Online Training & Courses

"Complete this path of four courses to become a certified Clever Champion, with the badges and certificates to prove it! You can complete courses at your own pace, returning whenever you'd like." 

🎓 This path includes certificates of completion!  Remember to upload your certificates in Eduphoria.

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This training is designed to empower teachers to start using ParentSquare’s two-way engagement tools and messaging features with their school communities.

*NOTE: To receive a certificate of course completion, please create a TalentLMS account using your district email before starting the course. Select the Signup button at the top right of this screen to create your login. Fill out the information requested and you will receive an email verification link to activate your account. After verifying your account, sign in with your credentials to access the Course Catalog and start your course.

After completing this course, teachers will be able to:

* Log-In and navigate the ParentSquare application

* Make changes to their Notification Settings and set Office Hours

* Add events to the class Calendar

* Create Posts

* Use Direct Messaging

* Upload and share files

* Access support and training resources

EXPECTED TIME: 30 MINUTES 

Click here to get started. 

Getting Started with ParentSquare Checklist: Click here for template.

To build a strong foundation, we recommend completing Vivi’s leveled training courses in sequential order. After successfully finishing each course, you can instantly download your certificate of completion.

In each level, you'll find video tutorials, registration for live training webinars, and access to pre-recorded sessions. Dive in and start learning today!

https://www.vivi.io/training/

Also available: Training videos on Vimeo 

"In this course, you will be introduced to each tool Google Workspace for Education has to offer; you will build the digital skills necessary to create materials within each tool; and you will understand how to apply these skills to integrate digital learning into your classroom." 

Click here to log in and get started. (Be sure to log in - top right of screen)

"In this course, you will build on the skills you already have with each tool Google Workspace for Education has to offer; you will enhance the effectiveness of your work through automation, personalization and streamlined processes for your classroom and institution." 

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"Seeing is believing! Come see the Nearpod & Flocabulary magic in action and get ideas you can take back to your school and classroom."

Summer Resources & Learning Opportunities

• Camp Engage: Camp Engage helps you expand your Professional Learning Network (PLN) in happy hours, event community resources, and icebreaker activities throughout the entire event. That’s not all! Campers have the opportunity to earn a certificate of attendance with up to 15 PD credits for FREE. Explore more ways to earn PD hours with Nearpod.  

• Nearpod Certified Educator: Connect with a community of other Nearpod Certified Educators, grow as an ed-tech leader, and receive extra support and resources from Nearpod. 

• Flocabulary Certified Educator: The program is designed to support and connect educators who know and love Flocabulary. Flocabulary Certified educators are passionate about sharing our resources with other educators, learning new ways to use Flocabulary with impact and working with us to build new and better learning resources. 

Click here to visit Nearpod's website of teacher resources and webinars. 

Common  Sense Education
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a new teacher, we offer professional learning resources to help you flourish in a world infused with technology. The courses below address today's most pressing issues, from promoting AI literacy to protecting students' data privacy.

Visit our main professional development page to find all of our PD offerings, including our live webinars, in-person trainings, and more.

Latest self-paced course

ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators

This course introduces you to the basics of artificial intelligence, generative AI, ChatGPT, and how to use ChatGPT safely and effectively. From decoding the jargon to responsible use, this course will help you level up your understanding of AI and ChatGPT so that you can use tools like this safely and with a clear purpose.  Enroll now

Self-paced course

AI Foundations for Educators

This is a foundational course designed to introduce you to artificial intelligence and the ethical considerations you should keep in mind when integrating this technology into your teaching. Educators who complete this course will earn a certificate of completion.   Enroll now

Self-paced course

Modeling Healthy Digital Habits

This course introduces you to digital citizenship, the routines to use when addressing digital issues, and how to incorporate healthy digital habits into your everyday life.  Enroll now

Self-paced course

Student Privacy Teacher Training

Learn why students' online privacy is important, and the best practices for managing the risk to your students when using technology.  Enroll now 

Self-paced course

Digital Citizenship Teacher Training

Prepare your students for success as digital learners, leaders, and citizens, and create a road map for teaching digital citizenship in your classroom.  Enroll now

HMH AI Tools Academy Mini Courses

Learn about HMH AI Tools with these mini-courses, designed to be completed in 30 minutes or less. 

Click here for more information.

Canva offers many short courses to get you started and extend your designer skills.

Canva Essentials:

Click here to start Canva Essentials Course.

Teacher Essentials:

Click here to start Teacher Essentials Course.

Design School:

*Scroll to the bottom of the page to register for live webinars.

Click here to check out Canva's Design School.

Canva Cheatsheets:

Click here to check out Canva's Cheat Sheets.

Click here for course information.  

Welcome to Amplify’s PD Library!

The PD Library serves as a centralized location where educators can access an ever-growing collection of professional learning resources and courses designed to support the implementation of Amplify programs.

Click here to access Amplify’s PD Library.

SafeSchools training modules information COMING SOON!

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The link to SafeSchools is specific to Livingston ISD and may be accessed at here: Vector Training, K-12 Edition Training :: Login

Your username is your employee ID number.

Returning  Employee: your password will be the password that you have set. 

New Employee:  your password will be your employee ID number (again). You will need to set up a new password after entering the training area.

If you do not remember your employee ID number, you may contact Nelly Robles at nrobles@livingstonisd.com or at 936-328-2100.

Once you login, click on the House Icon, on the left, to view your assignments.

It is recommended that you keep a copy of your completion certificates for yourself to satisfy CEU requirements for your certification.  There is no need to send a copy of the certificates to the Central Office. The district will run a SafeSchools report from our office to determine completions.

Lana Smith

Director of Student Services

Livingston Independent School District

lanasmith@livingstonisd.com

936-328-2104

936-328-2109 (FAX)

Accelerate learning in your classroom with Google for Education tools. Browse free-of-charge courses, get certifications to distinguish yourself as an educator or IT admin, and earn credentials with our Champions programs. 

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