Training Events

Developing Skill as a Carden Teacher

Mae Carden, developer of the Carden Method®, continually stressed to teachers the importance of widening one’s scope of interest and keeping current. Taking advantage of regular professional development opportunities is essential for teachers who desire to grow and improve.
 
Each year Carden offers a variety of opportunities for new teachers to learn about the Carden Method and for experienced teachers to continue improving their craft. Scroll through the listing below for a complete catalog of online professional development events for the current school year.

List of Training Events

BEGINNING APPROACHES TO SPELLING : Advanced 1-Hour Workshop WEBINAR, April 3, 2024

April 03, 2024

Beginning Approaches to Spelling April 3, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific "When reading is taught well, spelling is a natural by-product. When spelling is understood, children have the tools with which to express their thoughts in writing." Quality Teaching-Successful Learning Chapter 10 In this one-hour interactive workshop. using Carden Techniques, see how students apply the two-vowel and vowel-alone rules when reading and learning to spell without stress or strain on the student, the teacher, or the parent. A Certificate of Completion will be issued upon the successful completion of a written assignment. Focus: Classroom teachers of 4-year-olds, Kindergarten, and Grade One, administrators

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Practical Spelling Lessons, WEBINAR, APRIL 4, 10, and 11, 2024 4-5pm, Pacific

April 04, 2024

The following series of three 1-hour workshops are for experienced Carden teachers of Grades Two and above who wish to improve their approach to teaching students to spell accurately, both in and outside the classroom. Part 1 of 3: Words  April 4, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific Part 2 of 3: Dictation and Sentence Analysis  April 10, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific Practical Spelling Lessons Part 3 of 3: Creating an Effective Outline   April 11, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific      

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Classroom Management: Advanced Workshop WEBINAR - 2 days: April 17 & 18, 4pm - 5pm Pacific

April 17, 2024 - April 18, 2024

April 17, 2024, Carden® Classroom Management – Part 1 of 2. 4 pm to 5 pm Pacific Time

According to Miss Carden, what is the great lesson of life?

In this interactive workshop, we will share Carden® gems as we discuss better ways to manage our classrooms. How do we handle conflict in the classroom? Using quotes from Quality Teaching-Successful Learning and Let’s Bring Them Up Sensibly, we’ll discuss ways to help students develop stamina as we apply the 3 Rs of a Carden®classroom.

April 18, 2024, Carden® Classroom Management – Part 2 of 24 pm to 5 pm Pacific Time

“More important than the science of teaching or the art of teaching is the humanity of teaching.” Quality Teaching- Successful Learning (Chapter 9)

A student’s negative behavior takes time away from teaching and affects the classroom. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss how we can change that behavior so that the teacher and the students develop a love of learning while also developing self-control, self-reliance, and a love of school. Join us as we continue our discussion of Carden® gems.

 

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Enjoying Literature: Advanced Workshop WEBINAR - 2 days: April 24 & 25, 4pm - 5pm Pacific

April 24, 2024 - April 25, 2024

April 24, 2024, Enjoying Literature: Advanced Workshop – Part 1 of 2.         4 pm to 5 pm Pacific Time

The Carden Reading Method® offers a complete language arts program. Literature is so much more than just reading. Using the Phantom Tollbooth as our guide, we’ll discuss tips and techniques to help students develop critical thinking skills and learn vocabulary in context. We’ll also look at literary devices that convey a deeper meaning than what’s on the page.    April 25, 2024 Enjoying Literature – Part 2 of 2: The Phantom Tollbooth  4 pm - 5 pm Pacific.  As we continue our discussion, we’ll see how this multi-layered teaching approach reinforces learning and efficiently uses class and student time. And, as with all subjects, we’ll discuss ways to encourage students to join in the conversation and to be fearless when they ask questions.  A Certificate of Completion will be issued upon the successful completion of both sessions and the completion of a written assignment.  Focus: Carden classroom teachers Grades Three and above, administrators   

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Teaching Carden® Elementary in the Classroom: June 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2024 WEBINAR

June 24, 2024 - June 28, 2024

This class meets five times for a total of 15 hours on five consecutive days: June 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.  This 15-hour course will prepare you to use Carden® effectively when teaching students in Grades 1 and above.  Carden itself is an interrelated, eclectic family of approaches to teaching the whole child. We'll teach you how to use Carden to build a strong foundation in language arts while helping your students develop the stamina and resilience they need to be happy and successful in life. 

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Carden® Preschool at Home, WEBINAR, JULY 1, 2024, 8am - 12pm, Pacific

July 01, 2024

Learn Carden's best practices for parents who want to prepare 3- and 4-year-old children for kindergarten at home.   

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Teaching Carden® Kindergarten at Home WEBINAR: JULY 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2024

July 08, 2024 - July 11, 2024

This class meets 4 times for a total of 12 hours, on four consecutive days: July 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2024, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am Pacific, each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your child’s lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your homeschool. 

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Carden® Homeschool Elementary Webinar: JULY 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2025

July 15, 2024 - July 19, 2024

This class meets 5 times for a total of 15 hours on five consecutive days: July 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2025 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am, Pacific Time, each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your students’ lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your homeschool. 

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Carden® Homeschool Elementary Webinar: JULY 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2024

July 15, 2024 - July 19, 2024

This class meets 5 times for a total of 15 hours on five consecutive days: July 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2024 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am, Pacific Time, each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your students’ lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your homeschool. 

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Enjoying Literature: Advanced Workshop WEBINAR - 1 day: July 29, 2024, 8-10am Pacific

July 29, 2024 - April 25, 2024

 This class meets once for a total of two hours on July 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.  The Carden Reading Method® offers a complete language arts program. Literature is so much more than just reading. Using The Phantom Tollbooth as our guide, we’ll discuss tips and techniques to help students develop critical thinking skills and learn vocabulary in context.   We’ll also look at literary devices that convey a deeper meaning than what’s on the page.    

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Classroom Management: Advanced Workshop WEBINAR - 1 day: August 2, 2024, 8-10am Pacific

August 02, 2024 - April 18, 2024

August 2, 2024, Carden® Classroom Management –        8am to 10am Pacific Time

According to Miss Carden, what is the great lesson of life?

In this interactive workshop, we will share Carden® gems as we discuss better ways to manage our classrooms. How do we handle conflict in the classroom? Using quotes from Quality Teaching-Successful Learning and Let’s Bring Them Up Sensibly, we’ll discuss ways to help students develop stamina as we apply the 3 Rs of a Carden®classroom

“More important than the science of teaching or the art of teaching is the humanity of teaching.” Quality Teaching- Successful Learning (Chapter 9)

A student’s negative behavior takes time away from teaching and affects the classroom. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss how we can change that behavior so that the teacher and the students develop a love of learning while also developing self-control, self-reliance, and a love of school. Join us as we continue our discussion of Carden® gems.

 

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Teaching Carden Preschool at School WEBINAR, AUGUST 5, 2024, 8am - 12 pm, Pacific

August 05, 2024

This class meets one time for a total of 4 hours on August 5, 2024, from 8am to 12pm, Pacific Time. Learn Carden's best practices for teachers who want to prepare 3 and 4-year-old children for kindergarten.

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Teaching Carden® Kindergarten in the Classroom WEBINAR: AUGUST 6, 7, 8, 9, 2024

August 06, 2024 - August 09, 2024

This class meets 4 times for a total of 12 hours, on four consecutive days: August 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2024, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am Pacific, each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your students' lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your classroom. 

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Teaching Carden® in the Elementary Classroom: August 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2024 WEBINAR

August 12, 2024 - August 16, 2024

This class meets five times for a total of 15 hours on five consecutive days: August 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16,  2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.  This 15-hour course will prepare you to use Carden® effectively when teaching students in Grades 1 and above.  Carden itself is an interrelated, eclectic family of approaches to teaching the whole child. We'll teach you how to use Carden to build a strong foundation in language arts while helping your students develop the stamina and resilience they need to be happy and successful in life. 

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Teaching Carden® in the Elementary Classroom: June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2025 WEBINAR

June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025

This class meets five times for a total of 15 hours on five consecutive days: June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.  This 15-hour course will prepare you to use Carden® effectively when teaching students in Grades 1 and above.  Carden itself is an interrelated, eclectic family of approaches to teaching the whole child. We'll teach you how to use Carden to build a strong foundation in language arts while helping your students develop the stamina and resilience they need to be happy and successful in life. 

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Carden® Preschool at Home, WEBINAR, JUNE 30, 2025, 8am - 12pm, Pacific (Copy)

June 30, 2025

Learn Carden's best practices for parents who want to prepare 3- and 4-year-old children for kindergarten at home.   

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Teaching Carden® Kindergarten at Home WEBINAR: JULY 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2025

July 08, 2025 - July 11, 2025

This class meets 4 times for a total of 12 hours, on four consecutive days: July 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2025, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am Pacific, each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your child’s lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your homeschool. 

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Teaching Carden® Kindergarten in the Classroom WEBINAR: AUGUST 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2025

August 05, 2025 - August 08, 2025

This class meets 4 times for a total of 12 hours, on four consecutive days: August 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2025, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am Pacific, each day.  Learn how to get the most from the Carden Method® as you develop your students' lifelong love of learning. This live and interactive program will familiarize you with the Carden curriculum and the techniques you’ll need to bring successful learning to your classroom. 

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Teaching Carden® in the Elementary Classroom: August 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 2025 WEBINAR

August 11, 2025 - August 15, 2025

This class meets five times for a total of 15 hours on five consecutive days: August 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15,   2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time.  This 15-hour course will prepare you to use Carden® effectively when teaching students in Grades 1 and above.  Carden itself is an interrelated, eclectic family of approaches to teaching the whole child. We'll teach you how to use Carden to build a strong foundation in language arts while helping your students develop the stamina and resilience they need to be happy and successful in life. 

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