This course explores how educators can effectively leverage AI to enhance their professional practice, from classroom instruction to administrative tasks. Participants will build AI literacy, navigate ethical considerations, and apply practical strategies for integrating AI tools into their work. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped to use AI responsibly and advocate for its equitable and practical implementation in their educational settings.   Read more

This course explores how educators can effectively leverage AI to enhance their professional practice, from classroom instruction to administrative tasks. Participants will build AI literacy, navigate ethical considerations, and apply practical strategies for integrating AI tools into their work. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped to use AI responsibly and advocate for its equitable and practical implementation in their educational settings. Read more

This course explores race-based trauma—its causes, its effects, and its profound impact on students’ well-being and learning. Educators will examine how racism, discrimination, and systemic inequities contribute to racialized stress and trauma, and how these experiences shape students’ physical, emotional, and academic outcomes. Through research-based strategies and reflective practice, participants will learn how to recognize race-based trauma, respond with culturally affirming support, and create healing-centered environments where all students feel seen, valued, and safe. Read more

Supporting Multilingual Learners 101 (Facilitated)   This course introduces educators to the unique learning needs and challenges surrounding Newcomer and Multilingual Learners (MLs). Today, more than 55% of teachers in the United States have at least one ML in the classroom, making it critical for all educators to become familiar with the key roles that parent and community involvement, legal protections and policies, advocacy, and community organizing play in supporting these students in learning core academic content.   Read more

Supporting Multilingual Learners 101 (Facilitated)   This course introduces educators to the unique learning needs and challenges surrounding Newcomer and Multilingual Learners (MLs). Today, more than 55% of teachers in the United States have at least one ML in the classroom, making it critical for all educators to become familiar with the key roles that parent and community involvement, legal protections and policies, advocacy, and community organizing play in supporting these students in learning core academic content.   Read more

This course examines the deficit/medical and social models of disability and explores their implications on society and educational practices. Learners will gain an understanding of ableism and learn about ways to challenge stereotypes and biases that impact individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this course will address intersectionality, including what it is, its implications for people with disabilities, and the ways that bias and ableism have distinct implications for multiply marginalized people with disabilities. Read more