Tools and resources for teaching and learning remotely
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About Remote Learning
In response to school closures due to COVID-19, ESD 112 remains committed to supporting our school district staff and families. We will continue to provide information on valuable professional learning opportunities and share vetted educational resources. We are in the process of transitioning our professional learning classes to a virtual format wherever possible and have provided tools for teaching and learning remotely.
If you would like to add a resource to share with others, please contact sara.moore@esd112.org.
Guidance
Remote Learning Guidance & Best Practice
Professional Dev
Virtual classes on pdEnroller
pdEnroller features courses that are offered by Washington State ESDs, OSPI, and educational partners. Many courses are being offered virtually across the state and many are free due to grant funding.
Washington ESDs created a core group of classes designed by the content coordinators in Math, Science, ELA, and Early Learning. They are featured on pdEnroller as “Long Term School Closure” courses and can be accessed through the button below. Courses are free but may require payment of clock hours fees.
Long Term School Closure Courses
Alaska Staff Development Network
Professional development resources for educators designed to help build skills to teach online.
ESD 112 Online Professional Learning
ESD 112 offers a wide range of online professional development courses available through a variety of platforms. All Courses are eligible for Clock Hours and/or Graduate-level professional development credits towards Washington State License Renewal.
Training for Paraeducators
Fundamental Course of Study for Paraeducators
PESB Paraeducator Certificate Program Information
Includes information on paraeducator training beyond the required Fundamental Course of Study including the General Paraeducator Certificate and Subject Matter Certificates.
PESB Subject Matter Certificates
ELL Subject Matter Certificate – Online Course
To attain the ELL Subject Matter Certificate, a paraeducator must first complete training requirements of the Fundamental Course of Study.
Special Education Subject Matter Certificate – Online Course
To attain the Special Education Subject Matter Certificate, a paraeducator must first complete training requirements of the Fundamental Course of Study.
Family Resources
Tools for Families
Health & Wellness Resources for Families
- Calm – Free Meditation/Relaxation Resources
- Common Sense – Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty
- Cosmic Kids Yoga – Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids with Storytelling
- GoNoodle – Get Kids Moving!
- Sanford Harmony at Home – Online toolkit provides social emotional learning resources for children of all ages
Lesson Plans/Resources
Sample Remote Learning Plans and Resources
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