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Dyslexia Training

This course will count as the DESE Dyslexia training requirement and will cover what dyslexia is, how it affects learners, indicators, and teaching tips.

    2 Hour Credit (outside of school hours)

Priority Standards

Instructors will use the REAL Criteria to prioritize a group of standards. Instructors will reflect on how the identification of these standards will impact their practice.

    1 Hour Credit

Vocabulary

Making Meaning That Lasts

    1 Hour Credit

Blevins Phonics Resource

This session is for K-4 teachers of beginning or struggling readers.  We will engage in an introduction to navigating the Blevins resource binder as well as learn how to connect student interventions to our district dyslexia screeners. 

    1 Hour Credit

4DX: Powerful Teacher and Student Goals

This session is for all PreK-12 teachers interested in the 4DX goal-setting process. You will experience::

• An overview of the 4DX Goal Setting Process
• A hands-on learning experience around closing class proficiency gaps
• Learning around creating a system for setting and sustaining student growth goals.Home School Partnerships

    1 Hour Credit

Home / School Partnerships

This is a K-12 session featuring some of Willard’s own educators on the topic of partnering with families. If our profession is going to survive this season and stay relevant we will have to be more intentional about putting the focus on our relationships. Even though building relationships isn’t new, relationships are more important than ever.

*This session was originally presented at Willard 101 and was requested to be shared with all Willard staff.

    1 Hour Credit

The Science of Learning *Coming Soon 10/29/2025*

These modules will help you explore how we learn, the principles that must be in place in our classrooms for learning to occur and the strategies that best support learning.

    1+ Hours Credit

Co-Teaching Best Practices *Coming Soon 10/29/2025*

This module will offer tips for co-teaching from seasoned co-teachers in our district.  

    TBD

Chromebooks

 At Willard, Chromebooks are used by students in grades 3-12. Teachers also use Chromebooks.

   1 Hour Credit

Google Workspace

Google Workspace lessons will help you maximize your use of Google Workspace for Education in order to transform your students' learning. Earn 11 of the 14 Canvas badges to become a Willard Certified Google Workspace Teacher.

   1+ Hours Credit

Thinglink

With ThingLink, teachers and students can easily design interactive infographics, maps, and drawings.

   1 Hour Credit

Designing Tech-Amplified Lessons

The use of digital tools should be tied to academic goals and utilize research-based instructional strategies. Learn the 4 steps to design amplified lessons.

    2 Hours Credit

Digital Citizenship and Safety

Complete a free, online, self-paced course from Google to learn how to create a safe and positive experience online. 

    1 Hour Credit

Remote Learning Best Practices

How do we apply what we know about best teaching and learning practices in the face-to-face classroom to a remote learning environment? Earn all 5 badges to become a Remote Learning Master. 

    1+ Hours Credit

Virtual and Blended Learning

This session is for pre-K - 12 teachers. We will explore routines, tools, and procedures to assist in the transition from the seated to the virtual environment. After reflecting on best practices, teachers will identify current practices already being used, share mastery experiences, and make a plan to implement new learning. 

    1+ Hours Credit

Discussions that Don't Stink

 Learn seven discussion strategies you can use to engage students in deeper learning. 

    1 Hour Credit

Brain Gym

Brain Gym is a series of fun and simple moves teachers can use to enhance the experience of whole-brain learning.

    1 Hour Credit

EduProtocols

These lesson workflows (Iron Chef, Math Reps, The CyberSandwich, etc) allow for student choice, stimulate higher order thinking skills, and scaffold the development of the 4Cs.

    1+ Hours Credit

4 Cs

Learning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in today’s world from those who are not. Those skills include: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    1+ Hours Credit

Student Discourse & Productive Discussions

In this K-12 session learn how to help students be successful in conversations and collaboration both in the classroom and beyond.

    1 Hour Credit

Harkness Discussions 

Learn about a non-obtrusive way to assess student understanding and increase engagement through Harkness Discussions. 

    2 Hours Credit 

Conscious Discipline Overview

This session will provide participants an overview of Conscious Discipline. You will look at differences between the traditional discipline model and the Conscious Discipline approach. This course will provide an overview of the different brain states and the 3 hierarchical needs of safety, connection and problem solving.

    1 Hour Credit

Building Culture in the Classroom

This session gives you a background for building culture in your classroom and several practical strategies to help you create a belonging classroom culture.

*This session was originally presented at Willard 101 and was requested to be shared with all Willard staff. 

   1 Hour Credit

Universal Design for Learning

These modules will explain the WHY, the WHAT and the HOW of implementing UDL in your classroom; a proven scientific framework to increase engagement and self-assessment for all learners. 

To begin, click on the first item in the module UDL overview. You may return to the course as needed by clicking on the image to the left of this text. 

    3 Hours Credit

Building a Culture of Dignity 

In this reflective session, we will examine the importance of student belonging and its ties to student achievement. We will clearly define diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Connections will be made with the 7 Habits and 5 Core Paradigms of Leader in Me, and our district Strategic Plan. Participants will also learn how to recognize dignity and learn about the importance of honoring dignity in themselves and others.

    2 Hours Credit

Creating a Culture of Innovation

This lesson provides administrators and other leaders with tips and strategies for fostering a culture of innovation within their teams.

    1 Hour Credit

Growth Mindset

People’s theories about their own intelligence have a significant impact on their motivation, effort, and approach to challenges. A growth mindset is the understanding that abilities and intelligence can be developed. 

    1 Hour Credit

Spark Lesson Designer

SPARK lessons are created in-house by instructional coaches, teachers, administrators, directors, etc. You can earn a badge for creating a lesson for the SPARK platform. 

    2 Hours Credit