| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
Learning Disabilities that Interfere with the Reading and Writing Process
The Complete Reading Series |
This course is designed to familiarize the 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 is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU Registration form
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$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
February 4th and 11th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Focus on Phonics
The Complete Reading Series |
There are five areas of reading. This course will focus on phonics and phonological awareness. Emphasis will be on phonics rules, when and how to teach them and the importance of systematic and explicit instruction. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for two (2) PLUs
Registration form
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$150 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
February 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
*****New Posting*****
Helping Boys Succeed in School
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This course will educate teachers on the characteristics of the male learner emphasizing behaviors and learning styles. Methodologies for successful instruction will be discussed. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
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$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
February 7th and 8th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Motivating the Unmotivated Student |
This course is designed to assist and support the teacher in developing skills and strategies to encourage students who lack motivation to participate and learn. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
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$75 |
Dr. Paul Chaffee |
March 17th and 24th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Orton-Gillinngham Multi-Sensory Training
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This course will provide an overview of: the development of written language, recent relevant research information, and techniques to incorporate knowledge of phonology, morphology, semantics, syllabication, and syntax into multi-sensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. It is designed for teachers, tutors and home school parents, who are working with students who have difficulty acquiring basic written language skills through traditional basal or whole language methods. The method and materials presented will be appropriate for a wide age and grade level range of students.This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for seven (7) PLUs
Registration form
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$800 |
Claire Pearson and Norma Jean McHughd |
Monday thru Friday the weeks of March19th and 26th, 2012
8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Early Literacy Development
The Complete Reading Series |
This course is designed to address the instructional needs and curriculum models necessary to create and implement a successful literacy program. Developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities for oral language, phonological awareness, print awareness, and alphabetic knowledge will be shared.
This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
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$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
April 10th and 11th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Study Skills That Really Work |
This course will review the purpose for study skills and the tools and strategies to encourage success for students in the classroom. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU Registration form
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$75 |
Dr. Paul Chaffee |
April 21st and 28th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Focus on Phonics
The Complete Reading Series |
There are five areas of reading. This course will focus on phonics and phonological awareness. Emphasis will be on phonics rules, when and how to teach them and the importance of systematic and explicit instruction. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for two (2) PLUs
Registration form
|
$150 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
April 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Creating and Managing Literacy Centers
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This course will assist teachers in the development and management of learning centers. Ideas for meaningful and purposeful activities for each center will be shared.
This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
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$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
May 2nd and 3rd, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Comprehension: Helping Students Remember What They Read
The Complete Reading Series |
The National Reading Panel identifies seven reading comprehension strategies that should be implemented in every classroom. Ideas and activities to support each strategy will be discussed at length. Instruction will also include information on the proper assessments for identification of students with reading comprehension problems. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
|
$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
May 5th, and 12th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Orton-Gillinngham Multi-Sensory Training
|
This course will provide an overview of: the development of written language, recent relevant research information, and techniques to incorporate knowledge of phonology, morphology, semantics, syllabication, and syntax into multi-sensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. It is designed for teachers, tutors and home school parents, who are working with students who have difficulty acquiring basic written language skills through traditional basal or whole language methods. The method and materials presented will be appropriate for a wide age and grade level range of students.This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for seven (7) PLUs
Registration form
|
$800 |
Claire Pearson and Norma Jean McHughd |
Monday thru Friday the weeks of June 11th and June 18th 2012
8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Orton-Gillinngham Multi-Sensory Training
|
This course will provide an overview of: the development of written language, recent relevant research information, and techniques to incorporate knowledge of phonology, morphology, semantics, syllabication, and syntax into multi-sensory teaching of reading, writing, and spelling. It is designed for teachers, tutors and home school parents, who are working with students who have difficulty acquiring basic written language skills through traditional basal or whole language methods. The method and materials presented will be appropriate for a wide age and grade level range of students.This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for seven (7) PLUs
Registration form
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$800 |
Claire Pearson and Norma Jean McHughd |
Monday thru Friday the weeks of July 9th and 16th, 2012
8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
Teaching Smart!
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This course is designed to provide teachers with the basic skills to integrate the use of Smartboard technology into their daily lessons. Activities and lesson plans will be discussed. Lots of opportunity for hands-on training.This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
|
$75 |
Greg Boughton and Steve Fitzgerald |
February 18th and 25th
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Words for the Wise- Using Latin and Greek Roots to Increase English Vocabulary Learning
The Complete Reading Series |
This course has been designed to assist the third to 12th grade classroom teacher in developing an appropriate plan for teaching Latin and Greek vocabulary roots. Participants will leave this class with core knowledge plus new skills for teaching vocabulary and a repertoire of strategies. If you teach reading do not miss this course. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
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$75 |
Susan Belmonte |
NEW DATE March 10th and 24th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Comprehension: Helping Students Remember What They Read
The Complete Reading Series |
The National Reading Panel identifies seven reading comprehension strategies that should be implemented in every classroom. Ideas and activities to support each strategy will be discussed at length. Instruction will also include information on the proper assessments for identification of students with reading comprehension problems. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
|
$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
March 13th and 14th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Understanding Dyslexia
The Complete Reading Series |
This course is designed to educate participants on the subject of Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that adversely affects the ability to read and write and is neurobiological in its origin. Teachers, administrators, psychologists and administrators must be educated on this subject so that early intervention can occur and the correct instructional methods and accommodations can be given the student. Understanding Dyslexia is based on current scientific research. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
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$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
April 14th and 21st, 2012 2011
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Learning Disabilities that Interfere with the Reading and Writing Process
The Complete Reading Series |
This course is designed to familiarize the 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 is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU Registration form
|
$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
May 7th and 8th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Helping Boys Succeed in School
|
This course will educate teachers on the characteristics of the male learner emphasizing behaviors and learning styles. Methodologies for successful instruction will be discussed. This course is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) PLU
Registration form
|
$75 |
Brenda Fitzgerald |
May 16th and 17th, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |