Exploring Instructional Activities for Teaching Self-Regulation (Grades K–12): 6-week virtual, interactive course

Course Description: This asynchronous, facilitator-led course, which runs May 18–June 26, 2026, is designed for teachers of students in Grades K–12 to better understand instructional activities to teach self-regulation, either in core content or other applicable areas. Through this interactive course, educators gain knowledge of 10 Self-Regulation Strategies as well as resources to apply self-regulation instructional practices. Each week, instructional activities will be reviewed and then discussed with colleagues, with facilitation from a Recognized Trainer. Course activities are asynchronous and can be done anywhere at any time of day.

Materials that will be provided for this class include lessons: Gaumer Erickson, A. S., Noonan, P. M., & Heger, E. (2025). Self-regulation lessons [Teacher lessons and student workbook]. College & Career Competency Framework. (Course materials will be provided at the beginning of this online course.)

Course completers will earn 18 CEUs, with an option to receive one graduate credit hour from Baker University (additional $80 payment is required; details provided during the course). Click here to register for the Baker credit hour.

NOTE: Please ignore the date/time information provided through the TASN website. Limitations of the registration system require this information, but Week 1 activities can be completed anytime during the week of May 18. This course is asynchronous, so you can engage whenever it fits within your schedule each week. Information on accessing the course materials will be provided via email a week prior to the start date.

At the end of the course, educators will be able to:

1. Describe 10 Self-Regulation Strategies.
2. Assess student self-regulation skills.
3. Analyze self-regulation instructional activities and plan application to promote students’ self-regulation within your course content or setting.
4. Prepare to teach and provide feedback to students on performance related to self-regulation.