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Teacher’s Oyster

Unlock new opportunities to grow as an educator and advance your career with The Teachers Oyster’s self-paced graduate credit courses. Our flexible, research-based programs provide practical strategies you can immediately apply in the classroom, with a focus on technology integration, alternative education, and instructional innovation. Designed to help you improve your teaching and increase your earning potential, these courses earn you graduate credits that count toward advancing on your district’s pay scale. While you set your own pace, our instructors provide support, motivation, and guidance to ensure you complete the courses efficiently. Partnering with accredited institutions, we offer high-quality continuing education tailored to today’s teachers, equipping you with the skills to make a lasting impact on your students!
Program Options
Single 3 Credit Graduate Courses
Teachers can now enroll in single 3-credit graduate courses for just $475 each! These courses are designed to provide practical, research-based strategies that educators can apply in their classrooms immediately, while also earning credits toward salary advancement. The courses are flexible and accessible, offering both online and hybrid options to fit your busy schedule.
9 Credit Special
Save big by enrolling in a 9-credit package for only $1,275—just $425 per 3-credit course! This deal offers exceptional value for teachers looking to deepen their skills and fast-track their professional growth while working toward salary advancement. Each course provides practical, research-based strategies that you can implement in your classroom right away. With online and hybrid options available, these courses fit seamlessly into your schedule, making it easier than ever to earn credits and enrich your teaching toolkit.
15 Credit Special
Get the best savings by committing to a 15-credit package at only $375 per 3-credit course! This bundle is perfect for educators who want to make significant strides in their professional development and salary advancement. Each course is packed with practical, research-based strategies that are immediately applicable in the classroom, ensuring you gain both knowledge and actionable tools. With flexible online and hybrid options, these courses are designed to fit your schedule and make earning credits more convenient than ever.
Free Virtual Session With Advisor
Join us for a free virtual session with an advisor who will review your union contract and help you plan for completing courses to ensure your step increase. During this informative session, you’ll gain valuable insights into your options for professional development and explore tailored programs that align with your career goals. This personalized guidance will empower you to make informed decisions about your continuing education and maximize your benefits within your union contract. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your professional journey!
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Engaging Students through Block Teaching
Engaging Students through Block Teaching is a dynamic course designed to equip educators with practical methods for fostering active learning within extended class periods. Using the foundational principles from “Teaching on the Block: Strategies for Engaging Active Learners” by Canady and Rettig, participants will learn to maximize instructional time, foster collaboration, and implement innovative techniques to promote deeper learning and critical thinking. The course emphasizes effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment strategies tailored to the block schedule format.
Teaching Generation Z
Teaching Generation Z is an engaging course designed to equip educators with research-based strategies to effectively teach and communicate with Generation Z students. Drawing on insights from Communication Instruction in the Generation Z Classroom: Educational Explorations (edited by Renee Robinson), participants will explore methods for fostering connection, integrating technology, and designing courses that resonate with Gen Z learners. The course emphasizes understanding the unique needs of this generation, employing innovative pedagogical tools, and fostering meaningful interactions to enhance learning outcomes.
Engaging Students with Bilateral Instruction
Engaging Students with Bilateral Instruction is a comprehensive course that guides educators in implementing bilateral teaching strategies that actively engage students in dual perspectives and skills within a single learning activity. Emphasizing reflection, discussion, and experiential learning, this course equips teachers with the tools, insights, and resources to facilitate instruction that engages students in multidimensional thinking. By linking cognitive skills, perspectives, and disciplines, educators can make learning more relevant, fostering both intellectual and emotional growth.