Education Professional Essentials COMING SOON

Read through the information below carefully before enrolling. For further information, please consult the FAQ linked at the top of this page.

NOTE: This is a program within our Catalog. As such, it is a combination of smaller, individual courses. Given that these courses can be completed independently of each other, all program-specific information such as graduate credit is below.

UPON REGISTRATION: To access course content, you will need to enroll in each of the sub-courses manually through the student dashboard. Follow these instructions: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Catalog/How-do-I-use-the-Student-Dashboard-in-Catalog/ta-p/1742 If seeking graduate credit, reach out to BLicht@bhssc.org when you have completed all courses in the program.

Program Description
Much of the work in education happens outside the classroom and the principal's office. Instructional coaches, learning specialists, program and grants coordinators, and staff at cooperatives and partner organizations keep initiatives moving, usually without formal training in how to manage that kind of work and without authority over the people they depend on. This self-paced program from Compass Partners in Learning covers three practical areas of the job: managing your own email, calendar, and tasks; planning, funding, and measuring a project; and leading meetings and working relationships with people who do not report to you. Each course is built around situations from schools, districts, and service agencies, and each asks you to apply what you learn to your own work as you go. Whether you are new to one of these roles, moving into one from the classroom, or have been doing the job for years without anyone showing you how, this program gives you a practical foundation you can put to use right away.

The courses can be completed in any order. If you would like a suggested path, start with Mastering Outlook, then Funding & Project Management, then Facilitation & Collaborative Leadership. That order moves from your own systems, to the plan for the work, to how people work together.

Program Contents

• Mastering Outlook for Education Professionals
• Funding & Project Management for Education Professionals
• Facilitation & Collaborative Leadership for Education Professionals

Estimated Time: 14-16 Hours (Two Days)
This self-paced program typically requires 14-16 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary based on individual factors.

Access and Credentials
Click on "enroll now" to begin enrolling in the Program listing. After registering, click on "Canvas" at the top of the page to access your courses in Canvas.

Free for Members
This program is a TIE Member program. It is free for educators from TIE Member schools with a code. If you do not know your code, please use the link at the top of this page to reach out and request it.

Bulk Enrollment
Administrators, PLC leaders, and others can enroll their whole team; there's an option for bulk enrollment in the Catalog for registering multiple members. You first need to reserve and purchase multiple enrollments. After that, you can invite individuals to your purchased seats.

Team Discount
If registering 20 or more individuals for a team or district, reach out to BLicht@bhssc.org to arrange for special pricing before purchasing.

Credentials: 15 CECH or 1 Graduate Credit
After completing this program, you can obtain 15 CECH or 1 graduate credit. Graduate credit costs an additional small charge to the university for both members and non-members. CECH/CEUs are free of charge and can be obtained instantly upon completing all requirements. More information can be found in the FAQ at the top of this page.

Certificate of Completion
All participants who complete the program are automatically awarded a certificate of completion. This does not affect CECH/CEUs or graduate credit. These certificates of completion may be used by districts, schools, and organizations as proof of completion for required training. These certificates may also be displayed on LinkedIn or a personal portfolio. To download a certificate for this program, follow the steps from the Canvas Community.

CECH/CEU Certificate
You cannot obtain continuing education contact hours (CECH) or continuing education units (CEU) AND graduate/college credit for the same time/experience. As not all participants will seek a CECH/CEU certificate, these are not set by default for each course within this program. Instructions on obtaining CECH/CEU certificates are available within each course in this program.

CECH/CEU vs Credit?
Credit is the only option not automatically awarded within our system. While both completion certificates and CECH/CEU certificates can be obtained by the participant without any assistance, credit requires a few additional steps. Credit WILL NOT appear within your Catalog account. As such, it is recommended that you seek CECH/CEU certificates in place of graduate credit if you need it soon. Additionally, CECH/CEU certificates are free while graduate credit may require an additional payment to the university.

Graduate/College Credit
Graduate credit is offered for select professional development courses or events and can be requested within six (6) months of completion. To pursue graduate credit, you will need to enroll in the corresponding listing at the University of Sioux Falls, our partner entity. As noted in the description for this program when enrolling, graduate credit does require an additional fee. This fee is paid online when registering for the offering. You can see our Catalog of offerings at USF through the link below:

https://reach.usiouxfalls.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&CatalogID=2

Please register for the corresponding university listing first and then reach out to your instructor. Let your instructor know that you have completed all courses in the program, have registered for the listing at a university, and when you need the credit. After your instructor lets you know that your score has been recorded, it will appear on your transcript within 72 hours. At that point, please request a copy of your transcript. More information on USF transcripts:

https://www.usiouxfalls.edu/offices/registrar/request-transcript

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