Reaching Today’s Students

**New Course**

Summer 2026: June 29^th-July 3^rd

Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com

Class Description:

Reaching today’s students requires adopting a holistic, student-centered approach that prioritizes flexibility, emotional support, and clear, empathetic communication. In this course, educators will work to strengthen connections by building trust through consistent outreach, fostering an inclusive and safe learning environment, and using diverse, interactive strategies that accommodate varied learning styles. Educators will learn to use strategies such as flexible instructional design, active-learning techniques, low-stakes check-ins, UDL (Universal Design for Learning), and technology-supported engagement. This course is a must for all educators grades K-12.