Teacher Training Courses in Houston, TX

The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification Course is equivalent in academic content and quality whether studied in-class or by distance education. Industry specialists have designed our unique foundation course, in addition its contents are reevaluated each year to match changes in the market. It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs...

The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification Course is equivalent in academic content and quality whether studied in-class or by distance education. Industry specialists have designed our unique foundation course, in addition its contents are reevaluated each year to match changes in the market. It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs...

The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification Course is equivalent in academic content and quality whether studied in-class or by distance education. Industry specialists have designed our unique foundation course, in addition its contents are reevaluated each year to match changes in the market. It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs...

Incorporating Early Childhood Practice Into Online and Socially Distanced Classroom In this constantly evolving world, how does our teaching practice adjust while keeping the core pieces of an early childhood setting alive and well? How do we keep the feeling of community, connection and joy present while remaining socially distanced or working together...

The climate of uncertainty surrounding us today has inspired many people in urban and suburban communities across the country to seek respite outdoors and in gardens in the company of plants and the natural world. The pandemic has sparked many people to remember the gardens of their childhood, reviving an interest in growing their own food and medicinal...

Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to internal thoughts, sensations, emotions, and external stimuli with kindness. Practicing mindful awareness in educational settings supports self-regulation, self-knowing, and metacognition while enhancing attention and decreasing stress.  In this experiential workshop, you will practice mindful...

The Orton-Gillingham method of teaching decoding, spelling, and handwriting is a mulitsensory approach that hs been used successfully with children who experience difficulty learning these skills. This course trains you in the Orton-Gillingham techniques and translates high-interest comprehension activities into literacy programs. The course addresses...

Recent uprisings for racial justice have highlighted the need to reorganize our educational spaces, but too many of us lack spaces for reflecting and incorporating this work into our teaching.  This "pop up community of practice" will be a co-learning space for us to use James Baldwin's thought-provoking essay "A Talk to Teachers" to explore issues...

Dynamic Leadership: Looking Back Moving Forward As this challenging year comes to a close, how are you thinking and rethinking your next steps for the remaining months of this school year? How are you planning for the 2021-22 school year? In your role as a leader, it is critical to reflect on significant adjustments that were implemented due to COVID...

Anyone applying for certification during or after the Fall 2013 semester must complete six hours of training on the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This workshop includes training in identifying indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention techniques, and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors. ...

The Power of Student Agency: How Choice Boosts Student Investment in Learning (k-8) Inspire a love of learning that transcends the classroom by weaving opportunities for student agency throughout all areas of curricula. In the age of Covid-19 - when children learning remotely have access to different learning materials, and when children in physical...

Young children play to express feelings, gain mastery over materials, and find meaning in complex experiences. When an emotional crisis interferes with a young child's development, the disturbance manifests itself in the child's play. If early intervention is required to promote healthy development, play becomes an essential therapeutic tool, as well...

Reggio- Emilia Approach: Interpret Theory & Practice for Schools in U S (infant - 5 Yrs) The early childhood program found in Reggio-Emilia, Italy, incorporates an emphasis on the learning environment, process vs. product, developmentally appropriate practice, and the importance of the community of learners. Much of this philosophy reflects...

A growing body of research indicates that plant-based learning projects, such as indoor gardening and school gardens, are powerful teaching tools inside and outside the classroom. These activities provide an atmosphere that incorporates hands-on learning and strengthens academic, personal, and social development while encouraging children to develop...

Play-based Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom (preschool - 1st Grade) Participants will explore the role of play in a content-rich and developmentally appropriate classroom. We will discuss the theory and application of play as a medium for learning in young children; the assessment of behavior and content through play; and the creation of...