents in a school setting and the role of data collection for violence prevention. |
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Engaging English Learner Families and Communities |
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This course will help you go deeper and gain more examples and strategies related to some of the five tips for engaging English learners' families and communities introduced in the training. Through this online course, you will learn more tips and strategies to better engage the English learner (EL) families in your school or classroom. |
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High-Leverage Practices for Paraprofessionals |
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Welcome to High-Leverage Practices for Paraprofessionals. This course covers the four fundamental components of high-leverage practices and how to implement them in the classroom to support student success. |
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Instructional Supports and Strategies for Paraprofessionals |
2.00 |
This course covers the knowledge and skills all paraprofessionals need to safely and effectively support students with disabilities. |
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Introduction to Education Policy and Law |
1.25 |
This course covers an introduction to educational policy and law. This course will help you develop new knowledge about the fundamental principles and legislation that shape the education system, enabling you to understand what factors influence educational practices and decision-making. |
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Implicit Bias (Corrections) |
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In this course, you’ll learn about implicit biases that happen despite our best intentions. After completing this course, you will be able to:
Define implicit bias.
Describe how implicit bias can impact the workplace or an organization.
Identify the steps you can take to further educate yourself about this topic. |
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Instructional Planning for Paraprofessionals |
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This course covers the instructional responsibilities of a paraprofessional in the classroom. It is just one of many paraprofessional courses we offer. This course will help you understand what your role as a paraprofessional is in supporting students through instruction and how to support teaching and learning. |
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Whole Child Approach |
1.25 |
This course covers the Whole Child Approach. It is just one out of many education courses we offer. This course will help you develop new knowledge about the Whole Child Approach and why it is significant in education. It will teach the importance of character development, social and emotional learning (SEL), personalized learning approaches, interventions, and assessments. This course will also explain culturally responsive teaching and how parent and community engagement is crucial to students' success. |
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Supporting Self-Awareness and Self-Management for Paraprofessionals |
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This online course is designed to empower paraprofessionals with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to effectively support self-awareness and self-management in students. Participants will explore the importance of self-awareness and self-management, learn about key concepts, and gain actionable techniques to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters emotional well-being and ethical growth in students. |
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Supporting Growth Mindset and Self-Efficacy for Paraprofessionals |
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This course equips paraprofessionals with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to support student development of a growth mindset and self-efficacy. Participants will explore the foundational concepts of growth mindset and self-efficacy, understanding how these psychological constructs influence student learning and motivation. By the end of the course, paraprofessionals will be well-prepared to empower students to approach challenges with confidence, view mistakes as opportunities for growth, and develop a love for learning. This knowledge and skill set will enable them to make a significant impact on student's academic success and personal development. |
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Supporting Social Awareness and Interpersonal Skills for Paraprofessionals |
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This course is designed to empower paraprofessionals with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to effectively support social awareness and interpersonal skills in students. Participants will explore the importance of social awareness and interpersonal skills, learn about key concepts, and gain actionable techniques to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters emotional well-being and ethical growth in students. |
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Supporting Social-Emotional Learning and Character Development for Paraprofessionals |
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This online course is designed to empower paraprofessionals with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to effectively support social-emotional learning (SEL) and character development with their students. Participants will explore the importance of SEL and character development, learn about key concepts, and gain actionable techniques to support a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters emotional well-being and ethical growth in students. |
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Basic Tech Tools for Paraprofessionals |
1.75 |
uThis course covers basic technology tools for paraprofessionals. It is just one out of many paraprofessional courses we offer. This course is designed to empower paraprofessionals and educators with essential technological skills and tools that can enhance teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms. Participants will learn how to effectively integrate various digital tools, platforms, and applications to improve instruction, communication, and organization. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and will help you understand what your role as a paraprofessional is. |
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training (Corrections) |
1.00 |
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have become an important part of creating a culture that thrives on leveraging differences.
The goal is to learn:
Definitions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Important to Everyone?
Our Identity and Where it Comes From
Bias and The Impact to Others
Next Steps to Take |
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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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Growth Mindset in the Classroom |
1.25 |
This course covers how to incorporate a growth mindset in the classroom. It includes a comparison between growth and fixed mindset, as well as ways to help students have a "can do" attitude in school. It will help you develop new knowledge about this concept and how you can support a growth mindset in the classroom. This is just one of the many K-12 education courses we offer. |
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Student De-escalation Methods and Techniques |
1.25 |
This course equips teachers with effective methods and techniques for de-escalating challenging student behavior in the classroom. It is just one out of many K-12 educational courses we offer. Educators will gain the knowledge and confidence to foster safe and positive learning environments through proactive strategies such as communication, empathy, and active listening. In the event of challenging behavior in the classroom, educators will have the skills to de-escalate the situation while preserving relationships with students and providing them a place to express themselves or their concerns appropriately. |
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Behavior Management for Teachers |
1.50 |
In an educational setting, behavior management involves teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors while reducing negative ones. This course covers how to incorporate behavior management in the classroom.
This is just one of many educational courses we offer. This course will help you expand your knowledge about student behavior and will help you implement behavior management techniques. |
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Behavior Intervention Plans for Teachers |
1.00 |
This course covers information necessary to understand and implement effective behavior intervention plans (also called positive behavior support plans) as part of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). A BIP is created after extensive documentation to provide monitored replacement behaviors for a child exhibiting behaviors that interfere with learning. |
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Health and Stress Management for Teachers |
1.00 |
Every day, teachers dedicate themselves to caring for and nurturing students and families. Often, teachers are so dedicated to serving others, they neglect their own needs. When this happens, teachers can experience stress that causes them to become overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, dissatisfied with job responsibilities, and unappreciated. When they maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle, teachers are in a much better position to face the challenges of supporting and nurturing children and families with positive energy, enthusiasm, patience, and empathy.
By developing self-awareness, linking their personal and professional goals, developing a healthy balanced lifestyle, and identifying and managing stressors effectively, they can create and maintain a positive sense of well-being that allows them to maximize their ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and others. |
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Deaf-Blindness and Communication for Teachers |
1.00 |
This course covers Deaf-Blindness and Communication. It will help you develop new knowledge about deaf-blind students. You will learn what communication systems to use and strategies to implement in the classroom. It will also help you understand your role when working with a student who is deaf-blind. It is just one out of many teacher courses we offer. |
