Improve Your Classroom Management Skills

Effective teaching begins with a well-managed environment. Our Classroom Management for Teachers Series is designed to provide a essential, positive, focused, and inclusive learning atmosphere. By mastering these evidence-based strategies, you can reduce disruptions, increase student engagement, and reclaim valuable instructional time. Whether you are a beginning teacher looking for a solid foundation or a seasoned veteran navigating the complexities of the modern classroom, this series offers practical, classroom-ready solutions.

Ready to transform your teaching environment? Enroll in one or more courses in this series to start building a classroom where both you and your students can thrive.

Schedule & Fees

Courses – Enroll in One or More

Course Date Units Price
Classroom Management (prev #: EDU-508ZB) [EDU-X776] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Mishelle Scragg

Classroom Management course helps teachers create a student friendly learning environment with clear expectations, stimulating and accessible materials, and appropriate teaching methods

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Teaching Positive Social Skills to Students (prev #: EDU-506YG) [EDU-X702A] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Jerry Goldberg

Learn how to instill positive emotional and social skills in your students in our fully online social skills instruction course

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners (prev #: EDU-506YE) [EDU-X700A] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Jerry Goldberg

This is a three-unit online course for educators in the Professional Teachers Program series

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Maximizing Student Achievement through Classroom Management (Elem) (prev #: EDU-506YA) [EDU-X796] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Mishelle Scragg

This is a three-unit online course for educators in the Professional Teachers Program series

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Maximizing Student Achievement through Classroom Management (Sec) (prev #: EDU-506YB) [EDU-X797] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Jerry Goldberg

This is a three-unit online course for educators in the Professional Teachers Program series

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Introduction to Restorative Practices [EDU-X735R] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Shannon Perez

This is an online 3-unit course for educators that focuses on restorative practices, an alternative to traditional discipline and classroom management to cultivate a better classroom management, create positive peer mediation practices and to build community.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Be on My SIDE: Educating for Social Justice, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity [EDU-X741P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
CJ Moloney

This is a 2-unit online course for K-12 educators to address their role as allies, advocates and catalysts for positive change in the classroom to promote social justice, inclusivity, diversity and equity

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Building Classroom Community for Student Success [EDU-X763T] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Veronica Reyes

This is a 3-Unit online professional development course for educators that focuses on building/creating classroom community to increase well-being and academic success.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Classroom Management and Discipline: Creating Equitable and Restorative Learning Environments [EDU-X722UA] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Monica De Leon

Bring Inclusion to Your Classroom with Classroom Management and Discipline: Ending the School to Prison Pipeline in your own classroom. K-12 educator.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

Atomic Habits: Develop Habits to Increase Learning, Efficiency and Joy in the Classroom and Beyond [EDU-X750R] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Amanda Dolphin

This online self-paced professional growth course gives educators the background of how we form habits, how to create better habits to increase efficiency, learning and joy in the classroom.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

Online/In-Class Learning Information

Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.

Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are designed to provide flexibility and autonomy for learners. Unlike traditional classroom methods, which require attendance at scheduled times, self-paced courses allow you to progress through the material at your own speed within a six-month period from the time of enrollment.  Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

Key differences from traditional classroom methods:

  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.
  • No assigned due dates for assignments; you set your own schedule.
  • Asynchronous learning, meaning you can work on assignments anytime.
  • No discussion forums and no interaction with others enrolled in the course.
  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.

Structure of Online Self-Paced Courses:

The content is divided into learning modules, each covering one or more topics. Within each module, you can expect the following components:

  • Module Introduction: Outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required Readings and Presentations: Includes textbooks, articles, journals, websites, and audio/video presentations.
  • Assignments: May include written assignments, quizzes, blogs, and other activities based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module Conclusion: Reviews the topics covered and what you should have learned.

Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that synthesizes all the topics covered throughout the course. The design of the learning modules follows a consistent rhythm to help you manage your time effectively. Grades will be available within two weeks of final submission, transcripts will be automatically mailed out following grades being posted and approved. Please allow 3-4 weeks from when final grades are posted to receive a transcript.

Curriculum

Enroll in one or more courses in this series to earn graduate level extension credits.

What You’ll Learn

Who Should Attend

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for completing a certificate program?

Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.

Are the continuing education courses transferable to a master degree program?

Professional and Continuing Education courses that are transferrable to a USD master degree will be stated on the course or certificate page. If you wish to transfer credit, it is your responsibility to confer with the receiving institution before enrolling, as each
individual academic institution decides whether or not to accept USD Professional and Continuing Education credit.

How long do I have to complete the Certificate?

You have five years to complete the certificate.

What are your registration/drop/refund policies?

Click here for complete details regarding our refund, drop and transfer policies

What if I can’t get into a course because it is full?

Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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