Workshops marked † are approved or are pending approval for continuing education contact hours from the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board (RCS029601). Each workshop credit hour is equal to 15 contact hours. Bully-Free Schools
In this workshop, you'll focus on bully prevention and victim response, learning how schools can provide the sense of security that today’s student requires while maintaining a climate of inclusion and fairness. Textbook will be provided. S, Dec. 6 and 13
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $408
C&I 50093, CRN# 18106
Parking, $4
Staff, Society for the Prevention of Violence 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, Sopris West, ISBN 9445844543. ONLINE
Oct. 6 - Nov. 14
3 graduate credit hours, $1,224
SPED 50093, CRN# 18744
Wendy Woods, instructor, EFSS Essential Project Management for Educators
Project management is becoming widely used in the educational world as an efficient way to serve students, community and professional organizations. Attend this workshop to distinguish between project and ongoing management, identify project scope and outline the role of the project manager. You'll learn the stages of project management and the tasks required for each stage. Required text: “Essential Managers: Project Management,” Andy Bruce and Ken Langdon, DK Ault Publ., ISBN 078945971X. (Not available at the University Bookstore. Can be purchased through www.amazon.com). ONLINE
Oct. 27 - Nov. 14
1 graduate credit hour, $408
C&I 50093, CRN# 18107
Chris Perrow, instructor, TLCS Extra Ordinary Leadership: A Multiple Intelligences Approach
This workshop provides a unique experience in relating the multiple intelligences to five key leadership skills employed by highly effective leaders. Participants will complete the ”Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scale” (MIDAS), and gain an understanding of their own unique leadership potential and how to bring out the best in other people with whom they work, live or lead. Participants will create a personalized leadership development plan that will promote career advancement and G.O.A.L.S. for service leadership. ONLINE
Nov. 7 - Dec. 5
1 graduate credit hour, $408
C&I 50093, CRN# 18109
Branton Shearer, instructor, TLCS 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'll cover each section of the proposal, although not to the level you would reach if submitting it for funding. You'll also travel to the Cleveland Foundation Center (via personal transportation). Required text: “Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals,” Mary Hall and Susan Howlett, ISBN 876780710. ONLINE
Oct. 6 - 31
2 graduate credit hours, $816
EDAD 50093, CRN# 18110
HED 50093, CRN# 18112
Carolyn Lafferty, instructor, ACHVE, TLCS †Managing and Negotiating Conflict in YourPersonal and Professional Life: A Workshop forEducators, Counselors and Social Workers
Conflict is a part of life – it can lead to positive change and growth or it can be waged in an intensely destructive way. Attend this workshop to learn ways to wage and manage conflict constructively using active listening, communication skills and principled negotiation. You'll examine personal conflict styles and temperament as well as the role of power relationship and cultural differences. Participants will develop strategies for dealing with “difficult people,” anger and aggression. ONLINE
Oct. 6 - Nov. 10
2 graduate credit hours, $816
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19491
Jennifer P. Maxwell, associate professor, political science Managing the Classroom for Success
Attend this workshop to study the different definitions and components of effective classroom management and practices that have led to improved classroom instruction and academic achievement. Textbook will be provided. S, Nov. 8 and 15
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $408
C&I 50093, CRN# 18113
Parking, $4
Staff, Society for the Prevention of Violence Microsoft Access®
Learn how to use Microsoft Access to develop databases for any profession. Develop your skills through hands-on exercises and by creating your own database project. ONLINE
Oct. 20 - Nov. 7
2 graduate credit hours, $816
ITEC 50093, CRN# 18114
Phillip Nelson, instructor, EFSS Microsoft Excel®
Sign up for this workshop for hands-on instruction on using Microsoft Excel to create basic spreadsheets. You'll also be given a chance to see some of Excel’s other features, such as charting and list management. ONLINE
Sept. 29 - Oct. 17
2 graduate credit hours, $816
ITEC 50093, CRN# 18115
Phillip Nelson, instructor, EFSS 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. Workbook will be provided. ONLINE
Oct. 6 - Nov. 17
1 graduate credit hour, $408
C&I 50093, CRN# 19492Special fee; $18
Janice Kaluza, instructor, TLCS Photoshop® I
In this workshop, you'll focus on the fundamental operations and controls of Photoshop. The workshop will feature lectures, demonstrations and tutorial lessons from the text. Required textbook: “Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book,” Pearson Education April 2007, ISBN 0321492021. S, Oct. 4 - 25
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2 graduate credit hours, $816
ITEC 50093, CRN# 18116
Parking, $8
Richard B. (Ben) Hollis, instructor, EFSS Podcasting for Educators and Trainers
This Web-based workshop will help educators and trainers learn to expand their lessons beyond the traditional face-to-face classroom. Participants will explore ways in which newer technologies can enhance their own teaching and their students’ learning. Students will audio record lectures; screen capture PowerPoint presentations; create online tutorials; edit; and publish podcast episodes to the Web and create a blog that enables others to subscribe to their podcast. Required text: “Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms,” (paperback) Will Richardson, Corwin Press, ISBN 1412927676. ONLINE
Oct. 13 - Nov. 16
2 graduate credit hours, $816
ITEC 50093, CRN# 18117
Elizabeth Thomas, instructor, EFSS Strive for Success
Attend this workshop to discover cutting-edge learning strategies and theories you can implement with a diverse population of learners. It is specifically designed for individuals who have an interest in guiding students both individually and in a group setting, to achieve their fullest academic potential. Topics will include the importance of cognitive learning processes, intelligence, brain-based learning and motivational strategies for K through post-secondary students. ONLINE
Oct. 6 - Nov. 17
2 graduate credit hours, $816
CHDS 50093, CRN# 18118
Kelly Most, instructor, ACHVE Students With Learning Disabilities: Who AreThey and How Do I Teach Them?
In this workshop you'll learn the characteristics of students who have learning disabilities and identify techniques and strategic procedures to help increase their academic and social success. ONLINE
Nov. 3 - Dec. 5 3 graduate credit hours, $1,224
SPED 50093, CRN# 18745
Wendy Woods, instructor, EFSS †Teaching Students Anger Management, Impulse Control and Attention Focus: A Guide for Classroom Teachers and Counselors
Mismanaged anger is often a major cause of students’ interpersonal difficulties, classroom disturbances and violence in our schools. In this workshop, you'll learn how anger works as well as effective ways to teach your students anger management and impulse control. Through specific techniques and strategies, you'll be able to help them cope with anger and transform it to appropriate behaviors. Required audio CD or cassette (available first day of class for $12.95): “Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Confidence,” Michael S. Prokop, Alegra House Publishers, audio CD ISBN 0933879431, audio cassette ISBN 0933879291. Optional text: “The Anger Management Workbook,” Matthew McKay, New Harbinger Publications, ISBN 1572242205. S, Nov. 8 and 15
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $408
CHDS 50093, CRN# 18119
Parking, $4
Michael Prokop, instructor, ACHVE Time Management
For teachers and students alike, planning, prioritizing, 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 to learn how time management can enhance all aspects of your life. Required text for educators: “Time Management for Teachers,” Scott Purdy, Write Time Publishing, ISBN 964136635. Required text for other professionals: “How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life,” Alan Larken, Signet, ISBN 451167724. ONLINE
Sept. 29 - Oct. 11
1 graduate credit hour, $408
C&I 50093, CRN# 18120
Chris Perrow, instructor, TLCS Understanding and Working With Difficult Children
The workshop is designed to provide individuals who currently work with, or plan to work 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. ONLINE
Oct. 13 - 31
1 graduate credit hour, $408
SPED 50093, CRN# 18121
Sandra Jones, instructor, ACHVE Understanding the Fundamentals of Success
There are no secrets to success. In this workshop you'll learn strategies to get motivated, maintain your resolve and stay focused on your priorities. You'll learn to work smarter, make win-win decisions, stay positive and reach your goal. Required text: “The 8th Habit,” Stephen R. Covey. S, Nov. 1 and 8
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $408
C&I 50093, CRN# 18122
Parking, $4
DeWayne Nicholes, instructor, TLCS Web Animation With Flash
Macromedia Flash fuses the precision and flexibility of vector graphics with bitmaps, audio, animation and advanced interactivity to create brilliant and effective Web experiences that attract and engage visitors. Required text: “Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book,” ISBN 0321499824. ONLINE
Oct. 27 - Nov. 29
2 graduate credit hours, $816
ITEC 50093, CRN# 18123
Ryan Wooley, instructor, EFSS |
