Professional Development courses
from a VARIETY of accredited
institutions are listed below.
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Millersville University
Summer 2008 Workshops
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ED598: Topics: At Risk
Society - Wilkes
University (3 Credits)
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ED585: Integrating
Technology in the
Curriculum - Wilkes
University (3 Credits)
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Description: The
course will
present models of
instructional
design to provide
a theoretical
framework in the
application and
integration of
microcomputer
technology into
the K-12
curriculum.
Participants will
develop a
portfolio of
computer-generated
materials for
their classroom.
Required for
Classroom
Technology,
Educational
Development and
Strategies,
Instructional
Technology,
Educational
Leadership, and
Special Education
Programs.
Prerequisite:
ED 580 or
equivalent
technology
experience. |
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Location: Highland
Park Elem
Computer Lab
Dates: May
13 - June 19,
2008 (Tues &
Thurs, 4:45 -
8:15 PM)
Instructor:
G. Karen
Galbraith
Tuition:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/513.asp
Register:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/510.asp
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ED530: Utilizing Emerging
Technologies to Improve
Learning - Wilkes
University (3 Credits)
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Description: This
course is
designed to help
students
understand
different key
learning theories
and their
effective use in
the design of
accessible
learning
activities.
Students will
apply learning
theory principles
to develop model
lessons using
emerging
technologies.
Students will
also identify
appropriate
strategies and
technologies to
support equitable
access and
diverse learning
styles. Using
technology to
accomplish
data-driven
decision-making
will be explored. |
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Location: Highland
Park Elem.
Computer Lab
Dates:
July 28 - August
4, 2008 (Mon.-
Fri., 9:00 AM -
4:00 PM)
Instructor:
G. Karen
Galbraith
Tuition:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/513.asp
Register:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/510.asp
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ED578: Staff Development &
Supervision (EDLS) -
Wilkes University (3
Credits)
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Description: (If
you previously
completed School
Law as ED 578 you
must repeat ED
578-Staff
Development &
Supervision for
the Educational
Leadership
program) This
course focuses on
staff development
and teacher
supervision.
Models of
supervision, such
as clinical
supervision and
differentiated
supervision, are
examined. Case
studies will be
utilized to gain
understanding of
the teacher
evaluation
process.
Mentoring and new
teacher induction
programs will be
investigated. An
overview of the
laws and policies
which influence
and govern these
programs will be
included.
Required for
Educational
Leadership
program.
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Location:
Lewistown High
School Library
Dates: May
13 - June 19,
2008 (Tues &
Thurs, 4:45 -
8:15 PM)
Instructor:
Vance Varner
Tuition:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/513.asp
Register:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/510.asp
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ED576: Site Management (EDLS)
- Wilkes University (3
Credits)
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Description: This
course focuses on
the study of
administrative
functions in
educational
institutions.
Topics covered
are budget
planning,
facilities
management,
resource
allocation &
scheduling.
School finance
and sources of
revenue for
schools are
examined as they
impact the
allocation of
resources and
scheduling of
programs.
Required for
Educational
Leadership
program. |
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Location: Highland
Park Elem. School
Library
Dates:
June 23 - July
16, 2008 (Mon,
Tues, Wed., 8:00
- 11:30 AM)
Instructor:
Joseph Maginnis
Tuition:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/513.asp
Register:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/510.asp
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ED520: Using Assessment to
Guide Instruction -
Wilkes University (3
Credits)
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Description: An
examination of
various
assessment
strategies and
current methods
of assessment,
through the study
of theory and
effective
practices in
assessment
translated into
design. The
analysis of
disaggregated
student data to
implement
effective change
in teaching and
assessment
practices will be
explored.
Research based
strategies for
the assessment
and instruction
of diverse
learners will be
examined.
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Location:
Lewistown High
School Library
Dates:
July 14 - July
21, 2008 (Monday
- Friday, 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM)
Instructor:
Vance Varner
Tuition:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/513.asp
Register:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/510.asp
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ED514: Issues In Education
- Wilkes University (3
Credits)
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Description: An
examination of
contemporary
issues in
education and
their historical
perspectives. The
development of
school
organizations and
higher education;
instructional
programs and
curricula; and
the delivery
systems and
functions of
education are
examined in light
of contemporary
issues. A survey
of American
education from
past to present
are presented and
future trends are
considered.
Required for
Educational
Leadership
program.
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Location: Strodes
Mills Middle
School
Dates:
June 30 - July
17, 2008
(Monday-Thursday,
8:00-11:30 AM)
Instructor:
E. Terry Styers
Tuition:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/513.asp
Register:
http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/510.asp
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ED558: Learning to Read:
Beginning Reading
Instruction (Accredited by: Wilkes
University)
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Course Link
Course
Description Flyer
 (PDF
viewer/reader
required)
Location:
Highland Park
Elem School
Library
Dates:
June 12, 13, 16,
17, 18 (ED: June
19)
Th/F/M/Tu/W 8 am
– 5:30 pm
Instructor:
Lauren Grego
lgrego@plsweb.com
Cost: $780
(includes $25
material fee)
This college
requires a
ONE-TIME
registration fee
of $45
Register:
www.plsweb.com
or call (866)
757-2527 |
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ED542:Meaningful
Activities to Generate Interesting
Classrooms(Accredited by: Wilkes
University)
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Course Link
Course
Description Flyer
(PDF
viewer/reader
required)
Location:
Highland Park
Elem School
Library
Dates:
June 25, 26, 27,
30, July 1 (ED:
July 2)
W/Th/F/M/Tu 8 am
– 5:30 pm
Instructor: Lauren Grego
(
lgrego@plsweb.com
)
Cost: $780 (includes $25 material fee)
This college requires a ONE-TIME
registration fee of $45
Register:
www.plsweb.com
or call (866)
757-2527 |
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ED548:Purposeful
Learning Through Multiple
Intelligences (Accredited by: Wilkes
University)
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Course Link
Course
Description Flyer
(PDF
viewer/reader
required)
Location:
Highland Park
Elem School
Library
Dates:
July 16, 17, 18,
21, 22 (ED: July
23)
W/Th/F/M/Tu 8 am
– 5:30 pm
Instructor: Lauren Grego
(
lgrego@plsweb.com
)
Cost: $780 (includes $25 material fee)
This college requires a ONE-TIME
registration fee of $45
Register:
www.plsweb.com
or call (866)
757-2527 |
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Penn State
Continuing Ed at
Lewistown
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Instructional Strategies
Certificate for K-12
Teachers
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Educational Technology
Programs for Teachers
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A blend of online
and classroom
programs offered
by PSU Continuing
Ed. Act 48
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M. Ed in
Instructional
Systems - Ed.
Technology
Tech. Integration
Cert for K-12
Educators for
Tomorrow (TICKET)
Instructional
Strategies
Certificate for
K-12 Teachers
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More information
online:
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/statewideprograms/educationaltechnology/
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PSU World
Campus Online Courses
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TIU 11 Courses and Workshops
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PDE Online Professional
Development Courses
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PDE Online Professional
Development Courses
The Online Professional Education Network
(OPEN) and PDE have teamed together to provide leading-edge online
professional education programs to educators. OPEN offers free,
self-study courses that meet Pennsylvania's Act 48 Professional
Education requirements
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Wilson College M.A.T
(Master of Arts in
Teaching)
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Instructional Strategies
Certificate for K–12 Teachers
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Certificate in
Educational
Technology
Integration
Courses needed to
obtain ED Tech
Certificate from PSU.
Designed for teachers,
administrators, and other
training professionals
who would like to advance
their skills in the
design, development, and
implementation of
technology-based or
instructional strategies
techniques.
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M.Ed. in
Instructional Systems—Educational
Technology
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http://www.outreach.psu.edu/cape/edtechmasters/
Courses needed to
obtain Master of
Instructional Systems
from PSU. Educational
Technology is designed
for teachers and other
education professionals
who are responsible for
designing, developing,
implementing, and
evaluating
technology-based learning
experiences. |
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Technology
Integration Certificate for K–12
Educators for Tomorrow (TICKET)
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Graduate
Level Courses for Teachers (PSU
Continuing Ed)
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Various graduate and
undergraduate level
courses offered on and
off campus. Visit
www.PSU4YOU.org for
more detailed course
descriptions and masters
programs |
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