ASCD PD Online courses are self-paced, web-based, media-rich learning experiences that help users deepen their understanding of today's most important education topics. Each course includes video content, readings, auto-graded assessments, downloadable applications, and reflections. You must register for your class through Puget Sound ESD in order to request PSESD clock hours or Seattle University college credit. Instructions for requesting clock hours or SU credit will be included in your registration confirmation email. Register anytime between now and August 15, 2019, but your course MUST be completed by August 31, 2019.

The demands and challenges of the 21st century require innovations on the part of teachers, administrators, schools, and communities to fully prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Educators who take on the whole child approach aim to ensure that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged; set the standard for comprehensive, sustainable school improvement; and provide students with the opportunity for long-term success.
 
In this ASCD PD Online course, see how this approach works in relation to a school’s culture and climate, curriculum and instruction, assessment, classroom management, and outside of the classroom practices. You will then have the opportunity to review its characteristics while comparing and contrasting your current professional practices with the approach through assessments, articles from Educational Leadership as well original readings for this course, videos featuring noted education experts, and applications to implement new ideas and strategies.

Prerequisites: Minimum computer hardware requirements with internet access.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund for this class, EMAIL your cancellation request to registration@psesd.org within two weeks of your registration confirmation. Refunds are valid ONLY if the participant has not started the course.

Available: 20 PSESD clock hours ($60) or 2 Seattle University credits ($100).

Syllabi for the ASCD online classes may be found here: https://bit.ly/ASCDsyllabi