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2022 SPRING Educator Programs Online and Independent Study
Continuing Education for Educators
at the University of San Diego
Teacher Courses for Professional Growth and Salary Advancement
CLASSROOM ONLINE INDEPENDENT STUDY
Fixed-date (term-based) and Self-Paced
Work onsite at our beautiful San Diego
self-paced options
campus or at a satellite site in L.A.
Welcome to the University of San Diego’s Educator Programs
— designed by educators for educators! Choose from over 500
high-quality individual courses, each created to motivate teachers, Features and Formats
enhance instruction and stimulate student learning.
Graduate-level extension credit appropriate for
Continuing education for teachers is very important to the field
a salary step
of education. Many teachers seek out our continuing education
programs (offered online, on campus and in several Los Angeles
Affordable tuition for high-quality programs
locations) motivated by opportunities for professional growth and
salary advancement.
Experienced practitioners in the education field
Offered through the Division of Professional & Continuing who provide excellent instruction and support
Education (PCE) at the University of San Diego, a top-ranked student learning
university, each course can be taken individually or as part of an
applicable certificate or professional program. Courses are geared Personalized, superior support from university
to the K-12 education professional, and some can also be relevant instructors and staff
for the community college-level instructor.
Students can choose to attend classes at our sunny San Diego Convenient and flexible course schedules and
campus with its panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean or at one of formats
our convenient Los Angeles locations, or enroll in online courses
designed to offer maximum convenience.
FEATURED COURSES
6, 4 AND 2 UNITS AVAILABLE
Spring through Summer Curriculum Design Course
Action Planning for Classroom Improvements
PRICE: $689 | 6 UNITS
PRICE: $499 | 4 UNITS
PRICE: $269 | 2 UNITS
This course is designed for educators in the K-12 classroom and allows for creative planning
of new curriculum or revision of existing curriculum, with the goal of making classroom
improvements. Participants will choose an instructor they feel best fits their subject matter
and grade level. Participants coursework plans can include the introduction of new materials,
designing new lessons, implementing new resources, converting curriculum to online/remote
modality, revising current curriculum or implementing a new strategy. After instructor
approval of the coursework plan, participants will receive instructor feedback as they move
through the course.
Online Self-Paced within set dates, Spring - Summer. Enrollment opens on January 14 and closes June
27 (6 UNITS) | July 11 (4 UNITS) | and July 18 (2 UNITS). All sections open on March 7 for you to
begin working. Completed course work deadline is on or before August 29, 2022.
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FEATURED COURSES
Google Tools for Collaborative Teaching happier, healthier, and more productive classroom
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS experience. Emphasis is on self-care, as well as real-life
classroom strategies for both staff and students.
With Google tools teachers can foster 21st Century
Online Self-Paced
Skills while creating a safe learning environment for
students. In this course, educators will learn the basics
of some of the Google tools, while designing lessons Banish Burnout: Educator’s Guide to
and units for students aligned with Common Core State Stopping Burnout Before It Stops You!
Standards and International Society for Technology in PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
Education (ISTE) Technology Standards.
This course is for new teachers, veteran teachers, and
Online Self-Paced
administrators that focuses on how to protect your
career by learning how to banish burnout. If you have
Teaching Positive Social Skills to Students felt overwhelmed by the requirements of teaching
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS (training, standards, Common Core, etc.), then make it a
requirement to rejuvenate your love for your profession.
Studies indicate the development of social and
If you are an administrator, learn how to enhance your
emotional skills can positively affect student
teacher retention rates, reduce expensive turnover, and
achievement and success in school and later in life.
increase job satisfaction among your staff.
This course examines the research and best practices
Online Self-Paced
for teaching students positive social skills. Participants
will develop a toolkit of resources for teaching and
promoting the development of students’ self-awareness, Next Generation Science Standards:
self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, Introduction and Unpacking
and responsible decision making. (both K-6 and 6-12) and Unit and Lesson
Online Self-Paced Design (K-6, 6-8, and 9-12)
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS EACH
Supporting Learners with Google Classroom This series of courses explores the NGSS, which is a
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS nation-wide push for higher standards in the sciences
and mathematics after a decline in the decline inn
This course explores the newest layer to the Google
global rankings of US students. The NGSS provide
family, Google Classroom. Classroom is a learning
educators with a framework for developing scientific
management and workflow system built to interact
curriculum that prepares students for innovation to
seamlessly with the GSuite of apps. This course will
assist in propelling America into the foreground of
provide participants with the basics of how to navigate
global scientific and technological competition. Learn
the Classroom interface and how to maximize its
how to prepare your students to be future ready!
impact when working with learners in any K-12 and
Online Self-Paced
beyond setting. Google Classroom is also an ideal tool
for enhancing and managing professional learning
for coaches and administrators. and using the parent
Be on My SIDE: Educating for Social
communication feature.
Justice, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity
Online Self-Paced
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
This course will address the role of educators as allies,
Introduction to the Mindful Classroom advocates and catalysts for positive change. Educators
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS will examine their personal biases, reflect upon the
research, listen to and understand perspectives and
Learn how to enhance classroom productivity, decrease
strategies of experts in the field, and develop an action
stress and cultivate a caring and peaceful classroom
plan to address challenges related to race, ability,
that enhances the sense of well-being among students
mental health, national origin, gender identity, sexual
and staff while encouraging collaboration and fostering
orientation, religion, and other issues pertaining
a sense of excitement about learning. Sound too good
to social justice, inclusivity, diversity and equity in
to be true? It’s not. Educators across the nation are
education.
implementing mindfulness strategies to create a
Online Self-Paced
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FEATURED COURSES
Transitioning To and From the Remote Atomic Habits: Develop Habits to Increase
Classroom Learning, Efficiency and Joy in the
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS Classroom and Beyond
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
Research has shown transition to a remote learning
environment and back to a traditional classroom in Why do we do the things we do? Why don’t we change,
a blended learning environment can be a challenge even when we want to? The answer lies in our habits,
for educators of all levels and subject areas. In this the daily behaviors that make up our identity and our
course you will develop a deep understanding of outcomes. Students in this course will examine the
how to transition to a remote learning environment underlying foundation of habits; how and why they are
and then back to a traditional classroom, but in a formed, and why they are so important. Participants will
blended environment. Through digital media, online learn how to identify and change habits in their own lives,
applications, activities, projects, research, readings, with their students and in their classroom practice.
videos, and discussions, you will determine how you Online Self-Paced
will make the transitions that best fit your students and
your needs in both of the learning environments.
Online Self-Paced Chromebooks in the Classroom
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
This innovative course introduces educators to
Advanced Google Tools exciting and best ways to use Chromebooks in the K-12
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
classroom. Discover, in detail, how to effectively and
This course will help educators foster and integrate efficiently use Chromebooks with students. Teachers
21st century digital skills through the use of G Suite will learn how to integrate 21st Century digital skills
applications. Since many educational institutions are to facilitate student learning, skill acquisition, and
adopting Google for instructional use, it is imperative motivation. Educators are encouraged to apply the
that educators learn to use Google to facilitate learning, knowledge gained to develop lesson plans for immediate
skill acquisition, and motivation. Educators are implementation in their classrooms.
encouraged to apply the knowledge gained for immediate Online Self-Paced
implementation in their work. In this course, you will
learn more about G Suite and how to use its applications
as an educator.
Technology Tools for Enhancing
Online Self-Paced
Instruction and Empowering Students
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
Maximizing Student Achievement through Research shows that effective use of technology in the
Classroom Management (Elem) classroom can lead to increased student engagement
and achievement. In this course, you will explore
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
a variety of technology tools and learn strategies
This course will provide teachers with a variety for utilizing technology to enhance instructional
of resources and strategies to help manage their practices and empower students. You will examine
classrooms to promote student achievement. The how these technology tools can be used to transform
focus will be on both effective prevention as well as the classroom into a student-centered, technology-rich
intervention approaches. Examine well-managed environment.
classrooms where students know what is expected of Online Self-Paced
them, materials are stimulating and accessible, and
teaching methods are appropriate to the students’
learning styles and needs. Classroom Management
Online Self-Paced PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
Classroom disruptions and misbehavior can hinder
learning and achievement, which is why it is essential
for teachers to have a working knowledge of proven
classroom management strategies. This course seeks to
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FEATURED COURSES
arm you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies you school professionals to identify, interact with and make
need to effectively manage your classroom in order to appropriate referrals for students with emotional,
optimize student engagement and achievement. You mental and social issues. Teachers will also focus on
will evaluate your current practices against evidence- issues, specifically those that may lead to gun violence
based classroom management strategies, and identify and/or harm to self or others within a school setting.
new strategies and practices you can implement in your Online Self-Paced
classroom. At the conclusion of the course, you will
have a comprehensive classroom management plan to
add to your teacher toolkit.
Online Self-Paced Learning Readiness with Basic Google Tools
PRICE: $164 | 1 UNIT
Introduction to Mental Health First Response This course will introduce educators to basic Google
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
tools, allowing them to become more comfortable and
confident to effectively and efficiently implement into
Mental Health First Response focuses on saving lives their teaching practice to maximize student learning.
by recognizing the emotional distress, depression Educators will be able to immediately implement what
and other issues impacting students. These issues they have learned with their students.
increasingly lead to suicide, violence and harm to self Online Self-Paced
or others when not appropriately addressed in a timely
manner. This course will prepare teachers and other
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NEW COURSES
WINTER LOS ANGELES COURSE OFFERINGS: FULLY ONLINE
Understanding Compassion and Self-Care Strategies in Education
PRICE: $379 | 3 UNITS
Teaching often involves helping students inside and outside of your classroom. Despite the best of
intentions, there are times when it becomes overwhelming to maintain this feeling. Compassion fatigue
and handling other’s trauma can create harmful physical, psychological and emotional impact. Being
able to understand and recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, and utilizing
strategies to lessen their impact is essential to bringing joy and happiness to the classroom. This course
will look at valuable methods to help you recognize the signs, maintain personal boundaries and increase
personal satisfaction without sacrificing quality instruction.
Online Self-Paced within set dates for Winter. Enroll now through February 7.
Developing Custom Curriculum Solutions for Your Classroom
PRICE: $349 | 3 UNITS
This course is designed to provide K-12 educators with an opportunity to purposefully plan for the
academic year. Are you teaching a new grade level? Or a new subject matter? Or are you adopting a new
text book? Are you aligning to new standards? Do you want to revamp your behavior management plan?
Are you organizing a school wide leadership retreat or other event to meet student needs in your district?
Customize your course work toward any goal or project that fits your future classroom needs. Submit
assignments throughout the course to receive instructor feedback as you work toward a culminating
project of a portfolio that details all of your planning and preparation. Be ahead of the game and earn
units for your planning!
Online Self-Paced within set dates for Winter. Enroll now through February 7.
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NEW COURSES
SPRING LOS ANGELES COURSE OFFERINGS: FULLY ONLINE
Implementing Innovative Ideas in the Classroom
PRICE: $379 | 3 UNITS
This course will provide educators with tools on how to incorporate innovative ideas in their curriculum
and instruction, as well as, motivate students and colleagues to become innovators in the classroom.
Participants will learn how to be able to recognize areas that require improvements and learn how to
make these improvements. This course will ignite educators’ excitement by inspiring them to view
learning as the paramount goal and purpose for our profession.
Online Self-Paced within set dates for Spring. Enroll February 8 through April 25.
Cultivating Curriculum: Review. Reflect. Revise
PRICE: $379 | 3 UNITS
This course is designed for K-12 educators to prepare for the lesson planning throughout the academic
school year. Educators are given the opportunity to reflect on their curriculum from previous years
and will work with an instructor to revise their curriculum based on instructor feedback. Revisions
to curriculum can include brand new material within lesson plans, incorporating new and/or existing
standards, the inclusion of new materials and resources, or even brand new curriculum for a change in
grade level. This course gives educators the chance to create stimulating material for their students.
Online Self-Paced within set dates for Spring. Enroll February 8 through April 25.
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Student Choice for Engagement and will add to the foundational knowledge to include
Academic Success more theory on learning, theory on teaching, human
resource development, neuroscience, concepts beyond
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
Andragogy, as well as diversity and inclusion. The
This course highlights the importance of student exercises and journals will remain centered on
choice in the classroom, specifically in creating a application and experiences that the learner can use in
more engaged and academically successful student their own work to demonstrate their understanding.
body. When students are active participants in their Online Self-Paced (opens on January 5)
own learning, research has shown that they are more
invested in their outcomes. We will evaluate different
ways student choice can be utilized in the classroom Reset: Resliency, Compassion and Innovation
and how student choice can be used as a tool to help for Transformative Teaching
differentiate learning. PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
Online Self-Paced (opens on January 5)
This course is designed to meet educators where they
are as they return to fully face-to-face classroom,
hybrid, or continue with a virtual learning environment.
Introduction to Invisible Disabilities in the Major topics addressed will include SEL (social
General Education Classroom emotional learning), trauma-informed instruction,
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS educator resiliency, and an innovator’s mindset shift
In the current general education classroom, there are rebuilding our education system together and with
countless invisible disabilities present. An invisible an emphasis on grace and a willingness to try new
disability is a disability that may not be immediately strategies in the classroom.
apparent, yet they significantly impact a student’s Online Self-Paced (opens on January 5)
academic, social, and emotional learning. Some of
the more common invisible disabilities in the general
education classroom include ADHD, dyslexia, and Course Design for Online Teaching in
autism. This course will explore the different invisible Blackboard - Award Winning Course!
disabilities to better understand its impact on academic, PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
social, and emotional development. This course will
This USD course is the winner of the 2021 Blackboard
explore how to accommodate general education
Catalyst Award for Training & Professional
classroom lessons to meet the needs of this population.
Development. By the end of it, participants will be
Online Self-Paced (opens on January 5)
able to plan, design, and develop a basic asynchronous
online course using an evidence-based instructional
design framework for distance and online learning
Deeper Understanding of the within the Blackboard learning management system.
Adult Learner - Theory and Application Participants will be introduced to an instructional
for Adults Teaching Adults design framework, known as Backward Design, to help
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS them develop their own course in an asynchronous
online modality. Participants will work backwards
Andragogy and the field of adult learning is a dense
to design and develop their course beginning with
and complex area of study. Anyone working with
the learning outcomes and ending with instructional
adults or providing/designing learning opportunities
activities and course materials. The course will consist
for them could benefit from a deeper understanding
of hands-on course planning and design activities to
of how adults learn, how they differ from younger
prepare for an asynchronous online format.
students, and how to design learning experiences
Online Self-Paced
with their needs in mind. The first course in the
Professional Development Facilitation and Leadership
Certificate program, created a solid foundation for
adults who work with adults but there is much more
knowledge to be gained in this area. This course
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Teaching for Joy and Equity in the Collective Efficacy: How Educators’ Beliefs
K-12 Classroom Impact Student Learning
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
This course is intended for K-12 educators who want Education is ever-changing and developing. At the
to foster both joy and equity in their teaching context. beginning and end of the school year, there are
Educators will engage with current media on equity and professional development opportunities that engage
anti-racism while gaining new resources with direct the staff and help support new ideas. The idea of
application to the teaching practice. Educators will also collective efficacy promotes working together for the
examine ways to humanize the learning environment greater good of the students and the school overall with
where students and the teacher are in a learning boosting student achievement a primary goal. Staffs
partnership. Working closely with your instructor, that work together can be more productive if they
educators will self assess and interrogate text by major have a common goal. “Educators with high efficacy
leaders in the field of anti-racism in order to plan for a show greater effort and persistence, a willingness to
classroom culture that honors student identity. For the try new approaches and attend more closely to the
final project, participants will develop an action plan needs of students who are not progressing.” (Donohoo,
to support equitable and anti-racist teaching practices. 2017). Students may have difficulties with technology,
This course will provide educators with many learning working from home attending classes, or working
opportunities so they can take anti-racist action in their through childhood trauma. Educators can meet
sphere of control. students where they are and build positive relationships
Online Self-Paced (opens on January 5) and help students through difficult times to increase
student achievement.
Online Self-Paced
Designing for Acceleration:
Implementing Meaningful Strategies
to Re-Engage Students The Character Education Teacher as
Model, Leader, and Collaborator
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
As students return to formal education settings, this
This course’s goal is to assist beginning and
course provides educators with focused strategies to
experienced teachers with the knowledge and skills
accelerate, rather than remediate, learning. Faced
needed to take on both a leadership and a collaborative
with interrupted learning, the needs of students as
role in character education programs and initiatives in
they return to in-person and formal school settings are
their communities, schools and classrooms. Through
varied and complex. Major topics include meaningful
analysis and discussion of research, best practices,
engagement, diagnostic and formative assessment
case studies, the writings of others, and current events,
strategies, responsive lesson design, and authentic
participants will be able to decide how best to be a
family partnerships with an emphasis on equitable
character education leader, model and collaborator.
opportunities and access.
Online Self-Paced
Online Self-Paced
Digital Portfolios in Education Understanding the Adult Learner – Theory
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS and Skills to Become a More Effective
This course is designed for educators to learn to Professional Learning Designer and
develop advanced skills and knowledge for best Facilitator
educational and pedagogical practices in the design, PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
development, implementation, and use of multimedia This course focuses on building understanding
resources by creating a professional digital portfolio of the differences that exist between working with
to teach students and for professional use. adult learners as opposed to typical K-12 students.
Online Self-Paced Andragogy, the foundation for Adult Learning
Theory, will be explored. Participants will gain an
understanding of how an adult most successfully
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gains and accepts knowledge and how to leverage this Literacy-Based Scavenger Hunts
successfully when developing professional learning for PRICE: $376 | 3 UNITS
peers and other adults. The learner will gain practical
This course provides K - 6 grade teachers with creative
tools not only in how to design effective learning
strategies to teach all literacy/language arts standards
experiences for adults but also how to know when
and skills. Children will be physically engaged while
adults are ready to receive knowledge. This course will
participating in literacy-based scavenger hunts related
be a blend of theory and application which will leave
to what they are learning. Students will search for
participants capable and prepared to better meet the
various standard-related academic literacy information.
needs of adult learners.
Following a scavenger hunt, students will have a
Online Self-Paced
project, lesson or activity to take the information
gathered and transfer it into their knowledge base
Universal Design for Learning in the which will help them retain the information in order
STEAM Classroom to make it useful.
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS Independent Study Self-Paced
This course explores all students experiencing STEAM
curriculum, but particularly students who have not
been served well in their STEAM courses. We will Transitioning To and From the Remote
explore what systems are currently in place for STEAM Classroom
courses and how making incremental changes can
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
ensure that all children can be successful in STEAM
education. Students will then work to design their own Research has shown transition to a remote learning
curriculum that provides all students a Low Floor High environment and back to a traditional classroom in
Ceiling. a blended learning environment can be a challenge
Online Self-Paced for educators of all levels and subject areas. In this
course you will develop a deep understanding of
how to transition to a remote learning environment
and then back to a traditional classroom, but in a
Social Emotional Learning with Remote blended environment. Through digital media, online
Teaching: Engagement with Technology applications, activities, projects, research, readings,
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS OR videos, and discussions, you will determine how you
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS, CHOOSE ONE will make the transitions that best fit your students
This innovative course introduces educators to exciting and your needs in both of the learning environments.
ways to communicate and engage with technology Online Self-Paced
in the remote teaching and learning environment to
improve Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Educators
will research and discover, in detail, how to effectively
and efficiently use and implement the tools learned Bringing Reading Alive in the Classroom
in the course to engage with students in a remote PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
teaching/learning environment, how to integrate the With the importance of reading in the curriculum,
skills learned to facilitate student engagement and and in life, it is essential that students not only master
motivation, and to apply the knowledge gained to reading skills, but also develop a deeper understanding
develop lesson plans to be immediately implemented in of key reading concepts. This course provides ways to
their remote classrooms. address these concepts and meet curriculum standards
Online Self-Paced through a variety of engaging, student-centered
activities. Building upon the instruction already being
done in the classroom, these activities employ current
technology trends that relate to the world the students
now live in, bringing reading “alive” to them.
Online Self-Paced
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Supporting the Homeschooled Student Introduction to Restorative Practices
PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS PRICE: $489 | 3 UNITS
The goal of this course is to broaden the knowledge In this introductory course on Restorative Practices,
of homeschooling (also known as home education), you will learn how to create safe schools, gain control
distance learning, independent study, or alternative of the classroom, and address student mental health
schooling. The course will cover topics such as the needs while maximizing academic outcomes. Schools
history of education and homeschooling, personalized across the nation are implementing alternatives to
learning approaches, college and career life and goals, outdated punishment-based discipline in order to
success in high school, learning styles, and teaching cultivate better classroom management, create positive
styles, as well as teach how to support students peer mediation practices, and build community. This
academically at a distance and align learning with course places an emphasis on implementing “real life”
standards. solutions that are beneficial to students, teachers and
Online Self-Paced staff.
Online Self-Paced
STEAM: Supporting Creativity
for Innovation
PRICE: $307 | 2 UNITS
Creativity and innovation have become even more
important in the automated world in which we live in
today. In this course, we will consider the ‘who,’ ‘what’
and ‘why’ of supporting creativity for innovation.
This course will explore why creativity is important
for learning and instruction and how to give students
opportunities to expand their own creativity. It will
examine how the need to be creative has influenced
people throughout human existence and how this
intersects with history. Additionally, participants will
consider how challenging one’s personal status quo
can benefit students by challenging them to push their
thinking further and to think outside of the box.
Online Self-Paced
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Bullying Prevention in Our Effective Classroom Management
Schools Certificate Solutions Certificate
4 COURSES | 9 UNITS TOTAL 4 COURSES REQUIRED OUT OF 6 AVAILABLE | 11 UNITS
TOTAL
Bullying is one of the most concerning issues facing
students and teachers in schools today, and yet few Good classroom management is necessary to have
educators are equipped to handle this pervasive an effective learning environment for ALL students.
problem. The USD program thoroughly covers school Make the classroom a place where both you and
bullying and provides a solid foundation for effective your students can focus on educational goals and be
early identification, prevention, victim support, cyber- successful! Students will become engaged through
bullying awareness and school culture changes that intrinsic motivation and learn to encourage positive
provide real and lasting solutions. Online Fixed-Date intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships at
school, home and within the community. This
program helps new teachers develop a classroom
Character Education management approach and offers experienced teachers,
Development Certificate opportunities to improve their existing practices.
4 COURSES | 9 UNITS TOTAL Online Self-Paced
Enhance your professional development skills in the
field of character education/development and earn a Love of Language Certificate
Character Education Development Certificate. The
7 COURSES REQUIRED OUT OF 21 AVAILABLE | 9 UNITS
Division of Professional and Continuing Education TOTAL
has collaborated with the School of Leadership and
This program and its courses are designed to rekindle
Education Sciences - Character Education Resource
an appreciation of the beauty and power of language.
Center to offer you professional training in character
It allows you to select individual language or literature
behaviors and relationships. You will learn to apply
courses that spark a personal interest, ranging from
best practices to plan, deliver and assess character
writing and grammar (yes, grammar!) to literature and
education. Online Self-Paced
poetry genres or significant authors. Elective courses
in this program are guided by audio content, published
Coaching Today’s Student by the Recorded Books Modern Scholar, in a journey
Athletes Certificate that begins by studying and reflecting on language and
4 COURSES | 8 UNITS TOTAL literature and concludes with independent writing,
research or curriculum projects.
These courses, created by coaches for coaches, will
Independent Study Self-Paced
provide the changemaking skills and tools needed
to create positive learning experiences between you
and your student athletes. A strong understanding of
Mental Health First Response Certificate
how to communicate with and motivate your athletes, 5 COURSES | 11 UNITS TOTAL
while strengthening and honing their athletic skills, is
This certificate program trains teachers and other
necessary. A winning coach or teacher means much
school professionals to identify, make appropriate
more than just defeating the other team--being able to
referrals and respond to emotional, mental and social
model leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship and other
issues within the school setting, specifically those that
important character traits will provide athletes with the
may lead to gun violence and/or harm to self or others.
positive growth opportunity that can last well beyond
You will learn how to work with community resources
the playing field. Online Self-Paced
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to create and implement an appropriate preparedness Professional Development Facilitation and
plan and use “universal precautions” to preserve staff Leadership Certificate
and other students’ safety. In much the same way that 3 COURSES | 9 UNITS TOTAL
traditional first aid is designed to save the life of a
person in crisis, Mental Health First Response focuses This three-course certificate program will focus on
on saving lives by recognizing the emotional distress, understanding, application and fundamentals of adult
depression and other issues impacting students - issues learning theory with a primary focus on Andragogy.
that are increasingly leading to suicide, violence and The first course will focus on basic information
harm to self or others when not appropriately addressed regarding adult learning theory, its differences from
in a timely manner. Online Self-Paced pedagogy, the six assumptions of andragogy, an adult
learning process model, and applying all of this to one’s
job. The second course will explore theory of teaching
Restorative Justice Facilitation and and learning more deeply, explore human resource
Leadership Certificate development, ideas beyond Andragogy, neuroscience
3 COURSES | 9 UNITS TOTAL and exploring diversity and inclusion. The final
Restorative justice is a global social movement with course will focus on bringing everything together with
growth in a variety of settings including K-12 schools, application. Topics in the final course will include
higher education institutions, workplaces, community online learning for adults, computer learning for adults,
organizations, and criminal justice agencies. There is a future directions for adult learning, learner analysis and
growing need for skilled practitioners who understand inventories.
the philosophical underpinnings of restorative justice, Online Self-Paced
its varied applications, and self-reflective, nuanced
practice. The certificate combines an academic
understanding of restorative justice with experiential
learning to ensure skillful facilitation.
Online Fixed-Date and Classroom
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STEAM Teaching for Tomorrow’s Innovators Behavioral Health Practice for Chaplains
Certificate 3 COURSES | 9 UNITS TOTAL
4 COURSES | 8 UNITS TOTAL The Behavioral Health Practice for Chaplains
Certificate program provides professional development
Our STEAM certificate program will equip you with the
in behavioral health didactic content and supervised
skill set and tools needed to increase student learning
practicum for Catholic hospital chaplains in the health
propelled by creativity and innovation. Learn how
care system. Participants will learn the classification
integrating equitable technology into your curriculum
of common psychiatric disorders and other behavioral
can enhance the desired outcomes of your STEAM
health terminology. They will learn their prevalence
teaching. Social Emotional Learning and Universal
and causes. Common medications and treatments will
Design Learning in the STEAM curriculum is explored
be explored and how pastoral care can be integrated
to ensure successful learning for all.
into behavioral health treatment planning. The
Online Self-Paced
program finishes with behavioral health matters such
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Teacher Leadership Certificate with behavioral health providers, providing advanced
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technology, how telebehavioralhealth practices can be
The Teacher Leadership Certificate program is
utilized with pastoral care.
designed to empower teachers to become effective
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leaders in their current and future schools or districts.
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TESOL Certificate
5 COURSES | 10 UNITS TOTAL
The TESOL Certificate Program gives participants the
specialized training and skills needed for a successful
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English speaking students. University of San Diego
faculty provide a theoretical foundation for second
or foreign language teaching, as well as innovative
insights, activities, and techniques for use in the
classroom.
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Beginning Teaching Series Historical Spotlights Series
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This series of courses was created by teachers for Historical Spotlights Series courses are designed to
teachers. Ideas, strategies and resources are presented give K-14 educators a knowledge base and appreciation
that are based on the latest in thinking about the for historical events. Courses cover a variety of topics
art and practice of teaching. For those who are including wars, ancient European peoples and cultures,
new or fairly new to classroom teaching or for the castles, explorers, American natives, presidents and
conscientious educator who just wants to focus on a baseball. Just pick the area that interests you and begin
certain area, these courses will provide necessary skills your journey back in time. Online Self-Paced
and support toward creating a successful learning
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Implementation Planning Series
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Cognitive Learning Series
These courses are designed to encourage K-12
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educators who attend a conference, workshop, read
What are effective strategies to help the current a book, watch an online resource, or have an original
generation of students learn? How does today’s idea, to plan an effective classroom lesson or unit
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young mind and how you can use that knowledge to
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Infusing Art in the 21st Century Classroom
also give you strategic tools and techniques for use both
Series
inside and outside of the classroom. Online Self-Paced
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The Infusing Art in the 21st Century Classroom
Google for Teachers Series
Series courses are designed to give K-12 educators a
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knowledge base and appreciation for the visual arts.
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in the classroom. This series promotes 21st Century
The creation of innovative lessons with the
learning skills that promote enhancing creativity,
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Learning and Teaching in a K-12 Digital allow seasoned teachers to hone their teaching skills
Classroom Series and practice for greater efficiency and collaboration,
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students. This series features self-paced online courses
Facilitate teaching and learning in your K-12
led by experienced educator instructors. Online Self-
classroom, school or district with the latest technology.
Paced
Explore existing and emerging technologies such as,
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and e-readers and how they can be integrated into Project READ for DoDEA and International
the classroom. This unique online self-paced series School Educators Series
equips teachers and school leaders with the skills to 200+ COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM
thrive in today’s technology learning environment.
Project READ is an independent study program
These courses allow educators to customize their
designed for busy DoDEA educators who wish to remain
learning based on their particular needs. Take courses
on the “cutting edge” in their chosen disciplines. This
individually or create your learning plan by taking
series features courses tied to over 200 educational books
multiple courses. Online Self-Paced
on a variety of subjects that have been approved by
DoDEA for credit. Independent Study Self-Paced
Literacy Toolbox Series
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Read, Empower, Act, Discover (R.E.A.D.)
These courses are designed for all K-12 educators who Part I and Part II Series
want practical instructional tools and new creative 125+ BOOKS/COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM
teaching ideas to improve student literacy. This series
The R.E.A.D. series—Part I and Part II—is an educational
introduces new teachers to literacy tools and ways to
book-based program designed for educators who wish to
develop student literacy skills. K-12 educators explore
launch a critical dialogue on today’s issues and concerns
a number of that literacy tools can be used. It also
that affect our schools, portrayed in one or more of our
gives veteran teachers an opportunity to re-examine
preselected book titles. Engage with literature to promote
and/or diversify the literacy tools they currently use.
continuous improvement and professional development.
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Part I Series courses (1-unit) allow educators to reflect
on the reading and contextualize the subject matter
Next Generation Science Standards Series presented in today’s classroom. Part II Series courses
5 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM (2-unit) are designed as optional follow-ups to Part I
courses, for those that wish to journey further into today’s
This series of courses explores the Next Generation
issues and concerns that impact our schools. They
Science Standards (NGSS), which is a nation-wide push
include further research on the topic and development
for higher standards in the sciences and mathematics
of an action plan to promote positive change within
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of students. The NGSS provide educators with a
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America into the foreground of global scientific and 14 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM
technological competition. Learn how to prepare
Converting from traditional to remote teaching and
your students to be future ready by putting the new
learning can be overwhelming for many. USD’s
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Division of Professional and Continuing Education
has selected these courses to support educators to
Professional Teachers Program Series facilitate the transition. This series offers effective
25 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM teaching practices and valuable resources that
support maintaining high-quality teaching and
This series provides the opportunity to participate
continued student learning. Whether it is to optimize
in any of several courses designed for mid-career to
technology in your remote teaching, or to create
veteran teachers. Courses present new content that will
effective curriculum in the online format, or as simple
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as creating efficient habits for teachers and students, Teacher Wellness Series
these courses will help you and your students reach 6 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM
their goals! Online Self-Paced
The Teacher Wellness Series courses promote
positive change and personal growth in the education
Scientific Discoveries Series profession. Being able to maintain one’s wellness is of
1 COURSE TO CHOOSE FROM utmost importance to today’s educator. Lessen stress,
reduce the potential of illness and promote positive
The Scientific Discoveries Series is designed to help
interactions with others. These courses help K-12
you explore a scientific area and how to share your
educators to become the best that they can be, and
learning with students. This series allows you to dive
how to incorporate wellness into the classroom/school
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including burnout, compassion fatigue, developing
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Social Changemakers Series Online Self-Paced and Independent Study Self-Paced
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The Social Changemakers Series will introduce Teaching for Diversity, Equity and
K-12 educators to a variety of social changemakers Inclusivity in the Classroom Series
and provide opportunities for them to learn about 14 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM
those that have made significant contributions to the
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world or their communities. Participants will take
growth for K-12 educators that want to learn how
this information and design engaging, dynamic and
to celebrate diversity, and also strategize how to
standard-based lessons and presentations for use in
promote inclusivity, equity and anti-racism in the
the classroom. By learning more on the lives of these
classroom. These courses provide educators with skills
selected trailblazers, teachers can emphasize with their
and strategies on how to create a culturally inclusive
students their own ability to make positive changes
classroom, while teaching students to value inclusion
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innovation. Online Self-Paced
their daily lives. Online Self-Paced and Independent
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Travel, Learn, Teach Series centers, and even from online sources. Turn your actual
3 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM, THAT CAN BE TAKEN or virtual travels into more rewarding experiences with
MULTIPLE TIMES purposeful learning for the classroom! Independent Study
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Many valuable educational resources are within reach,
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city where you live. Invigorate your teaching with 1 COURSE TO CHOOSE FROM
explorations either within your community or beyond.
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