Courses for Support Staff
Why Our Words Matter – Support Staff
This course combines videos, articles, and a quiz to help you master effective teacher language. Gain tools to communicate clearly and positively, ensuring your words support student growth and help them thrive throughout the school day.
Bringing Closure to the School Year – Non-Classroom Teachers
Learn how to end the school year smoothly by celebrating student achievements, guiding reflection on academic and social-emotional growth, and building hope for the future, all while closing with purpose and positivity.
Speaking Intentionally – Part 4: Nuances of Language
Teacher language goes beyond words—it’s about tone, intent, and impact. Explore the dangers of sarcasm and nuances that influence student outcomes. Choose topics that align with your goals to refine your communication and better support students.
Speaking Intentionally – Part 3: Reminding & Redirecting Language
Learn to use Reminding and Redirecting Language to guide student behavior. This course offers examples and practice opportunities to apply these techniques, helping you steer students back on track while maintaining a positive tone.
Speaking Intentionally – Part 2: Reinforcing Language
Learn how to use Reinforcing Language to shape positive behaviors. This course covers practical examples, the “5 to 1 ratio” of positive interactions, and hands-on practice to ensure students feel supported and motivated.
Speaking Intentionally – Part 1: Overview/Characteristics
Explore classroom situations and learn to use reinforcing, reminding, and redirecting language effectively. This course applies five general guidelines and offers hands-on practice to help you communicate more clearly and positively with students.
Speaking Intentionally – Four Part Bundle
This 4-part series teaches effective teacher language through videos, articles, and practical scenarios. Learn strategies for reinforcing, reminding, and nuanced communication to foster positive student interactions and create a more effective learning environment.
Creating the Quintessential Cafe – Volunteer Training
Learn to create a positive, well-managed cafeteria! In this one-hour course, set clear expectations, model them for students, and establish common language. Gain strategies to foster a smoother, more enjoyable lunch period for everyone.
Maximizing On Task Behavior – Proactive and Reactive Strategies
Equip yourself with proactive strategies and effective interventions to foster on-task behavior. This course provides practical techniques/tools to address off-task moments, ensuring a productive and supportive learning environment for all students.
The Secrets To Successful Goal Setting with Students
Discover the secrets to effective goal setting and how to support students of all ages in creating meaningful, achievable goals. Learn fun, interactive activities that boost student engagement and foster lasting success through goal setting.
MODELing for Success
Learn how to teach and practice routines that build student confidence and independence. This course guides you in modeling key skills and using language that reinforces positive behavior, fostering greater student success.
In Our School: Building Community
Discover practical strategies to foster belonging and connection schoolwide. This course equips you to create a supportive environment where both students and staff thrive, ensuring community is at the heart of your school.
Successful Implementation of Classroom Rules
Learn to craft clear, positive classroom rules that truly influence behavior. This course provides practical strategies to boost student investment, display rules effectively, and tackle common challenges, creating a positive learning environment.
Creating the Conditions for Students to Thrive – Elementary School
Learn ten actionable strategies from Maslow’s principles to build a thriving, supportive classroom. This course equips you with research-based practices to create the strong foundation students need for a successful school year.
Infusing Social Emotional Learning Into The Arts: Essentials for Specialists
Learn strategies to balance academic and social-emotional needs in special area or exploratory classes. Build a respectful, positive community where students feel safe, engaged, and energized for learning, fostering strong student connections.
Introduction to A+SEL for Support Staff
Create a classroom where students feel connected, respected, and ready to learn. This course offers proven strategies for fostering academic success, emotional well-being, and actionable steps to enhance classroom culture and energize engagement.
In Our School: Building Community
Discover practical strategies to foster belonging and connection schoolwide. This course equips you to create a supportive environment where both students and staff thrive, ensuring community is at the heart of your school.
