Jordan Anderson | Online Learning for Teachers pursuing Continuing Education and Professional Development | The Connecting Link

 

Jordan Anderson

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Dr. Jordan Anderson is currently the Director of Learning Services for Barrington 220 School
District, a PK-12+ school district in Barrington, Illinois. Jordan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Elementary Education with minors in Special Education and Psychology from Trinity Christian
College, a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Xavier University, a
Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University, and a Doctor of
Education degree in Educational Leadership with an endorsement in the Superintendency from
Concordia University.

Jordan began her career teaching special education and general education with Cary District 26
and Kildeer District 96. She later moved into an administrative role with Woodland District 50
before joining Barrington 220 in July 2021. As Director of Learning Services, Jordan oversees
professional development, social-emotional learning, privately placed special education case
management, new educators, and gifted and extended programming.

Jordan is passionate about professional learning and desires for all educators to be able to
learn and grow while maximizing their personal and professional time. She is dedicated to
providing a collaborative experience that will allow educators to immediately implement ideas
and strategies into their classrooms while connecting with other educators in the area.

This course is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices. Participants will explore the transformative potential of AI in education, examining its ability to enhance personalized learning, streamline assessments, and support classroom management. The course covers key topics such as ethical considerations, strategies for using AI to differentiate instruction, and techniques for fostering student engagement through AI-powered tools. The course introduces AI to teachers through a variety of learning mediums including, videos, webinars, interactive applications, and current research applications/articles. Drawing on the latest research and practical applications, educators will gain a deeper understanding of how AI can empower teachers and students alike while addressing challenges such as bias, privacy, and equitable access (US Department of Education, 15). Educators will learn to leverage AI tools to optimize their instructional strategies and introduce students to foundational AI concepts, fostering digital literacy and preparing learners for a technology-driven world (Poth, 2023). By the end of this course, educators will be equipped with practical tools and strategies for incorporating AI into their teaching, enabling them to create dynamic, inclusive learning environments. Participants will engage in interactive dialogue through a variety of mediums to receive valuable feedback from their instructor, allowing the participant to enhance their portfolio of educational tools/resources to impact their classroom or school community.
Course #: IMS25539
Dates: 06/09/25 - 06/22/25
Categories:

Positive Classroom Management Technology Tools for the Classroom

Format:

Interactive

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From looking beyond the ‘autism spectrum disorder’ label to preparing students for adulthood, this course is designed to empower educators with effective, research-based strategies to incorporate into their classrooms and professional practices. Course participants will examine nine strength-based mindsets necessary for navigating autism - as presented by Dr. Temple Grandin and psychologist Dr. Debra Moore. This course prepares educators by emphasizing strengths and assets of individuals with autism to maximize their potential inside and outside of school.
Course #: IMS25540
Dates: 07/14/25 - 07/27/25
Categories:

Equity & Diversity 21st-Century Teaching Instructional Strategies

Format:

Interactive

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