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Empower classrooms, elevate students

Set the stage for deeper learning by developing a welcoming, well-structured, and student-centered environment.
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Find answers to more essential questions by checking out our FAQ.
 

What You'll Learn

Transform your classroom culture with strategies that foster connection, consistency, and engagement.

Key takeaways


  • ​Build a welcoming and affirming classroom with clear structures and meaningful relationships
  • Foster a sense of community where students feel valued, supported, and connected
  • Establish consistent routines and rituals that create stability and set expectations
  • Cultivate trust and engagement by prioritizing authentic relationships
  • Create a positive learning environment through organization, respect, and inclusivity
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Build a culture of trust


A strong classroom culture is the foundation for deep learning. When students trust their teacher and each other, they feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and challenge themselves. Without this foundation, academic and social progress can be hindered, making routines, rituals, and relationships critical elements in any classroom setting.
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Spark student engagement


Intentional rituals and routines create an environment where students are not only engaged but also motivated to contribute meaningfully to their learning community. They are more likely to collaborate, stay focused, and demonstrate a commitment to their own progress. 
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Shape a thriving classroom


This course provides you with practical strategies to build and sustain the culture of your classroom. You will learn how to develop meaningful routines and rituals, create safe spaces for students to express themselves, and strengthen your relationships with them. With structured guidance, you’ll gain the tools necessary to implement these strategies and foster a classroom that supports both academic and social-emotional growth.
 

What Educators Are Saying

Join K-12 educators from around the world in creating meaningful change in your classroom and community.
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Course Format & Topics

This course bridges theory and practice, packed with instructional videos, resources, discussions, and assignments — all designed to support real classroom impact. Explore our open enrollment and on demand formats to find the option that works best for you.

Open enrollment

•  Course & registration available for a limited time
•  Join a cohort of educators from various schools and locations
•  Learn independently with periodic feedback from a facilitator
•  Self-paced within course period
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On demand

•  Available at any time, with flexible pacing
•  Private access for your team, school, or district 
•  Work with a dedicated facilitator
•  Customize course content and/or receive additional coaching
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Participants who are registered prior to the course start date can expect to receive course login details 2-3 days before the course begins. For more information on access and participation, please visit our FAQ page. 

​​​Preview an introductory video from the course:
Topic 1
Routines for Smooth Classroom Management
Design and implement routines to help organize and manage your classroom. 
Topic 2
Rituals for a Productive Classroom Climate
Develop a classroom culture that engages and focuses students, encouraging them to participate
Topic 3
Relationships for Positive Classroom Culture and Commitment
Cultivate relationships with and amongst students that increase social-emotional support, trust, and enjoyment.
Course ends
Course participation ends and assignments close one (1) week after the final course topic is released. Within two weeks after this date, final grades and certificates will be processed. 
 

Meet Your Facilitator

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Courtney Brown

Courtney's work is informed by her range of experiences as a high school and middle school teacher of English and the humanities. Grounded in the philosophies of project-based learning and literacy across the disciplines, Courtney supports school leaders and teachers as they develop culturally relevant curriculum and practices in order to enable students and schools to thrive and achieve their potential. Currently, her work includes a focus on developing PLCs and school-wide practices to support struggling schools to leverage mandates and build on their strengths. Courtney has presented workshops for school districts, the Student Press Initiative, AERA, ATE, the Global learning Alliance, and the National Council of Teachers of English Convention, and currently leads the New Teacher Network. ​

"Relationships are the superglue that holds together the ecosystem of a productive classroom environment." 

 
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Take Your Next Steps

This opportunity is designed for K-12 educators to grow independently, or as part of a team. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to working alongside you!

This timing doesn't work for you? Talk to us about a custom course for your team or school, that works with your schedule!
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The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) at Teachers College, Columbia University is committed to making excellent and equitable education accessible worldwide. ​CPET unites theory and practice to promote transformational change. We design innovative projects, cultivate sustainable partnerships, and conduct research through direct and online services to youth and educators. Grounded in adult learning theories, our six core principles structure our customized approach and expand the capacities of educators around the world.

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      • Literacy Unbound
      • New Teacher Network
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    • Book of the month
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    • Teaching Today Podcast
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