This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features including navigation, course design, content creation, and basic grading concepts. The learning experience emphasizes clear, student-centered design, effective communication with families, accessibility, and thoughtful integration that supports strong instructional practices. While the course is self-paced, a facilitator will be available during the scheduled session time to answer questions and provide individualized support as needed, allowing participants to receive guidance while working through the content.
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also emphasize student perspective, course usability, and practical ways to use Canvas data to inform instruction.
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will offer tangible strategies and hands-on activities to ensure teachers can confidently integrate these tools into their instructional practices, ultimately enhancing student learning and engagement.
Many solid student writers score a “zero” on their ECR because they don’t fully address the prompt. In this session, participants will explore analyzing ECR prompts, “flipping” the prompts to craft a thesis/central idea, and using the flipped prompt as a lens for reading the text and answering the prompt effectively.
This session focuses on using intentional questioning techniques with a strong culture of error to increase rigor and student accountability. Participants will explore and practice strategies such as Right is Right, Stretch It, and No Opt Out to respond effectively to student answers. Participants will leave with practical tools and ready to use language to normalize error, uphold high expectations, and deepen student thinking.
This professional development session focuses on equipping educators with practical strategies to support the behavioral and social‑emotional needs of students receiving special education services within general education classrooms. Participants will explore proactive behavior supports, relationship-building techniques, and ways to embed social skills instruction into daily routines. The session emphasizes collaboration between general and special education staff, the use of data to guide interventions, and creating inclusive environments where all students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features including navigation, course design, content creation, and basic grading concepts. The learning experience emphasizes clear, student-centered design, effective communication with families, accessibility, and thoughtful integration that supports strong instructional practices. While the course is self-paced, a facilitator will be available during the scheduled session time to answer questions and provide individualized support as needed, allowing participants to receive guidance while working through the content.
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also emphasize student perspective, course usability, and practical ways to use Canvas data to inform instruction.
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will offer tangible strategies and hands-on activities to ensure teachers can confidently integrate these tools into their instructional practices, ultimately enhancing student learning and engagement.
Some students are able to select text evidence that supports an idea and explain in detail why the evidence supports the idea. Others can select the evidence, but they struggle to articulate and contextualize it. This session will focus on activities to support selecting and explaining relevant text evidence.
Learn how to use guided discourse [Show-Call] as a Bambrick reteach strategy by scripting purposeful, sequenced questions that lead students to uncover and correct their misconceptions. The session emphasizes facilitating student thinking - not telling - so learners reconstruct understanding and reach mastery through structured academic talk.
This professional development session focuses on equipping educators with practical strategies to support the behavioral and social‑emotional needs of students receiving special education services within general education classrooms. Participants will explore proactive behavior supports, relationship-building techniques, and ways to embed social skills instruction into daily routines. The session emphasizes collaboration between general and special education staff, the use of data to guide interventions, and creating inclusive environments where all students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
