EARLY ADOLESCENCE All courses will meet online for synchronous sessions at the times listed. Courses offered for 6 or more CTLE will also include asynchronous activities, as noted. Directions for accessing the online course will be emailed upon registration. TEWS832N Apart Together: Strategies to Inspire Connection, Reflection, and Joy in the Age of Covid-19 (grades 1-8) As remote or socially-distanced teaching (or a hybrid of both) becomes our new normal, how can teachers tailor curriculum to help students make sense of their emotional responses to the pandemic, develop community, and find joy and meaning in their schoolwork? This course outlines how art, creative writing, feedback frameworks, and other techniques can empower students to manage their anxiety and connect with others during this unprecedented time (and have a bit of fun, to boot). The strategies, lessons, and projects introduced in this course can be easily woven into existing curricula and adapted to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Instructor: Lily Howard Scott November 4 and 6 Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 10/28 SETE508N Behavior Management Strategies for the Classroom Teacher (Grades Pre-K–8) Good classroom management is at the heart of effective teaching. This course is aimed at teachers in regular and special education settings who want to learn how to organize their classrooms to help students realize their maximum potential while also keeping their classes on track. It includes a step-by-step approach for setting up and carrying out a behavior modification strategy. This course is intended for instructors with less than five years of experience, but more experienced professionals also will come away with new techniques to add to their repertoire. Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin November 30, December 2, 7, and 9* Monday and Wednesdays, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM ET 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425/ 1 credit $1,660 Registration Deadline: 11/23 *Additional asynchronous work is required
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SPED585N The Essential Orton-Gillingham (Grades 1–6) The Orton-Gillingham method of teaching decoding, spelling, and handwriting is a multisensory approach that has been used successfully with children who experience difficulty learning these skills. This course trains you in the Orton-Gillingham techniques and translates high-interest comprehension activities into literacy programs. Required text: Preventing Academic Failure, by Phyllis Bertin and Eileen Perlman (Monroe Associates Publishers). Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23* Sundays and Mondays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ET 24 CTLE or 2 CEU $830/ 2 credits $3,320 Materials Fee: $110 (includes required text) Registration Deadline: 10/25 *Additional asynchronous online work is required LEWS574N Leading Through the Lens of Equity: Incorporating Diverse Literature (Grades K–8) Participants will build their leadership capacity to engage in critical conversations through the lens of equity with regards to the inherent challenges faced by students with disabilities, children of color, LGBTQ, English language learners, socio-economically disadvantaged, as well as unaccompanied youth. Taking into consideration the importance of representation within all facets of education, participants will work together to examine the importance of diverse literature and its’ incorporation into traditional unit plans and curriculum maps. Participants will further examine practical ways to embed diverse literature into everyday instruction and utilize such literature to engage learners and educators in critical conversations about social justice and racism. This class is designed for school and program administrators, teachers, and emerging leaders. Instructor: Dr. Ebony Green December 1 and 3 Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM –9:00 PM ET 5 CTLE or .5 CEU $195 (not offered or credit) Registration Deadline: 11/29
