About eLearning for Educators
The eLearning for Educators Project offers affordable online courses and no-cost mini-trainings. New offerings are available now with more coming soon. The project is part of OSPI's Inclusionary Practices and Technical Assistance Network.
Available Now! Six New Mini-Training Modules:
- Service Delivery in the Special Education Process Part 2 (No cost; 0 clock hours)
- Provision of Services to Transfer Students in the Special Education Process (No cost; 0 clock hours)
- Discipline in the Special Education Process (No cost; 0 clock hours)
- Considering Paraeducator Support in the Special Education Process (No cost; 0 clock hours)
- Service Delivery in the Special Education Process (No cost; 0 clock hours)
- Referral, Initial Evaluation, and Eligibility in the Special Education Process (No cost; 0 clock hours)
The new modules are a part of a growing menu that specifically addresses common training needs arising from the Special Education Community Complaint Process (SECC). Developed in collaboration with OSPI, the mini-training modules provide an option for school districts looking for vetted training in response to a SECC decision. Designed for individual or group access, at no cost. Clock hours are not provided.
Available Now! New Course Offerings:
- Assistive Technology in Schools: Introduction, Consideration, and Assessment
- Inclusive Practices & Equitable Access for Students with Visual Disabilities
- Accessible Content for All: Building Equity & Engagement with Technology Tools
- High Quality Individual Education Programs: IEP Development and Administrative Support
- Classroom Management and Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Updated)
- High Quality Individual Education Programs: IEP Development and Administrative Support
- Meaningful Inclusion of Students with Significant Disabilities
- Promoting and Teaching Self-Advocacy
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Data-Based Decision Making*
- Secondary Transition: Partnerships for Inclusion - Special Education and Career Technical Education
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Evidence-Based Practices*
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Key Characteristics and Inclusive Instruction
- Beyond Compliance: Using Strengths and Needs for Instructional Planning*
- Explicit Instruction: Supporting Practices and Implementation
- Inclusionary Practices: Ch. 1: An Instructional Guide for Inclusive Educators*
- Inclusionary Practices: Ch. 2: Inclusive Learning Environments*
- Restorative Practices*
- Understanding and Responding to Trauma*
- Equity Concepts: Mindset-Equity and Inclusion, Implicit Bias, and Repairing Harm*
- Self-Care and Relationships*
Find more information about these new offerings in the descriptions below. Offerings marked by an asterisk (*) are available free of charge (select Free Offerings when registering) or for a nominal fee for clock hours.
How Our Offerings Work
- Access offerings anytime, anywhere.
- Available continuously.
- Available to all educators.
- Focus on relevant topics in special education.
- Clock hours accepted by OSPI for certificate maintenance.
Course, Mini-Training and Technical Assistance Offerings
Courses, mini-trainings and technical assistance offerings are offered continuously, so there are no registration deadlines.
When you're ready, register and get started! You'll have three months to complete your course, mini-training or technical assistance training. Offerings are delivered asynchronously/online via Canvas.
Check the list of All Courses, Mini-Trainings and Technical Assistance, or use the following list for a topic area breakdown.
Courses by Topic Area
How to Register
Payment for courses may be made by major credit card, debit card, electronic check, or purchase order. The mini-training modules are offered at no cost and are not eligible for clock hours. Within two to three (2-3) business days, you’ll receive an email from eLearning for Educators with your start and end-dates, as well as your login information.