University of South Dakota

Investing in Teachers Common Core Training

Course: ELED/SEED 592, EDAD 792: Investing in Teachers Common Core Training
This course is sponsored by the South Dakota Department of Education.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Course Dates: May 6 - August 23, 2013; August 26 - December 18, 2013.
Course Location: Various Sites throughout South Dakota
Instructor: Gay Pickner

May 6 – August 23, 2013 Registration:
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Registration Deadline: August 16, 2013
*Last day to drop with a 100% refund is May 16th, 2013.

August 26 – December 18, 2013 Registration:
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Registration Deadline: November 1, 2013
*Last day to drop with a 100% refund is September 5, 2013.

Course Description:

The South Dakota Department of Education will offer training for teachers throughout the 2012-2013 year focusing on Common Core State Standards.  The complete course of training will take place in locations across the state over a variety of dates including Summer 2012, Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.  Underpinnings of the training include, the process of disaggregating standards for deeper understanding, lesson planning based on new education standards, highly effective teaching strategies, and best practices in assessment.  Six learning modules will be offered covering these four underpinnings from the introductory stage to advanced levels.  Teachers may register for one-day training(s), multiple modules, or all modules may be appropriate for a limited number of educators.  Those who attend 3 full days of training are eligible for 1 graded graduate credit; those who attend six full days may receive 2 graded graduate credits and those who attend all nine days may register for 3 credits.  All necessary course work will be completed on-site during the training sessions.

Please Note: Those registering their credit through USD will be mailed a complimentary transcript upon completion of the course.

Common Core 101: Building Understanding of Fundamentals

Course: ELED/SEED 592: Common Core 101: Building Understanding of Fundamentals
This course is sponsored by Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE).
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: July 8 - August 8, 2013; October 2-30, 2013
Course Location: Online
Instructor: Dr. Marilyn Hofer

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October 2-30, 2013 Course Information

Course: ELED/SEED 592: Common Core 101: Building Understanding of Fundamentals
Credit Hours: 1
Course Dates: October 2-30, 2013
Course Location: Online
Instructor: Sherry Crofut

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Course Description:

This online, one credit hour workshop is designed to provide an in-depth look at the common core state standards and provide learning to help educators begin making a transition to implementing the standards into curriculum.  In addition, participants will examine what the shift to common core state standards will mean to lesson planning and assessment in their own classrooms.  They will gain confidence in their ability to tackle fewer standards, but more deeply. 

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Common Core Package: Modules 1-6

Course:  ELED/SEED 592:  Common Core Package:  Modules 1-6
This course is sponsored by Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE).
Credit Hours:  3
Course Dates:  January 13 - May 11, 2013
Course Location:  Online
Instructors:  Jennifer Nehl & Kris Baldwin

January 13 - May 11, 2013 Course Registration 
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Registration Deadline:  January 23, 2013

Course Description: 

The professional learning will include the same content conducive to online learning from all the state sponsored face to face trainings, modules 1-6.  The online learning will consist of required readings, discussions, and classroom implementation of learning outcomes and assignments.  Participants will build a unit aligned to the Common Core State Standards throughout the semester and will be required to collaborate with colleagues within their Module 1-6 cohort to reflect on best teaching practices and implementation actions of the standards. Participants will received a detailed syllabus upon the start of the course outlining learning outcomes and weekly expectations.

Co-Teaching Strategies & Mentoring Teacher Candidates

Course:  ELED/SEED 592:  Co-Teaching Strategies & Mentoring Teacher Candidates
Credit Hours:  1
Course Dates:  June 11 - July 6, 2013
Course Location:  Online
Instructor:  Marilyn Jensen
 

Course Description:

Participants will learn about co-teaching strategies that have proven to raise achievement levels in K-12 classrooms.  They will be guided through the successful implementation of the seven strategies with their teacher candidates. Participants will apply knowledge of
co-teaching strategies to mentor teacher candidates.

Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

Course: FAMP 540: Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams
Credit Hours: 3

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.