Teacher Courses and PDPs
Classroom Management and Organization
This program will provide, techniques and skills to improve performance of professional
educators. Explore discipline theories, practical ideas, effective teaching strategies,
classroom organizational models and other issues related to teaching and learning.
This program is applicable at all levels of teaching.
(12 hours, 12 PDPs) $200
10/08 - 11/12 Tuesday 6p - 8p
Online with class meeting times
Course Number CAR: 511 75 CRN 18485
Professor: MINASIAN
Understanding Islam Practices
This elective course will focus on the basic introduction to the religion of Islam
and practices. Through lectures, reading assignments, lively discussions, and videos,
we will learn about the main five pillars of Islam, teaching of the holy book Quran,
the life of the last Prophet Muhammad, forms of worship, food, clothing, and two main
Islamic holidays celebrated around the world. Take away from this course will be to
better understand Muslims, their practices, bring cultural awareness, and how to work
alongside with them during the challenging times of Islamophobia. This course is
eligible for Professional Development Points (PDP) towards K-12 licensure and recertification.
(16.5 hours) $209
09/19 - 12/05 5:30p - 7:00p Thursday
Bedford Campus
Course Number: CAR 964 33 CRN 18430
Building: North Academic, room NA-G17
Professor: KHALIFA
No class 11/28
Note: On the 5 classes below, students must complete all 5 classes to qualify to
earn 10 PDPs
Planning with Intentionality for DEIB
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are important components of the
educational planning, teaching, and learning process. It is not enough to just talk
about diversity. Educators need to create an environment where all students feel welcomed,
respected, valued, and supported. The work of DEIB begins first with reflecting on
who we are as the educator. With intention, we can then plan and develop DEIB learning
experiences for our students, which have been shown to increase both student empathy
and awareness of the "pluralistic world in which we live." $37
10/24 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday
Online with Class Meeting Time
Course Number: CAR 506 75 CRN: 18471
Professor: HOGAN-MAZZOLA
Power in Partnerships
Research demonstrates that strong relationships between schools and families can positively
affect student achievement and outcomes. By fostering stronger family and community
engagement schools can increase student achievement, improve student attendance and
behavior, enhance staff's understanding of family. "It takes a village". $37
11/07 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday
Online with Class Meeting Time
Course Number: CAR 507 75 CRN: 18472
Professor: HOGAN-MAZZOLA
Fostering Self-Regulation
What is self-regulation and why is there so much discussion about it recently? We
will look at how the COVID-19 pandemic may have interrupted the development of needed
skills in some young children, as well as the importance of teaching and supporting
self-regulation skills. Two self-regulation classroom curriculums will be introduced.
This class is geared to K-12 educators but open to anyone guiding children through
education. (2 hours) $37
10/10 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday
Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: CAR 983 75 CRN: 18387
Professor: HOGAN-MAZZOLA
The Effects of Trauma in the K-8 classroom
We will address the classroom social-emotional needs, as well as a look deeper at
what ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and how that stress can become toxic
and impact learning. We explore daily classroom techniques that can help children
navigate stress and trauma. This class is geared to K-8 educators but open to anyone
guiding children through education. (2 hours) $37
11/17 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday
Online with Class Meeting Time
Course Number: CAR 984 75 CRN: 18388
Professor: HOGAN-MAZZOLA
The Power of Play! Preschool To Grade 2
Research shows that there is real power in play.
Through indoor and outdoor play, children develop the social, emotional, cognitive,
and physical skills needed to thrive both now and into their future. Play is both
fun and a vital way that children learn about themselves and the world around them.
This class is geared for preschool educators through grade 2 but open to anyone guiding
children. (2 hours) $37
10/14 4:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday
Online with Class Meeting Time
Course Number: CAR 987 75 CRN: 18393
Professor: HOGAN-MAZZOLA