Professional Development
for Educators!

This Eduhero course will look at some of the most common dangers we face every day in schools, and how we can best reduce these risks.

In this course for students, we’re going to talk about Proper searching, Privacy and Identity Theft, Copyright, and Cyberbullying.

Examples of student expectations and contracts as well as management tips for using "Bring Your Own Technology" in the classroom will be shared. We w...

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act addresses the need for access to services for people with disabilities. Compliance with Section 504 is required ...

Learn about the many types of drugs available, examine the actual causes and signs of addiction, and ways to best combat this threat,

Statistics show that teenagers are at risk of abuse from their dating partners. This course will provide you with the facts and resources necessary to...

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is a federal law that protects the privacy of students’ education records. The Protection of...

This course will provide you with the information and skills needed to become an effective substitute teacher in any grade and subject in Texas public...

(OSHA Chemical Safety) La OSHA requiere que todos los empleadores y distritos escolares proveen entrenamiento a sus empleados sobre la seguridad inter...

Digital Citizenship is the process of guiding everyone to use technology appropriately and responsibly. In this course, you will learn proper digital...

We all know that communication between teachers, parents, and students is an important ingredient that leads to successful student learning. When teac...

In this course we’re going to dig a little deeper into some of the Word 2016 features including layouts, themes, and formatting tools.

This introductory 3-part series is designed to give educators the basics to promote successful technology integration. You will explore topics like: C...

It is important to know how to keep yourself and your friends safe while using the Internet. In this course we will discuss online predators, risky be...

Learn basic tips and tricks for using Google Spreadsheets in the classroom. Some common formulas we will explore include count-if, array, and transpos...

In Part 2 of the Microsoft Excel 2016 course, we’ll look more closely at entering and manipulating data, editing charts, and adding formulas.

Digital Citizenship is the process of guiding everyone to use technology appropriately and responsibly. In this course, you will learn proper digital...

For part 3 of our Photoshop CC Basics series, we’re going to dive a little further into the design and color capabilities of the program. Drawing ...

Part 2 of our Photoshop CC Basics series covers fundamental features and techniques for creating and manipulating images. You will learn how Photoshop...

This course will explore the new features in Microsoft Excel 2016, as well as go over the fundamental tools that this spreadsheet software has to off...

Learn how to use and implement PhET Simulations in your GT and STEM classrooms.

Learn about the various options that you have for differentiating instruction for GT students with this 1-hour course. 

The goal of this course is that you learn ways to enhance your students’ intellectual growth and social maturity so you can help prevent such proble...

In this Gifted and Talented course, we cover Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and the Renzulli Giftedness model, as well as strategies for supporting ...

Teachers can be flexible and insightful escalator operators, continually challenging and extending the most capable students beyond where they are. Th...

The purpose of this Gifted and Talented course is to replace some of the myths and misconceptions about our GT population with learning environments a...

Learn about Twice-Exceptional students and how to accommodate them in your classroom and meet their unique needs.

Explore and learn about functional perfectionism in GT students, as well as how to manage and guide these students in your classroom.

In this GT course, explore tips and tricks for customizing the GT experience for your students using Google Slides, HyperDocs, and more!

In this course you will learn how to understand the emotional needs of GT students to be better able to meet their educational needs.

In Part III, you will focus on Teaching Actions 5 - 10: using mental models, teaching abstract processes, the importance of planning, using the adult...

Dr. Ruby Payne brings her knowledge and expertise to Eduhero with a three-part course series, A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Part I focuses ...

Part II of the course series focuses on Teaching Actions 1 - 4. These actions are related to developing mutual respect, teaching hidden rules, knowing...

This DIR-approved course provides an overview of cybersecurity including the importance of data protection, the different types of threats, as well as...

(Cybersecurity in Schools) Este curso aprobado por DIR proporciona una visión general de la ciberseguridad, incluida la importancia de la protección...

Dr. John Conley and Dr. Brian Zemlicka discuss the teacher shortage and retention dilemma and possible solutions for these issues. 

Hear from Dr. Brian Zemlicka and Mr. John Conley on the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of the Superintendent and the Board.