Courses at Schoolbox

We are excited to announce that the following Professional Learning Unit (PLU) courses will be offered at the School Box locations in either Kennesaw (Town Center) or Gwinnett. To register please print the corresponding application form and mail it as soon as possible; remember that space is limited, please register early.If you are not currently teaching, a signature on your registration form is not required. Courses are listed in date order (earliest first).

All courses have been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for Professional Learning Unit (PLU) credit.

Kennesaw | Gwinnett

Kennesaw

ADVANCED
TEACHING SMART!
Advanced Smartboard Training
Pre-k - 12 Grade

This course is designed to help teachers that are already experienced with Smartboard gain an increased understanding of its function and the variety of applications employed in an educational context that will allow them to take their Smartboard use to the next level. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 29th and 30th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Science - Just Do it!

This course will provide teachers with easily managed inquiry based science activities that enhance the curriculum.  Participants will leave this course with ideas for implementation of activities and a plan to fit them into the instructional day.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 1st and 2nd, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Learning Disabilities that Interfere with the Reading/Writing Process
Pre-k - 12th Grade

The Complete Reading Series

This course is designed to familiarize the pre-k thru 12th grade classroom teacher with learning disabilities that interfere with the reading, writing and math process Topics to be discussed: Visual and Auditory processing disorders, dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 6th and 7th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm


Math Outside the box

This course is designed to help the 4th through 8th grade teacher develop classroom activities using non-traditional source materials in a variety of instructional settings, identify effective motivational materials for use in the math classroom and increase the level of engagement in their classroom.  This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 8th and 9th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Autism - Characteristics and Strategies for Instruction

This course will educate teachers on the characteristics of autism emphasizing the three core deficit of social, communication and a restricted repertoire of behaviors.  Methodologies of instruction will be discussed. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 10th and 11th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Assessment for Students

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This course is designed to assist teachers in planning and implementing effective assessments for students. Teachers will be introduced to assessment practices and learn ways to determine the best type of assessment to use in different learning situation. The practices will include assessments that have been proven to close the achievement gap with students in mixed ability classrooms. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 13th and 14th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Integrating Science into Reading

This course will emphasize the importance of using science content in reading instruction and practice. Participants will leave this course with ideas and activities that integrate science into the area of reading.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 15th and 16th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Teaching Strategies for ADD/HD Students
Pre k - 12

This course will provide teachers with practical effective strategies for helping the ADD/ADHD student succeed.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 17th and 18th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Math with Manipulatives

This course is designed to enhance the teaching of mathematics to the kindergarten through 2nd grade student. Teachers will leaves this course with tons of active ideas for incorporating math manipulatives into their classroom instruction.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 20th and 21st, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Integrating Writing into Social Studies

This course will support the teacher in creative effective lesson plans and culminating activities that will lead to more useful and meaningful writing opportunities in Social Studies.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 22nd and 23rd, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Gwinnett

Course Title Description Cost Instructor Date & Time

 

No Summer classes are schedule for Gwinnett. Please check back, the fall schedule will be posted soon.