Overview

Equips experienced and beginning educators with the knowledge, awareness, and skills they need to work in today’s diverse classroom settings for the goal of student success. Participants will have opportunities to critically examine how privilege and power impact educational outcomes and to understand the role of educators as agents of change for social justice. Learners will use the framework “know yourself, your students, and your practice” to better understand their roles in student achievement. By exploring diversity through multiple perspectives, participants will gain insight into how their own cultural lenses impact their relationships with students and families.

Third Party Material: View/Purchase Required Course Materials
Target Audience: All K-16 educators; Prerequisite: entry-level technology skills.
Time Requirement: 6-8 hours per week
Course Format: Eight-week, facilitator-led with weekly assignments, and 24/7 online access
Graduate Credit: 3 semester hours or 4.5 quarter hours

Technology Requirements
In addition to a computer, Internet connection (high-speed preferable), and a working email account, PLS courses have the following technical requirements:

• Preferred Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X
• Preferred Browsers: For an optimal experience use Internet Explorer 7 (PC), or Mozilla Firefox 2 (PC or Mac).
  Updated versions of Web browsers are free from the following links:
  Internet Explorer , Firefox , Apple Safari
• Required Software: Microsoft Word
• Required Web Browser Plug-In: Adobe® Acrobat® or Adobe® Reader™ This plug-in is required to view any of the PDFs within a course. Adobe® Reader™ may be downloaded for free using the following link: Adobe

Please note:

• If using Internet Explorer 6.0, security settings must be set to accept cookies.
• If using Internet Explorer 7.0, please add pls.rsmart.com to your list of trusted Web sites by going to: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab > Site

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PLEASE NOTE
Registration for online courses closes at 8 a.m. EST, 1 WEEK prior to the start date with the exception of:

• INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, which closes 2 WEEKS before the start date and
• NYSUT, which closes 3 WEEKS before the start date.