Summer 2012 Education Workshops

21st Century Skills and Technology, Information and Media Literacies

Come explore the convergence of 21st century skills with technology, information and media literacies. Participants will investigate ways that these new literacies can help transform learning. A collection of technology-enhanced strategies and lessons will be developed to help students achieve content standards and become competent in 21st century skills. 

ONLINE; July 2 - 22

2 graduate credit hours, $904
ITEC 50093, CRN #15005 

Julee Henry, instructor, LDES

Anyplace, Anywhere, Adding an Online Component to Your Classroom

Use technology in a very unique way. Give your students a second or third chance to master a difficult concept.  Create an online component to your instruction using tools that are easy to use and inexpensive. Reach your students at home, in the study hall or anywhere. You will learn how to use online services and applications such as Camtasia, Moodle and Audacity to create and place your lessons on YouTube or TeacherTube, or on iPods and cell phones.  Students love to attend classes that use technology.

TW, July 17 and 18
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
ITEC 40093, CRN #15006

1 graduate credit hour, $452
ITEC 50093, CRN #15007               

Parking, $4
Thomas McNeal, instructor, LDES

Balanced Literacy: The MAX Approach

Socrates wisely said, "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."  This workshop, through active participation and modeling, will provide teachers with student-centered literacy activities that are effective in promoting higher-order thinking in all content areas and at all grade levels.  The strategies presented will foster active participation, critical thinking, and classroom collaboration.  Participants will leave with a "tool-kit" of ideas that can be implemented with ease.  Required text: "Max Teaching with Reading and Writing," Mark Forget, ISBN 1412009928. 

RF, June 21 and 22
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15008

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15009    

Parking, $4
Tricia Perry and Kim Ellis, instructors, TLC

Beyond Diversity: Social Justice Education

True diversity starts with a personal journey and ends in social justice (attempts to right the wrong of our society.)  This workshop is designed to prepare future educators to create communities where all students are connected, respected, and valued.

MT, July 30 and 31
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15010

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15011    

Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence

Building on Trust: The Construction of Community in the Classroom Via a Social Curriculum

This workshop will assist teachers in developing new skills toward positive discipline and community building in their classrooms. Participants will work together to identify ways to model our highest values as opposed to resorting to punishment and threats. Deliberate attention will be given to considering cultural diversity of students while developing individual classroom strategies for positive relationships among the members of the classroom community (including the teacher!). Participants will also explore the role of the "social curriculum" in the context and in the implementation and practice of traditional school academic curricula. All participants will contribute to and will receive a class booklet of sources and ideas for extending, refining or defending their plans. Required text: "Learning to Trust," Marilyn Watson, ISBN 0787966509. 

MTWR, June 25 - June 28
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15012  

Parking, $8
Sheri Leafgren, instructor, TLC

>*Bullying: From the Playground to the Classroom

This workshop will provide participants with information about bullying behavior and how to prevent this aggressive behavior in school. The workshop will also emphasize the effect that bullying has on victims and will suggest various treatments to help them cope with this problem. You will explore how to provide a sense of security to students in school by developing a process to address bullying. Optional textbook: "Bully Prevention," Elizabeth A. Barton, ISBN 1412939186.

MT, July 9 and 10
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15014

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15015  

Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence

Challenging Encounters for the Gifted in the Classroom

Create a classroom environment that will challenge and motivate gifted students. Learn creative instructional strategies that will enhance and enrich your teaching for all students. Hands-on, minds-on learning experiences that can be integrated into the standard-based curriculum include: the creative problem solving process, simulations, lyric learning, independent study and multi-genre research projects. A manual of all activities will be provided.

MT, July 30 and 31
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
SPED 40093, CRN #15016

1 graduate credit hour, $452
SPED 50093, CRN #15017

Parking, $4
Kathy Frazier and Elaine Reynolds, instructors, LDES

China Today I:  Culture and Land

This workshop will provide an introduction to the enduring culture of China.  The contents include a wide range of topics ranging from Chinese high culture to folk culture.  Participants will gain a general understanding of the highlights of Chinese art, philosophy, language and science, as well as what Chinese culture has offered to the world.  Upon completion, workshop participants will be able to utilize information and resources related teaching practice, business settings, and life situations.

ONLINE; June 4 - 22

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
CULT 40093, CRN #15018

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CULT 50093, CRN #15019 

Xiaoqi Yu, instructor, FLA

China Today II: Society and Government

This workshop will provide an introduction to the contemporary society and political system of China.  Participants will gain a general understanding of the political and social structure of contemporary China, as well as the economic ties and challenges both China and U.S. are encountering under the circumstances of globalization.  Upon completion, workshop participants will be able to utilize information and resources related teaching practice, business settings, and life situations. 

ONLINE; June 25 - July 13

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
CULT 40093, CRN #15020

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CULT 50093, CRN #15021 

Xiaoqi Yu, instructor, FLA 

Classroom Management: Addressing All Students' Behavioral Needs

This workshop is designed to help school personnel better address the behavior needs of ALL students, with and without disabilities.  Required text: The Tough Kid Book, Rhode, Jenson & Reavis, ISBN 944584543.

ONLINE; June 4 - July 6

3 graduate credit hours, $1356
SPED 50093, CRN #15023 

Wendy Woods, instructor, LDES

Content-Based Literacy: Standards and Practicing Literacy through Math, Science and Social Studies Themes

Participants will look deeply at essential concepts in the content areas in order to build bibliographies of non-fiction and fiction children's books that support content learning and will develop multiple methods for children to express their learning in literate ways, such as poetry, dramatization, presentation, journaling, mapping, narrative and more.  Students should bring copies of the ODE standards for language arts, science, math and social studies. 

MTWR, July 30 - Aug. 2
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
CI 40093, CRN #15030

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15033

Parking, $8
Sheri Leafgren, instructor, TLC

The Culture of Poverty: Understanding the Hidden Rules

A whole person approach will be utilized to understand the influence of the hidden rules of economic class upon the development of children, adolescents and adults, including a specific focus on individuals living in poverty. Participants will learn a framework to examine strengths and weaknesses by looking at personal resources: coping, emotional, financial, mental, physical, relationships, spiritual, support systems and knowledge of the hidden rules. Best practices for educators and human services professionals will be identified. Required text: "A Framework for Understanding Poverty," Ruby K. Payne, ISBN 1929229488.

ONLINE; May 14 - June 1

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
CI 40093, CRN #15034  

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15035

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

Designing Web Sites: An Overview

The World Wide Web is used extensively in educational and business settings as a means of presenting original information. The variety and availability of programs for web design have increased, however, it is important to first learn basic Web designing principles and skills. This workshop provides skills in organizing and writing information for the Web, structuring a site, enhancing site usability and evaluating one's efforts. You will create a blueprint of your website in this workshop that will assist in the future creation of the website. This workshop is independent of and does not teach specific software and other technologies used in building the site. No textbook required. 

ONLINE; June 4 - 15

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
ITEC 40093, CRN #15036

1 graduate credit hour, $452
ITEC 50093, CRN #15037

Marian Maxfield, instructor, LDES

NEW!! Developing a Professional Learning Community (PLC): What? Why? How?

What is our school's purpose? What should our students be learning? How will we know if they've learned it? How will we respond if they haven't? Participants will work collaboratively with colleagues to answer these and other important questions in this experiential workshop for educators committed to raising student achievement; increasing teacher effectiveness and satisfaction; and improving school culture through the empowering and transformative "PLC at work" process.  The workshop is intended to be helpful to all individuals, but may be particularly beneficial for groups from the same school. 

MTWRF June 25 - 29
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15038 

Parking, $9
Betsy Justice, instructor, TLC

Developing Web Sites with Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is one of the most highly-rated visual website development tools. It provides users with powerful tools to lay out pages, develop, and maintain websites and add a wide variety of sophisticated Web features. Dreamweaver is extensible, modular and is intended to meet the development needs of all Web developers, from beginners to experts. The focus of this workshop is to learn the essential operations and controls of Dreamweaver and begin to understand fundamental coding strategies behind the scenes, driving modern Web development. Student projects aim to implement real-world strategies for authoring flexible and highly accessible websites using XHTML and CSS. Required text to be announced. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMPLEX PROGRAM. STRONG COMPUTER SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. 

ONLINE; June 18 - July 13

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
ITEC 40093, CRN #15039  

2 graduate credit hours, $904
ITEC 50093, CRN #15040

Richard (Ben) Hollis, instructor, LDES

Differentiated Instruction: Pedagogy for All

This workshop is designed to provide an orientation to the theory, concepts and practices involved in differentiating curriculum and instruction. 

ONLINE; May 14 - June 8

3 graduate credit hours, $1356
SPED 50093, CRN #15041 

Wendy Woods, instructors, LDES

Effective Reading Instruction

Attend this workshop to learn new and effective methods you can implement in a variety of educational settings, including the home, for helping children who are having trouble learning to read.

Please specify which section you would like to attend: 

 (A)  ONLINE; July 30 – Aug. 10

          1 graduate credit hour, $452
          CI 50093, CRN #15042  

          Helen Gay Fawcett, instructor, TLC 

         (B) ON-CAMPUS, TW, June 19 and 20
          8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

         1 graduate credit hour, $452
         CI 50093, CRN #15043 

         Parking, $4 
         Lisa Hauser, instructor, TLC

Effective Writing Instruction

Do all of your students have great ideas for writing that result in engaging voice, sentence fluency and organization?  If you answered "no," this workshop can help.  Do you wish some of your students used better word choice and conventions?  If you answered "yes," then you could benefit from some strategies you will learn in this workshop.  Are you comfortable and confident with how you grade your students' writing?  If you answered, "sometimes," then take this workshop and turn "sometimes" into "most of the time."  Join colleagues and learn instructional strategies and practical assessment tools that will enable you to effectively teach and assess writing in all subject areas.

ONLINE; June 11 - 22

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15045

Helen Gay Fawcett, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Emotional Intelligence: Implications and Applications for the Classroom and Other Settings

What is emotional intelligence? Why is emotional intelligence important, and how can educators and counselors promote its development within students and clients?  These are a few of the questions that will be addressed as participants are introduced to basic concepts and models related to emotional intelligence.  In this experiential workshop, practical strategies that can be applied personally, as well as in professional settings, will be explored. 

MT, Aug. 6 and 7
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15046

Parking, $4
Betsy Justice, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Evidence-Based Education for Children with Autism

Documenting educational progress for children with autism is essential to evaluating treatment effectiveness, adjusting interventions, and communicating with professionals and parents.  Evidence-based practice principles guide professionals in developing data collection strategies that reflect a child's progress towards meaningful goals within contrived contexts and group conditions, as well as skill maintenance, and generalization within novel conditions.  This workshop applies these evidence-based practice principles to the education of children with autism across contexts.

ONLINE; June 4 - July 6

3 graduate credit hour, $1356
SPED 50093, CRN #15047

Susan Schur, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Family History for Teachers, Counselors and Social Workers

Family history research can be used in K-12 and university classrooms, counseling and social work settings, and various other health and human services.  This online workshop will allow participants the time and resources necessary to research their own family histories, will teach the academic and affective benefits of using genealogy, and will offer practical examples of implementation with children and adults that align with content standards in social studies, language arts, science, technology, and counseling.  Family history can provide authentic opportunities for developing research skills and incredible motivation for reluctant learners. 

ONLINE; June 4 - 29

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
CI 40093, CRN #15048

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15049

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

Grant Writing

Learn basic grant writing skills, including proposal development, acquisition and management. Review strategies for developing successful grants. Participants are expected to submit a draft proposal two weeks after the conclusion of the workshop. You will cover each section of the proposal, although not to the level you would reach if submitting it for funding. Required text: "The Only Grant Writing Book You'll Ever Need," (2006 edition) E. Karsh and A.S. Fox, ISBN 0786717548. 

ONLINE; July 16 - Aug. 10

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
EDAD 40093, CRN #15050  

2 graduate credit hours, $904
EDAD 50093, CRN #15051

R. Scott Olds, professor, FLA

 Halfway Up the Stairs: Early Middle Level Education and Effective Teaching and Learning in Grades 4-5

Are you an early childhood teacher planning to work with students in grades 4-5?  In this workshop you will explore the philosophy, curriculum and organization of schools and educators serving children in grades 4-5. Strategies, programs, practices and curriculum for children in grades 4-5 will be examined. 

ONLINE; June 4 - July 7

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN#15052 

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN#15053

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Intercultural Business Practice: Getting Along with Chinese

It is wisdom to know others and there is no business like Sino-business.  The economic tie between China and the U.S. is rapidly growing.  Doing business effectively in China requires a practical knowledge of the culture and people of China.  For instance, a comprehensive understanding of the power structure of Chinese society will be essential in making business negotiation strategies.  This workshop is designed to provide practical and informative insights of Chinese culture and social mores for a better intercultural business practice and communication. 

ONLINE; May 14 - 25

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CULT 40093, CRN #15056 

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CULT 50093, CRN #15057 

Xiaoqi Yu, instructor, FLA

>*Intrapersonal Conflict and Stress Management

This workshop will explore a variety of ways to help manage intrapersonal conflict – conflict within your own self – and how these techniques can be applied to both reduce stress and enhance optimal performance. A broad range of stress reduction techniques will be presented, and participants will be able to experiment with various approaches to see which ones are most compatible with their individual needs and preferences. We will also consider different facets of emotional and social learning, and their roles in addressing intrapersonal conflict.   

ONLINE; June 25 - July 20

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CHDS 50093, CRN #15058  

Jennifer Maxwell, instructor, LDES

Leadership and You

The primary objectives of this workshop are A) Assist students in developing communication competencies and interpersonal relationships; B) Develop personal leadership skills and apply those skills through projects in and outside the classroom; and finally C) Explore the ways in which leadership acts as a means for understanding the norms, values, and beliefs that shape practices within organizations.  Some of the central issues we will be addressing in the workshop are: Identifying a personal leadership style.  What is the meaning of leadership? What are some of the different characteristics of leadership? What are the moral purposes of leadership?

Please specify which section you would like to attend:

        (A) ONLINE; June 4 - July 7

         1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
         CHDS 40093, CRN #15059 

         Melissa Ethridge, instructor, LDES

         (B) ONLINE; July 9 - Aug. 10

         1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
         CHDS 40093, CRN #15060 

         Deanna Donaugh, instructor, LDES

>*Managing and Negotiating Conflict in Your Personal and Professional Life: A Workshop for Educators and Counselors

Conflict is a part of life – it can lead to positive change and growth, or it can be waged in an intensely destructive way. This workshop teaches ways to wage and to manage conflict constructively using active listening, communication skills and principled negotiation. Personal conflict styles and temperament will be examined as well as the role of power relationship and cultural differences. Participants will develop strategies for dealing with "difficult people," anger and aggression. Required textbooks: "People Skills: How to Assert Yours, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts," Robert Bolton, ISBN 067162248X; "Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In," R. Fisher, B. Patton, & W. Ury, ISBN 0395631246.

ONLINE; July 23 - Aug. 10

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CHDS 50093, CRN #15061  

Jennifer Maxwell, instructor, LDES

Managing the Classroom for Success

Learn effective classroom management strategies that lead to improved classroom instruction and academic achievement. The instructor will focus on helping participants feel successful in the classroom as they create a classroom environment where the teacher can teach and the students can learn without the distraction of disruptive students. Optional text: "Positive Classroom Management," Robert DiGiulio, ISBN 1412937272. 

WR, July 25 and 26
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15062

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15063

Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence

Mental Health Issues in the Classroom

This workshop is designed to assist professionals in gaining additional knowledge of diagnosable mental health conditions commonly seen in students.  Participants will understand how to identify signs and symptoms, how to assist students presenting with these conditions, recognize when and how to refer for additional help and will know what referral sources exist.  Journal articles and handouts will be provided.  Required text: "Fostering Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the Classroom," Raymond Waller, editor, Sage Publishing; ISBN 10: 1412909074 or ISBN 13: 978-1412909075. 

MTW, July 9 - 11
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CHDS 40093, CRN #15064  

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CHDS 50093, CRN #15065  

Parking, $6
JoAnna Cline, instructor, LDES

 Nine Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom

Learn how to end student arguing, guide children to own and solve their own problems, raise test scores and have more time to teach. This multi-media teacher training program makes teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and exhausting. Required workbook will be provided. Please contact Continuing and Distance Education at 330-672-3100 to order your book.

 ONLINE; June 11 - July 15

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15068

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15069

Special fee, $18
Janice Kaluza, instructor, TLC

Photoshop® I

Focus on the fundamental operations and controls of Photoshop. The workshop will feature lectures, demonstrations and tutorial lessons from the text. Required text to be determined. 

ONLINE; July 16 - Aug. 10

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
ITEC 40093, CRN #15070  

2 graduate credit hours, $904
ITEC 50093, CRN #15071

Richard (Ben) Hollis, instructor, LDES

Podcasting and Screen Capturing for Educators and Trainers

This Web-based workshop will help prepare educators and trainers to expand their lessons beyond the traditional face-to-face classroom. Participants will explore ways in which newer technologies can enhance their instruction and their students' learning by using audio recording and screen capturing software. Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of software and websites to help aid in online instruction, including Audacity, Jing, Camtasia and Blogger. There is no required textbook for this workshop.

ONLINE; June 11 - July 1

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
ITEC 40093, CRN #15072

2 graduate credit hours, $904
ITEC 50093, CRN #15073

Elizabeth Thomas, instructor, LDES

Problem-Based Learning: An Interactive and Engaging Student-Centered Learning Environment

Solving everyday ill-structured and complex problems with diverse audiences is a required skill needed to prepare students for the rapidly paced Global Market.  Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered methodology that provides an interactive learning environment to engage students.  PBL requires students to resolve everyday problems through research, higher-level thinking, and cooperation.  You will apply the basics of PBL by creating a PBL unit to use within the classroom.  The online workshop will cover instructional strategies, cognitive aids, teacher and student roles within PBL. 

ONLINE; June 20 - July 17

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
CI 40093, CRN #15074

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15075  

Marian Maxfield, instructor, TLC

>*Q Methodology in Assessment and Research

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce statistical and methodological principles associated with the use of Q method in assessment and research, and to locate Q Methodology in the framework of contemporary science. Attention will focus on factor-analytic and epistemological foundations followed by illustrative applications. Required text: "Q Methodology," Bruce McKeown & Dan B. Thomas, ISBN 0803927533. 

MTWRF, May 21 - 25
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $904
EVAL 50093, CRN #15076 
EVAL 70093, CRN #15077

Parking, $9
Steven Brown, professor, FLA

>Reaching and Teaching the ADHD Child

Learn to differentiate between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related disorders, and understand various approaches to treating children with ADHD, including behavior management, psychopharmacology and parent education. Optional text: "How to Reach and Teach Children with ADHD," Sandra Rief, ISBN 9780787972950. 

WR, July 18 and 19
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
SPED 40093, CRN #15078

1 graduate credit hour, $452
SPED 50093, CRN #15080

Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence

Response to Intervention: A Promising Practice for Identifying and Helping Struggling Learners

Participants will obtain a solid understanding of the logic behind RTI, how RTI is implemented in schools, and how RTI can be used to identify students who have learning disabilities. 

ONLINE; July 9 - 23

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
SPED 40093, CRN #15083 

2 graduate credit hours, $904
SPED 50093, CRN #15084

Andrew Wiley, instructor, LDES

Reuniting Boys and Text

Have you ever heard that boys like math and girls enjoy reading and writing? Is this really a scientifically documented phenomena or a stereotype created by our society? After all, don't little boys love finger plays, Dr. Seuss, and poetry like What Little Boys Are Made Of  just as much as little girls? Join workshop facilitator, Marlo Moransky-Miller as she explores reasons why we lose our boys sometime during their pre-adolescent or adolescent years to aliteracy, the condition of being able to read and write but avoiding it. Together, find solutions to reunite boys and the wonderful world of literacy.

MTWR, June 25 - 28
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15085

Parking, $8
Marlo Moransky-Miller, instructor, TLC

Social Networking for Educators

Social networking has become a common means of communication among students and faculty alike.  The purpose of this workshop is to teach the fundamentals of social networking and the impact it has on education.  This online workshop will help participants: identify various social networking tools to use as teaching aids, recognize ways in which social networking can enhance teaching and learning, and identify the pros and cons of social networking.

Required text: "The Socially Networked Classroom: Teaching in the New Media Age," William Kist, ISBN 10: 1412967015, ISBN 13: 978-1412967013. 

ONLINE; June 11 - July 1

2 undergraduate credit hour, $850
ITEC 40093, CRN #15086

2 graduate credit hour, $904
ITEC 50093, CRN #15087

Julee Henry, instructor, LDES

Social Skills! The Missing Link

This workshop will provide an alternate method of addressing and preventing violence in the school setting. Educators will be better prepared to respond to the changing educational environment via their infusion of a comprehensive social skills curriculum in the classroom. You will consider the causes of violence, how it affects the learning climate and methods for counteracting the negative influences of violence in the classroom.  

WR, July 11 and 12
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15088

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15089 

Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence

Students with Learning Disabilities: Who Are They and How Do We Teach Them?

In this workshop, learn the characteristics of students who have learning disabilities and identify techniques and strategic procedures to help increase their academic and social success. 

ONLINE; June 4 - July 6

3 undergraduate credit hours, $1275
SPED 40093, CRN #15090

3 graduate credit hours, $1356
SPED 50093, CRN #15091  

Wendy Woods, instructor, LDES

Teaching with the Brain in Mind

Explore the latest practical research on learning and the brain.  This workshop balances the research and theory of the brain with successful strategies for using that information in classrooms.  From brain structure to in-depth exploration of the theory of multiple intelligences, memory, and recall, the workshop is an invaluable tool for any educator looking to better reach students through brain-compatible teaching and learning. 

S, June 9 and 16
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15095

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15096

Parking, $4
Michael Whitely, instructor, TLC

Technology in the Classroom: Get Smarter than a SMART Board

Learn how to make your classroom more interactive by mastering SMART Board tools and SMART Notebook software. Gain hands-on experience in creating classroom lessons and activities that encourage collaboration and creativity. See how the visual impact of highlighting information, writing notes, drawing diagrams and illustrating ideas can help motivate and encourage students.

S, June 9 and 16
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
ITEC 40093, CRN #15097

1 graduate credit hour, $452
ITEC 50093, CRN #15098

Parking, $4
Will Turek, instructor, LDES

Teen Dating in the 21st Century: The Impact of Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex

This workshop is designed to provide parents, students, and professionals the skills and tools to work with teenagers who are involved in dating.  Teenage dating has evolved during the 21st century to a point that teens as young as twelve and thirteen are now dating and engaging in sexual activities, as well as the use of drugs and alcohol.  It is conceivable that today's youth are engaging in these adult-like activities without the maturity or knowledge of how to protect themselves from harm.  It is paramount that parents and professionals learn what is needed to assist teens in making good decisions and being safe in today's society.  Those who understand and provide appropriate guidance can make a difference in teenagers being safe or being harmed by others, or by situations in which they are vulnerable. Required textbook: "Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No," John Townsend, ISBN 0310270456.

ONLINE; June 4 - 29

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CHDS 40093, CRN #15100

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CHDS 50093, CRN #15101

Sandra Miller-Jones, instructor, LDES

Time Management

For teachers and students alike, planning, priority setting, scheduling, project management and decision-making are important skills that can be applied both in school and in one's personal life. Attend this workshop and learn how time management can enhance all aspects of your life. Required text for educators: "Time Management for Teachers," Scott Purdy, ISBN 964136635. Required text for other professionals: "How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life," Alan Lakein, ISBN 451167724. 

ONLINE; July 30 - Aug. 10

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CI 40093, CRN #15102

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CI 50093, CRN #15103

Chris Perrow, instructor, TLC

Understanding and Working With Difficult Children

This workshop is designed to provide individuals who are working with children, or plan on working with children, pertinent information regarding recognizing and understanding behavior problems in children.  Not all children with behavior problems will display identical difficulties.  Eclectic approaches are needed to address specific behavior issues.  Workshop participants will be educated on the diversity of problems and children.  Referrals and assessment needs will be discussed. Required text: "Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach," Howard Glasser and Jennifer Easley, ISBN 0967050707. 

ONLINE; July 9 - Aug. 3

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CHDS 40093, CRN #15104

1 graduate credit hour, $452
CHDS 50093, CRN #15105

Sandra Miller-Jones, instructor, LDES

>*Understanding Power and Control in Interpersonal Relationships: A Course for Educators, Counselors and Social Workers

This course has been developed for professionals to enhance their ability to recognize power inequalities and the effects of coercion and force in the context of trust-based relationships. The effects of trauma and disassociated coercion in battering relationships, domestic violence, and child abuse will be explored, as well as models of collaborative and balanced power in interpersonal relationships. Participants will be provided with information designed to enable them to develop individualized screening and assessment plans. 

ONLINE; June 4 - 22

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CHDS 50093, CRN #15106

Jennifer Maxwell, instructor, LDES

Understanding "Tweens": No Longer Children, Not Yet Teens

This workshop will provide students with knowledge of early adolescent development appropriate for grades 4-5 to meet partial requirements for ODE Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement.  Students will gain an understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of "tweens," children ages 9-11. The contemporary family and societal contexts and their implications for development at this age will also be examined. Students will apply their learning in an observational setting. 

ONLINE; June 4 - July 7

1 undergraduate credit hour, $425
CHDS 40093, CRN #15181

1 graduate credit hour, $452
HDFS 51093, CRN #15133

Kathryn Knapp, instructor, TLC

NEW!! Using the Author's Craft in Picture Books to Inspire Student Writing

This workshop is the study of using the authors' craft and anchor texts to facilitate student writing.  Course topics include picture book exploration, literary elements, punctuation, grammar, audible craft and visual craft study.  Participants will work together to examine and discover various anchor texts that inspire best practices in the art of teaching reading and writing. During the workshop, participants will explore a wide range of picture book authors' works such as those by Lester Laminack, Mem Fox, Tony Johnston, Cynthia Rylant and Karen Hesse.  This workshop's intended audience is K-8 teachers. 

MTWR, July 9 - 12
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2 undergraduate credit hours, $850
CI 40093, CRN #15107

2 graduate credit hours, $904
CI 50093, CRN #15108

Parking, $8
Marlo Moransky-Miller and Donnamarie Polak, instructors, TLC