Introduction to Homeless Education V2

The course is intended to give an introduction to school staff on the experiences of students who are unhoused. A baseline of knowledge will be set on the legal definition of homelessness as it applies to K-12 institutions. Educators will gain knowledge on the rights of students experiencing homelessness and how to best support them.

 

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Growing Teacher Leadership: A Focus on Collective Efficacy

Collective efficacy and academic optimism are essential for developing teacher agency, as they create a supportive and confident school environment where teachers believe in their shared ability to enhance student achievement. This collective belief in the shared vision of the school to cultivate environments where teachers feel confident to take initiative, innovate, and collaborate effectively. As a result, teacher agency grows and student achievement increases.

 

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Culture Catalyst for Educators

8-Week Continuing Education Series | Group & Custom Scheduling Available

Is burnout taking a toll on your teachers or staff morale?
Educators and school leaders are managing more than ever—academic pressures, behavioral challenges, overwhelmed students, and their own work-life balance. Traditional professional development doesn’t always address the emotional toll of the work.

The Culture Catalyst is a dynamic 8-week course designed to re-energize educators through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and powerful communication tools. Based on Stanford University’s “Creativity in Business” curriculum, this program helps teams:

Manage stress and reduce burnout

Reignite personal and professional purpose

Improve communication and teamwork

Cultivate resilience and emotional well-being

📘 Each session includes engaging exercises, self-reflection, and tools that support both classroom and leadership success.

🕒 Flexible Options:
Join an existing cohort with other educators

OR contact me to schedule a private session series for your school team

💬 Let’s create a school culture that supports wellness, connection, and purpose.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school counselor, or part of administration—this course is for you.

📩 Reach out today to reserve your spot or request a custom time for your team.

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Success Starts Here: A Guide to Graduate Profiles

This course equips administrators, school leaders, and teacher leaders with the skills to create and operationalize an impactful Graduate Profile within their school and district. Discover strategies for meaningful design and implementation that enhance student success and foster a vibrant learning community.

 

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A Primer for Building A Personalized and Proficiency-Based Learning Model

The purpose of this course is to build foundational knowledge of personalized and proficiency-based learning while setting the next steps in your learning journey. This course is intended for school and district leaders, including teacher leaders.

By the end of this course, school and district leaders will understand the core principles of personalized and proficiency-based learning and will be equipped to begin planning and preparing for school improvements that incorporate aligned principles and practices.

 

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Identifying and Supporting English Language Learners

This course is designed to help educators identify and screen potential English Language Learners. Throughout this course, you will gain a greater understanding of the identification and placement of English Language Learners, as well as strategies to welcome ELL’s into your school, and support their academic success through culturally and linguistically responsive practices.

Transformational Educational Leadership Practices Administrators and Teachers

This online course for teachers and administrators is designed to take you through the best practices of educational leadership. The course begins by teaching the basics of how to create and implement a shared school mission/vision by setting goals and branding their mission/vision. From there, you will learn how to cultivate a strong, positive school climate so that staff are more confident and independent in their ability to manage their own classrooms. The course then takes a deep dive into the four “non-negotiables,” or four foundations upon which academic success is built — standards-based curriculum, data-informed teaching, expecting quality work, and differentiated instruction as the default. You will also learn what it takes to successfully develop and employ professional development, as well as how to build strong professional, community, and student relationships, all without taking it personally. The “nuts and bolts” of school leadership is saved for last, as you learn how to manage meetings and stay organized, all while keeping the big ideas of evaluation in mind as you strive to create a safe school environment.

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Part 1 Bullying Series: Understanding and Responding

This is part 1 of a two part series addressing Bullying in the state of Montana. You will learn how to identify bullying, how to respond to it and how to take a preventative approach to bullying at your school.

 

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Calibration for School Leaders

In this course, you will learn inter-rater reliability and creating high-quality feedback based on the district’s instructional framework. Dr. Jo Swain facilitates small cohorts using the Teach Forward Align Platform to acquire calibration competency. School leaders are encouraged to create collaborative groups to practice capturing classroom observation evidence and crafting high-quality feedback.

General School Issues and Administration

Data Talks: The Process

It is important for school staff to Understand Data Literacy and the importance of data literacy in relation to student achievement. School staff should collaboratively establish a clear plan for measurable targets of progress based on data analysis. As a result of completing this course, districts will be more focused on strategic planning, decision-making, and improving educational outcomes. Districts will cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and reflecting on data, adjusting strategies as needed, and celebrating successes.