PLU courses offered a various sites
We are excited to announce that the following Professional Learning Unit (PLU) courses will be offered at various locations for your convenience. 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. PLU courses are state accepted to fulfill DHR requirements.
Please note the following plu courses at each Host location are open to all Educators.
Alpharetta | Bethlehem | Buckhead | Chamblee | Kennesaw | Mableton | Marietta | Smyrna | Woodstock
Alpharetta- Mill Springs Academy
| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
| ***NEW DATE*** Teaching Strategies for the ADD/ADHD Student- Pre-K to 12th |
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
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$75 |
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January 31st and February 7th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Comprehension: Helping Students Remember What They Read- P-12
The Complete Reading Series
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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 has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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March 21st and 28th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Early Literacy Development- Preparing Young Students for Success in School
The Complete Reading Series
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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 has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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June 16th and 17th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Focus on Phonics
The Complete Reading Series
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There are five areas of reading. This course will focus on phonics and phonological awareness. Emphasis will be be on phonics rules, when and how to teach them and the importance of systematic and explicit instruction.This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for two (2) Professional Learning Units.
Registration form
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$150 |
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June 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Bethlehem Christian Academy
| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
Early Literacy Development- Preparing Young Children for Success in School
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 has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form Map |
$75 |
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January 31st and February 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 one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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March 27th and 28th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| The Write Stuff- Writing Across the Curriculum |
This course has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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June 15th and 16th 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
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$75 |
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June 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
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$75 |
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june 19th and 20th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Buckhead - Peachtree Rd UMC School
| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
| 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) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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January 17th and 24th, 2009 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 is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for One (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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February 21st and 28th, 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Words for the Wise
The Complete Reading Series
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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) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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March 7th and 14th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Science Just Do It!
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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 is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for One (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
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$75 |
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April 18th and 25th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Kennesaw Charter
| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
| Assessments for Students 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 one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form Map |
$75 |
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February 4th and 7th 2009 see registration form for special times |
| 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 has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form
Map
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$75 |
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May 27th and 28th 2009 8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Mable House - Mableton
| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
| ***NEW Posting*** 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 has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education for one (1) Professional Learning Unit.
Registration form Map |
$75 |
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February 11th and 12th, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
Marietta Charter School
| Course Title |
Description |
Cost |
Instructor |
Date & Time |
Learning Disabilities that Interfere with the Reading/Writing Process
Pre-k - 12th
The Complete Reading Series
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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
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$75 |
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February 18th and 21st, 2009
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
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