Stride's Instructional Pactice Courses
Classrooms and schools exist to promote the learning of students. As a teacher, you are the greatest influence for student achievement, and these courses can help you become the best version of yourself possible. Your students need your growth so that they can grow as well.

Science of Reading 1: Foundations
Reading is foundational for all content within schools, so this first course in a larger series introduces learners to the best practices of reading instruction. These practices are aligned to the Science...

PP24 Presenter Resource Course
This course is for our 2024 Promising Practices presenters. It contains various presentation exemplars, templates, best practices, and opportunities to brainstorm. We look forward to Promising Practices 2024, happening in March, and...

Implementation of AI for Educators
This course builds upon the foundation created by the first course in the series – Introduction to AI for Educators. Specifically, this course moves the learner through considerations of AI around cheating...

Introduction to AI for Educators
This course offers an overview of AI in life and then turns to considerations of the classroom. First, the learner will see a brief history of AI while seeing its prevalence in our everyday lives. Next,...

Remote Education: How to be a Successful Learner
For various reasons, teaching online either permanently or temporarily has become the latest necessary transition for our teachers; however, we need to also consider a student’s perspective. This course provides suggestions for...

Remote Education: Unpacking TPACK
With remote and hybrid learning becoming more prevalent, a framework for use is important. TPACK is a knowledge base that teachers can use to successfully implement this instructional practice. The course unpacks...

Remote Education: Key Practices, Tools, and Resources
Remote and hybrid learning are quickly becoming valuable teaching strategies for many teachers. Learn how to create an inclusive classroom that ensures that every learner has an opportunity to thrive and reach...

Remote Education: Transitioning to Remote Learning
If you have been teaching for a while, you have likely had to transition to a new curriculum, age level, or subject area. For various reasons, teaching online either permanently or temporarily...

Remote Education: Using Video and Digital Tools
When teaching online, you have a host of tools to help create a secure and safe online classroom environment. You will learn how to implement digital tools in ways that promote student...

Remote Education: Engaging Students
On day one of the school year, your students will bring unique cultures and experiences into the classroom. Learn how to use your online classroom to create safe learning spaces, helping them...

Differentiation Basics for Every Classroom
Have you wondered why differentiation in the classroom is so important? In this session, you will dive into the basics of differentiation and explore various strategies. You will leave with examples of...

Using Nearpod to Spark Student Learning with Quick Inquiry
This session will demonstrate how to customize Nearpod ready-made lessons to help offer students choice during your small group times. With a focus on inquiry-based tasks, teachers leverage a student’s natural curiosity...

Empowering Students through Collaborative Problem Solving
This session focuses on students working collaboratively in classrooms so that they own their learning. Using a problem-solving method makes the content come alive. This is a Promising Practices session showcased just...

Teaching Online without PowerPoint
Would you like to discover different ways to teach online without using PowerPoint? See how to use a document camera, screen share, and the whiteboard tool to teach elementary students as if...

Virtual Teaching Observation: Secondary [Private]
Recognizing that our ever-changing world needs resilient educators who exhibit passion and bring learning to life daily, this course aids in the preparation of future educators. Learners will receive a basic grounding...

Virtual Teaching Observation: Elementary [Private]
Recognizing that our ever-changing world needs resilient educators who exhibit passion and bring learning to life daily, this course aids in the preparation of future educators. Learners will receive a basic grounding...

Targeted Instruction 102
Teachers who use targeted instruction promote deeper learning through activities and assessments. This intentional sequencing of rigor results in differentiated instruction. This course examines the definition of instructional activities, the creation of...

Targeted Instruction 101
Targeted Instruction provides teachers an opportunity to scaffold instructional activities to encourage deeper learning. It is about intentionally sequencing rigor levels in a variety of ways to differentiate the instruction. This course...

Your Reading Teacher Philosophy
The idea that reading is fundamental cannot be debated. It is a bedrock concept of education. This course aims to inspire educators on their journey to improve their support of students who...

Classroom Management Strategies When Students are Offline
When students are engaged, they are learning. Learn how to extend your student’s learning with strategies to keep them engaged after they leave your classroom. This Promising Practices video and materials can...

Stride Tutoring Training Guide
This course provides an overview of the dashboard, tutoring expectations, the online session tool, templates for use, and final thoughts on becoming a Stride Tutor. If you are interested to learn more,...

Grading Calibration 5: Conclusion
This final course in the Grading Calibration series culminates the learning through a final exercise, comparison with expert opinions, and concluding thoughts. This course focuses on ELA teachers and is a great...

Grading Calibration 4: Middle School
This fourth of five courses in the Grading Calibration series continues the application of your learning about grading calibration as you score actual papers. This course focuses on ELA teachers – particularly...

Grading Calibration 3: Research Papers
This third of five courses in the Grading Calibration series continues the application of your learning about grading calibration as you score actual papers. This course focuses on ELA teachers – particularly...

Grading Calibration 2: Literary Analysis
This second of five courses in the Grading Calibration series will provide you with an understanding of what calibration is as you practice scoring sample work. This course focuses on ELA teachers...

Grading Calibration 1: Inclusion
This first of five courses in the Grading Calibration series will provide you with foundational knowledge about what calibration is, why it is important, and how it works. This course is specifically...

How to Scaffold
Appropriate use of scaffolding to support student learning is a vital strategy in the classroom as it promotes a student’s individual, academic growth. This course provides a definition of Scaffolding, criteria analysis...

A Day In The Life Of An Online Teacher
Ever wonder what online teachers actually do all day? This video, mini-course will answer that question and provide you with strategies to enhance your craft as an online instructor. If you want...

Classroom Edutainment
Do the facial expressions of your students indicate a disconnect with the lesson? Have they said they are bored in class? Well, one possible solution is the adoption of Edutainment strategies. This...
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The Science of Reading
Clock Hours: 1.0
This series will discuss the science of reading and offer real-world opportunities for application of reading principles.

Implementation of AI in Classrooms
Clock Hours: 1.0
Part 2 of the AI series identifies actual content use of AI by teachers as we feature .a variety of tools

New Teacher series
Clock Hours: 1.0
This 6 part series is designed to prepare new teachers over the summer for that 1st day of school.
Instructional Practice Free Resources
AI Ideas for Schools & Classrooms
A 9 page document with ideas around AI for teachers and leaders to consider for implementation. This includes videos and exercises for you to experiment with the tools for personal practice.
Teacher & Leader Responses to Student Trauma
A list of supportive responses for students facing trauma – from the whole-school (leader) and individual class (teacher) level.
Game-based Learning Resources
Ideas and links to help you seamlessly infuse game-based learning into your classrooms.
Teaching with imPACT Resource
Use this guide to see what Passion, Accountability, Courage, and Trust look like in schools.
Holistic Rubric Best Practices
Far too often, we struggle with rubric implementation. Here is a detailed two-page document that helps by explaining holistic rubrics, offering an exemplar, and taking your thinking deeper than before.
50 Easy Student Rewards
Teachers use rewards regularly as part of a classroom management plan, so here is a template that you can use for your elementary students.
Simple Math Lesson Plan Template
If you are looking for a lesson plan template to teach math content, here is a sample for you. Download, complete, and use!
Backward Lesson Design Template
This template coincides with our blog focusing on Backward Lesson Design.
New Teacher Tips
Ten simple tips to get you off to a GREAT start in your 1st classroom
AI Examples for the Classroom
Five ways to change a traditional task to use AI within the assignment.
Professional Development Planning Frame
This simple tool guides you in creating a plan for your own personal or professional learning.