Professional Development
for Educators!

Orthographic processing is one of the main components that affects the early development of reading skills in students. In this course you will learn ...

This course has been updated! In this module, we’ll provide some background on the origins of school nutrition assistance, and look more closely at...

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...

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...

(Bloodborne Pathogens) Expande tu conocimiento de enfermedades transmitidas por la sangre y como reducir el riesgo de contaminación. Este curso ...

This course is based, in part, on the recommendations of Texas Department of Health Services in their publication Guidelines for the Care of Students ...

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

This course will educate school personnel about effective diabetes management and to share a set of best practices that enable schools to ensure a saf...

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

Learn the many risks involving the abuse of steroids in adolescents, the signs of abuse, and how you can help educate our youth about the dangers of t...

Smore is one of the easiest platforms for online publishing. In just a matter of minutes, you can publish your online flyer and have your content out ...

Photoshop is a graphics-editing program that is used to create and manipulate images. It can do a huge range of imaging tasks, and is routinely used ...

In this advanced course you will learn how to customize animations and transitions. We'll take a closer look at presenter options, as well as how to b...

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

The use of different technology in a classroom setting can have many positive benefits. This course will guide you through several resources available...

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

In this course you'll learn about key features new to Office 365 and how to navigate the interface!

This course will cover the benefits of podcasting and how it is used in schools. We’ll then get you started making your own podcasts and how to tail...

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...

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

Shakespeare Sits Here: GT Instruction in the ELAR classroom provides real-world examples of how to consistently challenge and inspire Gifted and Talen...

The objectives for this course are that you understand how stress can affect your students’ mental health. Recognize early signs of stress and burno...

This Gifted and Talented course features innovative instructional strategies teachers can use to navigate around roadblocks and empower gifted student...

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

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

Explore assessment terminology, assessment tools, and discover why differentiated assessments are necessary for your GT students. 

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...

This course provides specific tools and techniques to raise the bar so Gifted and Talented students are challenged and are learning new material daily...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.