Course Number SM101 Throughout this course, participants will explore a myriad of approaches to understand and support students with selective mutism. Teachers will learn the underlying psychological and developmental factors contributing to selective mutism, gaining invaluable insights into effective strategies to empower these students. Teachers will focus on practical strategies aimed at creating a supportive classroom environment, fostering trust, and gradually encouraging verbal communication. Moreover, this course will highlight the importance of collaborative efforts involving educators, parents, and mental health professionals to implement personalized interventions tailored to the unique needs of each student. By integrating theoretical insights with practical techniques, participants will emerge equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to facilitate the progress and well-being of students navigating selective mutism challenges within educational contexts. This course is appropriate for both general education and special education teachers of students in grades K-12 and is worth 45 in-service hours (3 semester credits/units).   Note: Course purchase includes completion certificate. Required text not included. Book: Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking By Angela McHolm, Cbarles Cunningham, and Melanie Vanier click book to purchase Read more

Attention:  Students should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling for University of Massachusetts Global Credits to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements.  State licensing departments vary regarding their criteria for credit acceptance. Note: Required text not included. Sexual harassment and bullying has and continues to exist throughout our nation's schools. This course clarifies the differences between the two and provides information to help decrease their prevalence. By the end of the course you will be introduced to a wide variety of sexual harassment and bullying issues including but not limited to: harassment based on sexual orientation, bullying, cyberharassment, cyberbullying, the impact of sexual harassment as well as it's causes and contributing factors.  This course is appropriate for both general education and special education teachers of students in grades K-12 and is worth 3 graduate level professional development credits through University of Massachusetts Global. Required Test: Sexual Harassment and Bullying by Susan Strauss. ISBN:  978-1-4422-0162-0 Click the picture to purchase the required text. Read more

Explore how sketchnoting can help improve student understanding and memory of materials presented over standard notetaking techniques. Discover how sketchnoting uses both words and drawings for students to record their thoughts using illustrations, symbols, structures, and text. Required Text: “Sketchnoting in the Classroom” by Nichole Carter.   ISBN: 1564847772 https://www.amazon.com/Sketchnoting-Classroom-Practical-Student-Learning/dp/1564847772 Click the book to order.  Read more

Attention:  Students should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling for University of Massachusetts Global Credits to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements.  State licensing departments vary regarding their criteria for credit acceptance. Note: Required text not included. One of the major reasons for teacher stress is student misbehavior.  Issues in the classroom take away the focus from teaching and transfers it to problem solving misbehavior.  If a teacher struggles to control these issues, the learning process is not efficient and the student suffers.  This course is designed to help teachers develop strategies to help solve discipline issues as quickly as possible and allow them to refocus on educating their students.    This course is appropriate for both general education and special education teachers of students in grades K-12 and is worth 3 graduate level professional development credits through University of Massachusetts Global. Required Text: Ultimate Classroom Management Handbook by Dave Foley. ISBN:  978-1-59357-896-1 Click the image to purchase the required text. Read more

Attention:  Students should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling for University of Massachusetts Global Credits to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements.  State licensing departments vary regarding their criteria for credit acceptance. Note: Required text not included. As adults, we understand that teasing can harm children in a way that can have lasting effects. Teasing causes a variety of issues such as: low self esteem, aggressive behavior, antisocial behavior and uncontrollable stress. This course has been created to help teach adults and children a variety of strategies to help combat the effects of teasing. This course is appropriate for both general education and special education teachers of students in grades K-12 and is worth 3 graduate level professional development credits through University of Massachusetts Global. Required Text: Easing The Teasing: Helping your child Cope with Name-Calling, Ridicule, and Verbal Bullying by Judy S. Freedman, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. ISBN-10: 0071381759 Click the image to purchase the required text. Read more

  Course Number CWR100 Note: Course purchase includes completion certificate. Required text not included. Revision of written work is often taught as one of the steps of writing, but what if revision is viewed as a subject that can be taught? In this course, teachers will learn and practice practical information and solid ideas to model and for students to experiment with to create a share language of revision. Teachers will learn how to promote student ownership of conferences and generate a genuine enthusiasm for revision. Hint: flexibility and playfulness- is key as students develop their own distinctive revising styles. This course is appropriate for both general education and special education teachers of students in grades K-12 and is worth 45 in-service hours.   ISBN:  978-0435087142 Click image to order. Read more