In this course, you will learn how the relationship between school connectedness and school climate play a role in creating a positive teaching and learning environment. School connectedness, the belief held by students that adults and peers in the school care about their learning as well as about them as individuals, is an important protective factor. Research shows that young people who feel connected to their school are less likely to engage in many risky behaviors, including early sexual initiation, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and violence and gang involvement. Students who feel connected to their school are also more likely to have higher grades and test scores—along with having better school attendance—and stay in school longer. Read more

In this module, participants will learn the definition of bullying and sexual harassment and learn to  recognize it when they see it. They will have an opportunity to practice strategies to intervene and address bullying in their school or classroom.  Read more

In this course, you will assess the quality of access and opportunity in community and family partnerships, then create an action plan to increase family and community engagement in your school or district. Read more

In this independent study course, you will explore culture, culturally responsive teaching, and ideas about the meaning of relational and academic equity in your classroom. Read more

In this course, you will work with a team to identify root causes of problems and develop an organizing plan to address them.  Your team will work with key decision-makers to kick-start change. Read more

Through a review of relevant research and resources, this course will support educators in a process of self-examination around some of the assumptions we may make about the effort our culturally and linguistically diverse students exert, then examine what energizes them to learn. Read more