Learning opportunities take many forms! Do you need someone to lead instructional rounds? Content classes? Topical workshops? Embedded coaching? Several opportunities are listed below, or customize your own learning opportunity in your area by contacting us!
Critical Literacies B O O K C L U B
Critical Literacy is not about teaching a method but a way of thinking and a way of being that challenges texts and life as we know it.
During each book club cycle, k-12 educators will practice critical literacy through discussion based on the content of a thought-provoking and beautiful short book and supporting materials.
Your participation includes a copy of each book for your personal library and a 12 hr certificate of professional learning all free of charge!
Registration opens on December 16, 2024 and closes on January 15, 2025 or when all 15 available spots are filled.
Course Dates: Spring 2025 | February through May, 2025 (see flyer for specific dates)
Course Format: See flyer for dates and Zoom session information.
Course Texts: All required readings/texts are are provided.
Credit: 12-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Time: 4:30-5:00pm PST
*Open flyer for more information. Note that there are limited spots available and registration is only open until all spots are filled.
Register Here!
Critical Literacy is not about teaching a method but a way of thinking and a way of being that challenges texts and life as we know it.
During each book club cycle, k-12 educators will practice critical literacy through discussion based on the content of a thought-provoking and beautiful short book and supporting materials.
Your participation includes a copy of each book for your personal library and a 12 hr certificate of professional learning all free of charge!
Registration opens on December 16, 2024 and closes on January 15, 2025 or when all 15 available spots are filled.
Course Dates: Spring 2025 | February through May, 2025 (see flyer for specific dates)
Course Format: See flyer for dates and Zoom session information.
Course Texts: All required readings/texts are are provided.
Credit: 12-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Time: 4:30-5:00pm PST
*Open flyer for more information. Note that there are limited spots available and registration is only open until all spots are filled.
Register Here!
AI for Educators
In this course we will:
● be introduced to AI in Education and embark on the ever-expanding techno-landscape
● create prompts to be used in AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
● understand ethical considerations and develop guidelines for use in your capacity of education
● explore and leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your educational role
Course Dates: Spring 2025 | January 27 through March 3, 2025
Course Format: Meet once each week via Zoom and complete all other coursework online.
Course Text: All required readings/texts are included in CANVAS.
Credit: 1 SUU graduate-level, continuing education credits | Fee paid directly to SUU
OR
Credit: 15-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Mondays (5:00-6:30pm PST) with Todd Hagness
Open Flyer* for more information. Note that there are limited spots available and registration is only open until all spots are filled.
Register Here!
In this course we will:
● be introduced to AI in Education and embark on the ever-expanding techno-landscape
● create prompts to be used in AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
● understand ethical considerations and develop guidelines for use in your capacity of education
● explore and leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your educational role
Course Dates: Spring 2025 | January 27 through March 3, 2025
Course Format: Meet once each week via Zoom and complete all other coursework online.
Course Text: All required readings/texts are included in CANVAS.
Credit: 1 SUU graduate-level, continuing education credits | Fee paid directly to SUU
OR
Credit: 15-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Mondays (5:00-6:30pm PST) with Todd Hagness
Open Flyer* for more information. Note that there are limited spots available and registration is only open until all spots are filled.
Register Here!
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
In this course we will:
● Expand teachers’ understanding of identity and diversity beyond race and ethnicity
● Develop a strengths-based approach to understanding how identity influences teaching and learning.
● Implement evidence-based practices for developing a culturally responsive, engaging, and supportive
pedagogical approach while maintaining high expectations for assessing students’ learning and growth.
● Remove the MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION license provision (Nevada)
Course Dates: Spring 2025 | January 20 through March 23, 2025
Course Format: Meet once each week via Zoom and complete all other coursework online.
Course Text: All required readings/texts are included in CANVAS.
Credit: 3 SUU graduate-level, continuing education credits | Cost: $69.00 paid directly to SUU
OR
Credit: 45-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Zoom Cohort 1: Wednesdays (4:30-5:30pm PST) with Tom Browning, Ph.D.
Zoom Cohort 2: Thursdays (5:00-6:00pm PST) with Thom Huston, Ph.D.
*Please open flyer to register and only register for one cohort. Note that there are limited spots available and registration is only open until all spots are filled.
In this course we will:
● Expand teachers’ understanding of identity and diversity beyond race and ethnicity
● Develop a strengths-based approach to understanding how identity influences teaching and learning.
● Implement evidence-based practices for developing a culturally responsive, engaging, and supportive
pedagogical approach while maintaining high expectations for assessing students’ learning and growth.
● Remove the MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION license provision (Nevada)
Course Dates: Spring 2025 | January 20 through March 23, 2025
Course Format: Meet once each week via Zoom and complete all other coursework online.
Course Text: All required readings/texts are included in CANVAS.
Credit: 3 SUU graduate-level, continuing education credits | Cost: $69.00 paid directly to SUU
OR
Credit: 45-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Zoom Cohort 1: Wednesdays (4:30-5:30pm PST) with Tom Browning, Ph.D.
Zoom Cohort 2: Thursdays (5:00-6:00pm PST) with Thom Huston, Ph.D.
*Please open flyer to register and only register for one cohort. Note that there are limited spots available and registration is only open until all spots are filled.
THE ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION Fall 2024 SESSION
In this course we will:
● Expand teachers’ understanding of identity and diversity beyond race and ethnicity
● Develop a strengths-based approach to understanding how identity influences teaching and learning.
● Implement evidence-based practices for developing a culturally responsive, engaging, and supportive
pedagogical approach while maintaining high expectations for assessing students’ learning and growth.
● Remove the MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION license provision (Nevada)
Who Should Attend: Any licensed K-12 Educational Professionals
Dates/Times: Fall 2024 | September 9 through November 11, 2024:
Zoom Cohort 1: Mondays (5:00-6:00pm PST) with Tom Browning
Zoom Cohort 2: Thursdays (4:30-5:30pm PST) with Thom Huston, Ph.D.
Location: Meet once each week via Zoom and complete all other coursework online.
Credit: 3 SUU graduate-level, continuing education credits | Cost: $69.00 paid directly to SUU OR Credit: 45-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Instructor: Tom Browning, Ph.D. and Thom Huston, Ph.D.
Registration: Click here to register for the Monday cohort
Click here to register for the Thursday cohort
Link to Flyer
● Expand teachers’ understanding of identity and diversity beyond race and ethnicity
● Develop a strengths-based approach to understanding how identity influences teaching and learning.
● Implement evidence-based practices for developing a culturally responsive, engaging, and supportive
pedagogical approach while maintaining high expectations for assessing students’ learning and growth.
● Remove the MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION license provision (Nevada)
Who Should Attend: Any licensed K-12 Educational Professionals
Dates/Times: Fall 2024 | September 9 through November 11, 2024:
Zoom Cohort 1: Mondays (5:00-6:00pm PST) with Tom Browning
Zoom Cohort 2: Thursdays (4:30-5:30pm PST) with Thom Huston, Ph.D.
Location: Meet once each week via Zoom and complete all other coursework online.
Credit: 3 SUU graduate-level, continuing education credits | Cost: $69.00 paid directly to SUU OR Credit: 45-hour RPDP Certificate of Professional Learning | Cost: None
Instructor: Tom Browning, Ph.D. and Thom Huston, Ph.D.
Registration: Click here to register for the Monday cohort
Click here to register for the Thursday cohort
Link to Flyer
You can also view our past classes.