Upcoming Education Workshops
Workshops are offered for graduate credit based on semester hours. You can view our upcoming workshops below.
Workshops are typically one or two credits. Grades are assigned. Topics offered include: technology, art, music, reading and literature, counseling, science, math, special needs, etc. Depending upon the nature of the workshop, classrooms used are in Mitchell Hall, Founders Hall, Catell Library, Osborne Hall, or the Johnson Center.
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"Accomplish" Teacher Collaboration: Mentoring & Coaching
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 24 and 25; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Wed and Thur; in MH 209
“Accomplished” Teacher Collaboration: Mentoring & Coaching (Jennifer Hollinger) Whether you are a teacher coach, team leader, mentor, cooperating teacher, or would like to see educational change as a teacher leader in your district, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to help your peers to reach their personal potential. From learning to conduct peer observations and feedback to facilitating others in identifying strengths and reaching personal goals, become an active part of creating a trusting collegial environment and a culture for learning. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for "Accomplish" Teacher Collaboration: Mentoring & Coaching"Hands On":the Math Core for Grades K-3 Discovering Hands on Activities that Reinforce the Common Core Math Standards
Mathematics
Date(s): Aug 5 and 6; 8:30AM- 3:30 PM; Mon and Tues; in MH 303
“Hands On: the Math Core for Grades K-3 Discovering Hands on Activities that Reinforce the Common Core Math Standards (Marianne Pramuka) This workshop is designed to provide participants with many hands on activities to create and search lessons that reinforce the Common Core Standards in Math. This is a working workshop where time is provided to collaborate with others and when completed have numerous aligned lessons based on the Common Core Standards. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for "Hands On":the Math Core for Grades K-3 Discovering Hands on Activities that Reinforce the Common Core Math StandardsAnxious and Depressed Students in the Classroom
Counseling
Date(s): July 22-23,2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tues; in MH 205
Anxious & Depressed Students in the Classroom (Jessica Henry) An increasing number of students are taking medication, receiving mental health services, and exhibiting emotional struggles, which is greatly impacting teaching professionals in the classroom. This workshop will introduce the most common mental health issues that present in the classroom and discuss strategies for responding in a professional and helpful manner. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Anxious and Depressed Students in the ClassroomArtist's Studio as Lesson Laboratory
Art
Date(s): July 29-Aug 2; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in JC 223
Artist’s Studio as Lesson Laboratory (Chris Triner) Learn to create stronger, depth-filled lessons that appropriately challenge 21st century students with media, technology, and higher level questioning skills based on new ODE Standards in visual art grades 7-12, and based on your own experiences within studio space. Using each day’s art lessons as inspiration, create one complete lesson to use within your classroom. One lesson with four key areas will be shared with the class at the end of the week. $35 materials fee payable to the instructor. Class limit of 12 (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Artist's Studio as Lesson LaboratoryAssessing Writing...Quickly and Accurately
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 15-16, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon-Tues; in MH 203
Assessing Writing…Quickly and Accurately! (Joanne Krajeck and Mike Mundy) Two AP writing teachers share their best tips, plans, and rubrics for assessing a variety of student writing in a fast/furious, yet authentic/accurate method. Teachers in language arts, social studies, and science in grades 6-12 will practice these methods and leave the sessions with specific rubrics and student writing tips that will see students through the CCR/PARCC. ACT, and AP writing. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Assessing Writing...Quickly and AccuratelyCentered and Focused
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 24-25, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon-Tues; in MH 203
Centered and Focused (Carla Gray) Needing help with individualized student review or direct instruction? This workshop will help elementary teachers with skill-specific review tools, enrichment activities, and learning games. These resources can be utilized in the classroom or sent home to support children’s learning. Participants will complete several “Make-It, Take-It” resources with materials provided in class and/or bring in center projects of your own to complete. Classroom center time organization and implementation will be addressed. Designed for teachers in grades K-5. A $20 materials fee will be collected at the first class session. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Centered and FocusedConflict Resolution through Peer Mediation
Counseling
Date(s): Aug 5 and 6; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tues; in MH 203
Conflict Resolution through Peer Mediation (Gail Pavliga) Peer mediation has been shown to be a successful approach to managing interpersonal conflict in middle and high schools. This workshop is designed to teach interested school faculty and administrators the strategies, procedures, and skills that are necessary to start, strengthen, or expand a peer mediation program. Highlighted will be the research based qualities that define an effective peer mediation program and supervision of youth mediators. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Conflict Resolution through Peer MediationD.Y.S.L.E.X.I.A.
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 18 and 20: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Tue and Thur; in MH 209
D.Y.S.L.E.X.I.A. (Jennifer LaHaie, Beth Reusser, Jean Tobias) Do You See smart kids struggling to Learn in the traditional school Environment? Could you recognize signs of dyslexia in your classroom? eXperience the processes and frustrations they go through every day in your classroom, know how to Identify the red flags, communicate with parents, discover resources, learn why dyslexics are different, and learn new strategies to help them Achieve their fullest potential. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for D.Y.S.L.E.X.I.A.Digital or Film: What is the Difference?
Art
Date(s): July 8-12, 2013; Classes will meet 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in JC 216
Digital or Film: What is the Difference? (Gary Spangler) Learning how to use PhotoShop CS6 and 35 mm film techniques will give you a knowledge base for the classroom as well as for your own interest in the field of photography. Learning to download and/or develop images, use programmed filters or make your own, print images electronically or manually in the darkroom are some of the differences that will be addressed. You will learn how to cut matts for the portfolio presentation, discussion, and evaluation on Friday. Materials provided. Fee $65 payable to the instructor. Class size 10 (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Digital or Film: What is the Difference?Dysfunctional and Functional Environments for Student Learning and Growth
Counseling
Date(s): Aug 12 and 13; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tue; in MH 203
Dysfunctional and Functional Environments for Student Learning and Growth (Gail Pavliga) So what is a dysfunctional family or functional classroom or school environment? This workshop will focus on human developmental theory and leadership theory as a framework to understand and assess classroom, school, and home environments for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth and adjustment. This workshop open to K-12 classroom teachers, administrators, and counselors will provide both personal and professional growth and understanding for the participant. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Dysfunctional and Functional Environments for Student Learning and GrowthEffective Classroom Management
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 17-July 19, 2013
Effective Classroom Management (Carla Gray) This online workshop will focus on classroom management considering the structure, organization, management tasks, and procedures. Participants will complete necessary tasks to provide their classrooms with the tools necessary for managing the ever increasing challenge of managing life in the K-8 classroom. This is the formula for promoting learning in a standards-based classroom. Text: The First Days of School : How to Be an Effective Teacher (paperback by Harry K. Wong: 4th edition ISBN-978-0-9764233-1-7 or 3rd edition ISBN-096296065). Assignments are to be completed independently June 17-July 19. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Effective Classroom ManagementEffective Reading Instruction and Assessment
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 1-July 12, 2013
Effective Reading Instruction and Assessment ( Gay Fawcett) In this workshop, you will learn how to improve reading instruction for all students, especially those who struggle. You will (1) examine best practices in reading instruction, (2) learn practical instructional strategies, (3) examine multiple approaches to assessment and evaluation of reading. Designed for K-8 teachers but high school teachers could adapt. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Effective Reading Instruction and AssessmentEngaging Students with Brain-Based Learning
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 10-14; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; M-F in MH 203
Engaging Students with Brain-Based Learning (Heidi Daniels) Learn how to intrigue even the most challenging learner of today as we explore the many facets of brain-based education. Get new inspiration for classroom management and instruction as we experiment with practical strategies. This workshop is appropriate for educators in all grade levels and content areas. A $25 materials fee will be collected on the first day of class. (2 credit hours)
Register for Engaging Students with Brain-Based LearningFamily Involvement in Education
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 29-August 9, 2013
Family Involvement in Education (Gay Fawcett) This online workshop is designed to help participants learn practical strategies for getting families involved in their children’s education. The focus for the class will be on the definition of family involvement, guidelines, strategies, and evaluation for effective classroom and school-wide involvement, and suggestions for dealing with challenging parents. Requirements will be postings and response as well as creation of a plan of action for family involvement. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Family Involvement in EducationFrameworks for Understanding Poverty
Culture/Poverty Awareness
Date(s): July 1-2, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tues; in MH 205
Frameworks for Understanding Poverty (Nancy Varian) Learn the characteristics of economic class. Gain the knowledge you need to work effectively with your students. Learn about Dr. Ruby Payne’s “Hidden Rules of Class,” “Registers of Language,” and “Characteristics of Poverty.” Text: A Framework for Understanding Poverty (Ruby Payne)Text available from instructor on the first day of class for $24. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Frameworks for Understanding PovertyFrom ADD to PTSD: Understanding and Supporting Students with Special Needs
Counseling
Date(s): Aug 7 and 8; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Wed and Thur; in MH 203
From ADD to PTSD: Understanding and Supporting Students with Special Needs (Gail Pavliga) This research based workshop course is to provide an understanding of the theory and practice of cognitive behavioral interventions for children and youth with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Special attention will be given to working with children and youth in the context of classrooms and schools. The workshop format will consist of lecture, seminar-style discussions, small group activities, and short participant presentations. This information will benefit all teachers and counselors interested in learning about and helping students with difficulties achieve at higher levels. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for From ADD to PTSD: Understanding and Supporting Students with Special NeedsImplementing English Language Arts (grades 5-8) and the Common Core for College and Career Readiness
Select Category
Date(s): June 24-25; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon-Tues; in MH 303
Implementing English Language Arts (grades 5-8) and the Common Core for College and Career Readiness (Joanne Krajeck) ELA Teachers in grades 5-8 will develop Learning Tasks, Performance Assessment, and Summative Assessments that are aligned with the Common Core Standards. Implementation will integrate Literary and Informational Reading, Writing, Language (vocabulary and usage), Speaking and Listening, as well as Research and Technology. This is preparation that is also aligned with PARCC assessments. Teachers must bring with them their own copy of the CCSS for their grade levels. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Implementing English Language Arts (grades 5-8) and the Common Core for College and Career ReadinessLearning Your Letters Logically- Focus on foundational Skills
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 17-21; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; M-F in MH 303
Learning Your Letters Logically-Focus on Foundational Skills (Bob Gotshall) This workshop is designed for classroom teachers, Title I, and intervention specialists (K-2). At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have notebooks and 3 CDs which will contain information to make learning centers based on the foundational skills. Learning Your Letters Logically is a scripted program of intense intervention strategies based on the Orton-Gillingham, approach with activities designated for Tier 2 or 3 RTI. This approach revolves around the scientifically-based concepts that humans acquire and master language through three distinct neurological pathways: visual processing (seeing), auditory processing (hearing), and tactile-kinesthetic processing (feeling). There will be a $50 fee paid to the instructor to include 3 CDs with materials and information related to CORE standards and materials to construct activities for a controlled guide. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Learning Your Letters Logically- Focus on foundational SkillsLet Students Do the Work
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 8-9, 2013; 8:30 Am-3:30 PM; Mon-Tues; in MH 205
Let Students Do the Work (Joanne Krajeck and Mike Mundy) Join two local AP Language and Composition teachers to explore the key components of high stakes testing: Mastering Multiple Choice (PARCC and AP/ACT); Defining the Art of Rhetoric; Creating an Argument; and Exploring the Power of Informational Lit. Since reading, writing, and analysis are part of ANY advanced work, these skills will be useful for chemistry, social studies, and other subject areas. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Let Students Do the WorkM.I.L.K. Multiple Intelligences Linking Knowledge
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 17-July 19, 2013
M.I.L.K. Multiple Intelligences Linking Knowledge (Carla Gray) This online workshop will focus on how the use of multiple intelligences can help each student. The 8 multiple intelligences, as identified by Howard Gardner, will be the focus as participants will learn how to create a menu of activities or differentiated instruction in lesson planning. Text: Rainbows of Intelligence: Exploring How Students Learn (paperback) by Dr. Sue Teele: Corwin Press, Inc. 2000 Edition; ISBN-0-7619-7630-2. Assignments are to be completed independently June 17-July 19. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for M.I.L.K. Multiple Intelligences Linking KnowledgeMulticulturalism and Diversity in Primary Literature-Are They the Same?
Language Arts
Date(s): July 15-16, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tue; in MH 205
What is the difference between Multiculturalism and Diversity in literature? This workshop is designed for teachers of emergent readers (PreK-Grade 2) and will help answer this question. Participants will leave with a variety of ideas, activities, websites, and a list of literature applicable to any classroom which allows students to see how other people think. We will explore how this literature can be used across the curriculum using wordless, picture, illustrated, and chapter books, opening up a student's self-identity and acceptance of others. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Multiculturalism and Diversity in Primary Literature-Are They the Same?Project Inform
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 17-July 19, 2013
Project Inform (Carla Gray) Project Inform has been developed to encourage educators to view reading as a worthwhile activity and to see it as a potent avenue for professional growth. Historian Barbara Tuchman once described books as being the carrier of civilization. “Those of us who work to preserve and improve civilization by educating young minds need the intellectual and emotional stimulation and sustenance that comes from reading important books.” Participants will be required to read from an approved book list and respond in written format. Book list categories include: Math, Science, Technology, Language Arts, Social Science, Cultural Awareness, Classroom Assistance, School Safety& Home Issues, Coaching, and PE. Upon registration, the book list will be emailed to students. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Project InformRead Aloud Math
Mathematics
Date(s): Aug 7 and 8; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Wed and Thur; in MH 303
Read Aloud Math (Marianne Pramuka) This workshop is designed to integrate math and literature. Book titles, poetry, and reader’s theater plays will be used to help teach many National Common Core Standards in Math. This working workshop will provide time to explore many pieces of literature with math concepts and link materials to the Common Core to meet individuals’ needs. Designed for educators in grades K-5. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Read Aloud MathSMART Board 101
Technology
Date(s): June 24-28; Classes will meet 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri iin CL 46
SMART Board 101 (Jo Schiffbauer) The SMART Board is a popular addition to today’s classroom. Research indicates that effective use of SMART Boards can help to increase student achievement. We will begin with an introduction to the SMART Board and its Notebook software. We will use the tools provided with SMART Boards and Notebook software and also create our own interactive activities for students. Limit of 15 students. The workshop is taught in a Mac lab, but the techniques and software can be easily applied to a Windows environment. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for SMART Board 101Structure in the Classroom-Reality Check
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 24 and 25; Classes will meet 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Wed and Thur; in MH 205
Structure in the Classroom-Reality Check (Jessica Russo) Whose fault is it when kids misbehave in class and disrupt classroom settings? Or, when kids fail to succeed in school? Children need structure with clear expectations for their behavior. This interactive, multi-systemic workshop will offer teachers and counselors the tools to provide effective structure in the classroom and ways to get parents to follow through at home. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Structure in the Classroom-Reality CheckStudents Accountability
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 22-23, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon-Tues;in MH 203
Student Accountability (Jessica Russo) Students who have no self-discipline cause the most problems in school. This interactive hand-on workshop will help assist participants with new strategies to use in the classroom that will hold students accountable for their actions. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Students AccountabilityStudio: Jewelry, Glass Fusion, and Enameling
Art
Date(s): July 15-19, 2013; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in JC 220
Studio: Jewelry, Glass Fusion, and Enameling (Gary Spangler) After an introduction to each medium, select one or combine them to further develop your teaching skills for the classroom or for your own personal artistic appreciation and development. Jewelry will combine sawing, filing, riveting, etc. using metal, wood, and plastic. Glass fusion will combine different types of glass. Enameling will include various techniques along with sawing , etching, and painting. Class will end with a portfolio presentation. Materials provided. Fee $80.00 payable to the instructor. Class size 10 (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Studio: Jewelry, Glass Fusion, and EnamelingSymbaloo Wedmix
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 8-12, 2013; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in MH 207
Symbaloo Webmix (Bob Gotshall) This workshop is designed for all teachers of all grade levels and subjects who want to learn about useful technology. Participants will have time to explore free websites that provide students with interactive controlled guided practices with the skills taught in the Core Standards for all subjects. Symbaloo webmixes can be used with white/smart boards. Participants will learn how to use Symbaloo to diversify instruction to meet individual student needs. Teachers will have hands on practice using Symbaloo technology and will create their own Symbaloo webnix. Participants should bring their own laptops or tablets. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Symbaloo WedmixTeacher Burnout
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 29 and 30, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tue; in MH 203
Teacher Burnout (Jessica Russo) “I have had it!” “I am done!” “I am ready to move on!” Are you just burnt out and ready to quit your job as a teacher? This interactive, fun, and energetic workshop will provide you with ways to take preventative measures to teacher burnout. If you are already at that point, you will learn ways to work through some of the daily stressors that lead to burnout. Through self-care assessments, relaxation techniques, and other creative strategies, you will find that you can conquer anything! (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Teacher BurnoutTeaching Character Education: Classroom Applications
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 8-9, 2013; Classes will meet 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon-Tues; in MH 203
Teaching Character Education: Classroom Applications (Gail Pavliga) In response to the rise in school violence and other disciplinary concerns, this seminar will focus on the need for K-12 classroom teachers to implement character education into their current curriculum. Practical applications will be highlighted. Teachers will prepare, share, and critique developmentally appropriate lessons. Finally, participants will identify and analyze their own personal strengths and ideas about character and how these affect the classroom environment. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Teaching Character Education: Classroom ApplicationsTeaching Character Education: School and Community Programs
Counseling
Date(s): July 10-11; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Wed-Thur; in MH 303
Teaching Character Education: School and Community Programs (Gail Pavliga) This seminar will focus on the role of K-12 teachers, counselors, and school administrators in understanding the need for active school-wide programs for developing moral and ethical behaviors and formulating, identifying and defining character traits in schools. Participants will also explore and critique current character education programs and evaluate implementing them in the schools, home, and in the community. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Teaching Character Education: School and Community ProgramsTeaching Would Be Easy-it it weren't for the students...and the parents...and the other teachers
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): July 29-Aug 2; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in MH 207
Teaching Would Be Easy – if it weren’t for the students… and the parents… and the other teachers (Celia King) Everybody knows that working with people has its high points and low points. Think about the last time your team met to discuss curriculum changes or the last conversation you had with a student who just can’t seem to understand what you were trying to explain. Or consider almost any conversation in the teacher’s lounge. Hopefully, some good came out of those interactions, but there were probably some frustrating points too. In our workshop, we will explain the eight mental processes of Psychological Type Theory (sometimes called the Myers-Briggs) and offer practical ways for you to use them to improve your communication, manage conflict, and relate to students. A $30 lab fee, payable on the first day of class,will cover materials and a pre-workshop inventory. You will receive instructions via email about the inventory before the workshop. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Teaching Would Be Easy-it it weren't for the students...and the parents...and the other teachersTeaching in a Digital World
Technology
Date(s): July 8-12, 2013; Classes will meet 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in CL 46
Teaching in a Digital World (Jo Schiffbauer) Be creative. Collaborate. Open possibilities for communication. These are all good goals for our classrooms. Learn how you can use technology tools to help both you and your students meet their goals and learn more as you work with blogs, wikis, podcasts, tagging, SMART Boards, Twitter, and other social media. The workshop is taught in a Mac lab, but the techniques and software can be easily applied to a Windows environment. (2 graduate credit
Register for Teaching in a Digital WorldTech Toolkit for Teachers (T3)
Technology
Date(s): July 15-19, 2013; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in CL 46
Are you a busy teacher looking for engaging resources that are easy to use in your classroom? This workshop is designed to provide a “toolkit” of standards-based tech resources for the busy K-12 teacher. Participants will examine and review resources that provide engaging lessons or activities closely aligned to Ohio’s Academic Standards. Participants will also be introduced to the SMART Board as an interactive classroom tool. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Tech Toolkit for Teachers (T3)Technology Integration for All Classroom Teachers
Technology
Date(s): June 10-July 12, 2013
Technology Integration for All Classroom Teachers (Tom Love) Online technology integrations workshop for K-12 teachers with basic Internet, Email, and Word Processing (MS Office). Activities will focus on basic technology. No required textbook. Suggested videos for Flipping K-12 Classrooms instruction. Common Core Standards investigations will be included. Assignments are to be completed and submitted independently June 10-July 12. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour. (3 graduate credit hours).
Register for Technology Integration for All Classroom TeachersTechnology and Mathematics for K-12 Classroom Teachers
Technology
Date(s): June 10-July 12, 2013
Technology and Mathematics for K-12 Classroom Teachers (Tom Love) Online technology and math workshop for K-12 teachers with basic Internet, Email, and Word Processing (MS Office). Activities will focus on basic math. No required textbook. Suggested videos for Flipping K-12 Classrooms instruction. Common Core Standards investigations will be included. Assignments are to be completed and submitted independently during June 10-July 12. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour. (3 graduate credit hours)
Register for Technology and Mathematics for K-12 Classroom TeachersTechnology and Science for K-12 Classroom Teachers
Technology
Date(s): June 10-July 12, 2013
Technology and Science for K-12 Classroom Teachers (Tom Love)Online technology and science workshop for K-12 teachers with basic Internet, Email, and Word Processing (MS Office). Activities will focus on basic science. No textbook required. Suggested videos for Flipping K-12 Classrooms instruction. Common Core Standards investigations will be included. Assignments are to be completed and submitted independently during June 10-July 12. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour. (3 graduate credit hours)
Register for Technology and Science for K-12 Classroom TeachersThe 21st Century Art Room
Art
Date(s): June 10-14; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; M-F
The 21st Century Art Room (Christopher Triner) Learn to create stronger, depth-filled lessons that appropriately challenge 21st century students with media, technology, and higher level questioning skills based on new ODE Standards in visual art for grades 5-12. Use each day’s art lessons as inspiration to create one complete lesson to use within the classroom. Four key areas to be addressed will be pre-assessment, historical reference, hands-on art productions, and student discussion. A $35 materials fee will be collected the first day of class.(2 graduate credit hours)
Register for The 21st Century Art RoomThe Traumatized Child: Strategies for Handling Disruptive Behavior
Counseling
Date(s): July 29 and 30, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tue; in MH 205
The Traumatized Child: Strategies for Handling Disruptive Behavior (Gail Pavliga) This course is geared to help K-12 teachers, counselors, and administrators learn strategies to understand and teach students affected by trauma, violence, and stress in their lives. Participants will learn symptoms of trauma and explore the effects on student learning, cognitive brain development, and social-emotional development. We will discuss the causes of violence and how the educator can play a role in prevention and intervention. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for The Traumatized Child: Strategies for Handling Disruptive BehaviorTrauma and Loss: Helping Students to Cope
Counseling
Date(s): July 24 and 25, 2013; 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Mon and Tue; in MH 203
Trauma & Loss: Helping Students to Cope (Jessica Henry) This workshop will educate/assist teachers and counselors (K-12) in working with students who have experienced trauma in one form or another. Each year, students from every school are forced to deal with the loss of a loved one or experience a traumatic event in their lives. Trauma can be experienced in many forms, and many students struggle to cope with their loss/experience. This workshop will help teachers/counselors recognize students in this position and will provide coping mechanisms to utilize when working with these students. (1 graduate credit hour)
Register for Trauma and Loss: Helping Students to CopeUnderstanding International and Immigrant Students
Culture/Poverty Awareness
Date(s): June 17-21; 8;30 AM-2:30 PM; M-F
Understanding International and Immigrant Students (Heidi Daniels) What types of challenges do learners from other countries face as they enter American classrooms and communities? Gain a fresh appreciation of what it takes to navigate through an unfamiliar culture. Develop your expertise for working with students and families who have limited American English skills. We will use 2 days of class for local field trips and action projects to interact with this student population and learn about agencies that assist them. This workshop is appropriate for all teachers, counselors, and community workers. A $25 materials fee will be collected on the first day of class. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Understanding International and Immigrant StudentsUnderstanding, Teaching, and Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Teaching Methods/Strategies
Date(s): June 24-28, 2013; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in MH 307
Understanding, Teaching, and Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Donna Bishop) This workshop is for regular and special education teachers as well as guidance counselors and other school support personnel who wish to better understand and serve students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Participants will learn the history strategies to help these students with their communication, sensory, and social needs. Also key to this workshop is the understanding of executive function of the brain and how visual strategies, organizational techniques and schedules can help students with ASD be more successful in school and life. Research based instructional approaches and interventions for reading and math will be demonstrated. Tools, websites, and apps that help integrate technology into meeting the needs of students with ASD will also be part of this workshop. Participants will leave with many ideas for supporting and teaching the variety of needs among students with ASD. (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for Understanding, Teaching, and Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum DisordersWhat's Inside a Book?
Art
Date(s): July 22-26; 8:30 AM-2:30 PM; Mon-Fri; in JC 222
What’s Inside a Book? (Gary Spangler) Learn how to fold a single sheet of paper or combine several sheets using traditional and non-traditional binding techniques to construct a variety of books. Then enter the realm of “plain pages” with nothing on them. A historical review of symbols and the written language will help you decide what and how to manually or electronically add script/images on a page for the classroom or to create a unique script of your own using the elements and principles of design. Materials provided Fee $40.00 payable to instructor. Class size 10 (2 graduate credit hours)
Register for What's Inside a Book?Writing: Your Students and You
Language Arts
Date(s): July 15-July 26, 2013
Writing: Your Students and You (Gay Fawcett) In this workshop, you will learn principles of effective writing instruction including (1) characteristics of good writing, (2) instructional strategies, and (3) assessment tools. You will also have an opportunity to hone your own writing skills. Learn with and from colleagues in the workshop how to improve student writing in all subject areas. Designed for K-8 teachers but could be used for high school. Additional online fee of $21.00 per credit hour. (2 graduate credit hours)
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