Writing. Speaking. Reading. Listening. These four pillars provide the foundation for communication. In sharing feelings and ideas, your students can change their world in the short term and the world in the long term.

Help Students Own their Language

Create meaningful learning activities and games based on vocabulary instruction. In our course Own Your Words: Effective Vocabulary Instruction, teachers gain the know-how to show students how to become more effective at speaking, writing, and reading. With an enhanced vocabulary, students also receive social emotional learning that empowers them the convey their thoughts and feelings in a positive, impactful way.

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Why Argue: Teaching the Art of Oral and Written Argument

Game-Based Strategies for Language Instruction

Close Reading

Highly Effective Questioning Strategies for Teachers  

Courses are self-paced, graduate-level, and available online. Browse our other professional development courses here.

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Real-world Applications of Algebra (6-8)

Intro to Intentional Breathing with Yoga (K-12)

The Basics of Emotional Wellness (3-8)

Teaching Communication through STEAM (3-5)

Media Literacy & Avoiding “Fake News” (6-8)