District 196 Community Education

ADHD In the Classroom: Helping Children Succeed In School DGC-ADHD-002 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience more obstacles in their path to success than the average student. According to the CDC, 9.8% of youth receive a medical diagnosis of ADHD between the ages of 3-17. The symptoms of ADHD, such as Inability to pay attention, difficulty sitting still, and difficulty controlling Impulses, can make it hard for children with this diagnosis to do well in school. Many educators feel underprepared to navigate the ADHD process with a family, or are unsure how to best assist a child struggling in the traditional school setting. This course will cover the process families take to receive a medical diagnosis of ADHD for their child, how and when an IEP or 504 are needed and implemented, the Impact ADHD has on executive functions, and strategies to support our students in the educational setting. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. NOTE: The last day to register for Concordia credit is: December 18, 2023. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments

Beginning Reading Instruction DGC-BRI-003 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 Students will build a professional knowledge base based on level 3 seminal research and the National Reading Panel Report. This course addresses the components of effective reading instruction specific to phonemic awareness and phonics. Students will gain a historical perspective on the history of reading instruction while also diving deep into phonemic awareness and phonics and the research around these topics. Students will learn about the complexity of rhyming, blending, segmenting and manipulating phonemes helps beginning readers, the 44 phonemes that make up the English language in addition to ways to help reach beginning and struggling reading grades K-12. This class focuses on (4) key outcomes: 1) We will explore the “why” behind beginning reading instruction by examining current research across a variety of contexts and approaches. 2) We will also focus on the “how” via research based activities and by designing and implementing different classroom strategies and a final learning project that will have you creating an action research project driven by student data. 3) We will develop our skills and confidence in beginning reading research, skills and instructional strategies so that we can feel comfortable in teaching the skills necessary to better facilitate a literacy learning experience for students. 4) We will develop our skills and understanding of the process of acquiring the necessary skills to be a reader. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. NOTE: The last day to register for Concordia credit is: December 18, 2023. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.

Additional books for sale for currently offered Graduate Classes: Title Qty Price 12 Tiny Things (register for IGDCBS-12) 8 $10.00 Educator Wellness (register for IGDCBS-EW) 20 $21.00 Teaching From The Heart (register for IGDCBS-TH) 21 $13.00 Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls (register for IGDCBS-UP) 2 $7.00

Educator Wellness DGC-EW-003 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 Using the text, Educator Wellness!: A Guide for Sustaining Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social Well- Being by Timothy D. Kanold and Tina H. Boogren, ( the follow-up to the books, HEART!: Fully Forming Your Professional Life as Teacher and Life and SOUL: Fulfilling the Promise of Your Professional Life as a Teacher and Leader) will set you on a path to creating a wellness routine within your personal and professional life. Through research and reflection, K-12 educators will learn how “educator wellness is a continuous, active process toward achieving a positive state of good health and enhanced physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.” (Kanold & Boogren) Educator Wellness is a process of self-reflecting routines for a lifetime of growth - every day, every month, and every school year. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. NOTE: The last day to register for Concordia credit is: December 18, 2023. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.

In Control of Being Out of Control DGC-IC-002 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 This course focuses on behavior management and classroom culture. Through course readings, online resources, and reflection, K-12 educators will learn effective behavior management strategies to use within their classroom. Course discussions will center around classroom culture, roles of teachers and students, and expectation setting. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. Note: last day to register for Concordia University credit is: December 18th, 2023 ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.

Restorative Teacher - "How can we do LESS?" DGC-RT-002 CRN EDUX 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 Participants in this course will learn how to build a tool kit for intentional ways to show up in their everyday lives. We will set intentions for restoring ourselves so that we can show up for those around us. We will begin our first meeting gathering as a community and creating vision boards to ground ourselves. We will meet on the Oak Ridge Campus on Saturday, January 6th (9 – 11) to begin our journey together. We will use the text “12 Tiny Things” by Barr and Rosher to guide our circle discussions and our weekly reflections. Our two Zoom Circles will focus on the Circle process and lived experience of being in community. This class incorporates self-inquiry and healing. We know that in order to show up for others we first have to show up for ourselves. Note: Students will need to purchase canvas board (11x17) for the first day of class. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. Note: The last day to register for Concordia credit is: December 18, 2023. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.

STEM Innovator® - Part 18: STEM Innovator Implementation ENTR 9660 0WKA 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or 1 semester credit co-sponsored by The University of Iowa & District 196 This course is designed to support STEM Innovator® implementation and is available only to those who have completed Initial STEM Innovator training. This national program is research-driven and leading the nation in rethinking how education occurs for our most marginalized students. Educators will be empowered to embed innovation into existing programs. Asynchronous through March 8 * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. Course approval forms need to be completed. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $25.00 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments

Students Not Meeting Expectations: Strategies to Help Build Their Capacity ­­DGC-SNME-002 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 As students transition through their K-12 educational experience, teachers expect students to continually meet grade level expectations (social, emotional, academic, executive functions) and achieve at higher and higher levels. When students struggle to be successful, teachers need to be resourceful, creative and efficient in finding solutions to the child’s challenges. For some students, the mysteries are easily solved, but at other times, we are left at a loss on how to best advocate for the student and keep them on track. This course will provide strategies for identifying underlying deficits with a problem solving approach. We will provide tools for scaffolding support and building student capacity when there are recurring, unmet expectations in the classroom. With a greater understanding of a student's areas of need, teachers can create more inclusive learning environments and nurture the interests and assets of all students. The material shared in this course expands on material shared in Understanding Executive Functions in the Classroom course. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. This course fulfills three areas of Minnesota license renewal: ●Positive Behavior Interventions ●Accommodation, modification and adaptation of curriculum, materials and instruction This course is for all licensed staff: All K-12 licensed staff, Special education teachers, EL & GTD teachers, TOSA, Counselors, Psychologists and Social Workers. *District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. Note: last day to register for Concordia University credit is: December 18, 2023. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.

Teaching from the Heart DGC-TFH-003 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 Using the text, Heart!: Fully Forming Your Professional Life as Teacher and Life, plan to dive into the unique aspects of a professional life: happiness, engagement, alliances, risk and thought. Setting aside time to reflect on your professional practice is critical to student success. John Hattie, in his book, Visible Learning, advocates that teachers can make a difference despite other circumstance that may impede learning. Learn more about the degree of impact you have on student learning and how you can make a distinct, positive “heartprint” on students and colleagues. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. NOTE: The last day to register for Concordia credit is: December 18, 2023. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.

Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls DGC-UP-004 CRN EDUX 1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196 Though anxiety has risen among teens and young adults overall in the last 10 years, studies confirm that it has skyrocketed in girls. Research finds that the number of girls who said that they often felt nervous, worried, or fearful jumped 55 percent from 2009 to 2014 while the comparable number for adolescent boys has remained unchanged. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder. Meanwhile, approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience issues with anxiety each year. Most people develop symptoms before age 21.-NAMI, 2022. Parents and educators are seeking tools to assist our female students when they are with us during their academic day. This course will utilize the book, Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls to understand the impacts of isolation and social anxiety, the importance of peers, social identity, connections, cognition, caring, cooperating, collaborating, and belonging. Coursework can be completed at your own pace between January 8-February 28. * District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by January 7th for a refund. For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. NOTE: The last day to register for Concordia credit is: December 18, 2023. ** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.