Discover a place where children can explore, learn, laugh and grow! ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is highly recognized and sought-after preschool program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware. Classes will be listed here when available!
Discover a place where children can explore, learn, laugh and grow! ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is highly recognized and sought-after preschool program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware.
Welcome to Early Childhood family education (ECFE) - Where Families Learn and Grow Together!
Screening is an early look at a child's development and begins as early as age three. The state of Minnesota requires screening for every child before kindergarten entry into a public school. ISD 728 offers this service at no cost.
Community Education's EdVenture Club offers a variety of childcare options at schools within Independent School District 728.
Our HOPE program provides events, activities and classes designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities.
On-site childcare for children of program participants.
Offered in partnership with the City of Rogers and Rogers Park & Recreation.
Use the space at one of our school buildings for an ultimate party experience! A convenient and easy way to celebrate! We provide the facility and general supplies, and if requested, activities and equipment.
Edv Club Summer provides Swimming Lessons for families at no additional cost!
The leading designation for online faculty in higher education.
About the COI Online Course:
Faculty professional development is one of the most critical needs in today’s online and hybrid teaching environment. This course equips your faculty with a competitive edge and prepares them to meet the expectations of today’s Internet-savvy learners. Certified Online Instructors model best practices, mentor and train fellow faculty, and contribute meaningful insight to institutional planning and decision-making.
Unique benefits:
Agenda:
Participants average six months to complete the COI but it can be finished in as few as three months. You have up to two years to complete the program.
To complete the LERN COI program, participants must pass a 40-question multiple-choice exam and one essay question. In addition, the Chair of the LERN Faculty Advisory Board will review and provide feedback on your online course, offering expert insights to further enhance your skills.
Who should participate:
This program is designed for anyone currently teaching online or preparing to do so. The Certified Online Instructor (COI) designation is valuable for faculty teaching fully online courses, as well as those leading hybrid or blended classes. While originally created for higher education professionals, the program is also open to instructors from other educational settings who want to strengthen their online teaching expertise.
Why you should participate:
Earning the COI designation allows you to demonstrate that your knowledge of online instruction meets a recognized benchmark established by leading experts and practitioners in the field. Participants gain not only professional credibility within their institution, but also the personal satisfaction of achieving a high standard of online teaching competency.
Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Advanced Teaching Online, Designing Online Instruction, and Fostering Online Discussion
Mary Dereshiwsky is an expert in online teaching and creator of the online teaching technique “continuous engagement.” She is a professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she teaches graduate courses online. She has taught other instructors how to teach online for more than five years.
Dereshwisky has also been on the graduate faculty of Capella University, written on the topic of online teaching, and given presentations at national educational conferences on the topic. She critiques online courses for other instructors and is Chair of the Advisory Board for the Certified Online Instructor (COI) designation for the Learning Resources Network.
William A. Draves is one of the foremost authorities in the world on teaching online. He has taught for over thirty years, including teaching at the graduate level. He is the author of the textbook for this course.
Mary Dereshiwsky , William Draves
