D91 Professional Development Catalog

D91 University

(Courses offered through District 91)

Dyslexia Awareness 101 (Dyslexia Training for Renewal)

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This course is for those working in Idaho Falls School District 91 and meets State of Idaho requirements for recertification. The course is available through the Safe Schools platform. Cost is free and Credit Reimbursement is available. Please contact Todd Brown at browtodd@sd91.org for steps to access the course.

Classwize

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Art, Music, Foreign Languages

Idaho Art Education Association Winter Recharge Workshop

One-day virtual series of short lessons led by artists and includes supplies. Participate in hands-on sessions and demonstrations from the comfort of your own home or studio. Saturday, February 24. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Click on the link in the title to learn more and register. Not currently available.

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Idaho Art Education Association

Alt+ Book Study and Creativity Challenge
This year's book study focuses on The Secret Lives of Color. This book study includes a virtual opening session, five weeks of exploring art making techniques, a curriculum development component and more. It also includes three virtual master classes and all the materials. June 13-August 1, 2024. See idahoarted.org for more details.

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ESL Endorsement from NNU

Add an ESL Endorsement to your current Idaho Teaching Certificate. Learn how to support new language learners from experts in the field. Courses are 100% accessible online. The entire program can be completed in just over a year in 6-week learning bursts. Click on the link in the title to learn more, see the catalog of required courses, and to register.

Classroom Management and Social and Emotional Learning

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Fundamentals of Social and Emotional Learning

This asynchronous online NNU course provides an introduction to social and emotional learning. It examines each of the five areas which comprise SEL and provides the participant an opportunity to practice each area. 1 credit available. Cost: $99

Increase Meaningful Learning Through Effective Classroom Management

Check out these NNU options for research based classroom management strategies and techniques. Click on each course to learn more and to register.
Discovering Behavior Strategies (1 credit; Asynchronous, $99)

Implementing Positive Behavior Interventions (1 credit; Asynchronous; $99)

Working with Difficult Students (1 credit; Asynchronous; $99)

PD in Pajamas: Classroom Management (1 credit; Asynchronous; $99)

Responsive Classroom

Responsive Classroom is a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline. It is comprised of a set of research, and evidence-based practices designed to create safe, joyful, and engaging classrooms and school communities for both students and teachers. See the site to learn about available resources, workshops, and webinars.

Introducing Mindfulness

This asynchronous course from NNU will explore questions regarding stress, regulating your emotions and behaviors and provide an overview of the theory, practices, applications, and benefits of mindfulness practices. Cost: $99. 1 credit available. Click on the link in the title to learn more and to register.

Discovering Behavior Strategies

This is a one-credit, asynchronous course offered by NNU. The course is designed to expand the knowledge for teachers to effectively work with students that engage in maladaptive behaviors in all settings within the school environment. New strategies will be introduced as well as data collection methods to help gain a better understanding of the maladaptive behavior that is observed. Cost: $99 Click on the link in the title to learn more and to register.

Working with Difficult Students

This asynchronous class from NNU will look at several strategies for working with the difficult student. 1 credit. Cost: $99 Click on the link in the title to learn more and to register.