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This course explores several early learning (grades K-2) elementary math topics using developmentally appropriate practices as the elemental instructional support resource. This course advances through four (4) Instructional Modules that begin with Week #1 and end with Week #4 including topics such as integrating numeracy concepts, using data to drive instructional practices, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) during math instruction, and application of concepts and learnings. The course requires the use of Mississippi Department of Education resources such as scaffolding documents, model lessons, and instructional planning guides to support best instructional practices in mathematics. Weekly Learning Paths include readings, explanation videos, application of learning, and weekly reflections.
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Start Date 11/12/2025 End Date: 12/10/2025
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This course is designed to introduce secondary (5-12) teachers to The
Science of Reading, the literacy initiative adopted by the Mississippi
Department of Education. The course aims to assist secondary teachers in
effectively adapting lessons to meet the needs of every reader – struggling or
proficient – in their classroom. Participants will explore creative teaching
strategies that support The Science of Reading. Teachers will be asked
to try some of the strategies in their classroom, document the experiences, then
discuss the pros and cons with other learners in weekly discussions.
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Start Date: November 12, 2025 End Date: December 10, 2025
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All teachers want to see their students be successful throughout the year and on year-end assessments. In their success, we can celebrate that learning has occurred, which is the ultimate goal in education! The primary focus when it comes to the year-end assessment of our students in Mississippi is the Mississippi Assessment Program (MAP). In this workshop, participants will learn to access, understand, and interpret available MAP English and Language Arts resources. Instruction and resources will be provided to help participants be able to better prepare their students for answering closed-ended, open-ended, and performance task items by developing, adjusting, and evaluating lessons, units, and assessments to be comparable to MAP testing. Finally, participants will be given instruction on how to locate and synthesize various text forms and genres and be provided with multiple suggestions for differentiating instruction in the ELA classroom.
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Start Date: 11/12/2025 End Date: 12/10/2025
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This course is designed for K – 12 classroom teachers who share a responsibility for helping their students become successful writers. Writing allows students to develop critical and creative thinking skills in every subject area. This course will assist you in developing techniques to teach and assess writing in all areas of the curriculum.
By the end of this workshop, participants will understand:
• How to use writing as a learning tool in all content areas
• How writing can build critical thinking skills
• How to incorporate technology with content area writing
• Evaluation methods for content area writing
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Start 11/12/2025 End 12/10/2025
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The How to Incorporate Technology in the Classroom with PBS Learning Media course is designed to help educators in PreK–12 settings to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices using the vast array of free educational resources provided by PBS LearningMedia. The course aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage digital media effectively, making their classroom instruction more relevant, engaging, and inclusive while fostering equitable learning opportunities for all students. The course "How to Incorporate Technology in the Classroom with PBS Learning Media" offers educators a comprehensive understanding of the platform and its features, guiding them through the registration process and setting up accounts for educators and students. Participants learn to navigate the extensive library of free educational resources while exploring the research-backed benefits of technology integration in education. They examine effective practices for incorporating digital media into lesson plans, adapting teaching methods to create meaningful learning experiences with digital resources. The course emphasizes leveraging PBS LearningMedia's diverse content to design engaging lessons, utilizing multimedia creation tools, and integrating interactive elements and assessments into lessons. Educators are encouraged to identify and select resources representing diverse perspectives and cultures, ensuring inclusivity and representation in learning materials.
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Start date:11/12/2025 End date:12/10/2025
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In November of 2021, the Mississippi Legislature revised the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act that required every local school to establish a local wellness policy based on the 2014 MS Public School Accountability Standard 17.5.1.The law places responsibility of developing a school wellness policy at the local level, so the needs of each school can be addressed most effectively. This four-week online course is designed to equip teachers and physical education instructors with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement some components of the wellness policy in the classroom or any school setting. In this course participants will engage in a variety of activities and readings that focus on nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness.
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This class focuses on reviewing strategies and investigating ourselves, as educators, to better understand both what we know and how to improve the implementation of assessments and evaluations. The course will briefly investigate the micro-science of test construction and how to help students with test-taking success.
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This workshop is designed to assist K – 12 teachers in effectively adapting lessons to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Participants will explore creative teaching strategies and assessments that support differentiated instruction and become familiar with strategies for managing a DI classroom. Teachers are encouraged to try some of the strategies in their classroom and discuss pros and cons with other learners in weekly discussions. By the end of this workshop, participants will understand:
• Strategies that support DI.
• Become familiar with strategies for managing a DI classroom.
• How to develop a final product that incorporates DI strategies to meet the needs of learners.
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Start 11/12/2025 End 12/10/2025
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As educators we learn theories and philosophies about classroom management but
seldom learn practical methods for effective management. Classroom management involves a positive classroom environment, appropriate standards of behavior for students, student engagement, and effective management of routines and transitions. Establishing daily routines early in the school year is essential to effective classroom management. This workshop is intended to give teachers a practical guide to classroom management. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"mso-font-kerning:0ptmso-ligatures:none">
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The purpose of this course is to help elementary educators develop arts-integrated lessons aligned with state and national content standards. It was developed as part of a partnership among the Mississippi Department of Education, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and the Mississippi Museum of Art to further the arts in education.
This four-week asynchronous online course will guide instructors in designing units of study enhanced through visual and performing arts activities and resources to boost student interest and performance. Arts-infused teaching and assessment strategies will be presented for all disciplines, specifically language arts, social studies, math, and science. The course will also offer a variety of free online arts resources for classroom use.
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