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

Course Title Description Cost Instructor Date & Time

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Identification, Assessment and Strategies for the Student with Dyslexia

This course is designed to equip the classroom teacher and special education teachers with skills and techniques to identify, assess and successfully teach children who struggle to read.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 April 29th and 30th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Bring on Those Books

This course will provide teachers with wonderful activities for using books to reinforce reading skills and will include strategies that encourage students to read independently.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 May 3rd and 10th, 2008
8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Integrated Thematic Instruction: Teaching Science and Social Studies to Young children
Pre-k and Kindergartem

This course is designed for the pre-k through 4 th grade teacher. Participants will learn to use books for drama, writing, storytelling reading aloud, and choral reading. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for (2) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$150 May 5th, 6th, 7th, and ,8th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Effective Strategies for Discipline
Prek - 12th

This course is designed to provide educators with principles and strategies that encourage students to choose responsible behaviors that lead to self-control and self-discipline.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 2nd and 3rd, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Making Math Count

This course is designed to expose pre-k and kindergarten teachers to innovative ways to teach math concepts.  Music, games, and make and take activities will assist them in producing instructionally sound plans for their classrooms.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 4th and 5th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Helping Boys Succeed in School
Pre-k - 12th grade

This course will educate teachers on the characteristics of the male learner emphazing behaviors and learning styles. Methodologies for successful instruction will be discussed. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 6th and 7th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

TEACHING SMART!
Smartboard Training
Pre-k - 12 Grade

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. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 9th and 10th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Writing is Fun

The course is full of fun and exciting writing ideas for students in grades 4-8th.   Take your students from the common misconceptions they have about writing to being ready to write about any topic anytime. We will explore ways to help students reach the “exceeds target” level on the 5th and 8th grade writing assessments that are mandated by the state of Georgia. Focus will be on improving content, organization and style.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 11 and 12th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Effective School to Home Communications
Pre-k - 12th Grade

This course is designed to provide teachers with strategies to communicate, support and encourage parents. Parents + Teachers = Student Success. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 13th and 14th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Music: Hear to There

This course will explore different ways music can be used to integrate the core curriculum for grades pre-k to 12th. Included will be a wealth of strategies and thematic building units for both the classroom and music teachers.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 16th and 17th, 2008 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 June 18th and 19th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

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

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 June 20th and 21st, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

A Picture Tells a Thousand Words
Pre-k - 12th Grade

This course is designed to support teachers in their efforts to create and implement literature base art activities into the classroom. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 23rd and 24th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Successful Inclusion

This course will educate teachers and paraprofessionals on the strategies used in inclusive settings for students with disabilities.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 25th and 26th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Journey Through the Performance Standards

This course is designed to assist educators in understanding and implementing the new Georgia Performance Standards. Teachers will be introduced to the new standards and will walk through the “unpacking” process. Participants will learn how the standards differ from the QCC’s with regards to content and instructional practices. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 27th and 28th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Identification, Assessment and Strategies for the Student with Dyslexia

This course is designed to equip the classroom teacher and special education teachers with skills and techniques to identify, assess and successfully teach children who struggle to read.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 June 30th and July 1st, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Learning Through Musical Play

This course will provide a wealth of learning activities and strategies applicable for the pre-k thru 2nd grade teacher. A focus on brain-based learning using movement and music to develop skills in cognition, discrimination and perception will be shared.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 2nd and 3rd, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Assessment for Students Grades K-5

This Course is designed to assist teachers in planning and implementing effective assessments for grades K-5. 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(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 7th and 8th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

TEACHING SMART!
Smartboard Training
Pre-k - 12 Grade

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. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 7th and 8th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Integrating Science into Reading Grades K-5

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(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 9th and 10th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Creating and Managing Literacy Centers
Pre-k and Kindergarten

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 has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for(1)Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 July 11th and 12th, 2008 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Gwinnett

Course Title Description Cost Instructor Date & Time
Effective Strategies for Discipline

This course is designed to provide educators with principles and strategies that encourage students to choose responsible behaviors that lead to self-control and self-discipline. This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form

$75 May 10th and 17th, 2008
8:30 am to 2:30 pm