Professional Development
Courses for College Credit
Teachers, there are several places offering courses for credit this summer. College credit courses are often an easier way to plan for license renewal and to improve the quality of instruction.
Check with local colleges and universities for summer workshops and distance learning opportunities.
Indiana University South Bend is offering a variety of workshops and summer classes that will be of interest to teachers. To register, contact the Education Student Services Office at 574-520-4845.
July 14 – July 18 8:50 – 4:30 Daily – Multiple Potentials (formerly Multiple Intelligences)
July 14 – August 1 8 – 12:15 M, W, F – Spanish Basics for Teachers
The following courses are offered at the ELKHART campus of IUSB:
July 7 – July 11 8:30 – 4:30 daily – Problem-Based Learning
Statewide forum to promote cultural competence in education “Transitioning from Awareness to Acceptance and Affirmation” with Dr. Ruby Payne and Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
July 18, 2008 — Indiana Convention Center
$99 (early bird) or $125 (after May 23) per person.
Make checks or money orders payable to: Indiana Black Expo, Inc.
For more information email kendsley@indianablackexpo.com
Purdue University:
Purdue University’s Center for Literacy Education (CLEAR) offers opportunities for teachers during the school year, as well as a summer institute each year.
Professional Development Series for Grades K-2
- Working With Struggling Readers: Spring 2008, Spring 2009
- NEW! Writing in a Balanced Literacy Classroom: Fall 2008
- NEW! Guided Reading in a Balanced Literacy Classroom: Spring 2009
Professional Development Series for Grades 3-6
- Best Practices Within Reader's Workshop: Fall 2008
- Best Practices Within Writer's Workshop: Spring 2008, Spring 2009
- Working With Struggling Readers: Spring 2008, Spring 2009
- NEW! Registration Brochure - Making Connections: Conversations on Comprehension for All Learners, July 22-24, 2008
Other Great Opportunities
Moodle Camp
Location: Concord's Education Center
Dates:
1st Class: July 7 - 11, 2008
2nd Class: August 4 - 8, 2008
Graduate Credits: 3 from Chapman University or 20 CRU credits
Cost: $150 for the course / $180 for three grad credits / CRUs are free
Dibels Introduction Training
Location: Bremen Elem/Middle School, Bremen, IN
Dates: July 15 & 16, 2008
Cost: $150 per participant
CRUs (for those eligible) > 8
http://workshops.niesc.k12.in.us/index.cfm
Framework For Understanding Poverty
Location: Eastern Pulaski Middle School, Winamac, IN
Dates: August 5 & 6, 2008
Cost: $150 per participant
CRUs (for those eligible) > 8
http://workshops.niesc.k12.in.us/index.cfm
Midwest Conference on Differentiated Instruction
July 9-11
Columbus, OH
$239
Best Practices Institute
July 7-10
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
$249 — Sopris West Educational Services
For more information call: 866-642-5046
Literacy Academy
July 21-24
Montreal, Canada
$850 — Hosted by Association for Supervision and Instruction (ASCD)
Online Academy
Call 800-933-ASCD or visit pdonline.ascd.org
Over 50 class offering - only $99 per class
Courses by Theme:
Assessment
Curriculum Development
Instructional Leadership
Instructional Strategies
Understanding the Learning ProcessCourses by Interest:
Administrator
Beginning Teacher
Experienced Teacher
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