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English Learner PD What’s new with COpilot?
Over the past two years, COpilot has grown from a tool in its infancy to a powerful
FAQs platform that is changing instructional practice all over Colorado. Since its launch in
When does enrollment 2016, Colorado educators have created over 3,500 accounts and nearly 4,000
start? enrollments! These astounding numbers simply prove what the Colorado Education
Enrollment for the free classes Association already knows — high-quality, relevant, on-demand professional
begins on November 12, 2018. development that is lead by teachers and union actually works.
When do the free Free English Learner PD Classes on COpilot
classes begin? In an effort to make sure COpilot continues to grow and meet the needs of Colorado
The classes begin in January educators, we are releasing many new features that will make COpilot even better. First,
2019 and run throughout the as the previous page and sidebar indicate, the CEA is offering every union member up
spring semester. to three free COpilot classes to help them meet the new licensure requirement that went
into effect on September 1, 2018. Users will be able to track how many free ELPD credits
they have remaining from their user profile page.
Can I use an ELPD credit
on a class that is more
Class Tracks
than one credit? Also new to COpilot is the Tracks feature that you can find by hovering above “Courses”
Absolutely! Each ELPD credit has on the COpilot site. Tracks group classes together that have similar content so that you
a $45 value (equivalent of a can easily find a cluster of classes you want to take without an excessive amount of
one-credit class), so if you want clicking. We will launch this feature with following tracks:
to take a two or three credit
class, the enrollment fee will be Blended Learning English Learner PD Science
discounted by $45. Book Study Social Studies
Instructional Strategies
Leadership Social-Emotional Learning
How many ELPD credits Classroom Management
do I get? English Language Arts Math Technology
Each union member gets a
maximum of three ELPD credits. Redesigned Class Details Pages
You can only use one credit per When you make your way into a class details page, you’ll notice a brand new design.
year (August - July) and must use We’ve updated the look and feel of the class description and learning objectives.
all of your credits by July 2021. Additionally, we’re adding a new section where we’ll list any required books or
materials you need for each class. Finally, you’ll now be able to see who is facilitating
Are the ELPD credits each COpilot class and learn more about the amazing educators who take time to run
refundable? the COpilot classes.
Unfortunately, we cannot refund
ELPD credits unless you have Archive Classes
exceptional circumstances that Your old classes will now automatically move into a new section in your My Classes
warrant a refund. If you feel page. 30 days after a class ends, it will move down the page in the Archived Classes
that is the case, please contact section. This will help clean up the My Classes page and make it easier for you to
Casey Kilpatrick, Director navigate COpilot.
of Learning Services at CEA
(ckilpatrick@coloradoea.org). Graduate Credit
As always, graduate credit from Adams State University is available for all of the
Are all classes eligible COpilot classes. However, there are now very strict registration deadlines. Students
for the ELPD credits? will not be able to get credit for previous classes if they miss the registration deadline
Only classes that have been for any given semester. CEA staff will be sending emails about registration deadlines.
approved by CDE as fulfilling Additionally, the deadline will appear on the Adams State registration page. We are
the ELPD standards qualify for marking graduate credit in the catalog with the following icons:
the free class program.
1 One graduate credit 2 Two graduate credits 3 Three graduate credits
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A bit about COpilot
Colorado teachers and education support professionals are deeply committed to every student’s success. We want all
students to achieve their full potential as individuals and become productive citizens who make positive contributions to
society.
We believe that educators provide the stable, nurturing, inspiring environment that makes it possible to teach each student
and provide individual attention to each student’s learning needs. To this end, we work to ensure that every student has a
qualified, caring educator.
We believe that we must change the way educators are recruited, trained, evaluated, supported, and held accountable.
We believe we must raise the bar for what it means to be a quality educator by focusing on preparing new educators
for the classroom, attracting and retaining educators, providing continuous, high quality professional development for all
educators, and promoting effective teachers and quality educators.
We believe that COpilot is one key to achieving these core areas of professional excellence. Through expanding your
learning opportunities, you will ensure that all students in Colorado public schools have the benefit of qualified, caring,
committed educators throughout their school years.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact us at ceacopilot@coloradoea.org!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How do I sign up for a COpilot account?
To create a COpilot account, visit www.ceacopilot.org, click Log In and either verify your Association membership or create
a guest account. This easy process doesn’t take more than 30 seconds!
How much time does a class take?
Most COpilot classes are 15 instructional hours spread over five or six weeks. Students should expect to spend about three
hours per week doing class activities.
Can I earn credit, clock hours, and a certificate?
The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Nearly all of the classes on COpilot qualify for graduate credit from Adams State
University. All of the classes are eligible for license renewal hours through the Colorado Department of Education. At the
conclusion of each class, you will receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can I get the syllabus for the class before making a decision?
Absolutely! Just email the Director of Learning Services, Casey Kilpatrick (ckilpatrick@coloradoea.org), for that information.
Can my district use COpilot for its professional development?
CEA has worked hard to make sure districts in partnership with the local association can use COpilot to run all of their
professional development. We do not charge districts to use the platform. Instead, our requirement is that the district
and local association reach an agreement that dictates the school district will pay members who facilitate the classes a
fair stipend. For more information about this kind of opportunity, please contact Casey Kilpatrick at CEA (ckilpatrick@
coloradoea.org).
How are classes structured?
All of our classes are fully facilitated, which means you’ll have a trained CEA member leading you and teachers from across
Colorado through the content. Our classes are time-bound so that the facilitation makes sense. Through using this mostly
synchronous method, teachers can more easily collaborate with each other, share experiences, and receive coaching as
they practice strategies in their classrooms.
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Brainitz Level 1 Certification: Creating Blended
Learning Lessons with Built-in Student Accountability
Educators will engage with course readings and interactive video instruction to further
develop their understanding of blended learning and instructional strategies. In addition,
teachers will compose three interactive lessons using www.brainitz.com. Enrollment comes
with a year-long subscription to Brainitz.
Course dates: December 17 - January 12; January 27 - February 22; April 7 - May 4
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Clint Knox (Colorado Springs Education Association) 1
Create a Teacher Website Using Google Sites
In this class, you will create or improve a teacher website. We will cover website graphic
design, plan your website, create a new Google site, add text boxes, images, dividers,
media (calendars, links, videos), pages, and publish the site. This class will give you 30 hours
of hands-on time so you can walk away with a useful teacher website that will increase your
effectiveness, time management, and communication.
Course dates: January 1 - January 31; April 1 - April 30
Cost: $90 (member); $190 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jennifer Cooper (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 2
Google Apps, Extensions, and Add-Ons
What are apps, extensions, and add-ons and how can you use them in your classroom? This
project-based beginner’s course. You will learn the difference between an app, extension,
and add-on, learn about some of the best educational ones, and choose four that will be
beneficial for you or your students.
Course dates: January 1 - January 31
Cost: $90 (member) or $190 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jennifer Cooper (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 2
Google Level 2 Certification Training
This course is an expertise certification for an educator who is a super Google user and
enthusiast of Google tools in the classroom. This advanced course builds upon concepts
from the Fundamentals Training course. Obtaining Google Level 1 certification first is highly
recommended.
Course dates: January 1 - January 31; April 1 - April 30
Cost: $135 (member) or $235 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jennifer Cooper (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 3
Cultivating Curiosity in K-12 Classrooms: How to
Promote and Sustain Deep Learning
In this online course, students will participate in a book study of Cultivating Curiosity in
K-12 Classrooms: How to Promote and Sustain Deep Learning by Wendy Ostroff. This class
explores how teachers can make time in their busy class schedules to allow students the
opportunity to be curious, creative, and driven by inquiry. Participants will discuss ideas and
strategies from the book, reflect on their teaching practice by writing journal entries, and will
make an action plan to incorporate curiosity into the classroom.
Course dates: January 7 - February 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Avis Paul (Roaring Fork Education Association) 1
All class dates are subject to change based on facilitator availability. All classes are subject to
cancellation if fewer than five students enroll by the official class start date.
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Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever it Takes.
This course is a book study of Jimmy Casas’s latest work Culturize. Participants will
collaboratively discuss the four core principles Casas introduces and reflect on their own
teaching in order to develop an increased positive culture within their school. Included in this
book study will be practical application of how to use the concepts that the book introduces.
Course dates: January 7 - February 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Stephanie Fast (Littleton Education Association) 1
PBL Starter Kit
This course is a book study of the PBL starter kit: To-the-point advice, tools and tips for your
first project in middle or high school. We will also explore the difference and similarities
between Problem and Project based learning. This book is a step by step guide to start your
first PBL, although the book is intended for middle and high school teachers, lessons can be
adapted for upper elementary as well. By the end of this course you will have your first PBL
created and ready for implementation in your classroom.
Course dates: January 7 - February 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Sunshine Vincent (Gilpin Education Association) 1
Tech Tools for Increased Engagement in Instruction and Projects
Teaching the 21 century skills required in the common core standards necessitates the use
of technology in the classroom. Students are typically more engaged in the lesson when
current technology is used, and technology can help teachers differentiate their lessons. In
this class, we will learn about current technology tools and how to use them during classroom
instruction and in student created works.
Course dates: January 7 - February 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Avis Paul (Roaring Fork Education Association) 1
Using iMovie in the Classroom
Educators will actively participate in an online class to learn how to use iMovie in the
classroom. iMovie is a fun, engaging way for students to learn new content and teach that
content to a broader audience using student created videos. Educators can also create
iMovies to teach and deliver content to their students.
Course dates: January 7 - February 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Avis Paul (Roaring Fork Education Association) 1
Supporting English Language Learning in Math Class
This course is a book study of Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class written
by Kathy Melanese, Luz Chung, & Cheryl Forbes. Participants will discuss the modifications
provided and reflect on their own teaching in order to develop lessons adapted to the needs
of ELLs in math classes. Group discussion and analysis of the various chapters will lead the
learner to reflect how to adapt current classroom practices to be more supportive of ELLs
language learning needs.
Course dates: January 7 - February 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Megan Andersen (Cherry Creek Education Association) 1
1 One graduate credit Blended Learning English Language Arts Leadership Social Studies
2 Two graduate credits Book Study English Learner PD Math Social-Emotional Learning
3 Three graduate credits Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Science Technology
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Who’s Doing the Work: Strategies for CORE Reading Instruction
Educators will develop stronger skills and strategies for literacy instruction in a more effective
and efficient way through the use of the text, Who’s Doing the Work: How to Say Less So
Readers Can Do More. This course will take the student through all facets of core literacy
instruction from Shared Reading through Guided Reading and all elements in between.
Course dates: January 7 - February 4
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Colby Ricci (Summit County Education Association) 1
Adapting Social Studies Classes for English Language Learners
This course is designed for teacher to adapt current social studies classes to include English
language support through incorporating a variety of strategies specific for ELLs, but which
also support all learners. Application of this learning will be made as teachers outline
lessons, design visual aids, write oral discussion structures, and support DBQ (Document
Based Question, or primary source document analysis) units.
Course dates: January 14 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Megan Andersen (Cherry Creek Education Association) 1
The Brain Power Classroom
This book study will provide participants with an opportunity to explore the benefits of
creating a more mindful classroom where students are working on social/emotional
intelligence and well as being empowered and engaged in learning. This book provides
simple and actionable steps to build a community of motivated learners through collaboration
and engagement.
Course dates: January 14 - February 11
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Mary Robinson (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every
Child
This course will be a book study of Donalyn Miller’s book The Book Whisperer: Awakening
the Inner Reader in Every Child. Participants will discuss and make plans of implementation
to engage a classroom of readers. Participants will also walk away with easily-applicable
resources to use and/ or modify in their classroom.
Course dates: January 14 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jeremiah Moore (Platte Valley Education Association) 1
Supporting English Learners in the Reading Workshop
Have you wondered how to better support English Learners during your reading time?
Dive into Lindsey Moses’ book Supporting English Learners in the Reading Workshop to
learn how to plan and support English learners during units of study, workshop time and
independent reading! Find out how to engage students in critical thinking for both literature
and informational texts.
Course dates: January 14 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jeremiah Moore (Platte Valley Education Association) 1
1 One graduate credit Blended Learning English Language Arts Leadership Social Studies
2 Two graduate credits Book Study English Learner PD Math Social-Emotional Learning
3 Three graduate credits Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Science Technology
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How to Be Heard: Advocating for Students and the Profession
This course is a book study of Celine Coggins How to Be Heard: 10 Lessons Teachers Need
to Advocate for Their Students and Profession. Participants expand their knowledge and
ability to influence educational policy and professional practice. The content will support
participants to be at the forefront of modeling excellence in education at the local, state and
national level.
Course dates: January 14 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Derrick Belanger (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk That Fosters Critical
Thinking and Content Understandings
Developing students’ academic language and conversation skills are crucial to academic
success. This book study analyzes Academic Conversations; Classroom Talk That Fosters
Critical Thinking and Content Understandings by Jeff Zwiers and Marie Crawford. It
describes the five skills students need for strong academic conversations. Participants
will read, reflect and create lessons plans to teach students to have more productive
conversations in class that will deepen understandings about content, vocabulary and big
ideas.
Course dates: January 14 - February 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Kelli Crowe (Cherry Creek Education Association) 1
Discipline Strategies for the Classroom
This course focuses on the six basic components of classroom discipline and management.
This book study will offer suggestions for educators when dealing with individual student
behaviors, for streamlining daily activities, and ideas for giving students their own
management tools.
Course dates: January 21 - February 24
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Martha Goodenow (Westminster Education Association) 1
Essentials of Guided Reading
This course is a book study of Jan Richardson’s work, The Next Step in Guided Reading.
Participants will analyze reading assessments to identify instructional focus, discuss strategies
to teach appropriate skills at multiple reading levels, and develop a daily schedule including
all areas of balanced literacy. This course is appropriate for K-8 literacy teachers.
Course dates: January 21 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Martha Goodenow (Westminster Education Association) 1
The Homework Myth
This course allows participants to take an in-depth look at the tradition of homework in and
assess the positives and negatives of the practice. Participants will explore the effects of
homework, evaluate alternatives to better engage learners, and design a school-wide policy
regarding homework to create viable alternatives that foster positive relationships between
home and school.
Course dates: January 21 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Amy Bohen (Westminster Education Association) 1
All class dates are subject to change based on facilitator availability. All classes are subject to
cancellation if fewer than five students enroll by the official class start date.
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The Writing Revolution
The Writing Revolution is based on six principles that are evidence-based and intended for
any grade level and curriculum. The book is intentional in teaching writing in a way that is
manageable and chunked out for both teachers and students. This book is ideal for students
who are learning how to write, English Language Learners, struggling writers, and students
who want to take their writing to the next level.
Course dates: January 21 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Kathy Zaleski (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
Making Content Comprehensible for English
Learners: The SIOP Model
Educators will actively participate in online learning to explore how educators can use the
8 components of the SIOP (sheltered instruction observation protocol) model to enhance
their lesson planning and teaching practices. Educators will apply their knowledge of this
model by reviewing and rating teaching scenarios, creating a lesson planning form for both
language and content objectives and reflecting on their learning through discussion posts and
journal entries.
Course dates: January 28 - March 8
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Sarah Reed (Fountain-Fort Carson Education Association) 1
Cultivating Knowledge, Building Language: Literacy
Instruction for English Learners in Elementary School
Educators are constantly bombarded with strategies and tips for teaching English Learners.
What is the best instruction for English Learners? How do we close the opportunity gap
and help these students reach their potential? “Nonie Lesaux and Julie Harris present a
knowledge-based approach to literacy instruction that supports young English learners’
development of academic content and vocabulary knowledge, and sets them up for reading
success.”
Course dates: January 28 - March 3
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jeremiah Moore (Platte Valley Education Association) 1
Hyper About Google Hyperdocs
As more schools go one-to-one with devices, our instruction is changing. Hyperdocs allow
you to create a digital lesson on Google docs for inquiry-based learning. Participants will
cover the 7 sections of a basic hyperdoc. This class is project-based and you will walk away
with a Hyperdoc ready to use in your classroom. This is a great way to demonstrate how you
incorporate technology into the classroom.
Course dates: February 1 - February 28
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jennifer Cooper (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
Online Formative Assessment Tools
In this course, we will look at tools that can give us instant feedback. You will create a poll in
polleverywhere.com, create a Google Quiz, learn how to make a Kahoot game review, and
create an Edpuzzle video. We will cover how to use these tools and how to get assessment
results. This course will give you 15 hours of hands-on time so you can walk away with
formative assessment tools ready to use in your classroom.
Course dates: February 1 - February 28
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jennifer Cooper (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
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Using Google Classroom
Educators will actively participate in online learning to further develop their understanding
of Google Classroom to create, distribute, and grade assignments. Teachers will create
a Google Classroom with assignments, announcements, grades, and the learn “Share to
Classroom” Chrome extension.
Course dates: February 1 - February 28; April 1 - April 30
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jennifer Cooper (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
Working with English Language Learners
This course will allow participants to find answers to the top ten pressing question about
working with English language learners. Participants will read classroom scenarios and
explore strategies and tools to better support ELLs based on research and practice.
Participants will collaboratively discuss methods, applications and challenges in working with
diverse learners.
Course dates: February 2 - February 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jill Heil (Summit County Educators’ Association) 1
Classroom Instruction that Works for English
Language Learners
Every educator uses language to instruct. It allows us to create meaning and build upon
students prior knowledge. Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners
allows educators to implement strategies in their classrooms to tap in to ELLs knowledge and
improve learning to increase student achievement. Through online discussions, meetings, and
assignments, educators will be given concrete tools to use in their classrooms.
Course dates: February 4 - March 24
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Nelle Biggs (Summit County Educators’ Association) 1
Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the differences between struggling students
who are still acquiring English and English Language Learners who have learning disabilities.
The book will help educators make more informed choices around strategies to best support
English Language Learners. Participants will analyze their school’s current teaching practices
and brainstorm improvements to these systems for the 2018-2019 school year.
Course dates: February 4 - March 10
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Mary Robinson (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
50 Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
In this book study, educators will read about different strategies for teaching ELLs, then
choose ones they want to try in their own classroom. By using the strategies in this book,
educators will see increased student participation, enhanced English language growth and
improved academic proficiency from their ELL students.
Course dates: February 4 - March 31
Cost: $90 (member) or $190 (non-member)
Facilitator: Kelli Crowe (Cherry Creek Education Association) 2
1 One graduate credit Blended Learning English Language Arts Leadership Social Studies
2 Two graduate credits Book Study English Learner PD Math Social-Emotional Learning
3 Three graduate credits Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Science Technology
10 COpilot Course Catalog — Spring 2019A Cognitive Approach to Understanding Poverty: Poverty and
Learning
Participants will have the opportunity to explore how poverty affects behavior and academic
performance in students. Participants will be engaged in ensuring a positive school
environment that embodies respect and inclusivity. We will collaboratively create a school-
wide resource of strategies to encourage students to participate emotionally, cognitively, and
behaviorally.
Course dates: February 11 - March 3
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Amy Bohen (Westminster Education Association) 2
Being the Change
This course is a book study of Sara K. Ahmed’s Being the Change: Lessons and Strategies
to Teach Social Comprehension. Participants will collaboratively discuss the tools provided,
engage in lessons as adult learners, and reflect on what these things mean for heir students.
Course dates: February 11 - March 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Debby Smith (Cherry Creek Education Association) 1
Designing Lessons for English Language Learners
This course will focus on specific practices for educators to design their own lesson plan for
English language learners. It will challenge you to apply specific practices (going beyond
the most basic strategies) to make your content accessible for all students and address the
individual needs of all learners in your classroom.
Course dates: February 11 - March 11
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Kara Myers (Westminster Education Association) 1
Dive Into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice
Students will participate in a book study of Dive Into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower
Student Voice by Trevor Mackenzie. With Dive into Inquiry you’ll gain an understanding
of how to best support your learners as they shift from a traditional learning model into the
inquiry classroom where student agency is fostered and celebrated each and every day. Dive
into Inquiry will energize, inspire, and transform your classroom!
Course dates: February 11 - March 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Avis Paul (Roaring Fork Education Association) 1
Ignite Your Students’ Imaginations with Adobe Spark
Adobe Spark is a free online tool that is a fun and engaging way for students to learn new
content and teach that content to a broader audience using student created videos, posts,
and pages. Educators can also create content with Adobe Spark to teach and deliver
information to their students in a variety of interesting ways.
Course dates: February 11 - March 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Avis Paul (Roaring Fork Education Association) 1
All class dates are subject to change based on facilitator availability. All classes are subject to
cancellation if fewer than five students enroll by the official class start date.
1 One graduate credit Blended Learning English Language Arts Leadership Social Studies
2 Two graduate credits Book Study English Learner PD Math Social-Emotional Learning
3 Three graduate credits Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Science Technology
11 COpilot Course Catalog — Spring 2019Disrupting Thinking: How We Read Matters
This course is a book study of Kylene Beers and Robert E Probst’s latest work Disrupting
Thinking: Why How We Read Matters. Participants will discuss the 15 chapters and reflect on
their own teaching in order to develop more effective approaches to teaching reading. By the
end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to design a lesson(s) that is reflective
of new learning through the book study.
Course dates: February 4 - March 24
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Colby Ricci (Summit County Educators’ Association) 1
Effective Teaching and Classroom Management Using
Marzano’s Strategies
This course will allow participants to take an in-depth look at Marzano’s ten design areas
within three categories of teaching - feedback, content, and context. Participants will explore
over 300 classroom strategies to engage learners as well as study a planning framework
to nurture specific learning outcomes. Participants will collaboratively discuss changes
necessary in education to increase effectiveness in meeting current standards.
Course dates: February 18 - March 17
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Amy Bohen (Westminster Education Association) 1
Collaboration and Co-Teaching for English Language Learners
Teachers will actively participate in online learning to explore how teacher collaboration
and co-teaching can provide an effective framework for integrated ESL practices for diverse
English language learners. Teachers will apply their knowledge of this framework by
reviewing grade level specific case studies.
Course dates: February 18 - March 24
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Sarah Reed (Fountain-Fort Carson Education Association) 1
Introduction to Restorative Practices in Education
This course is an opportunity for educators to become skilled restorative practitioners in
their work settings with students and colleagues. During sessions, participants will learn the
philosophy of RP, become immersed in the practices, and create restoratives tools for their
own work environment that can be implemented immediately no matter the school’s current
discipline model.
Course dates: February 25 - May 6
Cost: $90 (member) or $190 (non-member)
Facilitator: Kathy Zaleski (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 2
Cultural Awareness: The Middle of Everywhere
This course is a book study on The Middle of Everywhere: Helping Refugees enter the
American Community. We will explore how refugees are placed in America, describing
their hardships, and what readers can learn from the refugee’s stories. Participants will
collaboratively discuss ideas, reflect on their own experiences & struggles while making an
action plan to integrate more cultural understanding with their colleagues.
Course dates: February 25 - March 31
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Ellen Angeles (Montrose Education Association) 1
All class dates are subject to change based on facilitator availability. All classes are subject to
cancellation if fewer than five students enroll by the official class start date.
12 COpilot Course Catalog — Spring 2019Reading in the Wild
Donalyn Miller shares her expertise of creating lifelong readers and provides teachers with
strategies for “wild” reading. You will walk away from this book study with applicable ideas,
resources, and a plan of making lifelong readers! This course is a follow-up and companion
to Miller’s first book- The Book Whisperer- Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child.
Course dates: February 26 - March 31
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jeremiah Moore (Platte Valley Education Association) 1
Brainitz Level 2 Certification: Creating Blended
Learning Lessons with Built-in Student Accountability
Educators will engage with course readings and interactive video instruction to further
develop their understanding of blended learning and instructional strategies. A focus of Level
2 will be on how blended learning can has positive effects on English Language Learners,
Special Needs, and Low Socioeconomic Students. In addition, teachers will compose six
interactive lessons using www.brainitz.com. This course builds on concepts from the Level 1
Certification. Level 1 Certification is highly recommended.
Course dates: March 3 - March 30
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Clint Knox (Colorado Springs Education Association) 1
Creating Educational Videos to Enhance Student
Learning Inside and Outside of the Classroom
Having increasingly larger class sizes with one teacher makes it difficult to differentiate and
help students in a small group setting or on-on-one. This class will help you to create videos
that you can post to your websites. The videos will allow you to have a flipped classroom,
a blended learning classroom, or merely have videos on your website for those students
who are absent. It can be as if there are multiple teachers in one classroom if used during
class. Students can learn at their own pace because they can watch the video as many times
as they need to. It allows the teacher to be free to work in small groups or one on one with
students while the rest of the class can move ahead.
Course dates: March 3 - April 7; April 1 - April 30
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Catherine Lee (District Twelve Educators’ Association) 1
Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of
Great Teaching
This course is a book study of Robyn Jackson’s book Never Work Harder Than Your Students
and Other Principles of Great Teaching. “The master teacher mindset is really a disposition
toward teaching. It is a way of thinking about instruction, about students, about learning, and
about teaching in general that makes teaching fluid, efficient, and effective.”
Course dates: March 4 - April 28
Cost: $90 (member) or $190 (non-member)
Facilitator: Cheryl Mosier (Jefferson County Education Association) 2
1 One graduate credit Blended Learning English Language Arts Leadership Social Studies
2 Two graduate credits Book Study English Learner PD Math Social-Emotional Learning
3 Three graduate credits Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Science Technology
13 COpilot Course Catalog — Spring 2019Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Assessment Stategies that
Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn
This course is a book study of Myron Dueck’s book Grading Smarter Not Harder – Assess-
ment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn. “Decades of research point to
indisputable evidence that grading penalties are far less effective than feedback and person-
alized learning.” Participants will collaboratively discuss the themes of grading, homework,
unit plans, retesting and creativity as they relate to assessments.
Course dates: March 4 - April 7
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Cheryl Mosier (Jefferson County Education Association) 1
Behavior as a Form of Communication 101
This course describes how behavior is a form of communication among students (and adults
as well). Participants will learn to focus on form vs. function of behavior, and then address the
varieties of functions of behavior and how a teacher can implement consequences (positive
and negative) to help shape the behavior in a successful way.
Course dates: March 4 - April 7
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jenny Shoen (Littleton Education Association) 1
Don’t Forget the M!
Teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop their understanding
of best practices in math, their own understanding of mathematical concepts, and the
importance of transdiciplinary teaching and learning (the S, the T, the E, and the M).
Course dates: March 11 - April 14
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jaime Levi (Summit County Educators’ Association) 1
From Ideas to Words: Writing Strategies for English
Language Learners
Writing is often referred to as the last frontier in literacy. It is often a daunting subject to teach
for all students, let alone English learners. Teachers often need to just make small tweaks to
their instruction to engage English learners and help close the opportunity gap. By studying
From Ideas to Words: Writing Strategies for English Learners, participants will discover ways
to engage English Learners during the writing block.
Course dates: March 18 - April 21
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jeremiah Moore (Platte Valley Education Association) 1
Planning for Inquiry in the Writing Workshop
Have you struggled with teaching writing? This course is designed to take teachers through
the writing process. Teachers will find quality mentor texts and develop a student-friendly,
easy-to-follow rubric that maximizes engagement. Teachers will walk away from this course
with a writing unit planned, with mentor texts and mini-lesson ideas, and an easy-to-use
framework to plan additional units.
Course dates: March 18 - April 21
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jeremiah Moore (Platte Valley Education Association) 1
1 One graduate credit Blended Learning English Language Arts Leadership Social Studies
2 Two graduate credits Book Study English Learner PD Math Social-Emotional Learning
3 Three graduate credits Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Science Technology
14 COpilot Course Catalog — Spring 2019Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are
Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them
This book study will provide participants with an opportunity to explore the ways to help
students with challenging behaviors be more successful at school and in life. The book works
to help educators and parents see challenging student behaviors in more productive and em-
pathetic ways by building relationships and finding non-punitive, proactive and collaborative
solutions.
Course dates: March 25 - April 28
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Mary Robinson (Westminster Education Association) 1
The Leader in Me
This course is a book study of Stephen Covey’s “The Leader in Me,” 2nd edition. Participants
will collaboratively discuss and submit written reflections and lessons on the 7 Habits (Be
Proactive, Begin With the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to
Understand Then Be Understood, Synergize, and Sharpen the Saw) Focus will be on how to
develop a classroom leadership model specifically for students grades 1-6.
Course dates: March 31 - May 12
Cost: $90 (member) or $190 (non-member)
Facilitator: Kim Knol (Aspen Education Association) 2
Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges to
Educational Equity
Assessment is a crucial tool in the classroom and “when reported in meaningful ways, inform
teaching and learning.” Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges to Educational Equity
by Margo Gottlieb focuses on the planning, collecting and analyzing academic language
assessments in multiple content areas. We’ll cover ideas for assessing oral language
including listening and speaking and assessing reading and writing literacy development.
Course dates: April 1 - May 5
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Killie Crowe (Cherry Creek Education Association) 1
Strategies that Engage: Moving Beyond the Stereotypes of
Poverty
This course will provide participants with an opportunity to explore core strategies for
engagement that lead to academic success for learners. Participants will explore seven
factors that establish purposeful learning routines to increase motivation and empower
students to take ownership of learning. Educators will implement new strategies and create an
immediate plan for their classroom that enriches learning and revitalizes the school day.
Course dates: April 1 - April 21
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Amy Bohen (Westminster Education Association) 1
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
This course will examine the differences between accommodations and modifications as
well as what it means to personalize instruction for students. It will challenge you to make
your content accessible for all students and address the individual needs of all learners in
your classroom. Teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop their
understanding of accommodations and modifications as they are practiced in the classroom.
Course dates: April 1 - May 1
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Kara Myers (Westminster Education Association) 1
15 COpilot Course Catalog — Spring 2019Brain-Based Instructional Strategies
This course describes how the brain works, and how to help people learn, develop, and
perform more effectively in diverse settings. Some of the major strategies revolve around
using stories, metaphors, and engaging illustrations to illuminate technical ideas. The class
synthesizes relevant trends in neuroscience, cognitive science, and philosophy of mind.
Course dates: April 1 - May 5
Cost: $45 (member) or $145 (non-member)
Facilitator: Jenny Shoen (Littleton Education Association) 1
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