The purpose of ARISE is to produce more highly qualified middle school teachers in every sense. ARISE is therefore not just AEPA preparation, though successful AEPA completion is one of the goals. All required elements of the program are online, so that teachers in rural and outlying areas may participate fully.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, research-based approach to increasing student achievement through enhancing classroom climate. PBIS centers on proactive prevention of student behavior problems and promoting social and learning goals.
Through Conexiones, the Applied Learning Technologies Institute (alt^I), offers an after school program that engages the whole child through a blended focus on technology, media literacy, the arts, and communication skills, making learning relevant and exciting, and leading to improved student achievement. Creating technology-infused educational spaces for young learners, ensuring equitable access.
The Global Grid for Learning platform and library makes it easy for educators to search and download over a million education resources in a variety of formats from thousands of content sources worldwide through common software applications.