Professional Development Summer 2013

Graduate Education
Professional Development Center

Summer 2013 Schedule

Misericordia University's Teacher Education Department/Graduate Education Programs include a professional development opportunity for the educator interested in professional growth and Act 48 credits, but who is not necessarily seeking a master's degree. A student enrolled in these courses will receive three (3) graduate credits (not transferable toward a master's degree) and Act 48 credits. All courses are taught by well-qualified instructors who have expertise and experience in the areas they teach.

Tuition: $230 per credit; $690 per course

Dates: Dates as indicated

Times: All classes will be held from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, unless otherwise indicated.

Registration: To register, please contact David Pasquini at 674-1220 or email dpasquin@misericordia.edu

EDU 585 Section DS: Emotional First Aide: Helping Children Cope with Fears & Stress Part II

Instructor: Kristen Roppelt, School Psychologist, Wyoming Valley West School District

Term A: May 20, 2013 through July 1, 2013 - Courses are blended format

Monday - 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Wednesday - Online/embedded study

This is Part 2 of a course that explores children's experience with fears, stress, and other social and emotional issues that impact the learning process. This course is designed to assist school personnel in recognizing children's social and emotional needs and increase awareness of various issues. Topics discussed will include stress and anxiety, depression, peer relations, attachment issues, phobias and fears, school avoidance/refusal, death, divorce, traumatic events, critical incidents or disaster. The course will explore various ways to support children in the school setting.

EDU 585 – Section D9: Classroom Teachers and the Special Education Process: What Every Educator Needs to Know - Part II

Instructor: Kristen Roppelt, School Psychologist, Wyoming Valley West School District

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

                 Thursday, June 20, 2013

               Wednesday, June 26, 2013

                 Thursday, June 27, 2013

The second of a two part course, Classroom Teachers and the Special Education Process Part 2 is designed to reinforce procedures involved in the identification process, including pre-referral through placement of students with special needs. This course will allow for extended discussion of the disability categories to help familiarize participants with various student needs. Presentation on the collection of appropriate data and accurate completion of forms will also be reviewed.

EDU 585 Section DT: Special Education Law

Instructor: Thomas Duffy, Dallas Middle School Principal

Monday, June 17, 2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Monday, June 24, 2013

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

8:00 AM - Noon: Classroom Instruction

1:00 - 5:00 PM: Online/embedded study

This course will focus on legal issues affecting special education programs and stakeholders. An overview of the legal system as it relates to education will be provided. Federal special education laws, major special education court cases, and specific applications to administrators, teachers, and students will be examined. Special emphasis will be placed on the regular education teachers responsibilities regarding identified students.

EDU 585 Section DQ: Teaching Comprehension through Strategy Instruction in Nonfiction Text

Instructor: Joan Solano, Greater Nanticoke Area School District Reading Specialist

Monday, June 17, 2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Monday, June 24, 2013

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

8:00 AM - Noon: Classroom Instruction

1:00 - 5:00 PM: Online/embedded study

This course will guide teachers in enabling their students to find meaning from texts based on their own ideas, experiences, and background knowledge. Nonfiction text requires the reader to approach the text in a different way. This course will focus on strategies that are necessary for readers to use when reading nonfiction text. Embedded instruction will include using these strategies in daily instruction and across the content areas. It will also provide research-based instructional practices to teach necessary text structures to enhance comprehension.

EDU 585 Section D7: Legal Issues and the Classroom Teacher – Part 1

Instructor: Chuck Suppon, Superintendent, Wyoming Valley West School District/ Adjunct Instructor Misericordia University

Term B: July 10, 2013 through August 16, 2013 - Courses are blended format

Monday – embedded study/ research/projects

Wednesday, - 6:00 – 8:30 PM

This course examines some of the most common legal issues today's teachers face. Topics to be included are IEPs, the special education process, safety issues, mandated reporter status, and teachers' rights and responsibilities. The class focuses on examples and discussion of everyday practical matters.

EDU 585 Section D5:   Overview of the Common Core

Instructor: Joan Solano, Greater Nanticoke Area School District Reading Specialist

                 Monday, July 8, 2013

                 Tuesday, July 9, 2013

                 Monday, July 15, 2013

                 Tuesday, July 16, 2013

                 8:00 AM - Noon: Classroom Instruction

                 1:00 - 5:00 PM: Online/embedded study

This course will unpack and provide a better understanding of the common core. Where did the common core standards come from? How do the standards affect us as teachers? How are they tied into teacher evaluation? The course will also consider the shifts that are occurring in instructional practices.

EDU 585 Section DU: Critical Thinking: Teaching Students to Become Critical Thinkers

Instructor: Bill Stone, ESL Teacher, Wyoming Valley West School District

                 Saturday, July 13, 2013

                 Sunday, July 14, 2013

                 Saturday, July 20, 2013

                 Sunday, July 21, 2013

Teachers all recognize the importance of teaching students the three R's (reading, writing, and 'rithmetic), but focusing on what students do with this knowledge is equally important. How can we teach our students to think critically to survive in the "real" world? This class will first explore what critical thinking is, and then consider various techniques teachers can use to foster critical thinking, and how they incorporate critical thinking into their lessons.

EDU 585 Section DM:   Application of a Framework for Teaching & Learning: The New PDE Teacher Evaluation Tool

Instructor: Thomas Duffy, Dallas Middle School Principal

                 Monday, July 22, 2013

                 Tuesday, July 23, 2013

                 Monday, July 29, 2013

                 Tuesday, July 30, 2013

                 8:00 AM - Noon: Classroom Instruction

                 1:00 - 5:00 PM: Online/embedded study

This workshop style course will allow teachers to reflect upon instructional practices and consider a framework for teaching and learning related to improved instruction. Building from participants own instructional practices, teachers will consider, evaluate, and refine current practices and create new learning experiences for students. Emphasis will be placed on Danielson's enhancements for effective practice and Fullan's work related to impacting student achievement. Teachers will apply models to their own preprograms and course work will result in materials for use in their classrooms.

EDU 585 Section D6: Multiculturalism: What Is It and How Can I Incorporate It Into My Classroom

Instructor: Bill Stone, ESL Teacher, Wyoming Valley West School District

Saturday, July, 27, 2013

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Sunday, August 4, 2013

This course will explore many of the different cultures and cultural issues educators need to know about and offers a wide variety of activities, lessons, and ideas to take back to your classrooms to create a multicultural classroom community.

To register, please contact David Pasquini at 674-1220 or email dpasquin@misericordia.edu