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Classroom Assessment

Course: ELED 4/592: Classroom Assessment
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: April 6 - May 10, 2010
Course Day/Time: April 6 - 7, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; plus online instruction
Location: Youth & Family Services, 120 E. Adams, Rapid City, SD  57709
Instructor: Diana Melvin

Registration Deadline: April 8, 2010

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Course Description:

This course will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
  • Scoring classroom using CLASS
  • Reliability Testing for the CLASS
Classroom Assessment Scoring System Training

Course: ELED 4/592: Classroom Assessment Scoring System Training
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: April 8 - May 10, 2010
Course Day/Time: April 8 - 9. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; plus online instruction
Location: Capitol Lake Visitors Center, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD  57501
Instructor: Diana Melvin

Registration Deadline: April 10, 2010

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Course Description:

This course will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
  • Scoring classroom using CLASS
  • Reliability Testing for the CLASS
Promoting Success in Kindergarten

Course: ELED 4/592: Promoting Success in Kindergarten
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: June 14 - July 9, 2010
Workshop Dates: June 21 - June 29, 2010
Course Day/Time: June 21-22, 2010: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; plus online instruction
Location: The Bridges, 601 S. 7th Street, Beresford, SD  57004
Instructor: Donna Whyte and Gera Jacobs

Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010

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Course Description:

This class will provide inspiration and ideas to promote success in the kindergarten classroom through RTI and brain based learning, as well as engaging ideas for morning meetings, centers, and teaching reading, writing, math and science.  It will also share ideas on motivating learners, classroom management, and teaching through songs and games.  Information on the proposed national common core standards will also be shared.

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Primary Academy

Course: ELED 792: Primary Academy
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: June 14 - July 9 , 2010
Course Day/Time: TBA
Location: The University of South Dakota, School of Education, Vermillion, SD
Instructor: Donna Whyte

Registration Deadline: June 15, 2010

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Course Description:

This class will provide inspiration and ideas to promote success in the primary classroom through RTI and brain based learning, as well as engaging ideas for morning meetings, centers, and teaching reading, writing, math, and science.  It will also share ideas on motivating learners, classroom management, and teaching through songs and games.  Information on the proposed national common core standards will also be shared.

Communication Disorders in the Classroom

Course: ELED/SEED/SPED 4/592: Communication Disorders in the Classroom
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: June 14 - July 2, 2010
Course Day/Time: June 14 - 18, 2010
Location: City of Rapid City, 300 6th Street, Rapid City, SD  57701
Instructor: Tracy Barrett

Registration Deadline: July 5, 2010

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Course Description:

This class will be offered for 1 credit and will provide basic understanding of the normal speech and language development and how to identify common development errors from a speech or language disorder.

Workshop Objectives:

  • To provide students with a basic understanding of normal communication and language development.
  • To provide students with an understanding of communication and language disorders in pre-school - 5th grade.
  • Differentiating normal development versus a delay.
  • Identification of student in needs of a speech referral or RTI referral.
Speech & Language Enrichment

Course: ELED/SEED/SPED 4/592: Speech & Language Enrichment
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: June 21 - July 9, 2010
Course Day/Time: June 21 - 25, 2010
Location: City of Rapid City, 300 6th Street, Rapid City, SD  57701
Instructor: Tracy Barrett

Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010

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Course Description:

This class will be offered for 1 credit and will provide basic understanding of the normal speech and language development and how to identify common development errors from a speech or language disorder.

Workshop Objectives:

  • To provide students with a basic understanding of normal communication and language development.
  • To provide students with an understanding of communication and language disorders in pre-school - 5th grade.
  • Differentiating normal development versus a delay.
  • Identification of student in needs of a speech referral or RTI referral.
ActivInspire & Interactive Learning

Course: ELED/SEED 592: ActivInspire & Interactive Learning
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: June 28 - July 26, 2010
Course Day/Time: June 28, July 12, 19, 26
Location: Online Instruction
Instructor: Barb Knapp

Registration Deadline: July 1, 2010

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Course Description:

This course will cover the following objectives:

  • Build on teachers' backgrounds in interactive instructional approaches;
  • Provide teachers with a professional learning opportunity to build their capacity with interactive whiteboard technologies;
  • Design integrated lessons with ActivInspire aligned to content standards
Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

Course: FAMP 540: Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams
Credit Hours: 3
Course Dates: September 1 - December 20, 2010
Course Day/Time: Wednesdays: 4 -7 p.m.
Location: Sanford Medical, 20 S. Plum, Vermillion, SD  57069
Instructor: Roland Ellis

Registration Deadline: September 11, 2010

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Course Description:

This course examines interdisciplinary, family-centered, culturally competent assessment, treatment and care of children and adults with developmental and other disabilities.  A focus of the course is to provide students with a foundation in critical issues related to the field of disabilities and to expose students to roles and functions of various disciplines, which are typically involved in the delivery of services to children and persons with disabilities.

Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams:

Course: FAMP 540: Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams
Credit Hours: 3
Course Dates: May 10 - July 2, 2010
Course Day/Time: Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Sanford Medical Hospital, 20 S. Plum, Vermillion, SD  57069
Instructor: Roland Ellis

Registration Deadline: May 14, 2010

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Course Description:

This course examines interdisciplinary, family-centered, culturally competent assessment, treatment, and care of children and adults with developmental and other disabilities.  A focus of the course is to provide students with a foundation in critical issues related to the field of disabilities and to expose students to roles and functions of various disciplines, which are typically involved in the delivery of services to children and persons with disabilities.

The U.S. 1865 to 1933:

Course: HIST 792: The U.S. 1865 to 1933 (Section I and II)
Credit Hours: 3
Course Dates: January 13 - May 7, 2010
Course Day/Time: Online Discussions; Face to Face meeting dates: 02/20/2010; 04/17/2010
Location: Online; University Center, 4801 N. Career Ave., Sioux Falls, SD  57107
Instructor: Dr. Robert Hilderbrand

Registration Deadline: January 22, 2010

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Course Description:

Examines U.S. History from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the New Deal.

Course Objectives:
  • Gain exposure to, and comprehension of, general themes in United States history.
  • Learn to think critically about historical interpretations and cultural assumptions
  • Learn to summarize historical works and write succinct book reviews.
Skills of Leadership

Course: POLS/LDR 204: Skills of Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Course Dates: August 16-27, 2010
Course Day/Time: TBA
Location: KBarS Lodge, 424 Old Hill City Road, Keystone, SD  57751
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Fairholm

Registration Deadline: August 16, 2010

For registration information, please contact Roxi Miller at Roxi.Miller@usd.edu or 605-677-6547. 

Course Description:

The Mount Rushmore Institute is a trademarked program sponsored by the W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at the University of South Dakota.  The institute offers programs and conferences to people at all levels of interest, academic levels, and professional experience.  One such program is the Skills of Leadership Conference that takes place every year in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  The week-long conference is designed to expose participants to multiple leadership ideas, skills, and perspectives through mini-workshops presented by Farber Center faculty and invited leadership experts.  The Conference associated with the Leadership Studies Minor at The U is listed as LDR/POLS 204, The Skills of Leadership class, and carries with it 3 academic credits.  The week will be full of mini-workshops with Farber Center faculty, field trips to Black Hills attractions, such as Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse memorial, and free time with fellow students.