Iowa
Professional Learning Board (PLB) Courses for Iowa Teachers:
- Semester Graduate Credit Continuing Education
- Offered through Regionally Accredited Universities
Two-Step Payment Process:
- Pay course fee to PLB upfront
- After course completion:
- Pay the university for semester graduate continuing education credit
- Receive official transcript from the university
Get information about state renewal requirements and the staff professional development process for teachers in IA.
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Teaching amongst the technological advances of the 21st century, brings with it unique challenges of combining education and theory with classroom practice. This three part course is designed to provide teachers the background knowledge and resources they require to use research findings to enhance their students’ learning. The course covers Research Based Instructional Strategies, which focuses on strategies teachers can use to channel research findings to improve their quality of instruction. Curriculum Development equips teachers to create effective, yet practical unit and lesson plans that equip students to learn more efficiently. The course also focuses on enabling teachers organize their teaching plans, work-life balance and the various aspects of their classroom.Pay $140 today
Pay $100 university credit
Total Price = $240
Learning as a community of educators, and from each other is one of the best ways teachers can find encouragement, inspiration and support as they maneuver everyday challenges in the classroom. This course explores research-based strategies in peer teaching and professional development adopted and embraced by schools across the country.Pay $140 today
Pay $100 university credit
Total Price = $240
Prepare students for a successful future in college and careers. This online course suggests an approach to overall development of the student from elementary through high school that can help students become college ready and successful in their careers.Pay $140 today
Pay $100 university credit
Total Price = $240
Academic achievement has become an important benchmark in education. This course is full of strategies and educational practices that can help improve academic achievement. In addition to classroom tools and ideas, this online course helps teachers analyze student work to identify gaps in their teaching and helps raise academic scores by establishing a culture of inquiry.Pay $140 today
Pay $100 university credit
Total Price = $240
We live in a technologically advanced world. But, for teachers, the hallmark question is to understand how we can effectively use this technology to enhance student learning in the classroom. This online course will shine light on the multi-faceted uses of technology in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to choose technology for the classroom, be techno-savvy especially in the use of iPads and how to flip a traditional classroom to one with innovative instructional methods designed for enhancing student learning.Pay $140 today
Pay $100 university credit
Total Price = $240
In an age where there are multiple approaches to teaching and educating students, it becomes important to ensure that a particular standard is maintained. This class helps educators achieve goals, while empowering you with skills and tools to deliver the best of quality education. Standards and Communications in Teaching is a three part integrated course that highlights various strategies for facilitating student learning and improving academic achievement. It also focuses on positive communication, both with students and parents, in order to achieve excellence in education.Pay $140 today
Pay $100 university credit
Total Price = $240
Seamlessly blend in-person and remote education to create dynamic learning environments through hybrid and hy-flex models. Master five domains: online teaching strategies, technology infrastructure, safety protocols, parent partnerships, and professional development. Includes self-assessment tools to evaluate current capabilities, plus a proven implementation framework for immediate action. School leaders develop customized growth plans and deploy strategies ensuring smooth transitions between learning formats while maintaining excellence.Pay $240 today
Pay $200 university credit
Total Price = $440
Every student is unique and has different needs, learning levels and abilities. As teachers, it is certainly challenging to teach each and every student effectively. This online course presents reaching students with special needs as a real possibility. It prepares teachers to plan for IEPs (Individualized Education Plans), reveals the Universal Design of Learning framework, and shares Assistive Communication tools and technologies to help all students attain their maximum educational potential.Pay $240 today
Pay $200 university credit
Total Price = $440
This course lays out explicit, sequential, and systematic approaches to reading instruction from developing students’ early reading skills and phonemic awareness to helping every child become a competent reader, regardless of their current reading level or learning condition. This must-have course for teachers is full of multisensory instruction strategies and explicit intervention techniques, video demos and downloadable templates.Pay $240 today
Pay $200 university credit
Total Price = $440
Assessment is a key aspect of teaching methodologies. It helps teachers monitor their students’ progress over time, identify the strengths and weaknesses in their understanding and skills, evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching practices and curriculum materials, and inform important educational decisions. It is not without its challenges: time constraints and the need to avoid biases in student evaluations and align them with standards can make it difficult for teachers to properly assess their students.Pay $340 today
Pay $300 university credit
Total Price = $640
Mastery of instructional practices in reading provides teachers with the necessary tools to deliver high-quality instruction. By understanding various methodologies and strategies, teachers create engaging and effective lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all students. Proficiency in reading is also foundational to academic success across all subjects. When teachers hone their instructional practices in reading, they can better support students in developing essential literacy skills, which are fundamental for comprehension, critical thinking, and communication.Pay $340 today
Pay $300 university credit
Total Price = $640
Content area reading and writing enables students to engage with subject-specific materials effectively. By developing strong reading comprehension and writing skills, children can better understand complex concepts and theories, and think critically about the information they encounter. Teaching students content area reading and writing activities can also help them develop the academic language skills necessary for communicating their ideas.Pay $340 today
Pay $300 university credit
Total Price = $640
Through a comprehensive understanding of the history of reading instruction, research, and a reflection on their own teaching practices, teachers will be able to narrow reading gaps in their classrooms. Participants are expected to have regular access to the internet, be proficient at uploading and downloading content as well as navigating files online and be able to use word processing software. Assignments include planning lessons, developing materials, writing, practicing skills, and recording a sample teaching session.Pay $340 today
Pay $300 university credit
Total Price = $640
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