It's Never Too Late to Improve Your Practices (Registration)   2023-2024
This 8 week, self-paced, online Moodle course is intended for those who are interested in studying how teachers can impact their instructional effectiveness.

Course description:  This course is based on the extensive research, work and writings of Harry K. Wong and Mike Schmoker.  The course is based upon techniques and strategies that have a direct correlation with the elements of an The Effective Teacher. These techniques and strategies have been adapted by thousands of educators for success in their schools and classrooms.  Students will analyze, interpret, and apply these low-cost and research-based skills to their personal classroom management plan.

Target audience:
This course is intended for classroom teachers who are either brand-new to teaching, switched positions, and/or teachers struggling with classroom organization/management. In particular, the focus is on the role of the teacher in the classroom, how to build a classroom that is centered around positive expectations, integration of effective classroom-management strategies, and research-based lesson mastery tools.  Major course objectives are to help class participants become more confident identifying and implementing effective classroom procedures that support a positive classroom environment and student-achievement. Participants will explore various research, strategies, and examples as they build their own “platform” for their first days of school.

This course is the equivalent to 30 classroom hours (30 OPI professional development units), which is the equivalent of 2 university credits. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T REGISTER FOR MORE THAN TWO COURSES AT ONE TIME.

Instructor: Jessica N. Johnson, Master of Education (MEd) - Leadership and Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction & Special Education Endorsement       email:  jnoellej82@gmail.com

Registration fee: $260

Credit: 30 OPI Professional Development Units or 2 Semester Credits (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155; registration forms available in the course Moodle.)

Cost savings: Two U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $952.60. Two U of M Graduate credits would cost you $1,067.  WMPLC's courses save you 56% and 61% respectively; but can't be used towards a degree program.  They CAN be used for salary schedules and license renewal.

THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email and you may begin the class.

* If you are taking the course for OPI professional development units, WMPLC will send you them upon completion of the semester.

* If you are taking the course for University credits, you will need to send the completed semester credit form and payment to your instructor by the end of the semester for which you are enrolled. The instructor will collect the UM credit paperwork and payments from all participants and send them together to the University of Montana by August 15, 2023 (summer term), December 1, 2023 (fall term), May 15, 2024 (spring term), or August 15, 2024 (summer term).  The participant’s paperwork will be submitted to UM for the term in which they finish the coursework.

Registrants have one year from the term of registration to complete their course. 
Ex: If you register in February 2023, you have until May 15, 2024 to complete the course.  

Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if needed.

Event Number:  24561001
EDU 455  EDU 555
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