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.
Identifying, Addressing and Mitigating Microaggressions in the Workplace
Tue, Apr 25, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | Webinar
Microaggressions, whether intentional or unintentional, are subtle and often directed at marginalized groups through language and behaviors. In this webinar, participants will learn how to recognize, address barriers, and facilitate dialogues about microaggressions to foster an inclusive organizational culture.
Essential Coaching Skills: How To Help Others Gain Direction and Clarity
Tue, Jun 13, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | Webinar
Effective coaching can increase employee engagement, strengthen teams, and improve productivity. In this webinar, participants will gain the best practices for coaching that can be implemented immediately. Learn how to ask powerful questions and apply discovery listening to enable employees to increase their self-confidence and become more resilient.
The Foundation for Developing a Successful Team
Tue, May 16, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | Webinar
A strong team increases productivity, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction while contributing to the overall success of an organization. This doesn’t happen by chance. In this webinar, participants will explore the foundational steps to develop and manage a strong team. Learn the stages of team development and gain strategies on how to successfully get through them.
Using Social Emotional Learning to Help Students with Autism Succeed
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | Webinar
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), often referred to as “soft skills,” is essential to 21st-century learners. Students impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have a deficit in these skills as compared to their peers. In this webinar, participants will learn SEL interventions, tools and strategies that can be implemented immediately. Learn how helping fill these deficits elicits greater academic success including promoting student learning and achievement for ASD students.
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Scaffolding for English Language Learners: Building Strong, Confident Writers
Thu, May 18, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | Webinar
Teachers often use scaffolding, or varying levels of support, to assist students with challenging tasks. These supports are gradually reduced as students work towards mastery. This type of instruction is particularly beneficial for English language learners, as it minimizes failure and decreases frustration. In this webinar, participants will gain a better understanding on how to use scaffolding in writing instruction to help multilingual students develop the confidence and skills to improve their writing.
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Strategies for Conflict Resolution for Behavioral Health Professionals
Tue, Apr 11, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | Webinar
Conflict is inevitable in life and, if embraced, can be an opportunity for new insights and growth. Conflict management and resolution is a process that requires specific skills and attitudes. In this webinar, participants will explore various conflict management styles. Learn effective conflict resolution techniques that focus on identifying the root of conflict and relationship building.
Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.
Suicide Risk Assessment, Intervention and Prevention
Thu, Jun 8, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | Webinar
Whether you are working or studying mental health, it is important to understand the current and emerging research on identifying suicide risk factors, evidence-based interventions and screening tools, and knowing how to provide preventative measures as well as postvention supportive services to survivors. In this webinar, participants will gain a broader understanding of the tools and interventions available to provide more comprehensive care to individuals at risk of suicide, most notably special populations of groups who may have increased risk for suicide. Walk away with best practices identifying risk factors as well as approaching risk reduction for vulnerable populations.
5 Interventions for Behavior Reduction Without Using Punishment
Wed, May 17, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | Webinar
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has notably utilized principles of reinforcement and punishment for changing behavior. As the field has evolved, research has uncovered additional behavior reduction procedures that do not use punishment. In this webinar, participants will examine the negative consequences of punishment procedures and explore new methods to challenge them. Walk away with 5 interventions for effective and lasting behavior change that do not rely on punishment procedures.
CTEL Authorization/CLAD Certificate - Information Session
Wed, Mar 29, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PT | Info Session
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.
In this info session you will discover:
-About University of Massachusetts Global
-Program details
-Students support services
-Who should enroll
-How long will it take to complete
-How much will it cost
-What are the admission requirements
Clear Administrative Credential - Information Session
Thu, May 25, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PT | 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
CTEL Authorization/CLAD Certificate - Information Session
Tue, May 23, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM PT | Info Session
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.
In this info session you will discover:
-About University of Massachusetts Global
-Program details
-Students support services
-Who should enroll
-How long will it take to complete
-How much will it cost
-What are the admission requirements