Bring Inclusion to Your Classroom with The Teacher Down the Hall Podcast is an engaging and accessible professional development course designed for educators, administrators, and support staff seeking to explore the topic of inclusion in education. This unique course takes the form of a podcast, allowing participants to listen to expert teachers discuss relevant topics related to inclusion at their convenience, whether it's during their daily commute, workout sessions, or any other time that suits their schedule. With the added benefit of being able to earn professional development credit, this course offers teachers the flexibility to enhance their skills and gain valuable insights without compromising their busy routines.
Final submission for all sections is due on or before November 17, 2024. Transcripts will be issued no sooner than 7 days AFTER November 17, 2024.
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education to include educators, administrators, and support staff in the field of education. This course is designed to benefit a wide range of professionals involved in the education system, with a specific focus on classroom teachers of all grade levels and subjects.
By catering to the needs and interests of classroom teachers, Inclusion: The Teacher Down the Hall Podcast provides practical strategies and insights that are directly applicable to their daily teaching practices. Whether they teach in elementary, middle, or high school, and regardless of the subjects they specialize in, classroom teachers will gain valuable knowledge and tools to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course opens on Monday, September 16, 2024 and should be completed on or before Sunday, November 17, 2024
*Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your submissions and final project. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects. You have until Sunday, November 17, 2024 or sooner to complete the course. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses. Course completion date will reflect November 17, 2024 on transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work deadline.
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Instructors: Various experienced and qualified K-12 educators. See individual course sections
We highly recommend that you view the entire course upon enrollment (or beginning September 14 when it becomes available for student view), including instructor announcement regarding their grading schedule to help you successfully pace yourself.
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.
Enrollment Open Through: October 14, 2024 (11:59PM PT) or until section is full, whichever happens first.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced (within given dates)
Refund Policy: To receive a refund*, students registered prior to September 16, 2024 must drop the course through MyPCE@USD student account portal before midnight on the third day of the course (September 19, 2024). Students enrolling between September 16 – October 14, 2024, who wish to receive a refund, must drop the course through MyPCE@USD student account portal before midnight on the third day following your enrollment. *All refunds of the course tuition will be returned less a processing fee of $50.00. No refunds will be issued after applicable deadline for any reason.
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