Foundations for Success: High-Quality Instructional Practices for the First Six Weeks - EDC-X788Q

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Educators Only

This course will allow participants to learn about and implement the Responsive Classroom – First Six Weeks of School program in their classroom/neighborhood. Participants will meet as a small group with a designated member of the Student Support Services Team (e.g., school counselors or school psychologist) and review and discuss the Responsive Classroom - First Six Weeks of School program. The course will highlight common language and the implementation of weekly classroom lessons organized around a social emotional learning (SEL) focus during a daily morning meeting (i.e., greeting, sharing, brief group activity and morning message).

Learner Outcomes

• Increase understanding of the Responsive Classroom - First Six Weeks of School program and social emotional learning
• Increase understanding of intentional lesson planning and activities to facilitate social emotional learning for students

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 - 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours depending on the offering.

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA educators.

Course Materials: Text, The First Six Weeks of School by Mike Anderson available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore