This module focuses on how student teacher relationships and interactions can impact student responses and behaviors. The module also promotes the educator’s ability to create and maintain a student’s positive engagement in all aspects of learning and interactions, actively minimizing the frequency, intensity, and duration of outbursts. Read more

In this course, learners will ground themselves in the principles of an inclusive learning environment and how collaboration with paraeducators, co-teachers, and supports outside of the four walls of the classroom can build an environment where all students thrive. Read more

In this online blended‑learning course, educators explore the foundations of trauma-informed pedagogy and learn how to design healing-centered learning environments for all students. By examining how trauma affects the brain, behavior, and learning, participants gain practical strategies for supporting students through Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped to cultivate a school community where students who have experienced trauma feel safe, connected, and empowered to learn, achieve, and heal.   Read more

The world has over 25 million refugees—individuals and families forced to flee their home countries due to war, persecution, or natural disasters, often with no possibility of return. The journey to safety can be long, dangerous, and uncertain. Many refugees experience profound grief and loss as they leave behind loved ones, communities, and familiar environments. For children and families, these experiences can be deeply traumatic. In this course, educators will learn to recognize the causes and impacts of refugee trauma on students and understand how these experiences shape learning, behavior, and well-being. Participants will explore research-based strategies to create welcoming, healing-centered learning environments and design supports that honor students’ resilience while addressing their unique needs. Read more

Participants will explore presuming competence and adopting an asset-based approach for students with disabilities. The course covers recognizing and leveraging students' unique strengths, understanding disability language choices, and the impact of person-first and identity-based language. Additionally, participants will learn about anti-ableist language to create inclusive and affirming environments. Read more

Educators will be able to define and describe implicit and explicit bias and identify how bias influences decisions, actions, and behaviors with students and families. Educators will also identify specific actions they can take to disrupt bias in their classrooms, schools, and districts. Read more