Welcome to the
iCademy Professional Learning Portal
We hope the year is off to a great start!
This year, we are continuing our partnership with Teaching Channel to offer a variety of professional development courses. Last year, we provided a great range of courses on important themes, and this year we’re excited to expand the offerings while giving staff more flexibility in selecting the courses that best fit their needs.
Please see the information below regarding courses and registration. If you have any questions, do reach out. Here’s to another great year!
— Cory Hurst, School and Staff Development Lead
Quick Facts:
- Course Selection: Choose from a range of Teaching Channel courses based on your role, including topics in literacy, neurodiversity, SEL, and inclusive practices.
- Number of Courses Required: Varies by role (see instructions below).
- Prior Completion: Please do not register for a course you took last year.
- Deadline: Register for all required courses by October 10th.
How it Works:
- Review Courses: Below is a dropdown menu for course options and descriptions based on role.
- Register: Submit your course registration form by October 10th.
- Complete Coursework: Engage with course materials and any required activities. You have 12 months to complete these courses, please pace accordingly.
- Apply Learning: Use your new skills and knowledge in your classroom or role.
Find Your Role to See Course Options
English Teachers
Select 2 reading courses + 1 from the “All Other Teachers” category. (3 total)
- 302_25 Early Literacy Stepping Stones (Reading Course)
- 149_25 Effective Practices for Vocabulary Instruction and Assessment (Reading Course)
- 110_25 Foundations of The Science of Reading (Reading Course)
- 117_25 Learning about Students Who Have Anxiety (Reading Course)
- 208_25 Supporting Students with ADHD (Reading Course)
- 146_25 Targeted Strategies for Improved Reading Comprehension (Reading Course)
All Other Teachers
Select 3 courses from this list:
- 119_25 Artificial Intelligence Tools for Teachers
- 124_25 Culturally Responsive Teaching (10 hr)
- 114_25 Introduction to Inclusive Learning with UDL
- 117_25 Learning about Students Who Have Anxiety
- 111_25 Support for Multilingual Learners
- 150_25 Supporting Neurodiversity
- 208_25 Supporting Students with ADHD
- 151_25 Understanding Autism
Hub LCs
Select the course listed here, plus 1 course from the “Hub Staff” category.
Hub Academic Staff
Select 2 courses from this list:
- 109_25 Accommodations, Modifications, and Assistive Technology
- 112_25 Culturally Responsive Teaching (10 hr)
- 302_25 Early Literacy Stepping Stone (10 hr)
- 117_25 Learning about Students Who Have Anxiety
- 108_25 Positive Behavior Interventions
- 205_25 Safe and Supportive Schools
- 111_25 Support for Multilingual Learners
- 150_25 Supporting Neurodiversity
- 208_25 Supporting Students with ADHD
- 115_25 The Power of Engaging Families as Partners
- 151_25 Understanding Autism
SEN Staff
Select the courses listed here:
Academic Leads
Select the courses listed here:
Submit Your Course Registration Form by October 10th
For any questions, please reach out to Cory Hurst, [email protected], or Teaching Channel support at [email protected].