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Upper Iowa University & Teach Daily

Upper Iowa University is proud to offer the only academic online, graduate level classes co-authored and endorsed by Teach Daily to teach evidence based practices highlighted in Prepared Classroom.

Prepared Classroom Courses

  • EDU 504 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Community Building
  • EDU 506 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Learning
  • EDU 508 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Teaching

Courses are three-credit, graduate level online courses. Each course is 8 weeks in duration (except the six-week Session 6 course)

Gail Boushey, co-founder of Teach Daily, with Allison, Behne, UIU adjunct professor

Developed in Close Collaboration with Teach Daily

Gail Boushey, founder of Teach Daily, with Allison Behne, UIU adjunct professor, EDU 504, 506, and 508 instructor, and co-author of Prepared Classroom: Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn.

Teach Daily Courses and Descriptions

EDU 504 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Community Building

This course provides practitioners with the knowledge and skills to create a classroom culture and climate that optimizes classroom conditions for learning. Components examined include student-teacher relationships, student-student relationship building, environmental structuring, concept mapping, deliberative practice, feedback/reinforcement, teacher clarity, teacher credibility, learner diversity, brain compatible instruction, classroom climate, strong class cohesion, physical/visual/and emotional space, and enjoyment/happiness in the learning environment.

EDU 506 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Learning

Educators in this course learn high effect strategies that lead to a class of self-regulated learners that are productive in both independent and collaborative work. Components examined include evidence-based learning practices, lesson length, communicating and teaching daily routines and expectations, creating independent and collaborative work routines, and creating self-regulated learners. This course provides practitioners with the knowledge and skills to create self-regulated learners who are engaged in learning because they know what is expected of them and therefore have the cognitive capacity and energy to learn new content.

EDU 508 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Teaching

Educators in this course learn and apply evidence-based teaching practices that are proven to have the biggest impact on student learning. Components examined include concept mapping, deliberative practice, direct instruction, feedback/reinforcement, transfer of learning, clear goal intentions, teacher clarity, differentiation, data-driven decision making, learner diversity, brain compatible instruction, and organizing student information. This course provides practitioners with the knowledge and skills to teach engaging lessons to meet student needs and required standards in any setting.

Teach Daily Course Schedules

Courses are three-credit, graduate level online courses. Each course is 8 weeks in duration (except the six-week Session 6 course)

Course NumberSession 1Session 2Session 3Session 4Session 5Session 6
EDU 504 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Community Buildingxx
EDU 506 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Learningxx
EDU 508 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Teachingxx

Upcoming Start Dates

Session 2: October 26, 2026
Session 3: January 11, 2027
Session 4: March 15, 2027

How to Register for Teach Daily Graduate Courses

Register for Teach Daily graduate courses through uiuElevate, UIU’s online learning platform for professional development and continuing education. Select your course, complete your enrollment and submit payment directly through uiuElevate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost? How do I pay?

How much do Teach Daily courses cost?

Because of a special agreement with Teach Daily, Upper Iowa University is pleased to offer these three courses (EDU 504, EDU 506, and EDU 508) at a reduced tuition rate of $499.00 for each class. This rate does not apply to any other UIU graduate-level course.

How do I pay?

Payment for Teach Daily courses takes place on uiuElevate, UIU’s online platform for professional development and continuing education courses.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the Prepared Classroom courses?

For questions about the Prepared Classroom three-credit, online courses, contact Jodi Grover, Teacher Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 515.225.1800.