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NOTE: Please complete the first 2 online courses PRIOR to the first online check-in in October (approximately 1 hour per module).
DESCRIPTION:
In collaborating with the Department of Public Instruction, SEEC and NESC are excited to introduce our latest professional learning opportunity - Master Teacher Paraeducator Online Training!
The training is designed to support North Dakota schools' paraeducators and tutors in the acquisition and application of instructional practices deemed effective for increasing K-12 students' learning outcomes. We have partnered with The Master Teacher, a company that has developed an online training platform that includes 148 self-paced courses. Participants will have free access to all courses for one year.
Participants will complete designated courses prior to engaging in 2 scheduled synchronous, virtual connections in which they will collaborate with others in the field to:
Participants will engage with the following courses:
Module 1: Supporting Reading Instruction in Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics, Part 1 (course 162)
Module 2: Supporting Reading Instruction in Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics, Part II (course 163)
Module 3: Supporting Adolescents Who Have Learning Disabilities in Writing (course 216)
Module 4: Providing Strategies for Struggling Readers in All Areas (course 235)
DELIVERY: This multi-day training will be delivered VIRTUALLY. Participants will complete 4 online courses asynchronously AND participate in 2 synchronous online check-ins throughout the semester (one after Courses 1 and 2; one after Courses 3 and 4).
PRESENTER: Danette Brown, Professional Learning Specialist, SEEC
AUDIENCES: Administrators, Superintendents, Afterschool Program Staff, Paraprofessionals, and Substitute Teachers
CREDIT: This training will count toward 5 hours of Cafeteria Credit (for those eligible for Graduate Credit).
COST: FREE
Participants will complete 4 online modules asynchronously AND participate in 2 online check-ins:
Modules 1 and 2: (Asynchronous)
1. Supporting Reading Instruction in Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics, Part 1 (course 162)
2. Supporting Reading Instruction in Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics, Part II (course 163)
Online Check-in #1: (Must attend one session) (Modules 1 & 2 must be completed prior to check-in)
Modules 3 and 4: (Asynchronous)
3. Supporting Adolescents Who Have Learning Disabilities in Writing (course 216)
4. Providing Strategies for Struggling Readers in All Areas (course 235)
Online Check-in #2: (Must attend one session) (Modules 3 & 4 must be completed prior to check-in)
*All times are Central Time. Links for joining the online check-in will be sent via email closer to the session date.