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Legal Fundamentals of Special Education Advocacy
With a steady increase in the number of children with disabilities, there are not enough trained professionals to educate and support families navigating the special education system. In this course, acquire functional advocacy skills for professional or personal use.

Updated Courses

College Admissions Advising: A
Applying for college can be an overwhelming task for students and parents. Help ease the process by equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills to serve as a trusted guide and resource.

Intercultural Competence and Communication
Explore the promises and challenges of intercultural communication in a diverse society and global community. Gain the insights and tools needed to strengthen your own cultural proficiency and your ability to foster constructive intercultural communication in your classroom or school.

Language Structure and Acquisition
Learn the fundamentals of linguistics for ESL teachers, including language universals, language structures and use, and the importance of context. Consider the various ESL classrooms contexts and the role of instruction in fostering successful acquisition of a second language.

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Health Education for Teachers
Physical and mental health issues can be a huge obstacle to a child's ability to learn and succeed in school. Learn about current issues affecting the health of children and youth, including communicable diseases, child abuse, neglect, obesity, and mental and emotional health and wellness.

Teaching Comprehension Strategies
Fewer than half of California students read at a proficient level. Help keep students from falling behind by developing the knowledge and skills needed to teach improved reading comprehension. Coursework satisfies requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the CCTC Reading Certificate.

Online Learning

Spanish Without Walls
Learn to speak Spanish anywhere, anytime with our Spanish Without Walls series. Now take these convenient courses and receive transferable university-level academic credit. Complete all three courses and receive the training and credit equivalent to the first year of college Spanish.