| Provides an overview of the field of visual impairment and specialized instruction to meet the needs of individual students in the public schools. Equivalent: EDSP 5324. Class not open to: Undergraduate level. |
| 1243 |
Meador, Craig |
(3.3 credits) |
Jul 29-Aug 2 8:00am-4:30pm MTWThF Washington State School for the Blind, Old Main Building, Vancouver, WA
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| (Also available under EDSP 5324 (3 credits)) |
| Tuition: $45 flat fee |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 360/696-6321 x124. |
|
Fees:
Additional $350 course fee payable to Washington State School for the Blind.
|
| Provides classroom management strategies and techniques that increase student motivation, esteem and achievement while decreasing the need for disciplinary interventions. Equivalents: CEU 1657 and EDSP 5407. |
| 986 |
Grimes, Nancy |
(3 credits) |
Jul 8-Jul 11 8:30am-4:30pm MTWTh LifeWay Church, Annex, Federal Way, WA
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| (Also available under EDSP 5407 (3 credits) CEU 1657 (3 Units)) |
| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 253/850-7167. |
|
Fees:
Additional $225 course fee payable to the instructor.
|
| Provides educators with knowledge regarding the signs and prevalence of mental health disorders that may present themselves in schools. Components of a comprehensive plan toward more effective intervention are provided. Also gives strategies for approaching mental health issues from a vareity of perspectives, and includes specific suggestions for developing management tools within these perspectives. This course is appropriate for K-12 regular educators or special educators, school psychologists, administrators, school nurses and others interested in obtaining a more comprehensive knowledge of mental health issues in schools. |
| 35 |
Green, Marjorie |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $255 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: Required textbook(s)/CD-ROM.
|
| Please see computer prerequisite B in the registration information for minimum computer requirements. Presents new perspectives on student behavior and effective tools to facilitate positive change. Provides a developmental framework for understanding what students are trying to say through the "language" of their behavior. Learn behavioral techniques and intervention strategies that remediate disruptive behaviors, reduce power struggles while increasing classroom control, and minimize teacher workloads and burnout. Gain creative, effective solutions to behavioral problems. |
| 218 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Focuses on the special challenges faced by students with FAS/FAE, sensory integration dysfunction, autistic spectrum disorders and Asperger's syndrome. Gain an understanding of the characteristics of these students and strategies to help them be successful. Equivalent: CEU 2147. |
| 989 |
Grimes, Nancy |
(3 credits) |
Jul 15-Jul 18 8:30am-4:30pm MTWTh LifeWay Church, Annex, Federal Way, WA
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| (Also available under CEU 2147 (3 Units)) |
| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 253/850-7167. |
|
Fees:
Additional $225 course fee payable to the instructor.
|
| Focused information emphasizing the responsibilities of all educators working with students with disabilities. The information provided will enable participants to understand the federal and state regulations in order to provide appropriate programs to students with disabilities. |
| 1199 |
Anderson, Mark |
(3 credits) |
Jun 24-Jun 28 9:00am-4:00pm MTWThF Washington Education Association, Federal Way, WA
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| Tuition: $40 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling Shirley Jeffrey at 253/765-7073. |
|
Fees:
Additional $250 course fee payable to Washington Education Association.
|
| 1200 |
Anderson, Mark |
(3 credits) |
Jul 8-Jul 12 9:00am-4:00pm MTWThF Tulalip Resort, Tulalip, WA
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| Tuition: $40 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling Shirley Jeffrey at 253/765-7073. |
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Fees:
Additional $250 course fee payable to Washington Education Association.
|
| 1201 |
Anderson, Mark |
(3 credits) |
Aug 12-Aug 16 9:00am-4:00pm MTWThF Alderbrook Resort, Conference Center, Union, WA
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| Tuition: $40 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling Shirley Jeffrey at 253/765-7073. |
|
Fees:
Additional $250 course fee payable to Washington Education Association.
|
| Please see Computer Prerequisite B in the registration information for minimum computer requirements. Allows participants to achieve a better understanding of autism and Asperger's disorder. Offers intervention strategies to enhance communication and learning and to teach more conventional behaviors. Offers intervention strategies to enhance communication and learning and to teach more conventional behaviors. Provides information on the learning styles associated with the disorder, communication weaknesses and various intervention strategies. Explains the mannerisms of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and ways to encourage more appropriate behavior. Lists resources for educators, related service personnel and parents who would like more information on autism and Asperger's disorder. |
| 219 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: Note: Marrea Winnega is the course author. |
| Uses the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) as a tool to explore principles of sound assessment. Recognizes that successful special education depends on assessment for accurate description of students and their abilites as well as for encouraging and monitoring progress. Documents assessment results and goals through the IEP. Covers evaluation of assessment instruments used in high stakes decisions as well as teacher constructed instruments designed to track student progress within the classroom. Considers IEP development and use to record assessment results. Equivalent: CEU 2318. |
| 1093 |
Preciado, Jorge |
(3 credits) |
Jul 8-Jul 11 8:30am-4:30pm MTWTh SPU, CREM 102, Seattle, WA
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| (Also available under CEU 2318 (3 Units)) |
| Tuition: $630 flat fee |
| Register: To register for this course, visit here or call 206/281-2274. |
| Notes: Registration will close one week before the start of the class. |
| Helps teachers understand concepts and terms related to educating students in inclusive classrooms. Shares the continuum of placements school systems can use in providing special education services to students with disabilities. Enables participants to understand the federal definition of students entitled to special education services, as well as procedures that can be used in determining whether these students can be educated in the regular classroom. Also identifies and describes the roles and responsibilities of special and general educators in providing special education services to students educated in inclusive classrooms. |
| 220 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: Dr. Florah Luseno is the course author. |
| In the education system there are students identified as having severe disabilities otherwise known as low incidence. Severe Disabilities as identified by the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA 2004) fall under the following categories: hearing impairments, visual impairments, deaf/blindness, intellectual disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury and multiple disabilities. This course will examine the characteristics of individuals identified with severe disabilities, their unique educational and service delivery needs, family and community issues, theoretical approaches, as well as instructional strategies, application and supports. |
| 1085 |
Tucker, Vanessa |
(3 credits) |
Jul 22-Jul 25 8:30am-4:30pm MTWTh SPU, CREM 102, Seattle, WA
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| (Also available under CEU 3141 (3 Units)) |
| Tuition: $630 flat fee |
| Register: To register for this course, visit here or call 206/281-2274. |
| Notes: Registration will close one week before the start of the class. |
| Prerequisite: EDSE 5022. Please see computer prerequisite B in the registration information for minimum computer requirements. Introduces the social-cognitive approach to behavior management in the school as well as motivation and self-management. Covers cognitive-behavior modification (CBM) and cognitive restructuring, a CBM strategy used to help students challenge their own irrational thinking that contributes to their behavior problems. Also examines the CBM strategies of self-instructional training, verbal mediation, and problem solving. Discusses teaching students how to manage stress (in the form of anxiety, depression, anger) that also contributes to their behavior problems. Also covers the diagnosis of behavior problems using a social-cognitive approach, facilitating student use of self-management and CBM strategies, and measuring student progress. |
| 221 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: It is strongly recommended that participants take EDSE 5022 to learn the basic terms and concepts of behavior management prior to taking this advanced course. |
| This training course has been designed to meet the pre-requisite standards for all personnel who provide special education or related services in a public or private school K-12 and those personnel who want to purse the ?highly qualified? endorsements in Special Education and core subjects that involve instruction to students with disabilities. |
| 57 |
Bishop, Norman |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $425 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: CD-ROM/Internet.
|
| Provides stories of people with disabilities and the people who live and work with them. Includes validated teaching practices, including teaching approaches, strategies, and tips based on validated, peer-reviewed research findings such as specialized instruction, inclusion, collaboration, and positive behavior supports. Also includes critical areas, such as content area learning, social and emotional characteristics, early childhood, transition, parents and families, inclusive practices, best educational practices, and current trends and issues. |
| 584 |
Kane-Ronning, Susan |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com. |
Fees:
Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed.
Course media: Required Textbook(s)/Internet.
|
| Teaches what all educators need to understand about the learning challenges of students with mild to moderate disabilities (e.g., ADHD, LD). Includes struggles that are common in reading, written language, math, organization, time-management and study skills. Also addresses the 'how-to's' of reaching and teaching these students in the general education classroom. Provides powerful and practical instructional and academic strategies to boost achievement in those areas, and the various interventions and accommodations that may be needed to enable all diverse learners to achieve success. |
| 58 |
Rief, Sandra |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $485 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: DVD/CD-ROM.
|
| Teaches what all educators need to understand about the learning, attention, and behavioral challenges of students with mild to moderate disabilities (e.g., ADHD, LD, and other hidden brain-based disorders), as well as the 'how-to's' of managing these students effectively in the general education classroom. Shares powerful and practical attention, behavioral, and management strategies; and the various interventions and accommodations to enable all diverse learners to achieve success. |
| 59 |
Rief, Sandra |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $485 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: DVD/CD-ROM.
|
| Explains that the fundamental problem in dyslexia is a linguistic one, a phonological processing deficit, a sensitivity to the sounds of language and to the segmental nature of language. Teaches participants to recognize diagnostic criteria broadening the previous discrepancy between IQ and reading achievement. Shows participants the pattern to look for in test results and possible testing modifications to uncover subtle skills. Gives systematic and direct instructional strategies necessary to remediate phonemic awareness and phonics; fluency training; and enriched language experiences. |
| 60 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $425 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: Required textbook(s)/CD-ROM.
|
| Covers the physical, intellectual, and behavioral characteristics of prenatally drug/alcohol effected youngsters, whose deficits range from mild learning disabilities to severe mental retardation. Describes basic cognitive processes of learning, which point to the practical instructional strategies: structure, repetition, and consistency; methods that help youngsters with these or similar disabilities to learn and to manage their personal conduct. Focuses primarily on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). |
| 61 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $425 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course medium: Required textbook(s)/CD-ROM.
|
| Focuses on educational diagnosis needed to create a powerful intervention that will correct learning problems. Prepares classroom teachers with information and strategies needed to become qualified to educate children with disabilities. |
| 62 |
Bishop, Norman |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $425 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: CD-ROM/Internet.
|
| The purpose of this course is to present the key components of measurable annual goals and how to use them to assess student progress. This includes: a) describing the key components of measurability; b) identifying the key components of present levels of performance statements; and c) strategies for assessing student progress towards annual goals. |
| 437 |
March, Robert |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to eight weeks.
|
| Tuition: $42 per credit |
| Register: To register for this course, go to successfulschools.org/online-academy/register or call 303/442-6789. |
Fees:
Total $753 credit and course fee payable to Successful Schools, Inc.
Course media: Required Textbook(s)/Internet.
|
| This is a comprehensive course that covers all phases of working with traumatized kids. Designed for both counselors/therapists and educators, the class provides a framework for understanding trauma and its impact on kids as well as practical activities in the areas of divorce, grief and loss, domestic violence, abuse and neglect, attachment, and foster care and adoption. There are special in-depth sections on traumatized kids in school as well as mental health treatment goals and therapeutic activities. Equivalent: CEU 3537. |
| 991 |
Grimes, Nancy |
(4 credits) |
Jul 22-Jul 26 8:30am-5:00pm MTWThF LifeWay Church, Annex, Federal Way, WA
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| (Also available under CEU 3537 (4 Units)) |
| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 253/850-7167. |
|
Fees:
Additional $275 course fee payable to the instructor.
|
| Explore the learner characteristics associated with reading difficulties and how to remediate them at both the elementary and secondary levels. Learn to create a balanced reading program for students with disabilities that includes phonemic, word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency skills. Students will learn how to assess, teach and monitor reading skills. Students will create their own materials for reading instruction and learn how to evaluate commercially-available reading programs for appropriateness for students with disabilities. Equivalent: CEU 3142. |
| 1089 |
Harris, Pamela |
(3 credits) |
Jul 15-Jul 18 8:30am-4:30pm MTWTh SPU, CREM 102, Seattle, WA
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| (Also available under CEU 3142 (3 Units)) |
| Tuition: $630 flat fee |
| Register: To register for this course, visit here or call 206/281-2274. |
| Notes: Registration will close one week before the start of the class. |
| Please see Computer Prerequisite B in the registration information for minimum computer requirements. Offers an introduction to the field of learning disabilities. Covers diverse theoretical approaches and lays the foundation for sensitive and appropriate assessment and evaluation of students. Provides directions for program planning and implementation and examines the importance and need for a close and positive partnership with parents. |
| 222 |
Jackson, Mick |
(4 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $360 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: A. Pillay is the course author. |
| Takes an in-depth look at the definition and application of Family-Centered Services (FCS) as it relates to diverse systems of care. Examines the core values, elements of best practice, and guiding principles of FCS, in addition to providing numerous practical examples of how to apply such principles to practice. Research relating the importance of family participation in FCS, and an overview of three contextualist theories that have significant implications for FCS are also provided. Covers the complexities of families by examining factors contributing to family diversity, and the major stress factors that are impacting many families today. Explores the roles and responsibilities of both parents and early childhood educators as they support, nurture, and educate young children. Lastly, the course emphasizes parent education, interagency collaboration, and building communities of care to support the growth and development of all children. |
| 223 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: Aumony Dahl is the course author. |
| Presents an introduction to the study of child development from conception to age 6. Examines the historical roots and methods of child study, major developmental theories, and developmental principles and definitions. |
| 224 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: Darcie Donegan is the course author. |
| While the first chapter of the course provides an overview of general consideration and approaches for early childhood curriculum, assessment, and evaluation, later chapters of the course will take a more in-depth look at appropriate curriculum for various age groups such as infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary school children. Curricular considerations for integrating specific content areas such as language and literacy, math and science, and social studies and expressive arts will also be discussed. |
| 225 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: Aumony Dahl is the course author. |
| This course is designed to help educators, para-professionals and child caregivers observe and assess various aspects of children's development and programs. Participants will learn the components necessary for strong observation skills, such as self-awareness, objectivity, confidentiality and ethical guidelines. Also discusses various types of observations and recording tools, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with each. Participants will learn how to set goals, plan, and choose the best instrument for specific situations. Included will be tools for assessing environments, developmental milestones, and programming. The why, when, where, what, and how of conducting appropriate observations and authentic assessments will be covered. |
| 226 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| Notes: Darcie Donegan is the course author. |
| This course enables participants to learn positive behavior support theories and methods for promoting acceptable behavior in school settings. This course is designed for teachers and individuals with responsibilities that involve children with behavioral and learning disabilities including autism. This course is designed to assist in developing skills to teach and support acceptable behavior and apply the most recent evidence based interventions within the classroom. |
| 229 |
Staff, CPE |
(2 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $55 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Advanced Training Solutions.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| 230 |
Staff, CPE |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $55 per credit |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
|
Fees:
Additional course fee payable to Advanced Training Systems.
|
| Provides an overview of the field of visual impairment and specialized instruction to meet the needs of individual students in the public schools. Equivalent: CEU 0566. Class not open to: Undergraduate level. |
| 1242 |
Meador, Craig |
(3 credits) |
Jul 29-Aug 2 8:00am-4:30pm MTWThF Washington State School for the Blind, Old Main Building, Vancouver, WA
|
| (Also available under CEU 0566 (3.1-3.5 Units)) |
| Tuition: $43 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 360/696-6321 x124. |
|
Fees:
Additional $350 course fee payable to Washington State School for the Blind.
|
| Gives K-12 teachers the theory and skills to create and teach lessons that are effective with both special education and general education students. Engages participants in various learning activities through which they will learn and implement teaching strategies designed to engage the general education students while at the same time accommodating the needs of students with mild-moderate learning or development disabilities. Equivalent: EDU 5356. |
| 846 |
Olson, Lorelie |
(5 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $425 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: Required Textbook(s)/DVD.
|
| Notes: To find more information about the course please visit http://www.spuvideocourses.com. |
| Provides classroom management strategies and techniques that increase student motivation, esteem and achievement while decreasing the need for disciplinary interventions. Equivalents: CEU 1657 and EDCA 5695. |
| 987 |
Grimes, Nancy |
(3 credits) |
Jul 8-Jul 11 8:30am-4:30pm MTWTh LifeWay Church, Federal Way, WA
|
| (Also available under EDCA 5695 (3 credits) CEU 1657 (3 Units)) |
| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 253/850-7167. |
|
Fees:
Additional $225 course fee payable to the instructor.
|
| Focuses on special needs students including the mentally ill, drug affected, suicidal and severely behavior-disordered. Expands knowledge in working with special needs students including assessment procedures, information gathering, medication, classroom safety issues and intervention strategies. Equivalent: CEU 0144. Class not open to: Undergraduate level. |
| 984 |
Grimes, Nancy |
(2 credits) |
Jul 1-Jul 2 8:30am-4:30pm MT LifeWay Church, Annex, Federal Way, WA
Jul 3 8:30am-2:00pm W LifeWay Church, Annex, Federal Way, WA
|
| (Also available under CEU 0144 (2 Units)) |
| Tuition: $45 per credit |
| Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 253/850-7167. |
|
Fees:
Additional $175 course fee payable to the instructor.
|
| Please see computer prerequisite B in the registration information for minimum computer requirements. Gives a better understanding of ADD and intervention strategies to achieve positive student change. Provides information on the history, characteristics and treatment methods of ADD as well as intervention strategies and the referral process for parents and teachers. Class not open to: Undergraduate level. |
| 227 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
Duration: up to one year.
|
| Tuition: $290 flat fee |
| Register: Register for this course online by clicking here or call 800/482-3848. |
Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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