| TARGET GROUP: MUSIC TEACHERS. GO TO HTTP://MUSIC.COLSTATE.EDU/JAZZ/AZZARA.
ASP TO REGISTER AS WELL AS ON THE MCSD EMPLOYEENET.
FEE TO CSU IS $40. NO PLU FEE FOR MCSD. INTERACTIVE
WORKSHOP WILL PROVIDE IDEAS FOR DEVELOPING
MUSICIANSHIP THROUGH IMPROVISATION AT ALL LEVELS OF
INSTRUCTION. INTRODUCED TO PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES TO
IMPROVE MUSICIANSHIP & DEVELOP IMPROVISATION SKILL S
IN A VARIETY OF MUSICAL STYLES. WILL EXPLORE
RELATIONSHIPS AMONG READING, IMPROVISATION, AND
COMPOSITION. STUDIO THEATRE, RIVERCENTER, 900
BROADWAY. |
Dates: 09/26/2008 - 09/27/2008 (FR,SA)
Instructor: DR. CHRISTOPHER AZZARA |
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Time: 8:00 - 5:00
Location: COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY , Room STTH |
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| Target group: all staff. By helping
participants better understand, identify & assist
both bullies & victims we can reduce number of
bullying incidents that occur & hopefully prevent
issues from escalating to major episodes of school
violence. Eliminating bullying in schools will also
allow students to focus on learning in
safe/non-threatening environment & student
achievement can once again become a priority. |
Dates: 09/22/2008 - 09/25/2008 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
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| Target group: all staff. By helping
participants better understand, identify & assist
both bullies & victims we can reduce number of
bullying incidents that occur & hopefully prevent
issues from escalating to major episodes of school
violence. Eliminating bullying in schools will also
allow students to focus on learning in
safe/non-threatening environment & student
achievement can once again become a priority. |
Dates: 01/26/2009 - 01/29/2009 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
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| Target group: all staff. By helping
participants better understand, identify & assist
both bullies & victims we can reduce number of
bullying incidents that occur & hopefully prevent
issues from escalating to major episodes of school
violence. Eliminating bullying in schools will also
allow students to focus on learning in
safe/non-threatening environment & student
achievement can once again become a priority. |
Dates: 03/23/2009 - 03/26/2009 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
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| TARGET GROUP: CERTIFIED STAFF. RIT
(RESPONSE-TO-INTERVENTION). DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
PARTICIPANTS WITH A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE
THEORETICAL & APPLIED RIT AND
PYRAMIDS-OF-INTERVENTION (POI) CONCEPTS/PRACTICES.
PARTICIPANTS WILL ACT AS PRIMARY INTERVENTIONISTS IN
THE DELIVERY OF SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED
INTERVENTIONS TO STUDENTS IN THEIR SCHOOLS,
IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES ON A ONE- TO-ONE BASIS UNDER
THE SUPERVISION OF COURSE INSTRUCTOR OR
KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONNEL IDENTIFIED BY THE
ADMINISTRATION. |
Dates: 08/30/2008 - 06/30/2009 (WE)
Instructor: CHERYL LANKENAU |
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Time: 3:30 - 04:30
Location: NORTH COLUMBUS ELEM , Room
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| TARGET GROUP: CERTIFIED STAFF. RIT
(RESPONSE-TO-INTERVENTION). DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
PARTICIPANTS WITH A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE
THEORETICAL & APPLIED RIT AND
PYRAMIDS-OF-INTERVENTION (POI) CONCEPTS/PRACTICES.
PARTICIPANTS WILL ACT AS PRIMARY INTERVENTIONISTS IN
THE DELIVERY OF SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED
INTERVENTIONS TO STUDENTS IN THEIR SCHOOLS,
IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES ON A ONE- TO-ONE BASIS UNDER
THE SUPERVISION OF COURSE INSTRUCTOR OR
KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONNEL IDENTIFIED BY THE
ADMINISTRATION. |
Dates: 08/30/2008 - 06/30/2009 (WE)
Instructor: DR. ODELL VINING |
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Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Location: JOHNSON ELEM , Room
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| THIS COURSE WILL FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A PREK-5
WRITING CURRICULUM THAT GIVE STUDENTS THE SKILLS
NECESSARY TO BECOME COMPETENT WRITERS AND MEET
NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL WRITING CURRICULUM. MINI
LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, RUBRICS, AND STANDARDS WILL BE
DEVELOPED FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT
BOTH THE TEACHER AS WRITING INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS
AS THEY DEVELOP WRITING SKILLS. DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS
OF WRITING, INTEGRATED WRITING, & GRAMMATICAL
STRUCTURE WILL ALSO BE ADDRESSED. |
Dates: 10/23/2008 - 11/13/2008 (TH)
Instructor: LINDA MCCARDLE |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: MATHEWS ELEM , Room MEDI |
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| TARGET GROUP: ALL TEACHERS. FUNDS FOR STUDENT
ACTIVITIES ARE QUITE LIMITED. GRANT FUNDS ALLOW
TEACHERS TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
INTO T HEIR CLASSROOMS. TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS FOR
GRANT WRITING WILL BE TAUGHT. AT THE END OF THE
COURSE, EACH TEACHER WILL SUBMIT A GRANT THAT HE/SHE
HAS WRITTEN. LOCATING GRANT SOURCES, WRITING A
GRANT, BUDGETS & BUDGET NARRATIVES WILL BE
DISCUSSED. |
Dates: 10/09/2008 - 10/30/2008 (TH)
Instructor: TINA CROSS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18 |
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| TARGET GROUP: FRI TEACHERS. BOOK STUDY TO
PROVIDE FRI TEACHERS WITH RESEARCH BASED READING
STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING THE STRUGGLING READER. BY
PUTTING THESE TEACHING STRATEGIES INTO PRACTICE, THE
STRUGGLING STUDENTS WILL ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY
SKILLS FOR BECOMING SUCCESSFUL READERS AND WRITERS. |
Dates: 09/03/2008 - 05/06/2009 (WE)
Instructor: LESLIE HEMMINGS |
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Time: 2:30 - 3:45
Location: COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY , Room
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| TARGET GROUP: 6-12 GRADE TEACHERS. PARTICIPANTS
WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF
21ST CENTURY VOYAGE TO MARS SIMULATION, CORRELATE
ACTIVITIES TO CURRENT GPS OBJECTIVES, BECOME
FAMILIAR WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT CROSS
CURRICULUM LEARNING ACTIVITIES & PARTICIPATE IN A
SIMULATED MISSION IN THE CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER,
COMPLETE A SCAVENGER HUNT, & VIEW "UNIVERSE" IN THE
OMNISPHERE THEATER. |
Dates: 08/28/2008 - 08/29/2008 (TH,FR)
Instructors: NEAL GARDNER, SCOTT NORMAN, CCSSC |
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Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: COCA-COLA SPACE CENTER , Room CCSS |
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| Target group: Elem. teachers. Free for
induction teachers in first 3 years. The amount of
time students spend actively engaged in learning
contributes strongly to their achievement. Time
available for learning is determined by
instructional/management skills of teacher.
Practical/proven techniques for effective classroom
management will be shared. Portion of class will be
CONDUCTED VIA INTERNET DURING THE WEEK. OCT. 23RD
CLASS HELD AT THE BRADLEY Teacher Resource Center.
Work submitted to instructor electronically. |
Dates: 09/25/2008 - 10/23/2008 (TH)
Instructor: BETH CARLISLE |
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Time: 4:00 - 8:00
Location: ST. ELMO GIFTED CENTER , Room CAFE |
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| Effective middle school program which will
involve participants in activities and discussion to
increase their awareness of how integrated
curriculum, cooperative learning, positive classroom
climate, promotion of higher level thinking skills
can address the needs of middle school students.
Target group: all middle school teachers.
Required for Georgia certification if not taken in a
Georgia university. |
Dates: 06/15/2009 - 06/26/2009
(MO-FR)
Instructor: SHIRLEY PAULK |
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Time: 9:00 - 2:00
Location: MIDLAND MIDDLE , Room 402 |
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| Keeping students actively engaged in learning
contributes strongly to their achievement as well as
their behavior. Practical and proven management
skills that address discipline, motivation, and
instruction will be shared. Target group:
middle school teachers (free for induction teachers
in their first three years). Teachers only. If you
register for the May session, the MAY 28 AND 29
DATES WILL MEET FROM 9 - 3. ALL OTHER SESSIONS ARE
FROM 4-8. |
Dates: 10/01/2008 - 10/29/2008 (WE)
Instructor: SHIRLEY PAULK |
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Time: 4:00 - 8:00
Location: MIDLAND MIDDLE , Room 402 |
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| Keeping students actively engaged in learning
contributes strongly to their achievement as well as
their behavior. Practical and proven management
skills that address discipline, motivation, and
instruction will be shared. Target group:
middle school teachers (free for induction teachers
in their first three years). Teachers only. If you
register for the May session, the MAY 28 AND 29
DATES WILL MEET FROM 9 - 3. ALL OTHER SESSIONS ARE
FROM 4-8. |
Dates: 01/27/2009 - 02/24/2009 (TU)
Instructor: SHIRLEY PAULK |
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Time: 4:00 - 8:00
Location: MIDLAND MIDDLE , Room 402 |
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| Keeping students actively engaged in learning
contributes strongly to their achievement as well as
their behavior. Practical and proven management
skills that address discipline, motivation, and
instruction will be shared. Target group:
middle school teachers (free for induction teachers
in their first three years). Teachers only. If you
register for the May session, the MAY 28 AND 29
DATES WILL MEET FROM 9 - 3. ALL OTHER SESSIONS ARE
FROM 4-8. |
Dates: 05/26/2009 - 05/29/2009 (TU,WE,TH,FR)
Instructor: SHIRLEY PAULK |
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Time: 4:00 - 8:00
Location: MIDLAND MIDDLE , Room 402 |
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| "Success occurs when opportunity meets
preparation." This course provides busy secondary
teachers with essential techniques, activities,
tips, and tools in planning and preparation,
classroom discipline, instruction and professional
awareness. Practical and proven strategies will be
shared. Target group: high school teachers
(free for induction teachers in their first three
years). 75% online, 25% classroom. Computer
requirements (on Novell at home/school) Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint and Internet access. |
Dates: 09/09/2008 - 10/07/2008 (TU)
Instructor: NILA BURT |
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Time: 4:00 - 5:30
Location: SHAW HIGH , Room
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| "Success occurs when opportunity meets
preparation." This course provides busy secondary
teachers with essential techniques, activities,
tips, and tools in planning and preparation,
classroom discipline, instruction and professional
awareness. Practical and proven strategies will be
shared. Target group: high school teachers
(free for induction teachers in their first three
years). 75% online, 25% classroom. Computer
requirements (on Novell at home/school) Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint and Internet access. |
Dates: 01/13/2009 - 02/10/2009 (TU)
Instructor: NILA BURT |
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Time: 4:00 - 5:30
Location: SHAW HIGH , Room
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| TARGET GROUP: 1ST AND 2ND GRADE STAFF. THIS
COURSE WILL USE THE NEW GPS STANDARDS TO HELP
TEACHERS IMPLEMENT A ENTERS BASED APPROACH TO
TEACHING READING AND MATHEMATICS. IDEAS WILL BE
SHARED TO HELP TEACHERS CREATE MATERIALS AND
ACTIVITIES TO MANAGE CENTERS IN THEIR CLASSROOM.
TIME WILL BE GIVEN FOR TEACHERS TO MAKE GAMES AND
OTHER MATERIALS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE E EMAILED A
LIST OF SUPPLIES TO BRING. GOOD CLASS FOR A TEACHER
AND PARAPRO TO ATTEND TOGETHER. |
Dates: 01/08/2009 - 01/29/2009 (TH)
Instructor: LINDA MCCARDLE |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: MATHEWS ELEM , Room 36 |
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| Target group: paraprofessionals. This
course will help paraprofessionals manage their
duties within their regular work day so that student
achievement is their priority. The course will
enable them to improve communication skills their
colleagues and students by recognizing the impact
body language & tone have on speech. The course will
provide tips & techniques to prevent and alleviate
stress and conflict in the work setting. |
Dates: 08/25/2008 - 08/28/2008 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
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| Target group: paraprofessionals. This
course will help paraprofessionals manage their
duties within their regular work day so that student
achievement is their priority. The course will
enable them to improve communication skills their
colleagues and students by recognizing the impact
body language & tone have on speech. The course will
provide tips & techniques to prevent and alleviate
stress and conflict in the work setting. |
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
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| Target group: paraprofessionals. This
course will help paraprofessionals manage their
duties within their regular work day so that student
achievement is their priority. The course will
enable them to improve communication skills their
colleagues and students by recognizing the impact
body language & tone have on speech. The course will
provide tips & techniques to prevent and alleviate
stress and conflict in the work setting. |
Dates: 02/23/2009 - 02/26/2009 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
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| TARGET GROUP: SELECTED PRINCIPALS, DOA AND CO
ADMINISTRATORS. THIS TRAINING IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE
A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO NEW SCHOOL LEADER INDUCTION &
TO INCORPORATE COACHING INTO OVERALL SCHOOL SYSTEM
GOALS. THE TRAINING WILL INCLUDE LEARNING FOUR
COACHING SKILLS, LEARNING A 5-STEPCOACHING PROCESS
OUTLINED IN THE COACHING CLINIC(TM), IDENTIFYING AND
PRACTICING COACHING SKILLS, AND IDENTIFYING A
PERSONAL COACHING STYLE. THIS TRAINING FOR MCSD IS
CUSTOMIZED BY GSSA. |
Dates: 08/25/2008 - 06/04/2009 (MO,TH)
Instructors: DEBRA HARDIN, GSSA |
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Time: 8:30 - 5:00
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room 106 |
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| Target group: all staff. The course is
designed to assist staff in identifying the
characteristics of different generations. It will be
used as a tool to identify methods and motivation
techniques to effectively foster an environment
conducive to learning. Will assist educators in
recognizing the fundamental differences within the
generations, with specific emphasis on Generation Y.
Will increase educator's awareness of what does and
does not motivate today's student; thereby,
increasing student achievement. |
Dates: 08/26/2008 - 09/16/2008 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18 |
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| TARGET GROUP: ALL STAFF. THIS COURSE WILL ASSIST
SCHOOL LEVEL PERSONNEL TO NURTURE AND BUILD HIGHLY
COMMITTED TEAMS FOR ACCOMPLISHING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AND GOALS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO
STRATEGIES FOR OBTAINING SUPPORT, CONSENSUS AND
EMPOWERING TEAMS. WORKING TOGETHER IN TEAMS IS OFTEN
A MORE EFFECTIVE WAY TO ACCOMPLISH IMPORTANT TASKS.
PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR SCHOOL LEVEL FACULTY/STAFF
MEMBERS TO WORK IN HARMONY, AS A UNIFIED TEAM;
THEREBY, STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TEAM'S
UNIFIED EFFORTS. |
Dates: 01/13/2009 - 02/03/2009 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18 |
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| TARGET GROUP: TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. WILL
ASSIST ASPIRING LEADERS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE THE
THOUGHTS & ACTIONS OF OTHERS, THROUGH THE USE OF
PERSUASION, ACCOUNTABILITY, MOTIVATION, AND
CREATIVITY. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO:
ESTABLISHING VISION & DIRECTION, SETTING
EXPECTATIONS, GAINING STAFF SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHED
GOALS, & DEVELOPING DECISION MAKING SKILLS.
EDUCATORS WILL RECOGNIZE LEADER SETS TONE FOR
STAFF/STUDENTS. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A VISION &
GOAL LEAD ENVIRONMENT. |
Dates: 03/10/2009 - 03/31/2009 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18 |
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| TARGET GROUP: ALL STAFF. DESIGNED TO ASSIST
PARTICIPANTS TO IMPROVE INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
SKILLS & FOSTER SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
STAFF, STUDENTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. PARTICIPANTS
WILL BE INTRODUCED TO STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING
COMMUNICATION, PROVIDING FEEDBACK, EFFECTIVELY USING
"I" MESSAGES AND DECIPHERING NON-VERBAL CUES AND
GESTURES. THIS EXPOSURE WILL AID WHEN STAFF
INTERACTS WITH STUDENTS & VISE VERSA. EFFECTS WILL
FOSTER HARMONY IN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT/PROMOTE
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STAFF/STUDENTS. |
Dates: 10/07/2008 - 10/28/2008 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18 |
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| TARGET GROUP: ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADES TEACHERS.
ACTIVE GAMES FOR EVERY SUBJECT...WE ALL AGREE THAT
WHEN OUR STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED WE HAVE WON AT LEAST
HALF THE BATTLE. PLAN TO LEARN GAMES TO ENCOURAGE
TEAMWORK, FRIENDSHIP , TRUST, ENERGY, FOCUS & LET'S
NOT LEAVE OUT CORE CURRICULUM CONCEPT PRACTICE .
COURSE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO ACTIVITIES, IDEAS FOR
ADAPTATIONS SPECIFIC TO YOUR CLASS, & MANAGEMENT
TECHNIQUES. BE PREPARED TO PLAY AND MOVE!
COURSE WILL PROVIDE CREATIVE WAYS TO INTRODUCE
MATERIALS. TEACHER WITH PARA A PLUS! |
Dates: 10/21/2008 - 10/30/2008 (TU,TH)
Instructor: MELISSA WILKS |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: WYNNTON ELEM , Room 25 |
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| TARGET GROUP: TEACHERS ONLY. SATISFIES STATE
REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHERS WHO DID not have this
course in college. Individuals receive an overview
of the different exceptionalities; Sp. Ed. laws; and
procedures for placement in Sp. ED. CLASS WILL
COMBINE CLASS TIME WITH ONLINE INSTRUCTION. ONLINE
SESSIONS REQUIRE READING, RESEARCH & SUBMISSION OF
ASSIGNMENTS. CK OUT BOOK FROM TRC PRIOR TO CLASS.
CLASS DATES SEPT. 16, 30, OCT. 7, 21, 28 & NOV. 4.
ONLINE SESSIONS ASSIGNMENTS DUE SEPT. 23, OCT. 3,
14, 24, 2008. |
Dates: 09/16/2008 - 11/04/2008 (TU,FR)
Instructor: PEGGY WHITE |
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Time: 4:00 - 9:00
Location: SHAW HIGH , Room MEDI |
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| This course will focus on developing effective
technology practices in the early childhood
classroom. Teachers will be presented with ideas on
how to set up an effective technology environment.
Teachers will also receive instruction on how to
create learning activities, games, and "talking
books" through use of programs such as Kidspiration,
PowerPoint, and Kid Pix. Online learning activities
for students will also be presented. Target
group: Pre-K-2nd grade teachers and parapros. |
Dates: 09/18/2008 - 10/09/2008 (TH)
Instructor: LINDA MCCARDLE |
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Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: MATHEWS ELEM , Room LAB |
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