ED A5209-AH02 Mean Boys and Girls: A look at Bullying Prevention in the Schools Recent studies show that more than three quarters of students surveyed say that they have been bullied, joined in bullying another, or been both victim and perpetrator during their time at school. Many educators are looking for a simple fix, a way to "bullyproof" the school environment, yet research in the field and the experience of experts suggest the problem is much deeper and more entrenched. This course will provide educators with a broad view of the problem, beginning with the standard definitions of bullying and exploring the issue through various subsets, from gender to race. This class will look at legal attempts to control bullying behavior and will explore the impact of bullying both in the school setting and beyond. Instructed by: David Trevaskis Sep 23, 24, 25 & Oct 7 , 8 , 9 King of Prussia Hampton Inn King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA 19406 Phone: 610-962-8111 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5113-AH03 Contemporary Sexuality Issues in Education Designed to provide educators with an overview of contemporary issues, this course covers major methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of human sexuality. Emphasis will be placed on how these issues affect and are affected by values, behaviors, education and lifespan development. Topics will include: gender, sexual orientation, healthy lifelong sexuality and sexual education. Instructed by: David Hall Sep 30, Oct 1, 2 & 14 , 15 , 16 Sheraton Bucks County Hotel in Langhorne Langhorne, Pa 19047 Phone: (215) 547-4100 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5987-AH04 Understanding and Helping Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children Child welfare rules created during the 1970's have not kept pace with our changing society. Education is an essential component of the effort to prevent child abuse and neglect and to reduce the consequences to abused and neglected children. This course will present up to date information from professionals in the areas of law enforcement, child protective services, foster care, mental health, medical, legal and social services. The issues of the mandatory abuse and neglect reporting required of educators will be clarified. The educators role in identification of characteristics and symptoms of post traumatic stress disorders and trauma will be explored. Individual research will be done on identifying community resources. Instructed by: Randy Floyd Sep 30, Oct 1, 2 & 8 , 9 , 10 Quality Inn Conference Ctr. Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Phone: 215-699-8800 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5112-AH05 Creative Instructional Strategies Using Humor in the Classroom In this activities based class, participants will try creative instructional strategies using humor. These strategies can be adapted to various curriculums and will concentrate predominately on upper elementary, middle and high school levels. Research about the use of humor in the classroom as a learning tool will be discussed. Participants will be introduced to brain research that supports the concept that students retain more when information is presented in ways that promote fun and laughter. Additional topics include: an exploration of creative, educational websites; the importance of humor in relieving stress; the relationship between laughter and good health, and how to add humor to some of your lessons using pop culture. Instructed by: Jon Liguori Oct 7, 8, 9 & 21 , 22 , 23 Courtyard by Marriott Bensalem, Pa. 19020 Phone: 215-639-9100 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5988-AH06 Current Drug Trends and Youth Prevention Programs This course will overview current drug trends in the Deleware valley. Participants will review drugs of the past and how the youth drug culture has changed. The course will also review drug and violence prevention programs for your classroom. Materials will be used not only to outline and to show examples of the current drugs, but also trends in youth crime associated with drugs and violence in our area. Instructed by: Fred Harran Oct 7, 8, 9 & 14 , 15 , 16 Normandy Farms Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: 215-616-8500 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5118-AH07 Domestic Violence and Abuse: Preventative Strategies for Educators Curriculum and program development, teaching strategies and preventative strategies will be explored for implementing in K-12 classrooms. Materials used in this course will address: personal safety education, sexual abuse prevention education, children living in violent homes, persons with developmental disabilities, adolescent and young adult victims of sexual assualt, definitions for harassment vs. assault, elder abuse and more. Instructed by: Randy Floyd Oct 14, 15, 16 & 21 , 22 , 23 Courtyard by Marriott Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-238-0695 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5158-AH08 Introduction to Sign Language in the Classroom This course is designed for terachers with limited or no prior knowledge of sign language. Students will experience various signing systems including American Sign Language (ASL), Signing Exact English (SEE) and Pidgin Sign Language (PSL). Through music, video, manual practice and role play, participants will develop an awareness of the hard of hearing/deaf culture, build a functional signing vocabulary and improve total communication skills, within hearing and non-hearing teaching environments. Instructed by: Barbie Bannon Oct 14, 15, 16 & 21 , 22 , 23 Quality Inn Conference Ctr. Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Phone: 215-699-8800 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5208-AH09 Computer Applications for Teachers This project based course for teachers serves as a broad based introduction to using a personal computer. The program is designed to introduce teachers to the computer applications Micorsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. Upon completion, teachers will leave with usable projects and forms specific to their classes. Prerequisite-the ability to use the keyboard and mouse. Instructed by: Chris Lloyd Oct 14, 15, 16 & 21 , 22 , 23 Methacton High School (Room #C161) Eagleville, Pa. 19403 Phone: 610-489-5000 x25026 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5713-AH10 Building Character: Service Based Learning in the Classroom This course will explore the concept of character education as it applies to service learning as well as charcter building activities that can be used in the classroom. The concept of service learning will be intorduced in detail along with exposure to various service learning organizations. Many ideas will be shared on how to connect real life experiences (service learning), character building and civic responsibility with a teachers cirriculum. Instructed by: Janet Holmes Oct 21, 22, 23 & 28 , 29 , 30 Courtyard by Marriott Willow Grove Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: (215) 830-0550 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5984-AH11 Diversity in the Classroom: Making it Work Teachers in grades K-12 are challenged by an ever changing and diverse school community. Students will examine components of diversity, culture, gender, learning styles, sexual orientation and disabilities. Through cooperative group activities, multi-media materials and literature, this course will assist teachers in developing and awareness of and respect for diverse cultures. Emphasis on ways to promote sensitivities, tolerance and understanding in the classroom and school. Instructed by: Mark Good Oct 27, 29, 30 & Nov 10 , 12 , 13 Normandy Farms Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: 215-616-8500 3 Graduate Credits Mon-Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5153-AH12 Where the Law Meets the Schoolhouse Gate in the 21st Century From school prayer (explored by the Supreme Court in 2000 in the context of a football game) to teacher liability, this course will expose the K-12 educator to the intricacies of school law. Education cases from the Supreme Court dealing with subjects as diverse as viloence against women and mandatory student fees will be viewed through the prisim of the history of school law and analyzed with a focus on the future directions of school law. To paraphrase the famous language of the Tinker decision; "Students, teachers and administrators do not abandon their rights upon entering the schoolhouse gate; however, unless they are careful, school law might make them feel that way!" Instructed by: David Trevaskis Oct 28, 29, 30 & Nov 4 , 5 , 6 Courtyard by Marriott Bensalem, Pa. 19020 Phone: 215-639-9100 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5986-AH13 Protecting Students from Online Exploitation & Victimization While the internet is a valuable educational tool, predatory criminals have discovered it to be an excellent medium for seeking out victims and exploiting them for sexual gratification and other criminal means. Common techniques used by internet criminals will be explored as an exercise in awareness. Intervention and prevention strategies will be presented and discussed through a variety of creative exercises. Instructed by: Randy Floyd Nov 4, 5, 6 & 11 , 12 , 13 Courtyard by Marriott Willow Grove Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: (215) 830-0550 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5116-AH14 HIV/AIDS Education: The Educator's Role for the Future of America The medical, emotional, social and legal aspects of HIV/AIDS and its impact on the American classroom will be discussed. Topics include: HIV transmission and prevention, psychosocial issues associated with HIV/AIDS treatment strategies, testing procedures and HIV/AIDS education strategies. Empahsis will be placed on exploring the impact of HIV/aids on a variety of communities, especially young people. Instructed by: David Hall Nov 4, 5, 6 & 11 , 12 , 13 Courtyard by Marriott Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-238-0695 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5111-AH15 Assisting Students with Loss, Death and Grief Issues Not only death, but losses caused by divorce, broken friendships, failures and moving on can cause severe suffering. Designed to help educators deal with various aspects of loss and bereavement issues and the effects on students and classroom settings. The concepts of death, how a childs grieving process differs from an adults and the emotional difficulties following painful events which often result in post traumatic stress will be expolred. Emphasis on the patience, understanding and support needed in the emotional healing process in an educational environment as well as customs, cultural differences and bioethics are covered. Instructed by: David Poindexter Nov 4, 5, 6 & 18 , 19 , 20 Quality Inn Conference Ctr. Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Phone: 215-699-8800 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5114-AH16 Inclusionary Education: Developing a Classroom Environment for all Students This course is designed to provide classroom teachers with pertinent information needed in the exploration of issues related to inclusion. Through a multi-media based format, educators will gain a better understanding of special needs students and examine strategies and modifications that can enhance learning for all students in the inclusive classroom. Instructed by: Phyllis Durr Nov 4, 5, 6 & 18 , 19 , 20 King of Prussia Hampton Inn King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA 19406 Phone: 610-962-8111 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5162-AH17 Crisis in our Schools: An Educator's Handbook for Safe Schools This course provides educators with practical skills and ideas they will find personally and professionally helpful in preparing and developing strategies and materials for dealing with various crisis that may arise in the school community. Utilizing a case method approach, this course will challange participants to examine their attitudes and expand their knowledge of a range of crises that impact students and schools today. Specific concerns from bullying prevention to managing the aggressive child will be addressed. All class participants will learn art therapy, explore the role of student assistant programs, and experience a mock expulsion hearing. Instructed by: David Trevaskis Nov 11, 12, 13 & 18 , 19 , 20 Holiday Inn Express Downingtown Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-524-9000 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5988-AH18 Current Drug Trends and Youth Prevention Programs This course will overview current drug trends in the Deleware valley. Participants will review drugs of the past and how the youth drug culture has changed. The course will also review drug and violence prevention programs for your classroom. Materials will be used not only to outline and to show examples of the current drugs, but also trends in youth crime associated with drugs and violence in our area. Instructed by: Fred Harran Nov 18, 19, 20 & Dec 2 , 3 , 4 Sheraton Bucks County Hotel in Langhorne Langhorne, Pa 19047 Phone: (215) 547-4100 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5316-AH19 Sign Language II: A Workshop in Conversational Sign Language This course offers educators the opportunity for practice and development of existing signing skills. Participants will expand their signing vocabulary through demonstration, music and interactive practice. Students will improve manual skills by interpreting a variety of literature and by engaging in classroom-related dialogue. Individual interpretive project required for completion of course. Prerequisite: Grade of ‘A’ in Introduction to Sign Language in the Classroom. Instructed by: Barbie Bannon Nov 18, 19, 20 & Dec 2 , 3 , 4 Courtyard by Marriott Bensalem, Pa. 19020 Phone: 215-639-9100 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5162-AH20 Crisis in our Schools: An Educator's Handbook for Safe Schools This course provides educators with practical skills and ideas they will find personally and professionally helpful in preparing and developing strategies and materials for dealing with various crisis that may arise in the school community. Utilizing a case method approach, this course will challange participants to examine their attitudes and expand their knowledge of a range of crises that impact students and schools today. Specific concerns from bullying prevention to managing the aggressive child will be addressed. All class participants will learn art therapy, explore the role of student assistant programs, and experience a mock expulsion hearing. Instructed by: David Trevaskis Dec 2, 3, 4 & 9 , 10 , 11 Spring Hill Suites Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462 Phone: 610-940-0400 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5113-AH21 Contemporary Sexuality Issues in Education Designed to provide educators with an overview of contemporary issues, this course covers major methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of human sexuality. Emphasis will be placed on how these issues affect and are affected by values, behaviors, education and lifespan development. Topics will include: gender, sexual orientation, healthy lifelong sexuality and sexual education. Instructed by: David Hall Dec 2, 3, 4 & 16 , 17 , 18 King of Prussia Hampton Inn King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA 19406 Phone: 610-962-8111 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5160-AH22 Juvenile Justice and the American Classroom An overview of the American Juvenile Justice system will be explored and critiqued, making application to the educator's role in the system. Current trends relating to incarcerated juvenile offenders, dependent children and juvenile offenders certified as adults will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on students that are involved in the Juvenile Justice System and how they can manage in the mainstream education setting. The need and value of alternative educational settings wil also be discussed. Instructed by: Randy Floyd Dec 8, 9, 11 & 15 , 16 , 18 Quality Inn Conference Ctr. Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Phone: 215-699-8800 3 Graduate Credits Wed/Thu 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5141-AH23 Differentiated Instructional Needs: One Size Really Doesn't Fit All So what is a teacher to do? Differentiated instruction is a philosophy that allows teachers to reach the needs of today's diverse learners. This course will give teachers some of the tools that will help them challenge the high ability students as well as learners with a variety of learning needs. This course will explore practical ideas on how to differentiate content, product, process and instructional strategies. Curriculum compacting, flexible grouping and various academic alternatives will be didscussed. Instructed by: Janet Holmes Dec 9, 10, 11 & 16 , 17 , 18 Courtyard by Marriott Willow Grove Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: (215) 830-0550 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5209-AH24 Mean Boys and Girls: A look at Bullying Prevention in the Schools Recent studies show that more than three quarters of students surveyed say that they have been bullied, joined in bullying another, or been both victim and perpetrator during their time at school. Many educators are looking for a simple fix, a way to "bullyproof" the school environment, yet research in the field and the experience of experts suggest the problem is much deeper and more entrenched. This course will provide educators with a broad view of the problem, beginning with the standard definitions of bullying and exploring the issue through various subsets, from gender to race. This class will look at legal attempts to control bullying behavior and will explore the impact of bullying both in the school setting and beyond. Instructed by: David Trevaskis Jan 6, 7, 8 & 13 , 14 , 15 Sheraton Bucks County Hotel in Langhorne Langhorne, Pa 19047 Phone: (215) 547-4100 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5158-AH25 Introduction to Sign Language in the Classroom This course is designed for terachers with limited or no prior knowledge of sign language. Students will experience various signing systems including American Sign Language (ASL), Signing Exact English (SEE) and Pidgin Sign Language (PSL). Through music, video, manual practice and role play, participants will develop an awareness of the hard of hearing/deaf culture, build a functional signing vocabulary and improve total communication skills, within hearing and non-hearing teaching environments. Instructed by: Barbie Bannon Jan 6, 7, 8 & 13 , 14 , 15 Spring Hill Suites Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462 Phone: 610-940-0400 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5986-AH26 Protecting Students from Online Exploitation & Victimization While the internet is a valuable educational tool, predatory criminals have discovered it to be an excellent medium for seeking out victims and exploiting them for sexual gratification and other criminal means. Common techniques used by internet criminals will be explored as an exercise in awareness. Intervention and prevention strategies will be presented and discussed through a variety of creative exercises. Instructed by: Randy Floyd Jan 6, 7, 8 & 13 , 14 , 15 King of Prussia Hampton Inn King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA 19406 Phone: 610-962-8111 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5990-AH27 Creating Safe Spaces: Addressing LGBTQ Issuess in Schools It is critical to create safer spaces for students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (lgbtq). At the same time, lesbian and gay parents are increasingly represented in our schools. While values differ regarding homosexuality, all educators agree that respect and safety are qualities that are needed in our schools. This course is intended to help educators develop the awareness, background knowledge, and skills to create safer spaces for all the students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Instructed by: David Hall Jan 13, 14, 15 & 20 , 21 , 22 Courtyard by Marriott Bensalem, Pa. 19020 Phone: 215-639-9100 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5984-AH28 Diversity in the Classroom: Making it Work Teachers in grades K-12 are challenged by an ever changing and diverse school community. Students will examine components of diversity, culture, gender, learning styles, sexual orientation and disabilities. Through cooperative group activities, multi-media materials and literature, this course will assist teachers in developing and awareness of and respect for diverse cultures. Emphasis on ways to promote sensitivities, tolerance and understanding in the classroom and school. Instructed by: Mark Good Jan 13, 14, 15 & 20 , 21 , 22 Courtyard by Marriott Willow Grove Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: (215) 830-0550 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5144-AH29 Connecting Creativity to the Curriculum K-12 This course will explore the key concepts of creativity and critical thinking skills. Strategies will be presented that will help the educator further develop the concept of creative problem solving as an integral part of the curriculum. Techniques for extending their students' thinking across content areas will result in a more enriched curriculum as well as original, unique and unusual products for performance based assessments. Instructed by: Janet Holmes Jan 13, 14, 15 & 20 , 21 , 22 Quality Inn Conference Ctr. Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Phone: 215-699-8800 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5155-AH30 Developing and Implementing Student Mediation Programs This course introduces the process of and skills necessary for peer mediation within a classroom setting and encourages teachers and administrators to explore mediation and conflict resolution with the goal of introducing such programs into their schools. Where programs already exist, strategies to make them more successful will be shared. Instructed by: David Trevaskis Jan 20, 21, 22 & 27 , 28 , 29 Normandy Farms Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: 215-616-8500 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5988-AH31 Current Drug Trends and Youth Prevention Programs This course will overview current drug trends in the Deleware valley. Participants will review drugs of the past and how the youth drug culture has changed. The course will also review drug and violence prevention programs for your classroom. Materials will be used not only to outline and to show examples of the current drugs, but also trends in youth crime associated with drugs and violence in our area. Instructed by: Fred Harran Jan 20, 21, 22 & 27 , 28 , 29 King of Prussia Hampton Inn King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA 19406 Phone: 610-962-8111 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00 ED A5987-AH32 Understanding and Helping Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children Child welfare rules created during the 1970's have not kept pace with our changing society. Education is an essential component of the effort to prevent child abuse and neglect and to reduce the consequences to abused and neglected children. This course will present up to date information from professionals in the areas of law enforcement, child protective services, foster care, mental health, medical, legal and social services. The issues of the mandatory abuse and neglect reporting required of educators will be clarified. The educators role in identification of characteristics and symptoms of post traumatic stress disorders and trauma will be explored. Individual research will be done on identifying community resources. Instructed by: Randy Floyd Jan 20, 21, 22 & 27 , 28 , 29 Holiday Inn Express Downingtown Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-524-9000 3 Graduate Credits Thu/Fri 4:15 pm to 9:45 pm Sat 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 90 Prof. Ed. Hrs. Tuition: $975.00