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COVID-19 Teacher Training

Empowering educators with knowledge and strategies to adapt to new health and safety best practices.

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About the course

This self-guided training was designed with the needs of teachers and their students in mind.

Based on science-backed health and safety recommendations produced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this training contains actionable strategies to help teachers navigate changes to the learning environment, so that they can focus on what they do best - teach!

The COVID-19 Teacher Training is available in English and Spanish.

Teacher training developed for this moment

At the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™), we know that the places where we spend our time have a huge impact on our health.

In the time of COVID-19, and with scientific evidence resoundingly underscoring that buildings and indoor spaces can be a first line of defense in mitigating the virus’ impacts, IWBI has been working on tools that help organizations of all kinds implement key strategies for prevention and preparedness, resilience and recovery.

As we reopen the places where we learn, work, worship and connect, it is our schools that play the most important role in the development and well-being of our next generation.

Preparing our teachers for what lies ahead

“Our classrooms will only be as safe as the way we’re interacting within them. When and how we return to school will vary. But no one plays a more important and influential role than our teachers when it comes to communicating the reasons why new health and safety measures are being implemented; enforcing related protocols; and modeling best practices,” said Rachel Gutter, president of IWBI.

That’s why IWBI has developed the COVID-19 Teacher Training and why we’re making it widely available, free of charge, to teachers and schools across the globe.

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Through this training, you will learn about:

  • The science behind COVID-19 and how it is spread
  • Guidance for managing your own personal safety
  • Evidence-based strategies to protect the safety of your students and colleagues
  • Tips for optimizing your learning environment

While the training is self-paced, plan for about an hour total to complete the entire course. Knowledge Checks throughout provide opportunities to test what you've learned, and upon completion, you will earn a certificate that details the learning outcomes achieved.

Knowledge is power

Teachers know that students’ mental and physical health set the stage for positive learning experiences. An understanding of how the classroom impacts health and well-being can empower teachers to create an environment where all students are ready and able to learn.

Become a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) to learn more about the intersection between health and the places and spaces where we live, work, learn and play, and how you can leverage science-backed strategies in your classroom to help your students thrive.

Learn more about what it takes to become a WELL AP

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The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and well-being in buildings and communities across the world through its WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™). Featured on Fast Company’s 2019 World’s Most Innovative Companies list.

The WELL Building Standard is the premier standard for buildings, interior spaces and communities seeking to implement, validate and measure features that support and advance human health and wellness.

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