Courses by Steven McHugh

7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom

Course Description This 4-week asynchronous professional learning course is designed to guide educators through the practical strategies outlined in 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom (2nd Edition) by John Seidlitz and Bill Perryman. Participants will explore research-based methods to increase student talk, scaffold academic language, and support the language development of

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Teaching Elementary Math: Early Childhood PK-2

Course Description: This course examines effective, research-based strategies for teaching mathematics to elementary students, with an emphasis on building conceptual understanding and fostering mathematical thinking. Participants will examine common developmental stages in mathematical learning and explore how young learners acquire foundational math skills. The course will address how to identify

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Teaching Elementary Math: 3rd – 5th Grade

Course Description: This course examines effective, research-based strategies for teaching mathematics to elementary students, with an emphasis on building conceptual understanding and fostering mathematical thinking. Participants will examine common developmental stages in mathematical learning and explore how young learners acquire foundational math skills. The course will address how to identify

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Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All

Course Description: This course invites educators to engage deeply with Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, focusing on the effective teaching practices outlined by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Through structured reflection, collaborative discussions, and classroom-based application, participants will explore the core Mathematics Teaching Practices and

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Understanding the Needs of Talented and Gifted Students

This course explores the academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented students while examining strategies to support their growth and achievement. Participants will learn about differentiation, acceleration, enrichment, and culturally responsive practices that help create inclusive learning environments for diverse gifted learners. This is an online course. Upon

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Effective Strategies for Teaching Math

This course explores evidence-based strategies for teaching mathematics to students with disabilities and supporting diverse learning needs. Participants will examine effective instructional practices, accommodations, technology integration, and methods for addressing common mathematical misconceptions to create more inclusive and successful math classrooms. This is an online course. Upon registration, your course

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Supporting ELLs in the Classroom

This course equips educators with practical, research-based strategies for supporting English Language Learners in diverse classroom settings. Participants will explore scaffolding, differentiation, language development, student engagement, and assessment practices that promote academic success and language acquisition. This is an online course. Upon registration, your course materials will be emailed to

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Understanding the Needs of Talented and Gifted Students

Participants will explore and examine the nature and needs of gifted students. Additionally, candidates will identify the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented children and identify ways to support their cognitive and social-emotional development. The course will also focus on diverse educational strategies, including differentiated instruction, acceleration, and

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Effective Strategies for Teaching Math

This course explores practical strategies for teaching mathematics to students with disabilities, focusing on understanding learning challenges and implementing research-based instructional approaches. Participants will examine why students with disabilities may struggle in math and learn how to apply the stages of learning to enhance instruction. The course will also cover

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Supporting ELLs in the Classroom

This course equips educators with practical strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in diverse classroom settings. Participants will explore research-based instructional techniques, including scaffolding, language development strategies, and differentiation to enhance content comprehension and language acquisition. The course will explore how to foster meaningful student engagement and best practices

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