This course will establish a foundation in understanding the differences in school structures and the challenges faced by public schools. In this emerging-level course, learn about the jargon and terminology used in schools to better engage with the community.
This course covers:
- School structures;
- Major challenges faced by public schools; and
- School terminology.
Estimated time to complete the course
1.5 hours
Take the full series
This is the first of three courses on the functions and challenges of schools for coordinators. The courses build on each other, so we recommend taking all three courses, regardless of experience. The full series should take up to 6 hours to complete and you can take the courses at your own pace.
Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete each lesson, all surveys, and pass the assessment with an 80% or higher for which you will have two retake opportunities.
This course was developed in partnership with Learning Forward, a professional learning association for educators.