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LMC's 27th Annual School-to-Career Program - View flyer
The Labor Management Council of Northeast WI will be sponsoring the 27th Annual School-to-Career program “Transitioning from School to Work,” in cooperation with Viterbo University. This is a 2 or 3 graduate course (DPI Approved) open to all teachers. The class will be held in Kaukauna, WI and the class hours are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily during the weeks of: June 14-18 June 21-25 June 28-July 2.
Cost of class: $285 per credit. Please contact the LMC Office (920-882-7712) for a registration form or go to the LMC website for more info.
UW-Green Bay Offers Winter/Spring 2010 Courses for Educators
Educators looking for offerings to assist them in reaching their professional development goals, obtaining license renewal, and seeking salary advancement can choose from nearly 20 spring programs offered by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Education Outreach Program.
New offerings include an online course for elementary science teachers with a focus on science notebooking and effective instructional strategies for the teaching and learning of science concepts. Educators can discover how the interactive features of SMART Board technology can transform teaching and learning; participate in an online course and learn how to apply the latest technology innovations in the classroom, and more.
UW-Green Bay courses for educators are for graduate credit unless otherwise indicated in the listing. Some courses are offered with credit and noncredit options. Face-to-face and online learning formats are offered.
Enrollment in all classes is limited, so registration at least two weeks before the start of a course is recommended. Numbers for detailed information and to request registration materials are (920) 465-2480 or (800) 621-2313 or send an e-mail to educationoutreach@uwgb.edu. Information and registration are also available online at www.uwgb.edu/educationoutreach. New offerings are added throughout the year and may be found on the web site.
UW-Green Bay courses for educators align with Wisconsin standards for teacher and administrator development and licensure.
Spring 2010 courses include:
Beginning in February:
- Assessment Literacy: A Practical Approach to Classroom Assessment, Sheboygan, Mondays, February 1 and 15; March 1 and 15. One graduate credit.
- Aspects of Special Education, Green Bay, Tuesdays, February 9, 16, 23; March 2 and 9. One graduate credit and noncredit options.
- Secondary Reading in the Content Areas, Sheboygan, Thursdays, February 11, 25; March 11; and Wednesday, March 24. One graduate credit.
- Drug Impairment Training for Education Professionals, Sturgeon Bay, Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13. One graduate credit and noncredit options.
- Conflict Resolution, Green Bay, Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20. One graduate credit and noncredit options.
- Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom, online, February 22-March 19. One graduate credit.
- Research Based Elementary School Science Teaching Methods, online, February 22-May 10. One graduate credit.
- Technology Literacy 101: Foundations in Collaborative Tools, online, February 22-March 19. One graduate credit.
- SMART Board Essentials, Sheboygan Falls, Tuesdays, February 23; March 2, 9, 16. One graduate credit or noncredit options.
- Yoga for Physical Education Teachers, Sheboygan, Saturdays, February 27, April 17, and May 8. One graduate credit.
Beginning in March:
- Integrating Differentiated Instruction with the Understanding by Design Process, Sheboygan, Wednesdays, March 3 and 17; April 7 and 21; and May 5. One graduate credit.
Beginning in April:
- Focus on STEM: Instructional Technology Strategies for Science and Math, online, April 12-May 7. One graduate credit.
- Survey of Emerging Technologies, online, April 12 -May 7. One graduate credit.
- Technology Literacy 102: Building Knowledge Management Systems, online, April 12-May 7. One graduate credit.
- Advanced SMART Boards: Beyond the Essentials, Sheboygan Falls, Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27, and May 4. One graduate credit and noncredit options.
- Character-Centered Teaching, De Pere, Friday, April 23; Saturday, April 24; and Saturday, May 1. One graduate credit and noncredit options.
For a full listing of classes, costs, and scheduled dates and times, log onto www.uwgb.edu/educationoutreach. For more information contact the Education Outreach Program at (920) 465-2480 or (800) 621-2313 or via e-mail, educationoutreach@uwgb.edu.
2010 Travel /Study Program for Teachers and Administrators
National University of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Seminar: Education in Ireland
6 Graduate Credits
A comparative study of the Irish and American Educational Systems
July 1-24, 2010
For Information email lilysky@ncia.net or call Barney Keenan NUI Coordinator 603-466-2972.
National Board Candidate Support
Offered at No Cost
The Institute for Learning Partnership is offering a support program at no cost to candidates seeking National Board Certification (NBC). The workshops, taught by National Board certified teachers (NBCTS), will help candidates prepare for the National Board Certification Examination (which is administered independently) by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) organization.
This program is funded by a WEAC grant.
The support workshops will be held monthly from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus.
For more information visit http://www.uwgb.edu/learnpart/national_board/national_board.html or contact Juliet Cole, Institute for Learning Partnership, 920-465-5094; or e-mail: Colej@uwgb.edu.
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