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Courses & Certificates

    In Penn Literacy Network courses and certificate programs, participants learn together through active, hands-on literacy experiences that model the concepts and strategies they will apply in their classrooms and schools.

    EDCE 6310

    The Impact of Brain-based Learning Processes

    In this course, participants learn about The PLN research-based frameworks of The Five Reading, Writing, and Talking Processes and The Four Lenses of Learning against the backdrop of brain biology with the goal of understanding the positive effects of research-based best literacy practices for all learners across the curriculum.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    Social-Emotional Teaching and Learning
    Special Needs Population
    PLN 32
    EDCE 660

    Integrating, Implementing and Adapting Outstanding Literacy Practices for Educators: Using Community Resources to Enhance Classroom Learning

    This course, which can be adapted for a range of educators PreK-12 and to meet the needs of students with varied learning styles, involves partnerships between PLN, a community resource (i.e. a museum, zoo, hospital, theater, etc.) and local school systems.

    Topic Areas: 
    Reading and Writing Literacy
    PLN 33
    EDCE 558

    Differentiation and Engagement

    This course provides an opportunity for educators to take an in-depth look at differentiation in middle and high school

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades 5-8
    Grades 9-12
    PLN 34A
    EDCE 5590

    Differentiation and Engagement

    This course provides an opportunity for educators to take an in-depth look at differentiation in elementary school classrooms

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    PLN 34B
    EDCE 6740

    Teaching Math and Science in a Literacy-Rich Classroom

    This course provides support for educators as they implement dynamic mathematics and science programs that blend discussions of current theoretical concepts with hands-on math and science strategies based on PLN’s evidence-based frameworks.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    STEAM Literacy
    PLN 36

    Aquaponics and the PLN Literacy Frameworks

    In response to the global food, water, and energy crisis, the field of Aquaponics has seen a spike in interest, research, and development.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    STEAM Literacy
    PLN 37
    EDCE 6570

    Technology With A Purpose

    This course focuses on using technology with a purpose through extended reading and writing.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    Teaching with Technology
    PLN 38
    EDCE 6830

    Design Thinking Through The Four Lenses of Learning

    This course focuses on exploring the relationship between the Design Thinking Process, the PLN Frameworks- The Five Reading Writing Talking Processes and The Four Lenses of Learning, and both the State and National Standards.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    Teaching with Technology
    PLN 39
    EDCE 6170

    LAUNCH Academy - Design Thinking Institute

    The LAUNCH Academy is an in person and online course based on the book LAUNCH by A.J. Juliani and John Spencer.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    Teaching with Technology
    PLN 39B

    Project Based Learning in the PLN Classroom

    In this course participants learn about integrating project based learning in their classrooms.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    Teaching with Technology
    PLN 40
    EDCE 7000

    Building a Strong Foundation for Universal Design for Learning and Innovation

    The course will provide an overview of skills and competencies needed to support implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the learning communities we serve.

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    Teaching with Technology
    PLN 41A
    EDCE 7010

    Implementing Universal Design for Learning in Today's Classrooms

    This course will introduce the key concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and give you the knowledge you need to start using UDL in your lesson and assessment design both in the classroom and online

    Grade Levels: 
    Grades K-12
    Topic Areas: 
    Teaching with Technology
    PLN 41B

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