Course | Building a More Student-Led Classroom (45 Continuing Education Hours)

Price

The price listed is for the 45 Continuing Education Hours option. An additional pricing option is available for 3 Graduate-Level Credits at USD 345.

For further information, please visit Novak Education website.

Facilitator

Dr. Katie Novak
Founder, instructor, writer, influencer

Katie Novak, Ed.D., is a force of nature — part educational powerhouse, part motivational coach, part witty storyteller. With nearly 25 years in education, a doctorate degree, and real-world experience as a former teacher, curriculum coordinator, and assistant superintendent of schools, she brings unmatched credibility and heart to everything she does. She's the go-to expert for making Universal Design for Learning (UDL), MTSS, and inclusive education not just accessible, but irresistible. With a brain wired for clarity, a heart wired for impact, and a voice that’s equal parts inspiring and “let’s cut through the noise,” Katie builds tools, runs workshops, and writes books that don’t just inform — they ignite. An instructor at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of 16 books — with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide — Katie doesn’t just write about change; she leads it. Whether she’s consulting with districts, crafting PD that actually sticks, or running 50-mile races (yes, really), Katie lives by one rule: Do it with purpose, do it with heart, and make it fun along the way. She’s the educator’s educator — blending hard evidence with humor, sass, and a relentless belief that better is always possible.

Description

Approximately 45 hours.

Discover strategies to move beyond traditional teacher-led classrooms by placing students at the center of their learning, leveraging UDL and blended learning to give teachers more freedom!

This course is about shifting the load: from teacher-led to student-led learning, from compliance to ownership, and from isolation to agency. Grounded in UDL and blended learning, this course walks educators through 10 key workflow shifts outlined in The Shift to Student-Led, offering practical strategies, research-based insight, and flexible design structures to transform classrooms into spaces where learners thrive—and educators breathe easier.

Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the rationale for shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning.
2. Apply UDL and blended learning frameworks to support learner agency and autonomy.
3. Evaluate current instructional practices and identify opportunities for student-led redesign.
4. Implement workflow shifts to promote metacognition, authentic assessment, and collaboration.
5. Create tools, routines, and systems that support sustainable student-led learning.