Professional Development Courses

Friday, April 26 - Saturday, April 27 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) Course Description With the increase in litigation and risk, it is important for educators to know the legal and ethical boundaries while working with students. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE), the Department of Education (DOE), Professional ...

Monday, June 10 - Tuesday, June 11 (8:00am - 4:30pm) Great teachers have a ready tool kit of differentiated strategies that make their classrooms centers of learning. To share those strategies with other educators only makes us as individuals stronger and our classrooms more engaging. This course will provide participants with opportunities to engage in conversation and best practice work ...

Wednesday, June 12 - Thursday, June 13 (8:00am - 4:30pm) The "Introduction to Compassionate Listening for Educators" is a two-day (15-hour) training workshop introducing educators to the WHY, HOW, and WHAT of compassionate listening through discovery learning input, discussion, and dyads for practical application. Course Objectives: WHY? - Compassionate listening is caring enough about another person to listen to the ...

Thursday, June 20 - Friday, June 21 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) AVAILABLE IN PERSON OR BY ZOOM Navigate the legal pitfalls that can besiege Iowa teachers in an increasingly complex landscape. Learn the history and application of modern education law. Be equipped to use the law to protect your careers. Some of the topics to be covered are 1st ...

Tuesday, June 25 - Wednesday, June 26 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) Course Description This course will provide awareness, education, and resources for educators to recognize and appropriately respond to trafficking scenarios they may encounter in the schools and communities in which they serve.   Through lecture, video, facilitated discussions and a survivor testimony, those attending will learn:   Human trafficking – what it is and ...

Thursday, June 27 & Friday, June 28 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)   This 15-hour course will provide a thorough investigation how to design instructional supports for students with dyslexia. This course will equip general classroom and special education teachers with the necessary knowledge and tools to design a learning environment that supports the achievement of students with dyslexia while facilitating ...

July 15, 16, 17 (8:30am - 4:30pm) Contact applesofgoldworkshops@gmail.com to register. You will be emailed an electronic invoice for $695 - once paid you will be sent a course link. Seats are limited.   As a Wilson® Partner, Apples of Gold Center for Learning is pleased to provide the Wilson Reading System® Introductory Course for educators, therapists, parents, and other individuals ...

Wednesday, July 24 - Thursday, July 25 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)  IN PERSON OR ZOOM Experienced educators have likely observed declining attention spans and rising disruptive behavior among students, alongside increased workloads and diminished support from administration or parents. How can educators effectively manage classroom interactions and advocate for themselves in such challenging circumstances? This program offers insights to ...

Tuesday, August 6 & Wednesday, August 7 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)   Are you serving students who are dealing with trauma? Are you wondering if they might even have PTSD? This course explains causes and symptoms of PTSD in children of all ages, looks at recent research about how PTSD changes a child's brain, and reviews treatment, methods, and prevention ...

IN PERSON ONLY - Monday, August 12 & Tuesday, August 13 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm)   Research shows that positive connections between teachers and students can increase academic achievement in students. This course introduces participants to the 5 love languages and how to identify their students' primary love languages. It shows educators how to use the love languages to create ...