25-26 Adapting to Thrive: Foundational Practices to Engage Today's Students (SPED/BH 10)

Course Description

• This course is a recommended prerequisite to the IMTSS course.  Understanding what foundational practices are, why they are effective for today's learners, and how to implement them is a critical first step before identifying students for intervention.
• Type of Course: Self-Paced
• Lead Learner: Dr. Kelli Smith
• Credit(s) and Type: 4 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

Target Audience

• All Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes 
  • Charter Certified or Classified

Timeline Overview

• Start date of course content: July 1, 2025
• End date of course content: June 30, 2026
• Self Paced

Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course (what participants will walk away with from the course).

• Understanding the current reality of students in schools today

• Brain development  in children and how school environments can positively and negatively impact brain growth

• Current environmental influences affecting today’s youth and how these impacts are affecting student learning

• Learn three foundational practices that all schools must implement to re-engage students in learning that will support their academic and overall wellbeing