*This course runs from October 6 through December 8, 2026.
In this self-paced, 15-hour course, educators explore an arts-based approach to social emotional learning through themes of Mindfulness, Identity, Perspective Sharing, Community Building, and Agency. They will participate in experiences that model growth and development of justice-oriented, global citizens. A certificate of participation for 15 hours will be provided (1.5 CEU, with approval from the local school system). This course was developed in collaboration with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
Course Expectations:
To earn credit for this course, you will respond to discussion prompts and upload or share assignments to demonstrate your engagement with and understanding of the course content.
For all prompts and assignments, please provide original responses rather than AI-generated or borrowed text. Genuine engagement with the course material will help you apply what you learn to your own teaching practice in ways that a polished, AI-generated response cannot. The value of this professional development comes from your own reflection, reasoning, and voice, not just the final product.
Discussion prompts may include multiple questions. Be sure to answer all questions on pages with a Reply button at the bottom. Required discussions and assignments are listed in the course gradebook, where you can track your progress.