CESA 6 Learning Collective

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4K Letter Learning
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

4K Letter Learning

Strengthen Early Literacy Through Structured Letter Learning
Overview ⌄
Give your youngest learners a strong foundation for literacy success. This advanced self-paced eLearning course helps 4K educators, instructional coaches, leaders, and support staff implement structured, research-informed letter learning through explicit instruction, responsive planning, and purposeful learning cycles. Participants will explore high-leverage instructional routines, use screening data to guide instruction, and develop an actionable implementation plan.
Objectives ⌄

 By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply high-leverage instructional routines that strengthen letter-sound correspondence.

  • Use screening data to inform responsive letter learning instruction.

  • Develop a structured implementation plan for purposeful, data-informed letter learning. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📚 Literacy Focus 📝 Planning Resources 📥 Downloadable Resources
A Teacher's Guide to Preparing Students for the Math ACT
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

A Teacher's Guide to Preparing Students for the Math ACT

Build ACT Math Confidence Through Strategy and Problem-Solving
Overview ⌄
Help students approach ACT math with greater confidence, stronger problem-solving strategies, and more effective time management. Rather than covering all ACT math content, this course focuses on practical ways educators can prepare students to tackle unfamiliar problems, think critically, and work more efficiently. Participants will explore the structure of the ACT, use Pre-ACT score reports to identify areas of focus, incorporate the embedded Desmos graphing calculator, and connect ACT preparation to day-to-day math instruction. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Navigate the structure of the ACT and use Pre-ACT score reports to identify areas of focus for students.

  • Incorporate Desmos and time-management strategies to help students approach ACT math efficiently and confidently.

  • Facilitate collaborative problem-solving that builds students' confidence and independence with unfamiliar problems.

  • Analyze student strategies and integrate ACT-style problems and common distractors into day-to-day instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 🧮 Math Focus 📖 In-Depth Learning 📥 Downloadable Resources
Assessment For and Of Learning
Growth & Development • Academic Solutions

Assessment For and Of Learning

Create a Balanced Approach to Student Assessment
Overview ⌄
High-quality assessment is essential for understanding student learning and improving instruction. This self-paced eLearning course helps educators explore best practices for balancing instruction and assessment while using a variety of assessment methods to gather meaningful evidence of student learning. Participants will examine the purpose of different assessment types and the role students play in the assessment process. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Differentiate between various assessment types and their intended purposes.

  • Select appropriate assessment strategies to gather meaningful evidence of student learning.

  • Apply best practices that balance effective instruction with high-quality assessment and engage students in the assessment process.
     

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📝 Planning Resources 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📊 Assessment Focus
Authority, Authenticity, and Agency in Leadership
Growth & Development • Leadership & Engagement Solutions

Authority, Authenticity, and Agency in Leadership

Strengthen Your Leadership Through Clarity, Trust, and Empowerment
Overview ⌄
Effective leadership requires knowing when to provide direction, how to build trust, and when to empower others to take ownership. This self-paced course explores three interconnected pillars of educational leadership: authority, authenticity, and agency. Through practical strategies, real-world scenarios, and guided reflection, participants will examine how to establish clear expectations, lead in alignment with their values, and create opportunities for others to contribute and grow. Downloadable leadership tools support the application of these principles to everyday decisions, team development, and leadership challenges. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize different forms of leadership authority and apply them to establish clarity and accountability.

  • Examine how personal values, consistency, and authenticity influence leadership credibility and trust.

  • Apply coaching and empowerment strategies that strengthen employee confidence, judgment, and ownership.

  • Balance direction, collaboration, and employee agency when navigating leadership decisions.

  • Integrate authority, authenticity, and agency to strengthen leadership effectiveness and team development. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 💭 Reflection Activities 🎓 Certificate Eligible 👥 Leadership Focus
Building ACT Readiness
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Building ACT Readiness

Strengthen ACT Readiness Across Your School or District
Overview ⌄
Navigate the significant ACT updates beginning in 2025 with greater clarity and a coordinated approach to readiness. Designed for secondary educators and administrators, this course explores the ACT enhancements and their implications for instruction, assessment, communication, and school or district planning. Participants will consider how student data and improvement priorities can inform ACT readiness efforts while strengthening the systems, communication, and resources that support staff, students, and families. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the 2025 ACT enhancements and their implications for schools, educators, and students.

  • Use ACT information and student data to identify priorities for instruction and school improvement.

  • Develop a coordinated approach to ACT readiness that addresses planning, testing logistics, and communication.

  • Support staff, students, and families with resources and strategies that build confidence and readiness. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 📄 Templates 🎓 Certificate Eligible 👥 Leadership Focus 📥 Downloadable Resources
Building Your District Canva: Session 1
Marketing & Communications • Business Solutions

Building Your District Canva: Session 1

Build a Consistent District Brand with Canva for Education
Overview ⌄
Learn how to use Canva to streamline communication and strengthen your district's brand with this self-paced course designed specifically for school districts. Participants will explore how to set up and manage a Canva for Education environment, organize users and permissions, create district-approved templates, establish a Brand Kit, and prepare for a successful district-wide rollout. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, you will gain the confidence to lead a cohesive implementation that promotes consistent, professional communication across your schools. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Configure a Canva for Education account for district-wide implementation.

  • Organize users, permissions, and shared resources to support collaboration.

  • Develop district branding standards using templates and the Canva Brand Kit

  • Prepare a successful rollout plan that promotes consistent communication across schools. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 📝 Planning Resources 💻 Digital Tools 👥 Leadership Focus
Building Your District Canva: Session 2
Marketing & Communications • Business Solutions

Building Your District Canva: Session 2

Work Smarter and Stay Organized with Canva
Overview ⌄
Make your Canva setup work harder for you with strategies designed for fast-paced school and district offices. This self-paced course helps participants build more efficient workflows, stay organized, strengthen communication, and maintain a consistent district brand. Explore Canva features that can streamline everyday tasks, including Magic Studio, while learning practical ways to create newsletters, posters, presentations, and other content more efficiently and confidently. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Build organized Canva systems that support efficient workflows, clear communication, and consistent branding.

  • Apply Canva features and strategies to streamline common school and district office tasks.

  • Use Magic Studio and other Canva tools to create content more efficiently.

  • Apply practical strategies to strengthen everyday Canva use with confidence. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 📝 Planning Resources 💻 Digital Tools 👥 Leadership Focus
Canva for Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers
Marketing & Communications • Business Solutions

Canva for Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers

Create Engaging, Professional Classroom Resources with Canva
Overview ⌄
Discover how to maximize the full potential of Canva in your classroom with this self-paced course designed for educators. Through step-by-step guidance, classroom examples, and practical strategies, you'll learn how to streamline your workflow, create engaging instructional materials, and design polished, professional resources that enhance communication and student learning. Whether you're new to Canva or looking to expand your skills, this course will help you work more efficiently and confidently. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Create visually clear and organized classroom materials that strengthen communication.

  • Design engaging resources that enhance student learning and participation.

  • Develop consistent, professional classroom documents and instructional materials using Canva. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
💻 Digital Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📥 Downloadable Resources
Choose Your Charge
Growth & Development • Leadership & Engagement Solutions

Choose Your Charge

Lead with Intention. Choose Your Energy.
Overview ⌄
How you show up each day influences your relationships, leadership, and overall impact. This self-paced eLearning course helps participants develop greater self-awareness by exploring the principles of Energy Leadership® and recognizing how thoughts, choices, and reactions shape personal and professional effectiveness. Participants will identify common energy blocks and develop practical strategies to intentionally choose higher levels of energy.
 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how energy influences personal effectiveness, leadership, and relationships.

  • Recognize common triggers and patterns that impact energy and decision-making.

  • Apply strategies to intentionally choose higher levels of energy and lead with greater authenticity and impact. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎭 Scenario-Based 💭 Reflection Activities 🎓 Certificate Eligible 👥 Leadership Focus
Conducting Effective FBAs and BIPs
Special Education & Student Services • Behavior Solutions

Conducting Effective FBAs and BIPs

Turn Challenging Behavior into Opportunities for Student Success
Overview ⌄
Develop proactive, data-driven approaches to challenging behavior with this Wisconsin-aligned, self-paced course designed for educators, school psychologists, administrators, special education staff, and student support teams. Grounded in Wisconsin DPI guidance and best practices, participants will strengthen their ability to conduct high-quality Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Through practical examples and real-world school situations, learners will explore how to identify the function of behavior, gather meaningful data, collaborate with stakeholders, and create student-centered plans that teach replacement skills and improve outcomes. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) using meaningful data to identify the function of student behavior.

  • Develop proactive, evidence-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that address identified needs and teach replacement skills.

  • Apply legal, culturally responsive, and student-centered practices when developing and implementing behavior supports.

  • Collaborate with school teams and stakeholders to implement, monitor, and strengthen behavioral interventions. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎭 Scenario-Based 🧩 Special Education Focus 🎓 Certificate Eligible
Contingency Maps for Student Behavior Support: A Practical Guide for Educators
Special Education & Student Services • Behavior Solutions

Contingency Maps for Student Behavior Support: A Practical Guide for Educators

Make Expectations Clear and Build Student Independence
Overview ⌄
Why do some students struggle to follow directions, manage emotions, or stay on track even after repeated reminders? This self-paced course introduces educators to contingency maps—simple visual tools that help students connect behaviors, choices, and outcomes. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, participants will explore how to create and implement contingency maps that reduce confusion, prevent escalation, and support positive behavior, self-regulation, and independence across ages and learning environments. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how contingency maps help students connect behaviors, choices, and outcomes.

  • Identify ways to use contingency maps across student needs, ages, and learning environments.

  • Create customized contingency maps that address specific student needs and situations.

  • Implement and refine contingency maps as part of everyday practice. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 📄 Templates 🎓 Certificate Eligible 🏫 Classroom Ready 📥 Downloadable Resources
Creating an Effective Learning Environment
Growth & Development • Academic Solutions

Creating an Effective Learning Environment

Build a Classroom Where Every Student Can Thrive
Overview ⌄
An effective learning environment is the foundation for student success. This self-paced eLearning course helps educators create respectful, safe, and student-centered classrooms by establishing positive relationships, effective routines, and supportive learning conditions. Participants will explore practical strategies to foster an environment where all students can learn, grow, and achieve. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the essential characteristics of an effective learning environment.

  • Explain how a positive learning environment supports student engagement, well-being, and achievement.

  • Apply strategies to establish and sustain a respectful, safe, and student-centered classroom culture. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📝 Planning Resources 🎓 Certificate Eligible
CTE Safety and Compliance
Career Readiness • Career Readiness Solutions

CTE Safety and Compliance

Strengthen safety in your CTE classroom.
Overview ⌄
Creating a safe CTE classroom requires more than responding to hazards - it depends on clear expectations, consistent routines, engaged learners, and ongoing attention to equipment and classroom conditions. This self-paced course examines foundational safety and compliance practices for CTE classrooms, labs, and shops. Participants will explore classroom management and engagement strategies, equipment use and maintenance, chemical safety, emergency preparedness, documentation, and reporting responsibilities. Practical resources and adaptable checklists are offered to strengthen safety procedures, prepare for emergencies, and support regular classroom or lab safety audits. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain your legal and ethical responsibilities for documenting, communicating, and enforcing school safety procedures.

  • Apply classroom routines, expectations, and engagement strategies that promote safe student behavior in CTE settings.

  • Identify requirements for safely using, inspecting, maintaining, and storing classroom or lab equipment.

  • Describe chemical safety and emergency response practices, including labeling, Safety Data Sheets, storage, disposal, spill response, and required safety equipment.

  • Develop or adapt procedures and checklists for emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and ongoing safety audits.

     

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📄 Templates
Curriculum & Instruction Director Essentials
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Leadership & Engagement Solutions

Curriculum & Instruction Director Essentials

Lead Curriculum and Instruction with Confidence
Overview ⌄
Navigate the complexities of curriculum and instructional leadership with practical strategies, clear expectations, and more than 20 ready-to-use tools. Designed for curriculum and instruction leaders, this self-paced eLearning course helps participants strengthen instructional systems, support teacher growth, align curriculum with district goals, and make informed leadership decisions. Whether you're new to the role or an experienced leader, you'll gain resources you can apply immediately. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the core responsibilities and expectations of effective curriculum and instruction leadership.

  • Align curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices with state standards and district priorities.

  • Apply leadership strategies and practical tools to support educator growth, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 📄 Templates 📝 Planning Resources 👥 Leadership Focus 📥 Downloadable Resources
Developing Teacher Professional Knowledge
Growth & Development • Employee Evaluation Solutions

Developing Teacher Professional Knowledge

Strengthen the knowledge that drives effective teaching.
Overview ⌄
Effective teaching is grounded in strong professional knowledge. This self-paced course explores how educators use their knowledge of academic standards, content, curriculum, instructional methods, and learner needs to make informed decisions before and during instruction. Through guided learning and reflection, participants will examine how these elements work together to shape effective teaching practices. Participants will also develop a plan for strengthening their professional knowledge and applying their learning to instructional practice. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how teacher professional knowledge develops and informs practice.

  • Examine how educators balance academic standards and curriculum in instructional decision-making.

  • Analyze how teaching methods and strategies influence student learning.

  • Identify ways to tailor instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
💭 Reflection Activities 🎓 Certificate Eligible
Digital Accessibility Foundations
Marketing & Communications • Business Solutions

Digital Accessibility Foundations

Build a Strong Foundation for Accessible Digital Communication
Overview ⌄
Creating accessible digital spaces isn't just a compliance requirement—it's a commitment to equity, inclusion, and clearer communication for every member of your school community. As the first course in CESA 6's three-part Digital Accessibility series, this self-paced learning experience provides the foundation districts need to begin their accessibility journey with confidence. Designed specifically for federally funded institutions, participants will explore the DOJ's 2024 ADA Title II final rule, WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and practical strategies for improving websites and digital content before upcoming compliance deadlines. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and importance of digital accessibility.

  • Describe the four WCAG principles (POUR) and their role in accessible design.

  • Recognize common accessibility barriers and tools used to evaluate digital content.

  • Apply foundational strategies to improve website and digital content accessibility. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 💻 Digital Tools
Digital Accessibility in Everyday Communications
Marketing & Communications • Business Solutions

Digital Accessibility in Everyday Communications

Build Accessible Digital Communications That Reach Every Audience
Overview ⌄
The Digital Accessibility in Everyday Communications course is the next step in CESA 6's Digital Accessibility series, designed to help federally funded institutions put accessibility into practice across everyday digital communications. Building on the concepts introduced in the Digital Accessibility Foundations course, participants will learn how to apply WCAG 2.1 AA standards to emails, documents, social media, multimedia, and other digital content. This self-paced course helps educators and school teams make accessibility a daily practice by embedding inclusive design into communication workflows and creating sustainable, organization-wide habits. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply WCAG principles to digital communications beyond websites.

  • Create accessible social media content, multimedia, and digital communications.

  • Evaluate third-party tools and external resources for accessibility.

  • Design accessible emails and e-newsletters.

  • Build accessibility monitoring into ongoing communication workflows. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 💻 Digital Tools
Education Basics: Setting Behavior and Learning Expectations
Special Education & Student Services • Behavior Solutions

Education Basics: Setting Behavior and Learning Expectations

Build a Classroom Culture of Clarity, Consistency, and Care
Overview ⌄
Classroom culture directly shapes how students behave, engage, and learn. Designed for new and experienced Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers, this self-paced course provides practical strategies for creating a positive, predictable, and supportive learning environment from day one. Through authentic classroom situations and guided reflection, participants will explore how clear expectations, consistent routines, trusting relationships, and thoughtful responses to challenging behavior can shift classroom management from reactive to proactive while promoting respect, accountability, and meaningful learning. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Establish and communicate clear, observable behavior and learning expectations.

  • Develop consistent routines and proactive systems that prevent common classroom challenges and support learning.

  • Build trusting teacher–student relationships that strengthen engagement, respect, and accountability.

  • Respond to challenging behavior with consistency and care while reflecting on and adjusting classroom practices. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📥 Downloadable Resources 🎓 Certificate Eligible
Effective Instructional Delivery
Growth & Development • Operational Solutions

Effective Instructional Delivery

Strengthen Instruction. Improve Student Outcomes.
Overview ⌄
Effective instructional delivery is a critical component of student success. This self-paced eLearning course helps educators strengthen instructional practices by exploring the essential elements of effective teaching and the connection between instructional decisions and student outcomes. Participants will gain practical strategies to plan and deliver instruction that supports academic growth for all learners. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the key elements of effective instructional delivery.

  • Explain how instructional delivery influences student learning and achievement.

  • Apply strategies to plan and deliver instruction that promotes academic growth for all learners. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📝 Planning Resources 🎓 Certificate Eligible
Essential Skills for K-12 Aides & Paraprofessionals
Special Education & Student Services • Special Education Solutions

Essential Skills for K-12 Aides & Paraprofessionals

Build the Skills to Support Students and Strengthen Learning
Overview ⌄
Develop the knowledge and confidence to thrive as a K-12 aide or paraprofessional. This self-paced course explores the essential responsibilities of the role, including supporting student learning, fostering inclusive environments, managing behavior, communicating effectively, and maintaining professional and ethical practices. Participants will strengthen the skills needed to make a meaningful impact on student success while building positive relationships with students, teachers, and families. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the key responsibilities and legal expectations of K-12 aides and paraprofessionals.

  • Apply strategies that support student learning, independence, and positive behavior.

  • Strengthen communication and relationship-building skills with students, educators, and families.

  • Recognize practices that promote personal well-being and long-term effectiveness in the role. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 🧩 Special Education Focus
From Practice to Systems: Sustainable Digital Accessibility
Marketing & Communications • Business Solutions

From Practice to Systems: Sustainable Digital Accessibility

Build Sustainable Systems for Long-Term Digital Accessibility
Overview ⌄
Move beyond one-time fixes and build sustainable, organization-wide accessibility practices. Designed for educators and staff who create, manage, and share digital content, this self-paced course explores how to embed accessibility into instructional environments, digital workflows, and everyday communication. Participants will learn practical strategies for applying WCAG 2.1 AA standards across learning management systems, documents, PDFs, and digital platforms, helping their organizations establish accessibility as an ongoing operational standard. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply WCAG 2.1 AA principles within learning management systems and instructional platforms.

  • Evaluate when HTML is a more accessible option than PDF.

  • Prepare, tag, and remediate PDF documents to meet accessibility standards.

  • Build sustainable workflows that support long-term digital accessibility. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 💻 Digital Tools
Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Factoring Trinomials
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Factoring Trinomials

Make Factoring Trinomials Visual with Algebra Tiles
Overview ⌄
Turn confusion into clarity with a visual, hands-on approach to factoring trinomials. In this quick micro course, educators will explore how algebra tiles can model algebraic concepts, support multiplying binomials, demonstrate dividing trinomial expressions by a given binomial expression, and make factoring trinomials more concrete for students. In under 10 minutes, participants will see practical classroom applications that can help students connect visual and tactile models to abstract algebraic thinking. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Model multiplication of binomials using algebra tiles.

  • Use algebra tiles to divide trinomial expressions by a given binomial expression.

  • Apply algebra tiles to visually model the process of factoring trinomials.

  • Identify opportunities to incorporate algebra tiles into instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Multi-Step Equations
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Multi-Step Equations

Make Multi-Step Equations Visual with Algebra Tiles
Overview ⌄
Build student confidence with multi-step equations through a visual, hands-on approach using algebra tiles. In this quick micro course, educators will explore how algebra tiles can model equations, use zero pairs to isolate variables, and make the process of solving multi-step equations more concrete. In under 10 minutes, participants will see practical classroom applications that connect visual and tactile models to abstract algebraic thinking. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Model two-step equations using algebra tiles.

  • Use algebra tiles and zero pairs to solve multi-step equations.

  • Identify opportunities to incorporate algebra tiles into instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Multiplying Binomials
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Multiplying Binomials

Make Multiplying Binomials Visual with Algebra Tiles
Overview ⌄
Turn abstract algebra into hands-on learning with a visual approach to multiplying binomials. In this quick micro course, educators will explore how algebra tiles and area models can make binomial multiplication and quadratic expressions more concrete for students. In under 10 minutes, participants will see how to model multiplication, use zero pairs to simplify expressions, and connect visual and tactile representations to abstract algebraic thinking. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Model binomial multiplication using algebra tiles and area models.

  • Use algebra tiles to multiply binomial expressions.

  • Apply zero pairs to simplify quadratic expressions.

  • Identify opportunities to incorporate algebra tiles into instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for One-Step Equations
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for One-Step Equations

Make One-Step Equations Visual with Algebra Tiles
Overview ⌄
Build student confidence with one-step equations through a visual, hands-on approach using algebra tiles. In this quick micro course, educators will explore how algebra tiles can model equations, use zero pairs to isolate variables, and make the process of solving one-step equations more concrete. In under 10 minutes, participants will see practical classroom applications that connect visual and tactile models to abstract algebraic thinking. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how algebra tiles can be used to model one-step equations.

  • Apply zero pairs to isolate variables.

  • Use algebra tiles to solve one-step equations.

  • Identify opportunities to incorporate algebra tiles into instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Solving Quadratics
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Solving Quadratics

Make Solving Quadratics Visual with Algebra Tiles
Overview ⌄
Help students tackle quadratic equations through a visual, hands-on approach using algebra tiles. In this quick micro course, educators will build from factoring trinomials to explore how algebra tiles can model completing the square and solving quadratic equations. In under 20 minutes, participants will see multiple approaches to solving quadratics while connecting visual and tactile models to abstract algebraic reasoning. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply algebra tiles to factor trinomials as a foundation for solving quadratic equations.

  • Use algebra tiles to model completing the square.

  • Solve quadratic equations using algebra tiles and compare multiple solution approaches.

  • Identify opportunities to incorporate visual models for quadratics into instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Two-Step Equations
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Algebra Tiles for Two-Step Equations

Make Two-Step Equations Visual with Algebra Tiles
Overview ⌄
Build student confidence with two-step equations through a visual, hands-on approach using algebra tiles. In this quick micro course, educators will build from one-step equations to explore how algebra tiles can model two-step equations and use zero pairs to isolate variables. In under 10 minutes, participants will see practical classroom applications that connect visual and tactile models to abstract algebraic thinking. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Build from one-step equation strategies using algebra tiles.

  • Use algebra tiles and zero pairs to solve two-step equations.

  • Identify opportunities to incorporate algebra tiles into instruction. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Base-Ten Blocks
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Base-Ten Blocks

Make Place Value and Operations Concrete with Base-Ten Blocks
Overview ⌄
Turn abstract numbers into concrete understanding with base-ten blocks. This hands-on micro course explores how this proportional model can help students visualize place value, compose and decompose whole numbers and decimals, and make sense of regrouping. Educators will explore how base-ten blocks can connect visual models to written computation while supporting addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - strengthening number sense, flexible thinking, and conceptual understanding. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how base-ten blocks provide a proportional model of the base-ten number system.

  • Model whole numbers and decimal values to represent place value and regrouping.

  • Use base-ten blocks to model addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Cuisenaire Rods
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Cuisenaire Rods

Make Mathematical Relationships Visible with Cuisenaire Rods
Overview ⌄
Turn abstract math into a concrete, visual experience with Cuisenaire rods. This hands-on micro course explores how these colorful, proportional blocks can help students see and reason about patterns, equivalence, number relationships, and operations rather than relying on memorized procedures. Educators will discover practical ways to use Cuisenaire rods to strengthen conceptual understanding, flexible thinking, and mathematical reasoning while helping students become more confident problem-solvers. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how Cuisenaire rods support conceptual understanding through proportional, visual models.

  • Use Cuisenaire rods to represent number relationships, equivalence, patterns, and operations.

  • Guide students in using Cuisenaire rods to strengthen mathematical reasoning and flexible problem-solving. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Geoboards
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Geoboards

Make Geometry and Measurement Visual with Geoboards
Overview ⌄
Bring geometry and measurement concepts to life with the hands-on, visual possibilities of a geoboard. This micro course explores how educators can use geoboards to create and analyze shapes, investigate area and perimeter, explore symmetry and coordinate relationships, and strengthen spatial reasoning. Participants will discover practical ways to make abstract concepts more concrete while engaging students in mathematical reasoning, exploration, and problem-solving. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Use geoboards to model and explore shapes, symmetry, area, perimeter, and coordinate relationships.

  • Apply hands-on geoboard strategies to make abstract geometry and measurement concepts visible and concrete.

  • Identify opportunities to use geoboards to strengthen student reasoning, problem-solving, and engagement. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Hundred Charts
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Hundred Charts

Discover Number Patterns with a Fresh Take on the Hundred Chart
Overview ⌄
Move beyond routine counting and help students uncover the rich mathematical relationships hidden within the hundred chart. This hands-on micro course introduces two unconventional hundred chart layouts that shift familiar directions and structures, encouraging students to think rather than rely on memorized patterns. Educators will explore how these fresh perspectives can strengthen number sense, place value, flexible thinking, and students’ ability to visualize relationships and movement among numbers from 1 to 100. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Use alternative hundred chart layouts to strengthen number sense and flexible thinking.

  • Facilitate pattern-finding discussions that explore number relationships and chart direction.

  • Apply purposeful questioning to extend student reasoning and mathematical thinking.

  • Help students visualize movement and relationships among numbers from 1 to 100. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Number Rack | Rekenrek
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Number Rack | Rekenrek

Build Early Number Sense with a Number Rack
Overview ⌄
Help students move beyond counting one-by-one toward seeing and reasoning about numbers with a number rack, also known as a rekenrek. This hands-on micro course explores how the structure of grouped beads can help students visualize numbers in fives and tens, build fluency, and develop flexible mental math strategies. Educators will discover practical ways to model addition and subtraction while extending the number rack to deepen number relationships and connect visual representations to abstract mathematical thinking. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Use a number rack to visually model addition and subtraction.

  • Apply number rack strategies that strengthen number relationships, fluency, and flexible thinking.

  • Extend the use of number racks beyond addition and subtraction to support broader mathematical reasoning. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Number Rope
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Number Rope

Make Number Sense Visible with a Number Rope
Overview ⌄
Bring number sense to life through movement and interaction with a number rope. This hands-on micro course explores how educators can use a number rope to help students visualize where numbers belong, compare relative magnitude, and strengthen estimation skills. By physically placing, discussing, and adjusting numbers in real time, students make their mathematical thinking visible while developing reasoning and collaboration skills. Participants will explore practical strategies and routines for bringing this flexible tool into classroom instruction. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Use a number rope to model magnitude, ordering, and equivalence.

  • Facilitate number rope routines that strengthen estimation and number placement reasoning.

  • Guide student discussion to make mathematical thinking visible and encourage collaborative reasoning. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Open Number Line
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Open Number Line

Make Mathematical Thinking Visible with Open Number Lines
Overview ⌄
Help students move beyond counting and rigid procedures toward more efficient, flexible mathematical thinking. This hands-on micro course explores how open number lines can make number relationships and student thinking visible through strategic jumps and visual models. Educators will discover practical ways to use open number lines to model operations, strengthen estimation, and encourage students to develop their own mental math strategies across grade levels from kindergarten through high school. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Use open number lines to visually model mathematical operations and number relationships.

  • Apply estimation and strategic jumping to support efficient problem-solving.

  • Guide students in developing and communicating flexible mental math strategies. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Paper Fraction Strips
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Paper Fraction Strips

Make Fractions Concrete with Paper Fraction Strips
Overview ⌄
Transform fractions from an abstract concept into a concrete, visual experience using paper fraction strips. In this hands-on micro course, educators will explore how involving students in creating and using fraction strips can deepen their understanding of fractional relationships. Participants will learn how this simple manipulative can help students compare fractions, identify equivalence, and model operations while developing greater flexibility, confidence, and conceptual understanding. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the value of creating and using paper fraction strips with students.

  • Use fraction strips to compare fractions and identify equivalent fractions.

  • Apply fraction strips to model addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with fractions. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Subitizing
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Subitizing

Build Number Sense and Fluency Through Subitizing
Overview ⌄
Help students move beyond counting one-by-one toward confident, efficient mathematical thinking. This hands-on micro course explores how subitizing - the ability to instantly recognize quantities - can strengthen early number sense, mental math, and flexible problem-solving. Through practical routines using subitizing cards, educators will learn how to help students recognize visual number patterns, develop part-whole relationships, and explain their mathematical thinking while building lasting fluency. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how subitizing supports early number sense and mathematical development.

  • Facilitate subitizing routines that build flexible number thinking and fluency.

  • Apply effective questioning strategies to extend student reasoning and strengthen part-whole understanding. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Tape Diagrams/Bar Models
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Tape Diagrams/Bar Models

Make Word Problems Visual with Tape Diagrams and Bar Models
Overview ⌄
Transform word problems into visual stories students can understand using tape diagrams, also known as bar models. This hands-on micro course helps educators use simple, proportional drawings to make relationships, parts and wholes, and unknown quantities visible. Participants will explore how tape diagrams can support concepts such as fractions, ratios, and percentages while helping students identify what is known, determine what is unknown, and select appropriate operations—building confidence and independence in mathematical problem-solving. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how tape diagrams and bar models represent mathematical relationships in word problems.

  • Construct visual models that identify known and unknown quantities and part-to-whole relationships.

  • Apply tape diagrams to support problem-solving with concepts such as fractions, ratios, and percentages.

  • Guide students in connecting visual models to appropriate mathematical operations and reasoning. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: The Double Number Line
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: The Double Number Line

Make Ratios and Proportions Visible with Double Number Lines
Overview ⌄
Build deeper understanding of ratios, rates, and proportions with double number lines. This hands-on micro course helps educators make proportional relationships, scale factors, and rate reasoning visible by showing how two quantities grow or shrink together. Participants will explore how double number lines can be used to solve real-world problems and help students move beyond memorized procedures toward explaining and reasoning about proportional relationships with confidence. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Model ratios, rates, and proportional relationships using double number lines.

  • Apply double number lines to solve real-world problems involving proportional reasoning.

  • Guide students in visualizing proportional relationships and explaining their mathematical reasoning. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Two-Sided Integer Chips
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Two-Sided Integer Chips

Make Integer Operations Concrete with Two-Sided Integer Chips
Overview ⌄
Turn abstract integer rules into concrete understanding with two-sided integer chips. This hands-on micro course helps educators make positive and negative numbers visible by modeling how quantities combine and interact. Participants will explore how integer chips can build conceptual understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication while helping students make meaningful connections between hands-on models and symbolic reasoning—building a stronger foundation for algebra and beyond. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Model addition and subtraction of positive and negative numbers using integer chips.

  • Demonstrate multiplication of integers using visual models that build conceptual understanding.

  • Guide students from concrete integer-chip models to symbolic reasoning. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
Hands-On Math: Using Ten-Frames to Add & Subtract
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Hands-On Math: Using Ten-Frames to Add & Subtract

Make Addition and Subtraction Visible with Ten-Frames
Overview ⌄
Help students move beyond memorizing addition and subtraction procedures to understanding what is actually happening with numbers. This hands-on micro course explores how ten-frames make place value, composing, and decomposing visible, helping students see what happens when a ten is made or broken apart. Educators will explore how extended ten-frames can bridge visual models and written equations, building the conceptual understanding students need to make sense of addition and subtraction algorithms. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how ten-frames support place value understanding and flexible computation.

  • Model addition and subtraction with larger quantities using extended ten-frames.

  • Connect ten-frame models to equations, number sentences, and written computation strategies. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧮 Math Focus 🏫 Classroom Ready
IEPs and 504 Plans: A Guide for Educators
Special Education & Student Services • Special Education Solutions

IEPs and 504 Plans: A Guide for Educators

Build Confidence Supporting Students with Disabilities
Overview ⌄
Gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively support students with disabilities in your school or classroom. Grounded in Wisconsin IEP standards, this self-paced course explores the legal foundations of special education, eligibility requirements, IEPs and 504 Plans, accommodations and modifications, and best practices for collaboration. Participants will strengthen their understanding of the processes and responsibilities that help ensure students receive the supports they need to succeed. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the legal foundations of IEPs and 504 Plans.

  • Describe eligibility requirements, evaluation processes, and the key components of IEPs and 504 Plans.

  • Distinguish between accommodations and modifications and apply them appropriately.

  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of team members in supporting students with disabilities.

  • Apply best practices for collaboration, compliance, and student support. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧩 Special Education Focus 🎓 Certificate Eligible
IEPs and 504 Plans: Partnering with Families and Protecting Student Rights
Special Education & Student Services • Special Education Solutions

IEPs and 504 Plans: Partnering with Families and Protecting Student Rights

Build Strong Family Partnerships While Protecting Student Rights
Overview ⌄
Develop the knowledge and confidence to effectively support students and families through the Wisconsin IEP and 504 Plan process. This self-paced course explores legal requirements, parental rights, confidentiality, and best practices for building collaborative partnerships with families. Participants will strengthen their ability to navigate challenging situations, support student transitions, and promote positive outcomes while protecting the rights of every learner. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the legal protections and parental rights that guide IEPs and 504 Plans.

  • Apply best practices for maintaining confidentiality and supporting compliance.

  • Build collaborative partnerships with families throughout the special education process.

  • Identify effective strategies for supporting students during key educational transitions. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧩 Special Education Focus 🎭 Scenario-Based
LEA Essentials for CCR-IEP Meetings
Special Education & Student Services • Leadership & Engagement Solutions

LEA Essentials for CCR-IEP Meetings

Lead Collaborative IEP Meetings with Confidence
Overview ⌄
Confidently lead College and Career Ready (CCR) IEP meetings that are compliant, student-centered, and family-focused. This self-paced course helps LEA representatives strengthen their preparation, facilitation, and communication skills while navigating legal requirements and culturally responsive practices. Participants will explore the five-step CCR-IEP framework and gain practical tools and templates that support effective collaboration and meaningful student outcomes. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Distinguish the responsibilities of the LEA representative and facilitate effective, collaborative IEP meetings.

  • Prepare for CCR-IEP meetings by gathering essential information, engaging families, and incorporating student voice.

  • Apply the five-step CCR-IEP framework to lead compliant, inclusive, and student-centered conversations.

  • Use practical tools and templates to support consistent, high-quality preparation, facilitation, and follow-through. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📄 Templates 🧩 Special Education Focus 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📝 Planning Resources 👥 Leadership Focus
Leading Structured Performance Improvement
Growth & Development • Employee Evaluation Solutions

Leading Structured Performance Improvement

Lead Performance Improvement with Clarity, Confidence, and Consistency
Overview ⌄
Supporting staff growth while maintaining accountability can be one of the most challenging responsibilities of leadership. This self-paced course equips leaders with practical, proven protocols for addressing performance concerns with clarity, confidence, and consistency. Participants will explore how credible authority, clear expectations, consistent systems, and a growth-oriented approach work together to support meaningful performance improvement. With actionable strategies and structured guidance, leaders can strengthen their approach to difficult performance situations while supporting both individual growth and organizational expectations. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply credible authority when addressing staff performance concerns.

  • Establish and communicate clear expectations for performance and improvement.

  • Implement consistent systems and protocols that support accountability.

  • Balance accountability with a supportive, growth-oriented approach to staff development. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
👥 Leadership Focus 🎓 Certificate Eligible 🧰 Practical Tools
Literacy Aligned: 4K-5 Science of Reading Webinar Series
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Literacy Aligned: 4K-5 Science of Reading Webinar Series

Grow Your Literacy Expertise - One Topic at a Time
Overview ⌄
Strengthen your knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction through this self-paced, on-demand webinar series for educators serving grades 4K–5. Grounded in the Science of Reading, the Reading Rope, and the Active View of Reading, each session provides practical strategies, instructional routines, and tools that can be applied immediately to improve literacy outcomes. New topics are added regularly, allowing you to learn at your own pace while keeping your professional learning current. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this learning series, learners will be able to:

  • Apply science-aligned literacy practices that strengthen reading and writing instruction for students in grades 4K–5.

  • Integrate research-based instructional routines that support key literacy components, including phonics, morphology, fluency, vocabulary, syntax, and writing.

  • Implement practical strategies and tools that enhance classroom instruction and improve student literacy outcomes. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎥 Webinar Series 📚 Literacy Focus
Literacy Aligned: 6-12 Science of Reading Webinar Series
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Literacy Aligned: 6-12 Science of Reading Webinar Series

Strengthen Literacy Instruction with Ongoing Science of Reading Learning
Overview ⌄
Stay current with research-based literacy practices through this self-paced, on-demand webinar series designed for educators in grades 6–12. Explore key topics aligned to the Science of Reading, including background knowledge, vocabulary, and syntax, while strengthening your understanding of evidence-based instruction. As new webinars are released, you'll continue building the knowledge and confidence to improve literacy outcomes for adolescent learners. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this webinar series, learners will be able to:

  • Apply research-based literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading.

  • Strengthen instructional decision-making related to background knowledge, vocabulary, and syntax.

  • Implement evidence-based strategies that improve literacy outcomes for students in grades 6–12. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎥 Webinar Series 📚 Literacy Focus
Mastering a Coaching Approach
Growth & Development • Employee Evaluation Solutions

Mastering a Coaching Approach

Lead with Confidence Through Purposeful Coaching Conversations
Overview ⌄
Develop the mindset and skills to coach employees toward greater ownership, collaboration, and performance. In this self-paced course, leaders will learn how to foster accountability through effective coaching conversations, navigate challenging situations with confidence, and determine when coaching, training, mentoring, or direct feedback is the most appropriate approach. Participants will strengthen their ability to build trust, ask meaningful questions, and create a culture that supports continuous growth and improvement. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply a coaching mindset and communication strategies to build trust, accountability, and collaboration.

  • Use open-ended questions and active listening to guide individuals toward meaningful solutions and ownership.

  • Distinguish between coaching, training, mentoring, and feedback to select the most effective leadership approach. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
👥 Leadership Focus 💭 Reflection Activities 🎓 Certificate Eligible 🎭 Scenario-Based
Payroll & Tax Law 2025 Updates | H.R. 1 OBBBA
Finance & Payroll • Business Solutions

Payroll & Tax Law 2025 Updates | H.R. 1 OBBBA

Navigate Payroll Changes with Confidence and Accuracy
Overview ⌄
Legislative changes don’t have to create payroll headaches. This course helps payroll and HR professionals navigate the 2025 tax and H.R.1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) changes and understand their implications for employers and employees. Participants will explore practical strategies for adjusting payroll processes and software, maintaining compliance, answering employee questions, and supporting timely and accurate payroll administration as new requirements are implemented. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Summarize key H.R.1 OBBBA and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions that impact payroll.

  • Identify implications of legislative changes for employers, employees, and payroll processes.

  • Determine necessary payroll software and process adjustments to support compliance.

  • Apply strategies and resources that support accurate, timely payroll administration and ongoing implementation. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
▶️ Video-Based Learning 🎓 Certificate Eligible
Payroll Checklists for the Education Setting
Finance & Payroll • Business Solutions

Payroll Checklists for the Education Setting

Strengthen Payroll Accuracy Through Consistent, Efficient Processes
Overview ⌄
Improve the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of your district's payroll processes through the effective use of checklists. Designed for school district payroll and HR professionals, this self-paced course explores how structured workflows support compliance, reduce errors, and streamline payroll operations. Participants will learn how to develop a customized payroll checklist that meets the unique needs of their organization and promotes reliable, consistent practices. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how checklists improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll operations.

  • Differentiate between checklist types and identify their appropriate use in payroll processes.

  • Create a customized payroll checklist that supports consistent and reliable payroll practices. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📄 Templates 🎓 Certificate Eligible ⚡ Micro Course 🧰 Practical Tools
Planning for Effective Instruction
Growth & Development • Operational Solutions

Planning for Effective Instruction

Plan with Purpose. Teach with Confidence.
Overview ⌄
Effective instruction begins with intentional planning. This self-paced eLearning course helps educators strengthen the planning practices that lead to increased student engagement, stronger instructional alignment, and improved learning outcomes. Participants will explore the instructional planning cycle, reflect on current practices, and discover strategies - including the thoughtful use of AI - to design, deliver, assess, and continuously improve instruction. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Analyze the instructional planning cycle before, during, and after instruction.

  • Apply strategies to design, deliver, assess, and refine effective instruction.

  • Evaluate current planning practices and identify opportunities to strengthen future lessons, including the responsible use of AI tools. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📝 Planning Resources 🎓 Certificate Eligible
Professionalism in Practice Deep Dive
Growth & Development • Employee Evaluation Solutions

Professionalism in Practice Deep Dive

Strengthen Professional Habits That Build Trust and Positive Relationships
Overview ⌄
Professionalism is more than a set of expectations; it is the daily demonstration of respect, responsibility, and integrity in how we communicate, collaborate, and contribute to our work environments. Designed for educators and staff at any stage of their careers, this self-paced course explores the behaviors and mindsets that support effective teamwork, positive workplace culture, and continued professional growth. Through guided reflection and practical strategies, participants will examine how communication, boundaries, and professional behaviors impact themselves and others while identifying intentional steps to strengthen their professional practice. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify behaviors and mindsets that demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.

  • Examine how communication, boundaries, and professional habits impact themselves and others.

  • Apply practical strategies to strengthen professionalism, relationships, and workplace culture.

  • Develop actionable steps for continued professional growth. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
💭 Reflection Activities 🎓 Certificate Eligible
Ready...Or Not? Supporting Students with School Refusal
Special Education & Student Services • Behavior Solutions

Ready...Or Not? Supporting Students with School Refusal

Support Student Readiness with Structure, Empathy, and Practical Tools
Overview ⌄
Student refusal is often a form of communication rather than defiance. This self-paced course helps educators recognize the reasons behind refusal behaviors and respond with practical, relationship-centered strategies that reduce escalation while maintaining high expectations. Grounded in Functional Communication Training (FCT), participants will explore ready-to-use tools, real-world examples, and planning templates to build student independence and create more productive classroom interactions. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize student refusal as a form of communication and identify factors that contribute to refusal behaviors.

  • Apply practical intervention strategies grounded in Functional Communication Training (FCT).

  • Develop a proactive response plan that promotes student dignity, independence, and positive engagement. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📥 Downloadable Resources 📝 Planning Resources
Section 504: practical Guidance for Equitable Student Support
Special Education & Student Services • Special Education Solutions

Section 504: practical Guidance for Equitable Student Support

Navigate Section 504 with Clarity and Confidence
Overview ⌄
Section 504 plays a critical role in removing barriers and ensuring students with disabilities have equitable access to educational opportunities. This self-paced course helps educators and school teams confidently navigate the Section 504 process from initial identification and evaluation through plan development, implementation, and ongoing review. Through practical guidance and realistic school-based situations, participants will strengthen their understanding of legal foundations, eligibility decisions, collaborative team practices, meaningful accommodation planning, and consistent implementation while keeping equitable, student-centered decision-making at the heart of the process. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and legal foundations of Section 504 and distinguish it from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

  • Apply appropriate practices for Section 504 referral, evaluation, eligibility, and collaborative team decision-making.

  • Develop individualized Section 504 plans that connect meaningful accommodations to identified student barriers.

  • Support consistent implementation, monitoring, and ongoing review of Section 504 plans to promote equitable student access. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📥 Downloadable Resources
Strengthening Secondary Readers
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Academic Solutions

Strengthening Secondary Readers

Strengthen Secondary Readers Through Targeted Literacy Instruction
Overview ⌄
Help struggling readers move beyond workarounds by addressing the root causes of literacy challenges. This self-paced eLearning course equips educators with practical strategies, high-leverage routines, and research-based tools to strengthen word knowledge, improve reading comprehension, and increase student engagement. Participants will learn to identify barriers to reading success and implement instructional practices that support deeper understanding and independent reading. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify common barriers that impact secondary students' reading comprehension and literacy development.

  • Apply evidence-based strategies to strengthen word knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension.

  • Implement practical instructional routines that increase student engagement and support independent reading. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📝 Planning Resources 📚 Literacy Focus 📥 Downloadable Resources 📖 In-Depth Learning
Structured Teaching & Work Systems
Special Education & Student Services • Behavior Solutions

Structured Teaching & Work Systems

Build Predictable Systems That Increase Student Independence
Overview ⌄
Create learning environments that promote independence, predictability, and success for all students. This self-paced course guides educators through research-based structured teaching practices that can be applied across universal instruction, Tier 2, Tier 3, and specialized support settings. Participants will explore how predictable routines, visual supports, clearly defined expectations, and structured work systems can reduce reliance on adult prompting while supporting executive functioning, regulation, and student autonomy across a variety of learning environments. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how structured teaching supports neurodiverse learners and promotes independence.

  • Design predictable routines and structured environments using schedules, task lists, visual supports, and clear expectations.

  • Implement structured work systems that increase student autonomy across learning environments.

  • Use fidelity tools to reflect on implementation and identify opportunities for improvement. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📥 Downloadable Resources
Supporting Multilingual Learners in K-12 Schools: Strategies, Tools, and Action
Special Education & Student Services • Academic Solutions

Supporting Multilingual Learners in K-12 Schools: Strategies, Tools, and Action

Support Multilingual Learners with Confidence, Clarity, and Action
Overview ⌄
Support multilingual learners with confidence using this practical, self-paced course designed for K–12 educators and school staff. Participants will explore essential legal responsibilities, language acquisition and proficiency development, the influence of culture and acculturation, and strategies that provide meaningful access to grade-level learning. Through real-world situations and the Reflection–Collaboration–Action (RCA) framework, learners will explore WIDA tools, effective accommodations, intentional instructional planning, and technology that strengthens language and content learning across K–12 settings. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe legal responsibilities and requirements for serving multilingual learners.

  • Explain key concepts of language acquisition and proficiency development, including the distinction between social language (BICS) and academic language (CALP).

  • Apply instructional strategies, accommodations, and WIDA tools to strengthen multilingual learners’ access to grade-level instruction.

  • Integrate technology and intentional planning practices that support language development and content learning. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 🧰 Practical Tools
Title Partnerships with Private Schools: Guidance for LEA & Federal Program Coordinators
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Business Solutions

Title Partnerships with Private Schools: Guidance for LEA & Federal Program Coordinators

Navigate Title Requirements with Confidence
Overview ⌄
Build compliant, meaningful partnerships with private schools through effective consultation and equitable Title services. This self-paced eLearning course equips LEA and federal program coordinators with practical strategies to implement equitable services, meet ESSA requirements, and align with Wisconsin DPI guidance. Through a realistic, scenario-based learning experience, participants will strengthen their understanding of consultation, funding, documentation, service delivery, and compliance.

 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply ESSA and Wisconsin DPI requirements to implement equitable Title services for private schools.

  • Conduct meaningful consultation and manage funding, documentation, and service delivery in compliance with federal requirements.

  • Develop collaborative partnerships that support students, educators, families, and private school stakeholders through effective Title program implementation. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎭 Scenario-Based 🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📥 Downloadable Resources
Using Visual Supports to Guide Student Success
Special Education & Student Services • Pupil Services Solutions

Using Visual Supports to Guide Student Success

Create Structured Learning Environments That Promote Student Independence
Overview ⌄
 Visual supports help students navigate expectations, build independence, and strengthen emotional regulation. In this self-paced course, educators will explore how to intentionally design and implement visual supports that improve routines, ease transitions, and reduce challenging behaviors. Participants will develop practical strategies for creating structured learning environments that increase student engagement, foster independence, and support success for all learners. 
Objectives ⌄

 By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize how visual supports improve routines, transitions, and student regulation.

  • Create and implement visual supports that address classroom and behavioral needs.

  • Adapt and refine visual supports to strengthen student independence and engagement. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
📄 Templates 🧰 Practical Tools 🎓 Certificate Eligible 📥 Downloadable Resources
Vocabulary: Learning the Language of Career and Technical Education
Career Readiness • Career Readiness Solutions

Vocabulary: Learning the Language of Career and Technical Education

Build Confidence Navigating the Language of Career and Technical Education
Overview ⌄
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is filled with acronyms, terminology, and foundational concepts that experienced educators often use without explanation. Designed for educators and professionals new to CTE, this self-paced course builds a practical understanding of the language used across K-12 education, including operations, curriculum, assessment, student support, and career development. Strengthen your confidence in meetings, professional learning, and daily conversations by developing a shared vocabulary that supports collaboration and student success. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize and define key vocabulary and acronyms commonly used in K-12 education and Career and Technical Education.

  • Differentiate terminology related to curriculum, assessment, student support, and career development.

  • Apply CTE-specific terminology in classroom practice and professional conversations.

  • Communicate confidently using consistent language that supports collaboration and student success. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 📥 Downloadable Resources
WISEGrant Navigation Essentials For ESEA
Literacy, Math & Assessment • Business Solutions

WISEGrant Navigation Essentials For ESEA

Navigate WISEgrants with Confidence from Access to Budgeting
Overview ⌄
Managing federal grants doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Designed for administrators and program coordinators, this self-paced course provides step-by-step guidance for navigating WISEgrants and managing ESEA grants effectively. Participants will explore essential processes from accessing the portal and managing user permissions to maintaining required documentation, determining Title I eligibility, and building accurate grant budgets. Whether you are new to WISEgrants or looking to strengthen your current systems, this course provides practical guidance for efficient, secure, and compliant grant management. 
Objectives ⌄

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Navigate key features of the WISEgrants portal and locate support when needed.

  • Manage user access, permissions, and required grant documentation.

  • Apply enrollment and eligibility information to determine Title I eligibility.

  • Build and review grant budgets aligned with ESEA requirements. 

WHAT YOU'LL FIND
🎓 Certificate Eligible 🧰 Practical Tools
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Expand access beyond one course with an annual CESA 6 Learning Collective subscription. Give staff across your organization flexible access to a growing catalog of practical, self-paced professional learning designed to strengthen practice and support meaningful results.

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