Why should I visit the Academy?
For Premium Educators who are brand new to NoRedInk to educators who have been using NoRedInk for years, NoRedInk Academy is where teachers and administrators can learn about NoRedInk activities and best practices for implementation on demand.
Courses in the academy average about ten minutes each, making them easy to complete in prep periods or collaboratively in PLC and department meetings. In addition to stand-alone courses that provide educators with actionable next steps for the classroom, NoRedInk Academy offers carefully crafted learning paths, too! Learning paths foster continuous learning as educators develop confidence with writing instruction and proficiency with NoRedInk activities.
Can I get certification credit from the Academy?
Yes! NoRedInk Academy offers three certification paths, two for teachers and one for administrators. These paths scaffold the steps for implementing NoRedInk in the classroom and allow educators to apply their learnings to earn certification hours. Certificates range from 90 to 120 minutes of professional development!
NoRedInk Novice
For teachers who are new to NoRedInk, this certification path walks through the basics of using NoRedInk for strong writing instruction. Teachers will learn:
- How to launch NoRedInk in the classroom with students for the first time
- How to build writing routines into instruction
- How to use NoRedInk’s diagnostic tools to plan for a semester of instruction
- And how to ensure students are building and practicing skills on a weekly basis!
To earn this 90-minute certification, teachers will choose one activity to implement and reflect on how it went.Â
Innovative Educator
When teachers are ready to level up their instruction, the Innovative Educator certification pathway dives deeper into instructional best practices for teaching writing. In this certification pathway, teachers will learn:
- How to ensure the skills students practice are being applied in their writing
- How to support students through developing strong short responses
- How to support students through developing strong essays
- And how to drive differentiated instruction with data
To earn this 2-hour certification, teachers will choose two NoRedInk activities to implement in their classrooms, thinking intentionally about how the data from one leads into the other, and reflecting on how it went.Â
Empowered Administrator
Coaches or building leaders who support teachers in the classroom are a crucial component to a strong implementation of NoRedInk. For educators overseeing a NoRedInk implementation at their campus, this certification path includes:
- Setting preliminary implementation goals and identifying your team
- Understanding the tools at your disposal to manage your implementation
- Diving into reports and data necessary to ensure teachers are using NoRedInk meaningfully
- And learning about best practices for supporting teachers throughout the school year
To earn this 90-minute certification, Administrators will either conduct a classroom observation or facilitate a collaborative conversation, and reflect on how it went.Â
Frequently asked questions
Are certification programs available to non-Premium teachers?
No, certification programs are only available to teachers with access to NoRedInk Premium.
How long does the entire process take?
Each certification includes opportunities to learn and apply new knowledge in the classroom. Completion time varies by certification type and teaching context. Once educators submit their work, a member of NoRedInk’s Team will review it within four weeks.Â
How long does the certification badge last?
Your certificate is custom to the year you completed the certification path and will never expire. While it is not necessary to re-certify, you can–and are encouraged!--to revisit the certification paths as NoRedInk continues to grow, change, and add new activities!
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