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125396-Finding Mrs. Warnecke – by Cindi Rigsbee - Nancy Archer
This online class is a discussion of the book, "Finding Mrs. Warnecke" by Cindi Rigsbee10/11/201045
125408-Same Kind of Different as Me – by Ron Hall & Denver Moore - Nancy Archer
A Book Discussion: "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall & Denver Moore11/1/201045
125496 So Many Students, So Little Time! - Kristen Beach
Time management, clear objectives, and priorities make education not seem so overwhelming. Participants will explore, research and discuss different ways to getting it all done.11/11/201045
125609 What Great Teachers Do Differently - Amy Braswell
This online class is a Professional Book Study: What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker9/6/201145
125643-Differentiated Instruction Creating a Classroom for All - Amanda Butler
The purpose of this course is to increase teacher’s knowledge and use of different types of instruction for all types of learners.11/8/201045
125672-Stress Management 101 - Lori Cates
This course is designed to help define stress, see the effects it is having on our health and to teach some ways of managing or reducing it.11/1/201045
125733-More about Literature Circles - Marion Craig
"To familiarize educators with the skills and knowledge needed to implement successful Literature Circles into the classroom.10/11/201045
125741-More Dr. Seuss - Marion Craig
Participants will learn new ways in which to use and incorporate Dr. Seuss books in the classrooms. Teachers will increase their awareness of the value and importance of using Dr. Seuss books as a source in the classroom to enhance literacy. 11/1/201045
125760 Celebrating History through Eve Bunting - Marion Craig and Pamela Freeman
Participants will learn how to merge History, Social Studies, Literature and Multicultural Concepts into RELEVANT lessons using the works of Eve Bunting. 8/15/201145
125833-Brain Rules - Lynn Hawking
A Book Discussion: "Brain Rules" by John Medina11/1/201045
125855 Effectively Use Visual Strategies - Staisey Hodge
Learn to design and implement visual strategies which support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a variety of classroom settings.5/2/201145
125868-AR Diamond Books 2010-2011 - Traci Holland
Participants will read various Arkansas Diamond Award List nominees and share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom.10/11/201045
125915 Happiness Project - Dawn Joseph
Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun11/11/201045
125938-Creating Standard’s Based Materials with Print Shop - Jim Joyner
Participants will learn to develop materials based on Arkansas State standards for use In the classroom10/12/201045
125945-Creating Effective Presentations - Jim Joyner
Particiapants will learn the many varied applications of presentation software and equipment.11/11/201045
126039 Google Earth - Lynn Leidigh
Participants will create a Google Earth teaching unit/lesson plan for their classroom.6/10/201145
126049-A Look at Teacher/Student Sexual Misconduct Through the use of fiction: Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult - Carolyn Lipsmeyer
This online class is a discussion of the book, “Salem Falls”, the story of Jack St. Bride. The class will use the fictional characters to discuss what can happen between a teacher and student.10/11/201045
126052 The Pact by Jodi Picoult - Carolyn Lipsmeyer
This online class is a discussion of the book, A Look at Teen Suicide Through the use of fiction: The Pact, by Jodi Picoult6/12/201145
134301 Jan Brett Picture Books - Traci Holland
Participants will read various works of Jan Brett.  Participants will also share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom.11/8/201045
136474 The Help - Dawn Joseph
This online class is a discussion of the book, The Help7/29/201145
136491 Finding Mrs. Warnecke - Nancy Archer
This course is a book club discussion of:  Finding Mrs. Warnecke by Cindi Rigsbee.1/11/201145
136493 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Nancy Archer
This course is a book club discussion of:  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack by Rebecca Skloot2/6/201145
136501 Oppositional Defiance Disorder - Lori Cates
This course will provide educators information about Oppositional Defiant Disorder, strategies, and interventions to use when working with these students in the classroom.2/28/201145
136502 Nineteen Minutes - Lori Cates
A discussion of the book, Nineteen Minutes, by Jodi Picoult. How do we as educators handle bullying when we see it?3/28/201145
136503 House Rules - Lori Cates
Participants will read and discuss the book, House Rules, by Jodi Picoult.1/24/201145
136504 Patricia Polacco Picture Books II - Traci Holland
Participants will read various works of Patricia Polacco and  share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom.1/10/201145
136505 Children’s Poetry Books - Traci Holland
Participants will read various chidren's poetry books and will share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom to celebrate National Poetry Month during April.4/4/201145
136506 Autistic Students in the Classroom - Barbara Jones
The students in this class will learn strategies in the regular classroom to successfully integrate students with autism and other disorders into the regular curriculum.2/15/201145
136507 Microsoft Publisher - Jim Joyner
This course provides participants the opportunity to learn Microsoft Publisher.1/11/201145
136508 Microsoft Outlook/Internet Explorer Basics - Jim Joyner
Participants are given the opportunity to learn basic and advanced features of Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer2/8/201145
136516 NetTrekker - Lori Lachowsky
Participants will learn to incorporate netTrekker's key features and functions into their classroom.1/31/201145
136518 Learning to Use Google Earth - Lynn Leidigh
Participants will learn basics of Google Earth and explore websites containing Google Earth lesson plans and resources.1/31/201145
136541 How To Jump Start Your Day Part II - Tammy Helmick
The purpose of this course is to encourage educators to make exercise and healthy eating habits a daily part of their lives and to pass the example on to their students.2/21/201145
136583 The Pact - Carolyn Lipsmeyer
This course is a book club discussion of:  A Look at Teen Suicide Through the use of fiction: The Pact by Jodi Picoult.1/10/201145
136617 Fairy Tales/Fractured Fairy Tales - Traci Holland
Participants will read various fairy tales/fractured fairy tales and share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom.2/4/201145
136638 The Water is Wide - Neilann Brown
This course is a book club discussion of: The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy1/17/201145
136641 Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire - Neilann Brown
This online class is a discussion of the book, Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire by Rafe Esquith. 3/1/201145
136646 Columbine - Kathryn Young
This online class is a discussion of Columbine, a nonfiction work by Dave Cullen.4/5/201145
136648 Accomplished Teaching - Staisey Hodge
Participants will become familiar with characteristics of accomplished teachers, reflect upon their own practice, and develop a plan to improve their teaching practice to improve outcomes for students.6/10/201145
136656 A Hand to Guide Me - Lynn Hawking
This online class is a discussion of the book, A Hand to Guide Me by Denzel Washington.2/8/201145
136681 Everyone Loves a Mystery - Lynn Hawking
Participants will examine story elements and vocabulary associated with mystery stories.1/11/201145
136691 Powerful Multi-Cultural Images Revealed in Picture Books - Marion Craig
Participants will read ten (10) multi-cultural children’s books and recognize the importance for students to be exposed to strong visual images of people that are similar to themselves. 5/9/201145
136694 Award Winning Book Reviews Level 0.0-3.9 - Marion Craig
The students will read, review and critique 15 Award Winning Books, and create activities for each book that align with the Arkansas State Standards.1/31/201145
136701 Award Winning Book Reviews Level 4.0-6.9 - Marion Craig
Participants will read, review and critique 10 Award Winning Books, and create activities for each book that align with the Arkansas State Standards.1/10/201145
137229 Web Tools for the 21st Classroom - Lori Lachowsky
This class introduces participants to numerous freeware applications that can be used within the classroom curriculum2/23/201145
148684 Please Stop Laughing At Me - Nancy Archer
This online class is a discussion of the book, Please Stop Laughing At Me by Jodee Blanco6/20/201145
148688 Professional Book Club: Stones into Schools - Nancy Archer
This course is a book discussion  of Stones into Schools – by Greg Mortenson7/13/201145
148690 Heroes Among Us - Nancy Archer
This online class is a discussion of the book, Heroes Among Us by John Quinones8/16/201145
148692 The Encore Effect - Nancy Archer
Participants will discuss the powerful book The Encore Effect by Mark Sanborn and examine how it inspires readers to set and achieve goals and become the best.9/7/201145
148748 Geocaching II, Travel Bug - George Belew
Learn to use your PC to track the movements of items that you personally put into circualtion using techniques learned here or in Geocache I.6/14/201145
148751 Geocaching Treasure Hunt - George Belew
Participants will learn to use a GPS  to locate and visit hidden treasures in your area and worldwide.7/6/201145
148752 Geocaching III –Track Your Own Cache - George Belew
Geocaching from the opposite side. Build your own Cache & track visitors via the internet. Easy & Fun. GPS is provided 8/27/201145
148826 Differentiation Can Be Easy in the Classroom - Sarah Bowen
Participants will learn new and different ways to differentiate in the classroom. 6/20/201145
148833 If They’re Laughing, They Just Might Be - Neilann Brown
This online class is a discussion of the book, If They’re Laughing They Just Might Be Listening by Elaine M. Lundberg and Cheryl Miller Thurston.6/13/201145
148837 The Essential 55 - Neilann Brown
A Professional Book study of Ron Clark’s, 55 Essential Rules.7/11/201145
148840 Crazy Like a Fox - Neilann Brown
This online class is a discussion of the book, Crazy Like a Fox by Dr. Ben Chavis with Carey Blakely. 9/1/201145
148845 Why We Teach - Neilann Brown
This online class is a discussion of the book, Why We Teach by Linda Alston10/3/201145
148854 Goodbye Mr. Chips - Neilann Brown
This course is a discussion of the book, Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton. 11/1/201145
148892 Using Manipulatives of All Kinds - Amanda Butler
Teacher’s will learn and use of different types of manipulatives within the mathematics classroom.7/22/201145
148966 Bullying in Schools: What Can We Do About It? - Lori Cates
Participants will not only learn about the myths of school violence, but they will also study proven, effective methods to prevent bullying and to intervence when it occurs.6/10/201145
148967 House Rules - Lori Cates
Participants will read and discuss the book, House Rules, by Jodi Picoult.7/1/201145
148969 Nineteen Minutes - Lori Cates
This course is  discussion of the book. Nineteen Minutes, by Jodi Picoult. 7/22/201145
148970 Stress Management 101 - Lori Cates
This course is designed to help us define stress, see the effects it is having on our health and to teach some ways of managing or reducing it.9/12/201145
148975 The Best of Cynthia Rylant! - Marion Craig
Participants will learn new ways in which we can incorporate these books across the curriculum. 6/10/201145
148983 Razzle Dazzle Writing: Writing Prompts - Marion Craig
The purpose of this course is to improve the quality of classroom instruction in order to help raise test scores and close the achievement gap. 7/1/201145
148985 The Works of Patricia Polacco - Marion Craig
Participants will read various works of Patricia Polacco. Participants will also share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom.7/22/201145
148987 Open the Doors to Information - Marion Craig and Pamela Freeman
The participants will leave this class with “outside of the box” lessons that they can take back to their classrooms.9/7/201145
148988 Teaching Outside the Box - Marion Craig/Pamela Freeman
The participants will research specific learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and develop lessons to engage that particular learning style.11/7/201145
148993 Developing SMART Lessons for the Classroom - Djuna Dudeck
This course will provide opportunity for teachers to develop interactive SMART board lessons for their classroom.7/11/201145
149001 Thank You Power - Lynn Hawking
This class will take academic research on gratitude out into the real world. 7/22/201145
149017 Ready to Be an NBCT? - Staisey Hodge
Participants will closely examine the process of National Board Certification and organize for the journey to certification.7/12/201145
149029 AR Diamond Books 2010-2011 - Traci Holland
Participants will read various Arkansas Diamond Award List nominees. Participants will also share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom. 7/1/201145
149032 AR Diamond Books 2011-2012 - Traci Holland
Participants will read all Arkansas Diamond Award List nominees. Participants will also share ways to incorporate these books into the classroom. 7/22/201145
149071 Eat, Pray, Love - Dawn Joseph
This is an online book discussion of  Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert6/10/201145
149083 Microsoft Access - Jim Joyner
Participants will learn the powerful database tool Microsoft Access.11/8/201145
149085 Open Office.org - Jim Joyner
Learn basic Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, and Presentation skills with application in an educational setting.7/8/201145
149089 Multicultural Resources and Applications - Jim Joyner
Participants will have the opportunity to discover the many multi-cultural educational uses of the Internet for use in the classroom.8/25/201145
149090 Computer Tools for the Classroom - Jim Joyner
This course will provide participants the opportunity to learn and apply many varied computer applications in an educational setting. 6/10/201145
149092 Impress - Jim Joyner
Participant  will learn the many varied Educational applications of the FREE presentation software, Impress. 10/7/201145
149094 Multicultural Legends and Tales Lynn Hawking
This is a fun way to inspire the love of reading in children as well as using multicultural literature to teach creative thinking and writing.7/1/201145
149098 Australia, The Wonders From Down Under - Lynn Hawking
Participants will investigate the various cultures that exist in Australia while taking a journey from Arkansas to Australia6/10/201145
149101 Weave the Web into Your Curriculum - Lynn Leidigh
Enhance teaching and learning by using interactive websites and Web 2.0 tools7/11/201145
149105 Learning to Use Google Earth - Lynn Leidigh
will learn the basics of using Google Earth and explore numerous websites containing Google Earth lesson plans and resources.10/17/201145
149329 The Secret Life of Bees - Carolyn Lipsmeyer
This online class is a discussion of the book, The Secret Life of Bees7/3/201145
149331 Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult - Carolyn Lipsmeyer
This online class is a discussion of the book, Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult7/24/201145
149336 Hurricane Song - Carolyn Lipsmeyer
This online class is a discussion of the book, “Hurricane Song” by Paul Volponi.11/1/201145
149373 Under the Fairy Tale Tree - Lynn Hawking
This online class is a discussion of the book, Under the Fairy Tale Tree.8/18/201145
149403 Partnerships with Parents – Why? - Laura Pierce/Nicole Loftis
Partnership with Parents-Why? To increase student achievement through a positive partnership between parents and teachers6/15/201145
149410 Jan Brett Picture Books - Traci Holland
This course is a discussion of the book, Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton.11/7/201145
149452 Columbine - Katherine Young
This online class is a discussion of Columbine, a nonfiction work by Dave Cullen.6/10/201145
160443 Geocaching – The Next Generation - George Belew
Participants will learn to use your smart phone, iphone, other smart devices and a GPS (provided) plus your PC to locate and visit hidden treasures in your area and worldwide.1/9/201245
160452 Awakening Genius in the Classroom - Amy Braswell
This course is a professional book study of Awakening Genius in the Classroom by Thomas Armstrong2/6/201245
160453 Character Education Mayberry Style - Neilann Brown
The course will help teachers infuse character education into the curriculum. 1/5/201245
160454 Insights On Achievement - Neilann Brown
This course is designed to observe how highly successful people have used change and obstacles to their advantage.2/2/201245
160456 Goal Setting - Neilann Brown
Goal Setting:  How Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Success. Participants will read How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield, and learn to concentrate on their strengths, set goals, and learn focusing strategies.4/3/201245
160511 Bullying In Schools - Lori Cates
Participants will look at the various ways bullying occurs in our schools, some prevention and intervention methods we can use, and some methods that are not so effective.2/6/201245
160534 Caldecott Book Study - Kayla Sullivan
Caldecott Book Study1/23/201245
160540 Balanced Lives: Teach Well, Live Well - Marion Craig
Participants will enjoy the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics for busy teachers with limited time.1/9/201245
160542 Dr. Seuss and Common Core - Marion Craig
Participants will learn to use Dr. Seuss Books to promote a love for reading and learning. to learn innovative ways in which to incorporate these books across the curriculum.1/31/201245
160552 Common Core Texts K-3 - Paula Freeman
Participants will familiarize themselves with Common Core Texts (K-3). 1/16/201245
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