Effective Communication with Parents and Caregivers (2 credit hours) equips educators with strategies for building strong partnerships with families. Participants learn practical approaches for communicating student progress, navigating challenging conversations, and fostering trust and collaboration between school and home.
Course completion includes a professional development certificate.
Introduction to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provides educators with a foundational understanding of how schools organize academic and behavioral supports to meet the needs of all students. Participants will explore the core components of MTSS, including tiered instruction, data-informed decision making, and systems for monitoring student progress.
Educators will examine practical examples of tiered supports and develop strategies to strengthen instruction and intervention within their classrooms and schools. Participants who complete the course will receive a professional development certificate that may be submitted toward educator license renewal requirements.
This course qualifies for CDE compliance with HB 20-1128 and HB 20-1312 requirements for licensure renewal (see below).
As result of HB 20-1128 and HB 20-1312:
Special services providers, principals and administrators are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of professional learning in:
Increasing awareness of laws and practices pertaining to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments.
Teachers are required to complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of professional learning - with a minimum of one (1) contact hour in each area - in:
Behavioral health that is culturally responsive and trauma- and evidence-informed; and
Increasing awareness of laws and practices pertaining to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments.
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This two-hour professional learning course equips educators with the knowledge and tools to recognize, understand, and respond to child traumatic stress in school settings. Aligned with HB20-1128 and HB20-1312 as required by the Colorado Department of Education, this training emphasizes the impact of trauma on brain development, behavior, and learning, and provides practical strategies educators can use to create safe, supportive, and responsive classroom environments.
Participants will explore the types and sources of trauma, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), chronic stress, and acute traumatic events. The course highlights how trauma may present in the classroom—often through behavior, disengagement, or academic challenges—and reframes these responses through a trauma-informed lens.
Educators will learn how to respond to students in ways that promote regulation, safety, and trust, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and aligning with school protocols. The course also emphasizes culturally responsive practices and the importance of recognizing how trauma disproportionately impacts historically marginalized communities.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with actionable strategies to support students affected by trauma, reduce re-traumatization, and foster resilience and connection in their classrooms.
Teaching is one of the most meaningful professions—but it can also be one of the most stressful. This course provides practical strategies teachers can immediately apply to reduce stress, manage classroom challenges, streamline grading, and create a healthier work-life balance. Participants will explore research on teacher burnout, learn evidence-based stress management techniques, and discover efficient systems for managing student behavior, grading, and workload. The goal is to help educators build sustainable practices that support both teacher well-being and student success.
Course Learning Objectives:
1. Identify common sources of teacher stress and burnout within the profession.
2. Implement proactive classroom management strategies that reduce disruptive behavior.
3. Apply efficient grading practices that reduce workload while maintaining meaningful feedback for students.
4. Utilize stress management techniques that support educator well-being and resilience.
5. Develop a practical action plan to improve classroom systems and reduce professional stress.
Recognizing and Responding to Teen Suicide Risk: A Colorado Educator Training (HB20-1128 & HB20-1312 Aligned)
Course Description:
This two-hour professional learning course equips Colorado educators with the knowledge and practical tools to recognize, respond to, and support students at risk for suicide. Aligned with HB20-1128 and HB20-1312, the course emphasizes early identification, appropriate intervention, and school-based prevention strategies within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
Participants will explore warning signs, risk and protective factors, and the impact of trauma, mental health challenges, and environmental stressors on adolescent well-being. The course prioritizes real-world application, guiding educators through what to say, what not to say, and how to take immediate, appropriate action when a student is in distress.
Educators will also learn how to collaborate with school mental health professionals, follow mandated reporting protocols, and support a safe and inclusive classroom environment that reduces stigma and promotes help-seeking behaviors. Special attention is given to culturally responsive practices and supporting students from historically marginalized populations.
By the end of the course, participants will leave with clear protocols, conversation strategies, and classroom-based prevention tools they can implement immediately to support student safety and well-being.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Identify warning signs and risk factors associated with teen suicide
Respond appropriately to students expressing suicidal ideation
Apply school-based protocols aligned with Colorado law and district policy
Use trauma-informed and culturally responsive communication strategies
Implement Tier 1 prevention practices that promote student connectedness and resilience
*This course is not designed for mental health professionals nor should it be construed as mental health or counseling advice. This course is designed to be educative in nature geared toward educators working with teens in a supportive capacity.
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