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The Daily CAFE

Online, Graduate Level Prepared Classroom Courses

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 The Daily 5 and CAFE system.

Next Generation of Daily 5 and CAFÉ – Prepared Classroom Courses

New Courses Beginning Fall 2024

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)

Developed in Close Collaboration with Teach Daily

Gail Boushey, co-founder of The Daily CAFÉ, with Allison, Behne, UIU adjunct professor, EDU 504, 506, and 508 instructor, and co-author of The CAFÉ Book, Expanded Second Edition

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Daily CAFE 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.

Daily CAFE 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 Number	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4	Session 5	Session 6
EDU 504 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Community Building	x			x
EDU 506 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Learning		x			x
EDU 508 Prepared Classroom: Evidence-Based Teaching			x			x

Upcoming Start Dates

Session 5: May 12, 2025
Session 6: July 7, 2025
Session 1: August 25, 2025

How to Register for Daily CAFE Courses

Visit our FREE online application page.
Choose “Sign up.”
Enter your name and email and submit. You’ll receive an email with a link to create your password.
Once logged in, click Start a New Application.
Answer the questions on the first page as follows:
- What level of degree are you interested in? Non-degree Graduate
- Which type of student? Non-degree Graduate
- Location: Daily 5/Daily 3
Answer the remaining questions, review your application, and submit.

Individuals who successfully submit their application will be contacted with additional information about completing the official registration process. Please be sure to check your spam folders to ensure that you do not miss this information. Please allow 2-3 days for confirmation.

Once you have submitted your application, please email a copy of your current teaching license to [email protected]. If you do not have a copy of your current teaching license, you can also provide a copy of your transcript showing your conferred degree in education.

Students are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost? How do I pay?

Because of a special agreement with The Daily CAFÉ, 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? Once your application and license are received, you will be registered for the course. At that time, you will be provided with instructions via email to complete the payment process through the myUIU portal. Please note that no refunds will be issues after registration is complete.

How do I request an official transcript?

Get your official transcript here.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the Daily CAFE courses?

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