Many people start taking social security as soon as possible… but is this the best choice for you? Learn how to maximize your social security and survivor benefits. Strategies for those that are single, married, divorced and widowed will be discussed. Cost of living adjustments, taxation of benefits and working while collecting social security will be explained. Coordinating other retirement accounts with social security distributions and Required Minimum Distribution rules will be explained to assist you in making informed decisions. Workbook included. Instructor: Susan Allen.

Students will be given a high-level overview of Trusts, starting with a description of the essential features of a Trust. From that foundation, Revocable, Irrevocable, Testamentary, and Special Needs Trusts will be discussed in detail. The uses and important features for each type of Trust will be explained. Also covered will be how to fund each type of Trust to ensure the Trust achieves the desired outcome. The instructor will explain the difference between the three types of Special Needs Trusts, which are First Party, Third Party, and Pooled. The instructor invites and encourages questions throughout the course. Instructor Atty Karen G. Jackson

If you’ve ever wondered how to begin in voice over part time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income, this workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, realistic first step. Our easy-to-access remote learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches main studios, where we regularly produce voice over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audio books, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much, much more: today’s voice over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and communication skill in a whole new way. The class will be presented via Zoom.

The course, Educational Technology, has been divided into four chapters. The first two chapters,Introduction to Educational Technology and Digital Literacy, provide foundational concepts that must be considered to effectively integrate technology into your classroom.

Students have 6 months to complete course from the time of registration;

Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%.

We recommend that you check with your school district/supervisor to verify which level you should enroll in (Undergraduate Professional Development Level or Graduate Professional Development Level).

 

Encompasses the identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse; the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students; the responsibilities of a teacher to report or provide assistance to victims of abuse; and methods for teaching students about abuse and its prevention. Discusses family dynamics and working with parents and community agencies. Emphasis is on understanding the special learning needs of the abused or neglected child, and how to meet those needs in the classroom. 30 Undergraduate Level PDP’s. Students must achieve at least an average 70% in all exams with no exam below 60%.

Encompasses the identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse; the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students; the responsibilities of a teacher to report or provide assistance to victims of abuse; and methods for teaching students about abuse and its prevention. Discusses family dynamics and working with parents and community agencies. Emphasis is on understanding the special learning needs of the abused or neglected child, and how to meet those needs in the classroom. 40 Graduate PDP’s This course requires additional writing assignments. Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%.

Focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions with emphasis on teaching students how to change and manage their own behavior. Knowledge and understanding of traditional behavioral concepts and strategies is required. Strongly recommended that participants have completed an introductory behavior management course prior to taking this course. 40 Graduate PDP’s This course requires additional writing assignments. Students must achieve at least an average of 80% in all exams with no exam below 70%.

Geared primarily for professionals (e.g., regular or special educators, instructional assistants, school psychologists, counselors) serving children and youths presenting behavior problems in the school or community, this course focuses on cognitive and cognitive-behavioral interventions (often lumped together under the rubric “social skills”) with an emphasis on teaching students how to change and manage their own behavior. Since previous knowledge and understanding of traditional behavioral (operant) concepts and strategies is required, it is strongly recommended that you take an introductory behavior management course to learn the basic terms and concepts of behavior management prior to taking this advanced course.

•Students have 6 months to complete course from the time of registration;

•You must have an overall exam score of 70% with no individual exam score below 60% to pass;

•We recommend that you check with your school district/supervisor to verify which level you should enroll in (Undergraduate Professional Development Level or Graduate Professional Development Level).