About

HOLLY CORNELISON HOPLA, M.Ed., an independent educational consultant for Empower Education Resources, has worked extensively with K-12 students and adult learners, and coached education professionals in the implementation of culturally responsive instructional practices. A national board-certified teacher, she has for two decades been a leader in the use of technology in the traditional and blended classroom space with a focus on equity and cultural competency. She holds multiple teaching credentials and holds certificates in online teaching, instructional design and delivery, and educational consulting. She also coaches students and families on the college admissions process.

Holly Cornelison Hopla's courses currently open for enrollment

ECE 6: Culture and Diversity in the Early Childhood Classroom

ECED.X306
$510
  • Online Traditional Complete online with instructor-set deadlines.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 04-14-2026 12:01am 12:02am Online Traditional ONLINE
Mon, 06-01-2026 11:58pm 11:59pm Online Traditional ONLINE
 

Online Traditional courses have a structured learning environment and fixed deadlines. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available on Canvas, our learning management system.

For this section, student access begins on April 14, but you may still enroll until April 21. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2026.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
Diversity in the Classroom: New Approaches to the Education of Young Children, 2nd ed., Frances E. Kendall, WTeachers College Press, 1996. ISBN: ISBN-10: 0807734985, ISBN-13: 978-0807734988