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EDUC 591A

This is a variable topic course. Choose from the courses (topics) below.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Professional Development

    1 - 4 credits
    Teachers will complete paperwork including a log of hours, a 1-3 page report and provide a body of evidence reflecting what was logged. 15 hours of documentation is required for each credit

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Engaging ELL's Through Technology

    2 credits
    Come discover research-based strategies, all with a technology twist, to enhance learning and create success for all ELL students.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Civic Education in the 21st Century for High School

    2 credits
    New research findings have proven that the practices Close Up employs are most effective in engaging young people in political life. This course is meant to encourage teachers to incorporate aspects of Close Up’s methodology in their own classrooms and continue developing the democratic dispositions of their students beyond their week in Washington.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Neurobics & Brain-Researched Strategies

    3 credits
    Course participants apply and field-test neurobics and brain-researched strategies-activies, instruments, and projects-in classrooms and laboratories following each course session. 

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Fall 2024

    1 credit
    Best possible teaching strategies, materials, and resources suited to goals, and overall design coherence and effectiveness will be explored. In addition, students will use content they designed and developed to instruct park visitors. This internship will provide a minimum of 400 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Technology for Language Acquisition by ELL's

    2 credits
    Discover how technology can amplify these strategies and apply your learning by focusing on an individual learner throughout the course. Finally, you'll gain valuable insights into the WIDA Access test, the key assessment tool for English language proficiency.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: The Diamond Standard Certified Instructor Training

    1 credit
    A Promising Future’s The Diamond Standard Training equips educators to teach our success development curriculum by providing skills, resources and valuable information that will help adolescents and young adults discover the psychosocial keys to whole-person health and building a successful future.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Literacy Seminar 1 - Intro Seminars 2024-2025

    3 credits
    Transference of new learning in the remediation classroom to the general classroom is emphasized.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Civic Education in the 21st Century for Middle School

    1 credit
    New research findings have proven that the practices Close Up employs are most effective in engaging young people in political life. This course is meant to encourage teachers to incorporate aspects of Close Up’s methodology in their own classrooms and continue developing the democratic dispositions of their students beyond their week in Washington.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Advanced Literacy Seminars

    3 credits
    This course is a continuation of the Dyslexia Therapy Certification Program and provides advanced training in a comprehensive, systematic approach to instruction in the alphabetic principle, reading, spelling, handwriting, morphology, and comprehension.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Dyslexia Therapy Practicum

    5 credits
    Independent work with video lessons submitted for grades.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: A Synergetic Approach to Education

    1 - 2 credits
    Embodying Synergetic Play Therapy® (SPT) principles in our work with schools, moves us towards our ultimate goal of empowering educators. This work is vital for our schools as the stressors impacting educators and students is not conducive to learning nor teaching.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Advanced Literacy Intervention

    3 credits
    This course provides advanced training in a comprehensive, systematic approach to instruction in the alphabetic principle, reading, spelling, handwriting, morphology, and comprehension.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teaching Students to Navigate the Digital World Safely

    2 credits
    A wide variety of web-based resources will be explored and developed into a useful guide to enhance classroom integration of technology.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introduction to Literacy Intervention

    6 credits
    This course is an introduction to a comprehensive, systematic approach to instruction in the alphabetic principle, reading, spelling, handwriting, and comprehension. Students will gain an understanding of the underlying pedagogy of multisensory reading instruction, hands on use of curricular materials, lesson design and implementation, student assessment, and instructional decision making.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Foundations of Environmental Education Instruction

    1 credit
    Foundations of Environmental Education Instruction is a professional development course aimed at new and developing environmental educators who would like to build background knowledge in environmental education best practices and skills in selecting, adapting, and/or developing effective educational materials and implementing appropriate instructional strategies for diverse audiences.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Spring 2025

    1 credit
    This course will enable education interns at Rocky Mountain National Park to create effective blueprints for integrating environmental education in the curriculum of visiting schools, youth groups, and adult organizations.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Evolution of a Synergetic Educator - Student Focused Cohort

    1 - 2 credits
    This course is designed for educators, school-based mental health professionals, and adults learning to take on these vital roles. Participants will dive deeply into understanding the context in which learning is taking place.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Culture of Care: RJ Coordinators & Social Workers Coordinator Certificate

    2 credits
    This training is for anyone who is in the role of RJ Coordinator or wishes to be ready to assume that role. The training is based on our research, “The Future of School Social Work: Providing Leadership Through Restorative Justice Coordination.”

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introduction to Culture of Care Specialist Certificate

    2 credits
    Upon completion of the training, participants will become a certified specialist in Creating a Culture of Care in Schools using Restorative Justice Principles and Practices and Culturally Appropriate Relationships and Interactions. Upon completion, participants can opt for 2 Master's credits at Colorado State University.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Implementing Culture of Care Consultant Certificate

    3 credits
    It is a 16-module training provided via a virtual, self-paced, and blended format that allows participants to complete the course as quickly as they choose over a 12-month period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Graphic Organizers to Promote Higher-Order Thinking Skills

    2 credits
    By the end of this course, you'll have a collection of ready-to-use graphic organizers to deepen student learning and comprehension.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Confluence Institute-Focus on Watershed

    2 credits
    This workshop will be a 2-hour semester graduate credit class.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Foundations of Personalized Learning

    2 credits
    Each assignment is designed to help you discover your crucial role in fostering student agency and giving your students a stronger voice in their own learning journey.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Technology Experience

    1 - 4 credits
    Teacher will complete paperwork including a log of hours, a 1-3 page report and a body of evidence reflecting what was logged. 15 hours of documentation is required for each credit.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Differentiation Using Technology to Plan, Organize, Assess, and Instruct Each Student

    2 credits
    Participants will explore complementary instructional strategies and leave with a preliminary lesson plan/unit incorporating their new knowledge.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom - Basic Part 1

    2 credits
    By the end of the course, you'll have gained valuable experience, new insights, and even a sample Google Classroom ready to engage and empower your learners.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Project Based Approaches to Instructional Design

    2 credits
    The course will culminate with participants developing an exciting and rigorous project to implement in their classroom.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted and High Ability Learners

    2 credits
    Emphasis will focus on current theory and discovery of specific strategies that can be applied to any gifted learner. Along the way, you will investigate current digital and online resources for differentiation to make your teaching engaging, authentic, and rigorous.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introduction to Gifted and High Ability Learners

    2 credits
    Throughout the course you will discover and learn how to maximize the multiple ways that technology allows these learners more ownership over their learning.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: CSU Writing Project Storytelling for Social Justice Institute

    3 credits
    This course is intended for in service K-12 educators across disciplines who have been selected to participate in the CSU Writing Project (CSUWP) Storytelling for Social Justice Institute. The focus of this course is to instruct participants on Lee Anne Bell’s “Storytelling for Social Justice” model (2020) and to develop classroom curriculum based on the model.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: CTE Career and Technical Education Professional Development

    1 - 5 credits
    Complete various professional development activities throughout the year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) and receive 1-5 credit hours.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Graphic Organizers to Promote Higher Order Thinking Skills

    2 credits
    By the end of this course participants will have developed graphic organizers that will help students make connections, demonstrate understanding of processes, and determine relationships such as cause and effect and sequence of events.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introductory Culture of Care (Specialist)

    2 credits
    Additionally, in order to receive certification as a Specialist in Creating a Culture of Care Based on Restorative Justice Principles and Practices, participants must complete 24 contact hours.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Food Safety Basics: Master & Apply 10 Key Kitchen & Food Safety Rules

    2 credits
    Understand the 10 basic kitchen and food safety rules all food handlers, USFDA QIs and FirstFoodResponders® must follow nationwide.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Evolution of a Synergetic Educator -Student Focused Cohort

    1 - 2 credits
    This course is designed for educators, school-based mental health professionals, and adults learning to take on these vital roles. Participants will dive deeply into understanding the context in which learning is taking place.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Evolution of a Synergetic Educator - Dual Focused Cohort

    1 - 3 credits
    This dual-focus course is specifically designed for those who work with students and school staff. Lead teachers, School counselors, psychologists, social workers, SEL specialists, behavior coaches, administrators, and anyone offering support in schools.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Culture of Care for Social Workers (Coordinator)

    2 credits
    This course is designed for consultants and those working with schools on implementing restorative justice practices via Restorative Justice Education's K-12 research-based pedagogy.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: A deep dive into the Introductory Culture of Care - Advanced (Consultant)

    3 credits
    This course is designed for consultants and those working with schools on implementing restorative justice practices via Restorative Justice Education's K-12 research-based pedagogy. It is a 16-module training provided via a virtual, self-paced, and blended format that allows participants to complete the course as quickly as they choose over a 12-month period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: CSU Spur PBL Academy

    1 credit
    CSU Spur and MindSpark Learning Problem-Based Learning program will empower K-12 educators with PBL teaching techniques. This course provides hands-on experience, working with CSU Spur to address a real-world issue: water scarcity. Afterward, educators will design PBL units for their classrooms by aligning them with Colorado Academic Standards using a backward planning method.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: AMPED on Algebra

    3 credits
    This training is designed to inform and enhance the practice of secondary k-12 and community college teachers, instructors, administrators, and counselors in an effort to increase the quality of mathematics instruction through a ...

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Sexual Risk Avoidance Certification Course

    1 credit
    Successful completion earns the SRAS (Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist) designation after one’s name to signify professional training.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introduction to Reading Intervention

    3 credits
    Students will observe, comprehend, and demonstrate the pedagogy of multisensory reading instruction.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Geometry in Construction

    3 credits
    This training is designed to inform and enchance the practice of secondary k-12 and community college teachers, instructors, administrators, and counselors in an effort to increase the quality of mathematics instruction through ...

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: The Science of Reading and Linguistics

    3 credits
    Topics covered include oral language, phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, spelling, fluency, comprehension, history of the language, dyslexia, assessment, and components of effective instruction.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Blended for a Perfect Fit - Combining Face to Face with Online Learning

    2 credits
    Workshop/Instruction

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Coding and Makerspaces

    2 credits
    Learners will explore why Makerspace environments lead to computational thinking and deeper learning.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Visual Literacy - Creating a Media-Rich Classroom

    2 credits
    Workshop/Instruction

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Career and Technical Education Professional Development

    1 credit
    There is also an option to attend a second day at the Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE) conference.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Technology for Language Acquisition by ELL's

    2 credits
    Participants will apply these strategies by studying a learner throughout the course.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Project Based Approaches to Instructional Design

    2 credits
    The course will culminate with participants developing an exciting and rigorous project to implement in their classroom.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Improving Writing Skills through Writing Family Histories

    3 credits
    Workshop

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Self-Care and Renewal

    1 credit
    Workshop

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Good Books, Good Authors

    3 credits
    Workshop

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Creative Journaling

    3 credits
    Workshop

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Advanced Reading Intervention

    2 credits
    Advanced Reading Intervention

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Theoretical Models and Strategies for Teaching Gifted and High Ability Learners

    2 credits
    Participants will explore strategies for teaching gifted and high ability learners while developing materials to use in their classrooms.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Summer 2022

    1 credit
    Best possible teaching strategies, materials, and resources suited to goals, and overall design coherence and effectiveness will be explored. In addition students will use content they designed and developed to instruct park visitors. This internship will provide a minimum of 500 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Social Justice Literacy in Colorado Secondary Schools

    2 credits
    The Seminar brings together educators and administrators from middle and high schools to collaboratively raise awareness about and prioritize intersectional principles for equitable learning within curriculum content and ...

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: CTE Professional Development 2021-2022

    1 - 5 credits
    The purpose of this course/workshop is to provide a learning environment for teachers in the completion of professional development activities.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Heritage Teacher Workshop

    1 credit
    It is flexible enough to be adapted for unique contexts and school environments.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Telling the World's Stories Using Google Maps

    2 credits
    Students will learn how to use Google Maps, Street View, Google Earth, and other Google resources to create unique, dynamic, interactive presentations and projects.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Differentiation Using Technology to Plan, Organize, Assess and Instruct Each Student

    2 credits
    Participants will become familiar with instructional strategies that complement the tools discovered resulting in a preliminary lesson plan/unit using what has been learned.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Building a Better Classroom: Constructivism to the Modern Classroom

    2 credits
    Participants will examine and apply the principles of constructivist theory.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teacher Leadership - Champions of Innovation in Schools

    2 credits
    Workshop/Instruction

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teaching Students to Navigate the Digital World Safely

    2 credits
    A wide variety of web-based resources will be explored and developed into a useful guide to enhance classroom integration of technology.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Quality Blended Learning

    2 credits
    Your imagination will be fired with the possibilities as you continue developing a personal community of collaborative student centered curriculum development and colleagues.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Telling the World's Stories Using Google Maps

    2 credits
    Along the way we'll get a close look at museum treasures, explore cultural landmarks, go down the Grand Canyon, up the Amazon, and take a side trip to the moon.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom - Basic Part 2

    2 credits
    Continue your Google Apps journey with this more advanced course for those who have some Google Apps experience or took the Google Apps in the Classroom Basic Part 1 course.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Transition to the 21st Century Classroom

    2 credits
    Along the way, we will share ideas, reflect on how to update your current lessons, and gain support in making the transition to these new pedagogies.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Universal Design for Learning

    2 credits
    The course will cover 21st century tools that easily adapt to meet the needs of diverse learners, digital texts, and how to locate resources.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Foundations of Personalized Learning

    2 credits
    The assignments were designed to help you deepen your understanding of your role in creating the environment to support student agency and voice.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom - Basic Part 1: Dates 12/13/2021 through 1/30/2022

    2 credits
    The Google Apps in the Classroom Basic Part 1 course will develop an understanding of and foster creative uses for Google Apps including: Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Classroom, Forms, Sheets, Docs, and Drawing.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Restorative Justice Education

    2 credits
    To invite educators in ESBOCES schools to participate in and successfully complete Restorative Justice in Schools: Using Restorative Practices to Support a Culture of Care professional development training. This training will be facilitated as a face-toface, training-the-trainer professional development training

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom: Advanced

    2 credits
    By the end of the course, participants will have gained hands-on experience with these applications and developed an implementation plan for using tools in their own classrooms/areas.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Visual Literacy: Creating a Media-Rich Classroom

    2 credits
    Participants will learn simple principles that will improve any media and understand the underlying brain research and practice applying these concepts in their classroom.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: REAL Essentials Certification Course

    1 - 18 credits
    16 hours (two day) certification and training class.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Civic Education in the 21st Century for Middle School

    1 credit
    This course is meant to encourage teachers to incorporate aspects of Close Up’s methodology in their own classrooms and continue developing the democratic dispositions of their students beyond their week in Washington.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Time to Read

    3 credits
    Workshop

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Social Networking for Professional Learning

    2 credits
    During the weeks you will focus on both the common tools and strategies you can use to seek out the latest in education, teaching and administration and collaborate with others to increase your own professional knowledge and ...

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted and High Ability Learners

    2 credits
    Emphasis will focus on current theory and discovery of specific strategies that can be applied to any gifted learner.

  • EDUC 591A - Civic Education in the 21st Century for Middle School

    1 - 5 credits
    This course is meant to encourage teachers to incorporate aspects of Close Up's methodology in their own classrooms and continue developing the democratic dispositions of their students beyond their week in Washington.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teacher Leadership-Champions of Innovation in Schools

    2 credits
    Renew yourself through getting to know the standards for teacher leaders, the use of Professional Learning Plans, and research best practices on cultivating a climate of "continuous improvement" among and between colleagues and students.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom: Basic Part 2

    2 credits
    These tools and skills will allow you to enhance the collaboration and creativity of your students, while you develop your Personal Learning Network and expand your student communication options.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom-Advanced

    2 credits
    This course is inspired by the Level 2 course for Google certification, and helps prepare you for the Google Certified Educator Level 2 exam.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Universal Design for Learning

    2 credits
    The course will cover 21st century tools that easily adapt to meet the needs of diverse learners, digital texts, and how to locate resources. Learners will discuss tools currently available in the K-12 classroom and review the importance of all literacies.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introduction to Gifted and High Ability Learners

    2 credits
    Throughout the course you will discover and learn how to maximize the multiple ways that technology allows these learners more ownership over their learning.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Have GPS will Travel

    2 credits
    You will need access to a GPS receiver, or a Smartphone with a GPS app. A Garmin handheld GPS and an iPhone will be used as an example, but any GPS or phone app that has coordinates for the walking mode will work.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Project Based Approaches to Instructional Design

    2 credits
    Participants will explore ways technology is leveraged to engage and deepen learning within this instructional approach. The course will culminate with participants developing an exciting and rigorous project to implement in their classroom.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom: Basic Part 1

    2 credits
    By the end of the six weeks, participants will have gained experience, insight, and developed a sample Google Classroom that is more dynamic, interesting, and student-focused by using Google Apps.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Coding and Makerspaces

    2 credits
    Participants will not learn how to code, however they will learn how they can incorporate coding activities and concepts into the objectives they already teach. They will finish the course with a plan for a Makerspace they can implement in their teaching situation.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: AMPED on Algebra

    3 credits
    This training is designed to inform and enhance the practice of secondary k-12 and community college teachers, instructors, administrators, and counselors in an effort to increase the quality of mathematics instruction through a contextualized model.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Geometry in Construction

    3 credits
    This training is designed to inform and enhance the practice of secondary k-12 and community college teachers, instructors, administrators, and counselors in an effort to increase the quality of mathematics instruction through a contextualized model.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: CSU Writing Project Institute for Sustainable Teaching

    3 credits
    This course is intended for inservice K-12 educators across disciplines who have been selected to participate in the CSU Writing Project (CSUWP) Institute for Sustainable Teaching. The focus of this course is to develop a theory of action for “sustainable teaching” and to teach participants resiliency, mindfulness, and writing strategies to support their practice in the education profession.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Evolution of a Trauma-Informed Educator

    1 - 2 credits
    In addition, school-based mental health professionals will learn to assess where an educator might be along a developmental continuum and how to use that information in supporting them more effectively. All adults in schools are educators; all have a role in supporting social and emotional health..

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introductory Practicum

    3 credits
    This curriculum was designed to enable students 7 years and older with developmental dyslexia to achieve and maintain better word recognition, reading fluency, reading comprehension and aid in the transition from a therapy setting to “real world” learning.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: One Foot in Education: Exploring Education Through a Synergetic Play Therapy Lens

    1 - 2 credits
    This 9-month course is for mental health professions who work in school environments, or with schools or educators, and who have taken a level 1 SPT introductory course. The course includes ten 1.5 hour LIVE webinars, an hour of recorded video, and four 1 hour group consultation sessions.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Fall 2022

    1 credit
    Best possible teaching strategies, materials, and resources suited to goals, and overall design coherence and effectiveness will be explored. In addition students will use content they designed and developed to instruct park visitors. This internship will provide a minimum of 500 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Building a Better Classroom: Constructivism for the Modern Classroom

    2 credits
    You will identify changes that must take place to increase constructivist learning through technology. Videos, online websites, and online tools will accompany readings in this fast-paced course.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Differentiation Using Technology

    2 credits
    Participants will become familiar with instructional strategies that complement the tools discovered resulting in a preliminary lesson plan/unit using what has been learned.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom - Basic Part 1: Dates 2/28 through 4/17/2022

    2 - 18 credits
    The Google Apps in the Classroom Basic Part 1 course will develop an understanding of and foster creative uses for Google Apps including: Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Classroom, Forms, Sheets, Docs, and Drawing.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom - Advanced

    2 credits
    This course is inspired by the Level 2 course for Google certification, and helps prepare you for the Google Certified Educator Level 2 exam.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Visual Literacy

    2 credits
    Participants will learn simple principles that will improve any media and understand the underlying brain research and practice applying these concepts in their classroom.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teacher Leaders: 21st Century Staff Developers

    2 credits
    Renew yourself through getting to know the standards for teacher leaders, the use of Professional Learning Plans, and research best practices on cultivating a climate of "continuous improvement" among and between colleagues and students.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Theoretical Models and Strategies for Teaching High Ability Learners

    2 credits
    Participants will explore strategies for teaching gifted and high ability learners while developing materials to use in their classrooms.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Implementing a Culture of Care: Advanced Training

    3 credits
    This course is designed for consultants and those working with schools on implementing restorative justice practices via Restorative Justice Education's K-12 research-based pedagogy.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Applied Community Food Resilience: How Sustainable Is Your Food System?

    3 credits
    Educators, Professionals and Activists - analyze the food systems around you and create a project for your community. Learn main food sustainability concepts, apply your skills, and make an impact!

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Food Safety Basics: Master & Apply 10 Key Kitchen & Food Safety Rules

    2 credits
    Understand the 10 basic kitchen and food safety rules all food handlers, USFDA QIs and FirstFoodResponders® must follow nationwide.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Running A Successful Neighborhood Kitchen: Menus, Ordering, Staff Mgmt.

    3 credits
    Understand the basic elements needed to run a successful kitchen Demonstrate practical mastery in each of the 10 course themes through photos, completed forms and templates and photo and video records of partner and community engagement

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Get More Vitamins From Your Food: Learning Basic Nutrition & Meal Planning

    2 credits
    Demonstrate knowledge by: 85% or greater mastery on short quizzes for each unit. Practical project for each week is to purchase and cook a meal focussed on foods containing the focus nutrient.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Bookkeeping for Food Entrepreneurs: Create Accounting Plan & Processes

    3 credits
    Practical Objectives Understand the 6 different types of Reports that all food entrepreneur’s should use. Master 3 most important accounting processes you must stay on top of with your food business. Design a food business accounting plan and processes for your business - or identify and plan upgrades to an existing system.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps In the Classroom - Basic Part 2: Dates 2/28 through 4/17/2022

    2 - 18 credits
    Continue your Google Apps journey with this more advanced course for those who have some Google Apps experience or took the Google Apps in the Classroom Basic Part 1 course. This course will cover add-ons, connecting other Google apps to your Drive, Google sites, and help you develop a deeper understanding of YouTube.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: 23-Ingredients Meal Planning To Benefit Your Family And Community Health

    2 credits
    Master the fundamentals of a low-inflammation high-fiber and high vitamin diet. Demonstrate mastery in nutrition and meal planning using fresh local ingredients by creating either a cookbook, recipe showbook or video demonstration of several farm-sourced and/or culturally appropriate meals.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: 23-Ingredients: Take the 21-Day Meal Planning Challenge. Eat Better Food.

    1 credit
    Practical Objectives: Understand the basics of the 23 Ingredients anti-inflamation diet. Go deeper with a 21 Day meal planning challenge to explore diverse flavors and dishes available with the 23ingredients diet. This course can be taken alone or as the companion to 23Ingredients to Support Long-Term Community Health.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Hands-on Marketing for Food Entrepreneurs: Create A Giant Marketing Plan

    3 credits
    Create a Strength/Weakness/Opportunity and Threat analysis for the student’s community food project.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teaching Students to Navigate the Digital World Safety

    2 credits
    A wide variety of web-based resources will be explored and developed into a useful guide to enhance classroom integration of technology.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Spring 2023

    1 credit
    Best possible teaching strategies, materials, and resources suited to goals, and overall design coherence and effectiveness will be explored. In addition students will use content they designed and developed to instruct park visitors. This internship will provide a minimum of 500 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Evolution of a Trauma-Informed Educator

    1 - 2 credits
    In addition, school-based mental health professionals will learn to assess where an educator might be along a developmental continuum and how to use that information in supporting them more effectively. All adults in schools are educators; all have a role in supporting social and emotional health.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: REAL Essentials Foundations Certification Training

    1 credit
    16 hours (two day) certification and training class Materials needed: REAL Essentials Foundations curriculum and certification handbook

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Classroom Strategies Based in Neuroscience

    1 credit
    When there is a mismatch between expectations and students’ current capabilities, interventions meant to offer support, can instead escalate the situation. Even amazing teachers can’t be effective if the student in front of them isn’t ready to learn. Examine how to prepare students’ brains to learn and avoid further escalation.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Implementing Culture of Care: Advanced Training

    3 credits
    This course is designed for consultants and those working with schools on implementing restorative justice practices via Restorative Justice Education's K-12 research-based pedagogy. It is a 16-module training provided via a virtual, self-paced, and blended format that allows participants to complete the course as quickly as they choose over a 12-month period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Culture of Care: RJ Coordinators & Social Workers

    2 credits
    As part of the Culture of Care: RJ Coordinators and Social Workers training, participants are encouraged to appoint a Restorative Justice Coordinator for each school site. Generally, the school social worker is appointed to this position. This training is for anyone who is in the role of RJ Coordinator or wishes to be ready to assume that role.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Intro to Culture of Care

    2 credits
    This training includes 16 modules that can be completed online or in-person. Each module can be completed in one and a half hours. Participants will complete a total of 24 contact hours, which is required by Colorado State University for eligibility of 2 Master’s level credits.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Blended for a Perfect Fit: Combining Face-to-Face with Online Learning

    2 credits
    After this course you will be ready to add the online part to compliment face to face learning.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom: Basic Part 2

    2 credits
    These tools and skills will allow you to enhance the collaboration and creativity of your students, while your introduction to communities and Meet will develop your Personal Learning Network and expand your student communication options.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Social Networking for Professional Learning

    2 credits
    During the weeks you will focus on both the common tools and strategies you can use to seek out the latest in education, teaching and administration and collaborate with others to increase your own professional knowledge and expertise.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Technology for Language Acquisition by ELL’s

    2 credits
    It will discuss technologies that support these strategies. Participants will apply these strategies by studying a learner throughout the course. Finally, participants will review the WIDA Access test that measures English Language skill.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Learning and Teaching the Discovery Program

    2 credits
    Additionally, participants will discuss and understand the importance of classroom and school culture, as well as the concept of positive problem solving discipline as a behavioral management tool. By the end of the training, participants will have a thorough understanding of the program and will be prepared to implement it into their classrooms and/or schools.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Heritage Teacher Workshop

    1 credit
    The workshop format allows for guided processing time for participants to evaluate where they are, how the new information fits with (or disrupts) their current thinking, and how they want to go forward.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Applied Literacy Intervention – Practicum 1

    1 credit
    Applied Literacy Intervention – Practicum 1

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Applied Literacy Intervention – Practicum 2

    2 credits
    Applied Literacy Intervention – Practicum 2

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Summer 2023

    1 credit
    Best possible teaching strategies, materials, and resources suited to goals, and overall design coherence and effectiveness will be explored. In addition students will use content they designed and developed to instruct park visitors. This internship will provide a minimum of 500 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Building a Better Classroom: Constructivism to the Modern Classroom

    2 credits
    You will identify changes that must take place to increase constructivist learning through technology. Videos, online websites, and online tools will accompany readings in this fast-paced course.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Theoretical Models and Strategies for Teaching Gifted and High Ability Learners

    2 credits
    Participants will explore strategies for teaching gifted and high ability learners while developing materials to use in their classrooms.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Learning and Teaching the Discovery Program

    2 credits
    By the end of the training, participants will have a thorough understanding of the program and will be prepared to implement it into their classrooms and/or schools.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: AMPED on Algebra

    3 credits
    This training is designed to inform and enhance the practice of secondary k-12 and community college teachers, instructors, administrators, and counselors to increase the quality of mathematics instruction through a contextualized model.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Heritage Teacher Workshop

    1 credit
    It is flexible enough to be adapted for unique contexts and school environments. The workshop format allows for guided processing time for participants to evaluate where they are, how the new information fits with (or disrupts) their current thinking, and how they want to go forward.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Geometry in Construction

    3 credits
    This training is designed to inform and enhance the practice of secondary k-12 and community college teachers, instructors, administrators, and counselors to increase the quality of mathematics instruction through a contextualized model.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Advanced Language Therapy: Introduction to Reading Intervention

    2 credits
    This course is an introduction to a comprehensive, systematic approach to instruction in the alphabetic principle, reading, spelling, handwriting, and comprehension. Students will gain an understanding of the underlying pedagogy of multisensory reading instruction, hands on use of curricular materials, lesson design and implementation, student assessment, and instructional decision making.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introduction to Reading Invention

    5 credits
    This course is an introduction to a comprehensive, systematic approach to instruction in the alphabetic principle, reading, spelling, handwriting, and comprehension. Students will gain an understanding of the underlying pedagogy of multisensory reading instruction, hands on use of curricular materials, lesson design and implementation, student assessment, and instructional decision making.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Advanced Reading Intervention

    2 credits
    Students will gain an understanding of the underlying pedagogy of advanced multisensory reading instruction, hands on use of curricular materials, lesson design and implementation, student assessment, and instructional decision making.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teaching American History Today

    1 credit
    The seminar will help teachers to accomplish several educational goals, including implementing new state standards, engaging students in the revelence of historical study and the importance of the liberal arts, and gain professional development credits for career advancement.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Principles for Principals

    3 - 18 credits
    Principles for Principals

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: The NEW Nutrition: Learning Basic Nutrition and Meal Planning. Get More Vitamins from Your Food

    2 credits
    Demonstrate knowledge by: 85% or greater mastery on short quizzes for each unit. Practical project for each week is to purchase and cook a meal focussed on foods containing the focus nutrient.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: People Who Love to Cook Can Find A Job. Learn to Create Meals That Improve Mental Health

    3 credits
    Understand the basic elements needed to run a successful kitchen Demonstrate practical mastery in each of the 10 course themes through photos, completed forms and templates and photo and video records of partner and community engagement

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Culture of Care: RJ Coordinators & Social Workers

    2 credits
    This course is designed for consultants and those working with schools on implementing restorative justice practices via Restorative Justice Education's K-12 research-based pedagogy.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Telling the World's Stories Using Google Maps

    2 credits
    Along the way we'll get a close look at museum treasures, explore cultural landmarks, go down the Grand Canyon, up the Amazon, and take a side trip to the moon.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Implementing Culture of Care: Advanced Training

    3 credits
    This course is designed for consultants and those working with schools on implementing restorative justice practices via Restorative Justice Education's K-12 research-based pedagogy. It is a 16-module training provided via a virtual, self-paced, and blended format that allows participants to complete the course as quickly as they choose over a 12-month period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Fall 2023

    1 credit
    This internship will provide a minimum of 400 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Academic Language Therapy: Advanced Practicum

    4 credits
    Students will gain an understanding of the underlying pedagogy of advanced multisensory reading instruction, hands-on use of curricular materials, lesson design and implementation, student assessment, and instructional decision making.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: School Violence Prevention

    3 credits
    Practical and workable solutions, as well as resources, are included that help to create peaceful classrooms and peaceful schools.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Learner Experience Test Contract Course

    1 - 2 credits
    Test course

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Google Apps in the Classroom - Basic Part 2

    2 credits
    These tools and skills will allow you to enhance the collaboration and creativity of your students, while your introduction to places that will develop your Personal Learning Network and expand your student communication options.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Using Technology To Engage ELL Students

    2 credits
    Participants will apply these strategies by studying a learner throughout the course. Finally, participants will review the WIDA Access test that measures English Language skill.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Spring 2024

    1 credit
    Best possible teaching strategies, materials, and resources suited to goals, and overall design coherence and effectiveness will be explored. In addition students will use content they designed and developed to instruct park visitors. This internship will provide a minimum of 400 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Introduction to Culture of Care

    2 credits
    Additionally, in order to receive certification as a Specialist in Creating a Culture of Care Based on Restorative Justice Principles and Practices, participants must complete 24 contact hours.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Career and Technical Education Academic Integration Techniques

    3 credits
    The goal is improving students’ academic learning retrievability, retention, and transfer of knowledge and skills from courses to course to the workplace.  Academic integration techniques are tested in action research projects conducted in teachers’ CTE classrooms and laboratories.  Participants share best practices.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Transition to the 21st Century Classroom

    2 credits
    Along the way, we will share ideas, reflect on how to update your current lessons, and gain support in making the transition to these new pedagogies.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Teacher Leadership - Champions of Innovation in Schools

    2 credits
    Renew yourself through getting to know the standards for teacher leaders, the use of Professional Learning Plans, and research best practices on cultivating a climate of "continuous improvement" among and between colleagues and students.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: RMNP Education and Interpretation Internship Summer 2024

    1 credit
    Best possible teaching strategies, materials, and resources suited to goals, and overall design coherence and effectiveness will be explored. In addition students will use content they designed and developed to instruct park visitors. This internship will provide a minimum of 400 hours of contact time. Individual internships are staggered during the course period.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Dyslexia Therapy Practicum 1-2

    5 credits
    This course requires students to complete a supervised and guided practice of Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia, a specific MSLE curriculum. Time is spent in direct instruction with student(s) who present characteristics of dyslexia and/or related language-based learning disorders.

  • EDUC 591A - Workshop: Dyslexia Therapy Seminar 1

    2 credits
    Transference of new learning in the remediation classroom to the general classroom is emphasized.