PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSES ARE OFFERED DIRECTLY THROUGH MANY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. PLEASE CONTACT NNU OR YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ED 550 ASCD: Differentiated Instruction/Understanding by Design/What Works in Schools (1)
This course is offered in conjunction with the ASCD Summer conference in Nashville, Tennessee that supports:
Participants will have an opportunity to explore all three or go in depth on the one which he/she is most interested.
For additional information on the ASCD Summer Conference in Nashville,
to register for the conference,
or for information on lodging, visit the ASCD website at http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.094e328178c0162abfb3ffdb62108a0c/
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ED 550 Gifted and Talented Practicum (3)
The Gifted and Talented Practicum is a capstone course for the G/T Endorsement that covers information concerning development and administration of G/T Programs, and includes a 150 hour internship.
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ED 550 VISUALIZING MATH: HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED (2)
This active math workshop course is offered to showcase new visualization techniques for K-12 educators to better assist them in reaching their students and promote a deeper understanding of math concepts. The course will include the development of an innovative mathematics project by course participants.
OFFERED AT NNU's BOISE CENTER: CW Moore Plaza, 250 5th St., Boise
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This course complies with the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course Standards I-III required of K-8 teachers and principals for recertification.
Registration deadline June 2, 2008. Minimum registration of 10 participants. *The CORE Teaching Reading Sourcebook is available for purchase in addition to your course fees. If you wish to reserve your copy, please e-mail Renee Davis rmdavis(at)nnu.edu on or before June 2. Estimated cost is approximately $65. Books will be available on the first day of class.
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ED 550 IDAHO COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY COURSE, Stds 1-3 (3)
This course is designed to meet the intent of Idaho Code §33-1207A and will provide practical application of the Literacy Standards and Idaho's Comprehensive Literacy Plan. Educators will identify best practices in literacy and language acquisition in addition to instruction and assessment of reading. Current research in brain-compatible teaching and learning theory as applied to reading will be examined. Educators will learn how language is acquired, develop lessons in explicit and embedded phonics and phonemic awareness. Participants will also develop lessons in comprehension and vocabulary development. Web-sites relevant to literacy-development and the implications of technology will be explored. This course is an intense six days, but you will be finished with the recertification requirement.
TO ENROLL:
Contact Brenda McNamara
Meridian District Service Center
1303 E. Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
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ED 550 VISUALIZING MATH: HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED (2)
This active math workshop course is offered to showcase new vizualization techniques for K-12 educators to better assist them in reaching their students and promote a deeper understanding of math concepts. The course will include the development of an innovative mathematics project by course participants.
OFFERED AT NNU's BOISE CENTER: CW Moore Plaza, 250 5th St., Boise
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HS 550 EXPLORING OREGON-CALIFORNIA TRAILS 2008 (1-3 credits)
This course is offered in conjunction with the National Oregon California Trails Conference and will include historic presentations, field trips on the trails, and other related activities. For conference information, visit their website at www.octa-trails.org
Register at the Nampa Civic Center the first day of the conference. NNU personnel will be onsite (Monday only) to assist with registration for professional development credit.
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UPCOMING MONEY WI$E WOMEN FORUMS
NNU will provide credit for the courses associated with these forums on the dates listed. Please register at the forum. The cost is $60 for one continuing education credit. Registration for these courses is a two-step process. Please make sure you have registered and paid for your Money Wise Women Conference directly through their Web site at: www.moneywisewomen.net Then register for NNU Continuing Education course credit at: www.nnu.edu/cereg |
email: mww@wavecable.com phone: 360-308-0056 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
ED 350 or ED 550 Path to Scholarships® TRAINER SEMINARS
Registration for these courses is a two-step process. Please make sure you have registered and paid for your Path to Scholarships course directly through their website at www.NeedCollegeMoney.com
Register for NNU Continuing Education credit ($60 per credit) at www.nnu.edu/cereg
Upcoming Path to Scholarships Seminars:
Grand Prairie, TX - May 6 - 8 (Choose a course of study for 1-3 credits)
Eagle Pass, TX - June 11 - 13 (Choose a course of study for 1-3 credits)
Hermiston, OR - June 17 - 19 (Choose a course of study for 1-3 credits)
San Jose, CA - June 24 - 26 (Choose a course of study for 1-3 credits)
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LEE PESKY LEARNING CENTER
Northwest Nazarene University partners with Lee Pesky Learning Center to offer credit for a variety of 2-day workshops and courses throughout the State of Idaho. Teachers come away with the latest cutting edge strategies and enhance their professional development. For a listing of workshop offerings, go to: http://www.lplearningcenter.org/workshops.html
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ED 550 PROJECT LEARNING TREE (1)
Project learning tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and others working with school-aged youth. Class participants learn about trees and forests, and how to use the extensive PLT Activity Guide to help students meet academic standards. The aim to provide increased content knowledge about trees, forests and the total environment; understanding of the importance of teaching students how to think, rather than telling them what to think, about complex environmental issues; practical application of effective teaching skills; and the ability to use the PLT materials in the participant’s classroom or youth organization. Contact Coordinator Michelle Youngquist at plt(at)idahoforests.org to pre-register or for more information. Registration for credit is done at the first session. Workshop fee plus $60 for credit. Sessions are offered at various dates and locations in Idaho.
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ED 550 PROJECT WET (1)
The goal of Project WET is to facilitate and promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through the development dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids and through the establishment of state and internationally sponsored Project WET programs. Contact Coordinator Julie Scanlin at jscanlin(at)uidaho.edu to pre-register or for more information. Registration for credit is done at the first session. Workshop fee plus $60 for credit. Sessions are offered at various locations in Idaho.
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ED 550 PROJECT WILD (1)
The goal of Project WILD is to assist learners of any age in developing awareness, knowledge, skills and commitment to result in informed decisions, responsible behavior and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment on which all life depends. Instructional activities within the Project WILD materials are designed for easy integration into school subject and skill areas-especially science, social studies, language arts, mathematics and art-so that classroom teachers may use the materials as a means to teach required skills....at the same time teaching about people, wildlife and the environment. Contact Coordinator Lori Adams, ladams(at)IDFG.idaho.gov to pre-register or for more information. Registration for credit is done at the first session. $20 workshop fee plus $60 for credit. Sessions are offered at various locations in Idaho.
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