Teacher Training Courses in Los Angeles, CA

This course offers a thorough background in the SketchUp Tools and Techniques most important to design professionals creating interiors.  The aim of this E-learning course is to systematically teach you a progression of tools so you’ll understand how to quickly and efficiently integrate SketchUp into your work flow.  Most importantly,...

Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to internal thoughts, sensations, emotions and external stimuli with kindness. Practicing Mindfulness in educational settings promotes self-regulation and metacognition, while enhancing attention and decreasing stress. In this workshop, you will learn activities to use in your classroom to support...

If you ever thought: I have always wanted to write (or finish!) that picture book, here is a chance to get going. This is a nuts-and-bolts workshop that focuses on making your story better. Rhythm. Pacing. Voice. Dialogue. Universal themes. Choosing just the right words. These are just some of the things we will look at with a view to giving a uniquely...

Good classroom management is at the heart of effective teaching. This course is aimed at teachers in regular and special education settings who want to learn how to organize their classrooms to help students realize their maximum potential while also keeping their classes on track. It includes a step-by-step approach for setting up and carrying out...

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...

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. ...

Full Course Name: Reggio-Emilia Approach: Interpret Theory & Practice for Schools in US 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...

Full Course Name Constructing a Democratic Clsrm: Focus On Routines, Rules and Transitions (ages 3 - 10) Routines, rules, and transitions may be thought of as providing the framework for the daily life of the classroom. The way in which they are constructed and carried out strongly affects the social, moral, and academic atmosphere in the setting....

Apart Together: Strategies to Inspire Connection & Joy in the Age of Covid-19 (grd 1-8) As distance teaching becomes our new normal, how can we tailor curriculum to help students make sense of their emotional responses to the pandemic, develop community, and find joy and meaning while in quarantine? This course outlines how art, poetry, journaling,...

Discussing Race and Racial Justice with Tweens and Adolescents Join us for a panel discussion and community conversation about engaging 11-17-year-old children in conversations about racial justice in the context of the current pandemic and the momentum of the Black Lives Matter protests and how to incorporate race and racial justice into curriculum....

Leading Through the Lens of Equity: Incorporating Diverse Literature Participants will build their leadership capacity to engage in critical conversations through the lens of equity with regards to the inherent challenges faced by students with disabilities, children of color, LGBTQ, English language learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, as...

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...

Anyone applying for certification after February 2, 2001 must complete two hours of training on school violence prevention and intervention. This workshop includes training in effective classroom management techniques, identifying the warning signs of violent and other troubling behavior, and intervention techniques for resolving violent incidents...

Students speak on many topics and the teacher helps them use correct grammar.  One time registration fee included(for new students).  Additional Driving Instructions: Take the 101 to Tampa Ave, turn right, and go 1.5 miles to Vanowen. We're on the northwest corner in the same center as See's Candies.

How do you write during a global pandemic? One way: Turn to earlier writers for help. While the coronavirus may be new, pandemics aren’t. From past pandemics both real and imagined, there’s a wealth of good writing you can use as a model for your own work. This six-week online writing workshop follows The Writers Studio’s approach to teaching...