School of Extended Education Events
Each event is designed to provide practical information and best practices to take back to your workplace.
Webinar and On-Campus Events
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Extended Education has teamed up with experts to bring you live webinars and
on-campus events focused on innovative ideas and practical solutions for working professionals in your industry.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Proven Strategies for Overcoming Complex Challenges
TUE, FEB 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
In today's rapidly changing world, the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions is more crucial than ever. Organizations that effectively harness creativity and foster problem-solving benefit from engaged teams, enhanced job satisfaction, and increased productivity. In this webinar, participants will delve into the power of innovative problem-solving techniques, equipping you and your team to tackle tough challenges with confidence. You'll leave with actionable strategies to unlock your creative potential and generate positive solutions for successful outcomes.
Strategies for Fostering, Maintaining and Cultivating Trust in Your Workforce
Among all the attributes of successful leaders, one stands above the rest: they are all highly trusted. Highly trusted leaders inspire morale, foster innovation, build loyalty, and drive increased revenue. In contrast, mistrusted leaders often face skepticism, frustration, low productivity, lost sales, and high turnover. In this webinar, participants will learn how to identify behaviors that damage trust and understand their detrimental impact on organizations. You’ll also gain actionable strategies to build, maintain, and cultivate trust while avoiding common pitfalls.
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Effective School Leadership
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and those of others to guide thinking and behavior effectively. Administrators who leverage EI can inspire and motivate their teams, fostering a positive and productive school environment. In this webinar, participants will learn how to develop the skills to evaluate, recognize, and anticipate emotions, enabling them to lead successfully within a school setting.
Supporting English Learners: Preparing for ELPAC Success
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is a mandatory state test designed to assess the English language proficiency of students whose primary language is not English. In this webinar, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ELPAC exam structure and explore practical strategies to support English learners year-round. Learn how to integrate engaging activities aligned with the four ELPAC domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking into your daily instruction to benefit all students.
Teaching new skills can be a challenging task, but in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), shaping provides a practical solution. By breaking behaviors into smaller, manageable steps, shaping promotes steady progress and meaningful learning. In this webinar, participants will learn how to effectively apply the shaping procedure to help students and clients acquire new behaviors. Discover how shaping can enhance your instructional approach and lead to positive outcomes.
Wed, Feb 19, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven, evidence-based approach that empowers individuals to manage intense emotions, navigate life’s challenges, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. In this webinar, participants will explore the foundational concept of dialectics, the idea that two seemingly opposite truths can coexist, and discover how this principle shapes the structure and success of DBT.
Early detection, screening, and intervention are essential for effectively treating clients with depression. In this webinar, participants will explore the various types of depression, learn to recognize its signs and symptoms, and discover evidence-based treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.
TUE, FEB 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Are you passionate about making a difference and considering a career in teaching? Join us for an informative webinar where we will walk you through the essential steps to becoming a teacher. In this session, participants will gain insight into a typical day in the life of an educator, explore various educational pathways, and understand the long-term outlook for the teaching profession. We will also provide practical advice and answer your questions to help you confidently begin your journey towards a fulfilling career in education.
The CTEL Authorization/CLAD Certificate is a four-course, fully online program addressing the belief that teaching English learners requires an understanding of first and second language acquisition theories in order to provide a successful education environment. This certificate is CTC-approved and upon completion, authorizes you to provide instruction to English learners (EL) in a California classroom.
For a limited time, you can enroll in our CTEL program at no cost to you. The tuition of these courses is funded by the Project Endorsement+ National Professional Development grant. The grant does not cover any additional costs such as transcript, and textbook fees.
Clear Administrative Credential - Info Session
We invite you to learn more about our CTC-approved Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction Program (ASC-CIP). Candidates who complete the ASC-CIP requirements may be recommended for the Clear Administrative Services Credential.
To support the professional learning and leadership development of the beginning educational administrator, our program provides you the options of choosing your own coach or be paired with a well-trained and experienced induction coach. The induction coach supports the school administrator through individualized, on-going, job-embedded coaching that is directed by the identified needs and goals of the school administrator.
You are invited to attend an upcoming webinar to learn more about the program. Join us to explore:
-CTC requirements
-Candidate eligibility and admissions requirements
-How to choose the right Induction Coach
-Program features, tools, and demonstration of competency
Applied behavior analysis has been demonstrated as an effective intervention approach for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and a variety of related developmental, medical and behavioral disorders such as intellectual disabilities, dementia, addiction, and traumatic brain injury. UMass Global's Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is designed for teachers, healthcare professionals, and others who strive to help people achieve personal goals, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life. This program has been developed to meet the educational requirements to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Join us to explore:
-Applied Behavior Analysis in the workplace
-Eligibility requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam
-UMass Global's ABA program courses and admission requirements