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Academic literacy is an integral skill for learner success. English Language Learners often experience barriers to developing the academic literacy required to align content area and language proficiency standard. In this course, participants will examine the role of academic literacy and its role in learner success before exploring strategies for supporting ELLs academic language development.

Whether you're a teacher, teacher leader, or instructional or technology coach, building capacity in your colleagues helps everyone flourish. New and seasoned teacher leaders can support their learning community by building relationships and giving everyone a voice. In this course, explore coaching models and learn more about supporting the teachers you work with to build capacity and encourage innovation.

Professional Learning Communities are a powerful way for teachers to develop teaching practices, collaborate, and share ideas to best meet student needs. In this course, educators will explore the benefits of PLCs and examine strategies and structures for new and existing PLCs. Participants will apply this knowledge to the development of a plan for their own PLC.

This course will bring focus to the collaborative features of Clevertouch. From the interactive nature of the board to multi-device connection, Clevertouch provides ample ways in which to get learners and educators alike working collaboratively for a variety of purposes. We will spotlight stand-out collaborative capabilities and discuss their integration into the academic space.

Art is one type of creative outlet we often think about when thinking about creativity. However, creativity is more than artistic creation. It is a mindset defined as how individuals generate ideas, solve problems, and communicate with others. In this course, learners will explore how to cultivate creativity in the classroom to support an individual’s academic and social-emotional needs. In doing so, we will examine the benefits of how creative expression promotes academic success by fostering opportunities for mental growth and social-emotional development. We will then review how to cultivate creativity in your classroom by designing an action plan. Upon completing this course, feel inspired to foster creative thinking opportunities to improve your learners’ academic success and develop an environment that empowers learners.