Professional Development Courses: Schedule
All three credit courses require 42 hours of instructional work throughout the duration of the course. Whether it is in-person class time or online alternative instruction, it is your opportunity to put your new knowledge into immediate practice. The frequency of online discussion/interaction with instructor and classmates is throughout the course. It is available 24 hours a day. For course descriptions simply click on the course name or visit our course catalog. 10 days prior to the course you will receive a Welcome email with directions and any other instructions for the course. If you have any questions about our scheduling please feel free to contact us at info@thomstecher.com.
Registration for courses closes 5 days before the first day of class or if the course is filled.
An official Grade Receipt Letter will be mailed by Neumann University at the conclusion of the course.
Summer 2025
EDU 526 - Effective Classroom Management Strategies and Skills (Online)
- Price: $900.00
- Dates: May 19th - July 2nd
- Professors: Larry Newman
- Location: Online via Canvas online learning platform
This course combines theory and practical application. Participants will be challenged to share their gifts and talents with the class and also examine areas they feel they need to improve. Teaching the children of today in the classrooms of today within the culture of today demands a retooling of the concept of teacher. Teaching factual information is easy. The true question is – are the students’ actively learning what is being taught? In order to bridge the gap between teaching and learning it is critical teachers possess effective classroom management strategies and techniques. “Essential Strategies…..” explores every aspect of managing a classroom from kindergarten through grade twelve. We start with the basics and using a variety of teaching and learning strategies we allow participants to develop the necessary skills to be a more effective teacher.
EDU 526 - Understanding and Teaching Children Affected by Poverty (online)
- Price: $900.00
- Dates: June 16th - July 27th
- Professors: Dan McDermott and Denae Thomas
- Location: Online via Canvas online learning platform
This course is designed so that educators can better understand children coming from poverty. Poverty will be discussed from a variety of viewpoints; including: financial, emotional, mental, spiritual and physical. We will examine the critical role that support systems, resources, relationships and role models play as intervening factors. We will explore the hidden rules and habits of poverty situations. Some key beliefs of this course are: poverty is relative, poverty occurs in all races, economic class is a continuous line not a clear cut distinction, there is a difference between generational and situation poverty. Participants will experience research-based strategies to assist children affected by poverty.
EDU 526 - Artificial Intelligence: Tools for Educators (Online)
- Price: $900.00
- Dates: July 7th - August 19th
- Professors: Phil Hochman and Joe Brancoccio
- Location: Online via Canvas online learning platform
Artificial Intelligence: Tools for Educators is an introductory course that equips educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage Artifical Intelligence in education. Participants will explore terminology, implement AI applications for idea creation and creativity, understand AI concerns and regulations, integrate AI-enabled assessment tools, and design standards-based lessons with ease. They will also learn to evaluate their curriculum using AI generative feedback, ensuring they can enhance their teaching practices using cutting-edge technology.