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Upcoming Workshops
Education Workshops
The University of Saint Mary offers excellent workshops for educators geared toward professional development that supports the goals of teacher practitioners. The workshops are perfect for recertification and professional development, and the cost is just $100 per hour of graduate credit.
Textbooks are required in some of the workshops. Please purchase your text in advance in order to read the introduction and chapter 1 before the workshop. The texts are available at the USM online bookstore, or from amazon.com. Please check copyright years to ensure you purchase current editions.
Workshops are held at the University of Saint Mary - Overland Park Campus, located at 11413 Pflumm Road in Overland Park. Workshop enrollment size is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
To register, complete the registration form and payment and send by scan or fax to Joe Perez, admissions counselor: email, fax 913-345-2802, or by regular mail to the address at the top of the attached registration form. For more information, please contact Gwen Landever, director of education programs at the Overland Park Campus, or call
913-319-3009.
- Winter
2012 - Spring
2012
Winter 2012 Workshops
Be sure to fill out this Registration Form.
TCHED 657C3W Comprehension Strategies that Work: Book study
Two sessions: Jan. 27 & 28, 2012
Friday 5-9 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
1 credit hour, $100
When students use comprehension strategies, they enjoy a more complete, thoughtful reading experience. And best of all, they want to read more! This workshop examines instructional techniques to help students become more engaged readers.
- Recommended for grades K-6
- Required text: Strategies That Work, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis, second edition, 2007
- Instructor: Tracy Stokes – literacy coach, reading specialist, PD trainer for the Shawnee Mission School District
EDUCW 643 Demystifying Fractions and Decimals
Two sessions: Feb. 10 & 11, 2012
Friday 5-9 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
1 credit hour, $100
The Common Core Standards for Mathematics require us to rethink what we know about fractions and decimals, including when, how, and what we teach our students. In this workshop, we will look at the Common Core Standards related to fractions and decimals from the primary grades through middle school. Along the way we will develop a better understanding of the fraction and decimal concepts and skills expected of students as well as instructional and assessment strategies for use in the classroom.
- Recommended for grades K-6
- Instructor: Dr. Debbie Schluben, K-12 math resource specialist for the Shawnee Mission School District
Spring 2012 Workshops
Be sure to fill out this Registration Form.
EDUCW 639 Free2Teach - Web 2.0 Tools for any classroom - USM Leavenworth Campus
Two sessions: March 30 & 31, 2012
Friday 5-9 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
1 credit hour, $100
Offered at the USM Leavenworth Campus Education Department - DePaul 12
Come build up your tackle box of technology tools! Web 2.0 resources are known for being user friendly, appropriate for education, and best of all FREE! This session will explore and demonstrate various websites and tools that can be used for a variety of classroom projects that will engage your students and allow their creativity to shine. Appropriate for all grades and content areas.
- Recommended for grades K-12
- Instructor: Melinda Tilley-curriculum integration specialist-Fort Leavenworth Schools
TCHED 603 Classroom Management Strategies that Work
Two sessions: April 20 & 21, 2012
Friday 5-9 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
1 credit hour, $100
This workshop will focus on creating a classroom environment where most behavior issues are taken care of because of the classroom climate established by the teacher. Join us to discuss new ideas, research-based theories and a look at tried and true best practices in establishing an environment conducive to all learners.
- Recommended for grades K-12
- Instructor: Lee Gruss, middle school instructor-Sacred Heart Catholic School
