Online Course Offerings
Customizable Professional Development
Customizable Professional Development
Looking for flexible and relevant online courses? Check out the offerings from Boise State’s Partner, Customizable Professional Development. Courses are completely online and you can start at any time and take them at your own pace!
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State Required Courses
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment
Need to take the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment? Boise State’s Literacy, Language and Culture offers testing for those who need to take the assessments but are not Boise State students.
Information on how to take the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment.
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course – Fall
Lee Pesky Learning Center
Dates: August 14, 2024- December 6, 2024
Days/Time: Course is asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 4
Cost: $625 ($385 Course Fee and $240 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
Lee Pesky Learning Center is a state-approved Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course provider. The content of this course meets the requirements for ICLC and has been updated to include Standards #1, #2, #3 and #4 covering the following areas of literacy instruction: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, writing instruction and assessment. This online course is completely self-paced.
ELA, Literacy
Teaching Mathematical Thinking
TMT is a 3-credit professional development course on student-centered teaching of mathematics. The course meets the MTI/TMT requirement for State of Idaho teaching (re)certification.
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Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia – Fall
Lee Pesky Learning Center
Dates: August 3, 2024 – December 6, 2024
Days/Time: Varies
Location: Varies
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $210 ($150 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
This course is designed by Lee Pesky Learning Center, an Idaho based non-profit with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and educators diagnose, understand, support, and remediate language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia. This 15-hour course meets the requirements for the Idaho Literacy Achievement and Accountability Act and teacher recertification. This course can be completed in person or through our online asynchronous course. Course enrollment and credit registration are separate steps. The course provider will share the credit registration link with you once you are enrolled in the course.
ELA, Professional Practices, Assessment
Enroll in Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia
Arts & Humanities
Computer Science
English Language Arts
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course – Fall
Lee Pesky Learning Center
Dates: August 14, 2024- December 6, 2024
Days/Time: Course is asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 4
Cost: $625 ($385 Course Fee and $240 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
Lee Pesky Learning Center is a state-approved Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course provider. The content of this course meets the requirements for ICLC and has been updated to include Standards #1, #2, #3 and #4 covering the following areas of literacy instruction: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, writing instruction and assessment. This online course is completely self-paced.
State Required Course, Professional Practices
Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia – Fall
Lee Pesky Learning Center
Dates: August 3, 2024- December 6, 2024
Days/Time: Varies
Location: Varies
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $210 ($150 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
This course is designed by Lee Pesky Learning Center, an Idaho based non-profit with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and educators diagnose, understand, support, and remediate language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia. This 15-hour course meets the requirements for the Idaho Literacy Achievement and Accountability Act and teacher recertification. This course can be completed in person or through our online asynchronous course. Course enrollment and credit registration are separate steps. The course provider will share the credit registration link with you once you are enrolled in the course.
State Required Course, Professional Practices, Assessment
Enroll in Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia
Financial Literacy
Gifted & Talented
Health & Physical Education
Mathematics
Teaching Mathematical Thinking
TMT is a 3-credit professional development course on student-centered teaching of mathematics. The course meets the MTI/TMT requirement for State of Idaho teaching (re)certification.
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Professional Practices
Truth For Teachers Podcast Exploration
Transform Your Classroom
Dates: August 19 – December 9, 2024
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $115 ($55 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
Truth for Teachers is designed to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators and get you energized. We delve deeply into the topics of mindset, unpacking personal bias, habits for strong mental health, and overall teacher well-being. This course is divided into 3 parts. In Bring Your “A” Game, educators will learn how to prevent burnout, to humanize the classroom, to engage reluctant learners, and to raise expectations. In Play Your Cards Right, educators will learn how to differentiate parent communication, set boundaries, and communicate more effectively. The importance of being your authentic self in the classroom is also explored. In Win Day By Day, educators will learn about The Weekend Effect, debunk 4 myths, and discuss 10 sticky situations in schools. Finally, educators will be reminded to give conscious recognition to all of the good things that are happening.
Classroom Management, Educational Technology
Educational Duct Tape Podcast Exploration
Transform Your Classroom
Dates: August 19 – December 9, 2024
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $115 ($55 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
The Educational Duct Tape Podcast focuses on viewing educational technology as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards, and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a pethora of problems in our lives. Each episode features a different inspiring educator helping the host, Jake Miller, answer teacher questions with awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom. This course is divided into 3 parts. In Focus I: Engage, educators will learn how to use the TPACK and SAMR frameworks and sites like Voxer, EduMatch, and GridPals to connect with other educators as they plan engaging lessons for their students. In Focus II: Influence, educators will discuss culturally responsive practices and insights from brain research. Leveraging choice and agency to hear from all students will also be explored. In Focus III: Create, educators will learn ways to help students make the jump from being content consumers to being content creators. Applications such as Canva, Buncee, Book Creator, and Wakelet will be discussed. Assessment through video and digital portfolios will also be examined.
Classroom Management, Educational Technology
Teaching Keating 2 Podcast Exploration
Transform Your Classroom
Dates: August 19 – December 9, 2024
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $115 ($55 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
If you love the Teaching Keating podcast, this course is for you! With more recent episodes, Round Two with Wes & Molly host discussions important to the daily practice of educators. This course is divided into 3 parts. In Focus I: Our Students, educators will listen to discussions about classroom management, underestimating kids, and student motivators & dreams. In Focus II: OurSelves, educators will listen to discussions about authenticity, building resilience, and dealing with burnout. In Focus III: Our Surroundings, educators will listen to discussions about scary things in education, influencing others, and developing a supportive crew. Participants will be asked to analyze and reflect upon their own teaching practice in light of these discussions.
Classroom Management, Educational Technology
Cult of Pedagogy Podcast Exploration
Transform Your Classroom
Dates: August 19 – December 9, 2024
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $115 ($55 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology — if it has something to do with teaching, we’re talking about it. On the Cult of Pedagogy podcast, host Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you’ll never learn in a textbook. Other episodes feature her on her own, offering advice on ways to make your teaching more effective and more fun. This course will take you on a deep dive into these 3 topics: Classroom Management, Instruction, and Inspiration.
Classroom Management, Educational Technology
Growth Voyage 1 Credit
Transform Your World
Dates: August 19 – December 9, 2024
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $125 ($65 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
Do you like the idea of a professional learning experience tailored to your very own professional growth goals? If so, join us chart your own course! Based on principles set forth by Future Ready Schools, this course provides a structure to design your own professional learning and a space to share that learning with your peers. In this course, you’ll focus on what YOU need to be the best educator you can be. You’ll begin by selecting a theme – in what area(s) do you want to grow? Next, you’ll curate academic articles, instructional videos, and podcast episodes that relate to your theme. You’ll then summarize, connect to, and apply each piece to your teaching practice. Through this process, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with others in the course as you share and give feedback on one another’s learning. The primary focus of this workshop is You: your learning, your growth, and your development as a valued educator.
Classroom Management, Educational Technology
Growth Voyage 3 Credit
Transform Your World
Dates: August 19 – December 9, 2024
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 3
Cost: $235 ($175 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
Do you like the idea of a professional learning experience tailored to your very own professional growth goals? If so, join us chart your own course! Based on principles set forth by Future Ready Schools, this course provides a structure to design your own professional learning and a space to share that learning with your peers. In this course, you’ll focus on what YOU need to be the best educator you can be. You’ll begin by selecting a theme – in what area(s) do you want to grow? Next, you’ll curate academic articles, instructional videos, and podcast episodes that relate to your theme. You’ll then summarize, connect to, and apply each piece to your teaching practice. Through this process, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with others in the course as you share and give feedback on one another’s learning. The primary focus of this workshop is You: your learning, your growth, and your development as a valued educator.
Classroom Management, Educational Technology
Science
PLT Explorations: Virtual Self-Guided Training
Idaho Project Learning Tree
Dates: September 1 – December 6, 2024
Days/Time: Asynchronous
Location: Online
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $95 ($35 Course Fee and $60 Credit Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Fall 2024
Course Description:
In this virtual self-guided class, you will engage with proven standards-aligned Project Learning Tree hands-on activities that help learners to explore, discover, communicate and build critical thinking skills. Each activity is tailored to specific grade levels and learning objectives. You will select one PLT curriculum as your focus, thus customizing the course to meet your individual needs. The materials provide educators the tools they need to bring the environment into their classrooms — and their students into the environment.
Professional Practices