Teacher Training Courses in Chicago, IL

The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification Course is equivalent in academic content and quality whether studied in-class or by distance education. Industry specialists have designed our unique foundation course, in addition its contents are reevaluated each year to match changes in the market. It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs...

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...

The Foundation TESOL Teacher Certification Course is equivalent in academic content and quality whether studied in-class or by distance education. Industry specialists have designed our unique foundation course, in addition its contents are reevaluated each year to match changes in the market. It is the first mandatory part of the various TESOL programs...

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...

How do children develop computational strategies to help them add and subtract? This course explores how children make sense of these operations. Through video clips and student work samples, we'll examine effective, efficient, and accurate problem-solving strategies that children can use to master addition and subtraction. We'll discuss the role of...

This workshop will explore the complex dynamics of working as a team in an early childhood classroom. here you will learn techniques for building a strong, dynamic teaching team, how to be an effective mentor; how to work collaboratively; and how to delegate responsibilities. We will discuss techniques that create the successful teamwork that benefits...

This course will help the literacy standards for Pre-K programs in a developmentally appropriate fashion We will explore: The role of classroom routines and environment Children's expressive and receptive language skills and the components of literacy development Center-based, large and small group instruction Ways to read aloud effectively...

Dynamic Leadership: Inspiring & Supporting Your Teaching Faculty This course is designed for administrators, program directors and emerging leaders working in education settings. Participants will identify opportunities and challenges inherent in the leadership role and examine ways to build engaging teaching and learning communities. Discussion...

This workshop is based on the premise that with increased opportunities to practice language in the classroom, young children will become more efficient communicators. Participants will be provided with a variety of classroom techniques that will engage children with a wide range of language abilities and will help them to listen, learn and communicate...

Sounds in Motion: Development of Auditory Perception & Early Lit Skills Thru Use of Body Movement This workshop is designed to teach educators a unique, engaging, and effective program that helps early learners in both regular and special education classes to acquire phonemic awareness, listening, early literacy, vocabulary, and articulation skills...

Clarifying Comprehension: Practical Strategies for Educators Teaching students to understand what they read is one of the most challenging tasks for teachers; however, there are numerous strategies that offer ways to increase student engagement in the reading process. This workshop covers schema and how to activate it, types of text and how to best...

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. ...

Reggio- Emilia Approach: Interpret Theory & Practice for Schools in U S (infant - 5 Yrs) 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 Designing Interdisciplinary Play-based Activities for the Pre-k-1st Classroom This workshop will focus broadly on how to design and implement curriculum in pre-kindergarten/kindergarten classrooms that are, or strive to be, interdisciplinary and play-based. We will explore ways to integrate social studies, language arts, math, science,...

In every classroom, some children take longer to master beginning reading skills. Teachers, therefore, need to develop a variety of materials and approaches to help all children, and particularly those having difficulty learning to read.  We will discuss and demonstrate strategies you can use to enchance children's decoding and encoding skills....