Overview
The first week of school is a crucial time in setting the tone for the remainder of the year. Through careful planning and thoughtful design, a successful first week can build the foundation for classroom culture and community. Through this course you will develop a plan for the first week of school, which will include preparing your environment and getting to know your students before they walk through the door, and essential lessons and activities to get your year started positively and effectively.
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Designed and facilitated by Kathleen Robertson, this series is intended to enhance skills and is not a substitute for a certificated program. Credits will not be granted nor is this learning series transferable to any other learning institution. Upon completion of this learning series, participants will be able to print a Certificate of Completion for their records.
Module Overview
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Completion Time
Each module in the course should take 15 minutes to complete, based on the specific content for the topic. Total completion time is approximately 1.5 hours.
Cost and Access
This online course is $25 per participant. For organizations intending to provide access for multiple employees, a 10% discount is provided for 10 or more registrations. Please contact if wishing to discuss the volume discount.
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Customization and Support
Organizations have the ability to customize the learning series for their school or district, to include reference to specific policies, processes and procedures. Customization cost is $5000, with an automatic 10% discount for all access codes purchased for the organization’s customized series. Kathleen is also available to provide ongoing support through live sessions in conjunction with the learning series, for a deeper exploration of concepts and learning from the modules, through a case study approach. Contact us at to discuss customization or further support options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a timeframe to complete the series?
This series is completely asynchronous so it is intended for participants to go at their own pace. Overall estimated time to complete the full course is 1.5 hours.
Can the participants take some of the modules and not all?
The course is intended for participants to complete all modules, with module completion being a prerequisite before proceeding to the next module. This could be tailored if a school or district wished to customize the course.
How long do participants have access to the course and the included materials?
Once registered, users will have lifetime access to the course materials!
Do I receive anything at the completion of the course?
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, which includes the number of course hours (1.5) for the course.
Is there a discount when purchasing for multiple participants?
For organizations intending to provide access for multiple staff members, a 10% discount is provided for 10 or more registrations.Searching for an online course that provides a comprehensive ‘toolbox’ for everything a teacher needs to know in their first three years?
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