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Select	DA901-214	Co-Teaching Skills & Best Practices - Secondary Classroom CPD163: 2 CPD credits This course equips co-teaching pairs with strategies and tools to enhance collaborative teaching practices, ensuring effective communication and shared decision-making for student success. Participants will learn to co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented classroom environment.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$100.00
Select	DA901-216	Digging into Foundations for Teaching: NBC Pre-Candidacy CPD162: 1 CPD Credit This course is intended to support early career educators as they build skills, knowledge and awareness that will continue to support their efforts to become highly accomplished teachers and potentially National Board Certification candidates. This course will provide a collaborative space to support educators in improving their instruction, data collection, differentiation, and reflective writing. The 1 credit, 15 hr course will focus on the National Board Foundational Practices.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-215	Equitable Instruction for Multilingual Learners CPD166: 3 CPD Credits The objectives are to explore and apply strategies through practical resources that support Multilingual Learners (MLs) in a general classroom. Participants will gain a better understanding of different language levels, enhance teaching strategies to increase content access, explore co-teaching models, and discover a variety of technology tools to aid differentiation of instruction.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-208	In County - Aspiring Principal Academy This blended course is for assistant principals in the Howard County School Public System who are one or two years away from applying to be a principal. Participants will participate in professional learning aligned to the Professional Standards for Educaitonal Leaders (PSEL's) that focuses on the skills and leadership competencies needed to be a highly effective principal.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-155	In County - Assessment of Literacy This course is designed to assist teacher candidates and in-service teachers in becoming proficient consumers and users of classroom-based assessment and assessment data. Participants will explore the purposes of assessment and the types of assessment tools, learn how to administer and use valid and reliable, formal and informal assessments of literacy and related skills, examine how to effectively interpret the results of assessments, and learn how to communicate assessment results in a variety of contexts	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-202	In County - Canvas ICC 2 Credits Upon completion of the course, participants will be encouraged to serve as experts within their own learning communities. Topics 1 through 8 will involve optional Google Meet sessions where participants can learn directly from instructors and interact with course participants	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$100.00
Select	DA901-191	In County - Canvas ICC 3-Credits Upon completion of the course, participants will be encouraged to serve as experts within their own learning communities. Topics 1 through 8 will involve optional Google Meet sessions where participants can learn directly from instructors and interact with course participants	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-203	In County - Canvas ICC 1 Credit Upon completion of the course, participants will be encouraged to serve as experts within their own learning communities. Topics 1 through 8 will involve optional Google Meet sessions where participants can learn directly from instructors and interact with course participants	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-121	In County - Class Mgt: Building Relationships CPD 146 - The purpose of this 15 hour course is threefold: to provide learners with the tools to develop and maintain a positive classroom culture that supports the learning of all students: To hone the “detective skills” you need to identify students’ performance barriers and subsequent solutions: and to develop strategies to reduce instances of students misbehavior.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-123	In County - Class Mgt: Curric & Instruction CPD 148 - Classroom management, curriculum and instruction are inextricably linked. The focus of this 15-hour course is on how to plan instruction that is rigorous, engaging, authentic, and collaborative. Through readings, classroom videos and vignettes, and practical strategies you can do right now, learners will learn how to manage your classroom through intentional planning.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-113	In County - Class Mgt: First Weeks of School CPD 144 - The first few weeks of school are critical and are often a reflection of the remainder of the school year. This 15-hour course combines specific strategies from Serena Pariser’s Real Talk About Classroom Management with video from real classrooms to teach you best practices that set the right tone in your classroom from the very start of the school year. You will develop classroom management skills including what to do on day one, setting routines and structures early on, and creating purposeful s	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-122	In County - Class Mgt: Positive Environment CPD - 147 A learner’s surroundings and conditions can set them up for success or create barriers. The purpose of this 15-hour course is to help learners build a classroom environment that supports students’ growth academically and emotionally. Through authentic classroom video and practical advice from Serena Pariser’s Real Talk About Classroom Management, learners will develop strategies for creating a positive environment for their students.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-124	In County - Class Mgt: Professional Collab CPD 143 - Learners will explore the value of developing a relationship with his/her administrator and ideas for taking on more leadership roles. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: •Apply strategies to build positive relationship with parents •Work collaboratively with colleagues •Build a collegial relationship with administration	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-120	In County - Class Mgt: Stress Mgmt. CPD 145 - The title of this 15-hour course could be “sanity saving techniques.” Even the best teachers can hit their breaking point if they don’t take care of themselves throughout the school year mentally and physically. The activities and videos in this course strive to help busy teachers like you to manage stress and save time.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-13	In County - Connecting through Quality Questions CPD 135: Online Course, 3 CPD Credits Research shows that use of high quality questions and student-driven discussion techniques impact student achievement. This course walks you through a quality questioning process derived from cognitive research to facilitate dialogue and improve student outcomes.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-211	In County - Creating a Positive Classroom Climate Designed for teachers and other staff members who are interested in acquiring skills, strategies, and resources to help create a safe and nurturing environment in their classrooms.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-165	In County - Cultural Proficiency III The purpose of this professional learning is to develop the mindset and skills for culturally proficient facilitation. Effectively leading conversations, professional learning, and teams towards equity, belonging, inclusion, and justice requires effective facilitation.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-157	In County - Cultutally Responsive Teaching K-5 Imagine creating a K-5 classroom environment that consistently preserves and nurtures your students' unique identities and cultures! This interactive eCourse will expertly guide you to identify and incorporate research-based practices that build student-teacher rapport for maximum motivation and learning.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-167	In County - Cuturally Proficient Coaching Designed to increase staff capacity to create inclusive, learning-rich environments that empower all students. To meet this growing need, Culturally Proficient coaching provides educators with a simple, yet comprehensive, new framework: a powerful fusion of the field-tested and respected Cognitive Coaching and Cultural Proficiency models. This straightforward guide integrates the Five Essential Elements of Cultural Proficiency with the Five States of Mind of Cognitive Coaching to arm educators.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-197	In County - Educating & Leading with Dignity CPD140: Online Course, 3 CPD Credits This course is based on the work of Dignity and Leading With Dignity by Donna Hicks. Participants will use the book and the collegial community to explore questions.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-169	In County - Elementary Digital Tools This online course is designed to increase staff use and implementation of the HCPSS Essentials Online tools. HCPSS tools to be introduced will include tools such as Wixie, Culture Grams, Google Apps for Education, Maps 101, Pebble Go, WeVideo, eBooks and online tools offered by the Howard County Library. This course will teach how each tool works and offers suggestions on how it can be used in specific teaching situations.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-209	In County - Equity Based Math The course is designed to help elementary teachers learn about the latest research in and the impact of equity-based practices on math identity. Participants will learn about five equity-based mathematics teaching practices that strengthen mathematical learning for students and cultivate positive mathematical identities.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-190	In County - Fewer Things Better This 3-CPD, fully-online credit course is based on the work of Angela Watson including Fewer Things Better, Unshakeable, and Awakened. Participants will use concepts from the books and the collegial community to identify their personal and professional priorities in order to align their schedule to best impact instruction and personal wellness.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-153	In County - Fierce Conversations his course will assist participants in examining their own assumptions, values, and beliefs in the interest of effectively communicating with staff, students, and families by removing self-imposed barriers. Vision 2018 of the HCPSS states "Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel." To achieve success toward our Vision and system goals, we will examine how our perspectives influence our actions and how our actions affect school environment.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-198	IN County - Google Apps for Education CPD060: Online Course, 3 CPD Credits In this course, participants will engage in collaborative discussions, hands on practice, and involvement in exploring Google Apps for Education.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-196	In County - Having Hard Conversations This e-course is designed to increase staff capacity using the steps and tools needed to engage in a hard conversation.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-204	In County - Learning through Play This course is designed to meet the professional learning needs of Pre-kindergarten teachers to enhance teaching skills and student learning through the essential component of play in early childhood.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-129	In County - Literacy in the Content Area Part 1 CPD014: 3 CPD credits This course is designed to familiarize participants with best practices and instructional strategies that teachers can use to become more proficient in teaching their subject by integrating instruction in reading and writing with instruction in content-area course work.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-184	In County - Literacy in the Content Area Part II CPD014: Hybrid Course, 3 CPD credits This course is designed to familiarize participants with best practices and instructional strategies that teachers can use to become more proficient in teaching their subject by integrating instruction in reading and writing with instruction in content-area course work.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-65	In County - Materials For Teaching Literacy CPD023 - Hybrid Course, 3 CPD credits Teachers will work to create a print rich classroom environment that develops interests, motivation and positive attitudes about literacy for students. Participants will use a variety of texts and materials to promote students' independent reading habits	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-193	In County - Mindfulness & Personal Reflection This 3 credit course aligns with the HCPSS values of building relationships and creating strong communities that help to meet the academic, physical and social needs of our students.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-205	In County - Poverty Matters This course is designed for teachers and other staff members who are interested in acquiring skills, strategies, and resources to work more effectively with students and families of poverty.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$100.00
Select	DA901-207	In County - Processes & Acqusitions of Reading CPD024 - Online Course, 3 CPD Credits This course is designed to assist teachers in understanding the reading acquisition process through observation and analysis of reading and language development, and the study of current issues in reading research.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-195	In County - Spanish For Educators (Sess. I or Sess. II) CPD079 - In this course, participants will develop communicative skills in Spanish. This course will provide the tools necessary to meet the demands of the growing Spanish speaking population in the Howard County Public School System.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-159	In County - Student Centered Coaching: The Moves Critical feedback is essential to the reflective process. In schools where talking about teaching is normalized, school cultures become vibrant learning communities. This eCourse is designed to increase staff capacity to create inclusive, learning-rich environments that empower all students. Instructional coaching works best when teacher capacity and student achievement grow together. Student-centered coaching makes all the difference. In this interactive eCourse, you will learn how to engage in learning fo	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-148	In County - Student Voice When you take time to listen, you'll find that students' aspirations can drive your school toward exciting new goals. This eCourse shows you how to change the dynamics within your school and open up communication between students, faculty, and administration. Through the Aspirations Framework, you'll learn about the 8 Conditions that help students develop self-worth, be engaged in their education, and have a sense of purpose.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-172	In County - Teaching & Learning 3-5 Math Designed to develop mathematical content and pedagogical understanding of classroom teachers, ELL teachers, special education teachers, Title I interventionist, and all other instructional staff. The course will feature varied professional learning activities including collaborative project work, group discussion, literature reviews and discussions, journaling, hands-on investigations, and apply-and-reflect activities.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-173	In County - Teaching & Learning K-2 Math Designed to develop mathematical content and pedagogical understanding of classroom teachers, ELL teachers, special education teachers, Title I interventionist, and all other instructional staff. The course will feature varied professional learning activities including collaborative project work, group discussion, literature reviews and discussions, journaling, hands-on investigations, and apply-and-reflect activities.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-146	In County - The Classrm Env. for Effective T&L This course is one in a series of courses that use the HCPSS Framework for Teacher Evaluation to increase knowledge of a targeted domain. The targeted domain of this course is the Classroom Environment. Course participants will engage in online sessions where they will build knowledge and skills in support of the targeted domain. They will apply learnings between sessions in the school setting and reflect on their practice and application during subsequent sessions.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-178	In County - Universal Classroom Development This continuing professional development course, "Universal Classroom Development" is designed for elementary general education teachers, in collaboration with special education teachers, who are interested in growing their classroom for student success	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-185	In County - Wellbeing 1.0 Purpose and Content: This continuing professional development course (CPD) is designed to help participants learn about the latest research and application of well-being. Participants will learn how to thrive and adapt in a healthy way to the day-to-day challenges and shifts that are part of daily life as educators.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-177	In County - Wellbeing 2.0 In a post pandemic society, promoting well-being is a practice that supports engagement, purpose, and resilience.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-105	In County - Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites CPD105: Online Course, 3 CPD Credits Learners will increase the specificity and effectiveness of their professional conversations cultivating the spirit of inquiry and clinical analysis.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-170	In County Instruction in Literacy Participants will learn how to design and deliver instruction focused on the core components of reading that lead to proficient and motivated reading behavior for all students, provide instruction focused on the core components of writing that lead to proficient and motivated writing behavior for all students, and manage speaking and listening opportunities that lead to more active, equitable and academically oriented conversations for all students.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-186	In County The Educational Impact of Homelessness This course is designed for teachers and other staff members who are interested in acquiring skills, strategies, and resources to work more effectively with homeless students and families.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$50.00
Select	DA901-217	Introduction to Conducting CPD167: 3 CPD Credits Introduction to Conducting	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$150.00
Select	DA901-130	Out of County - Literacy in the Content Area Part I CPD014: 3 CPD credits This course is designed to familiarize participants with best practices and instructional strategies that teachers can use to become more proficient in teaching their subject by integrating instruction in reading and writing with instruction in content-area course work.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$240.00
Select	DA901-145	Out of County - Literacy in the Content Area Part II CPD014: Hybrid Course, 3 CPD credits This course is designed to familiarize participants with best practices and instructional strategies that teachers can use to become more proficient in teaching their subject by integrating instruction in reading and writing with instruction in content-area course work.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$240.00
Select	DA901-149	Out-of County Student Voice When you take time to listen, you'll find that students' aspirations can drive your school toward exciting new goals. This eCourse shows you how to change the dynamics within your school and open up communication between students, faculty, and administration. Through the Aspirations Framework, you'll learn about the 8 Conditions that help students develop self-worth, be engaged in their education, and have a sense of purpose.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$240.00
Select	DA901-175	Out-of County-Having Hard Conversations This e-course is designed to increase staff capacity using the steps and tools needed to engage in a hard conversation.	Default,Default	N/A	N/A	N/A	$240.00

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