Seattle Pacific University School of Education

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | Spring 2008


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	Art Assessment Classroom Management Counseling Child Abuse Curriculum and Instruction English As a Second Language Family Involvement Gifted Education Mathematics Music Physical Education Professional Development Reading, Writing and Communication Science Social Studies Special Education Technology Travel Studies

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Classroom Instruction Courses: Family Involvement

EDCA 5917 Multi-Dimensional Parent Coaching (8 credits)
Provides new insights into parent coaching using a unique systems approach developed by the Parent Coaching Institute. Examines the differences and similarities between coaching, counseling, mentoring and consulting models and shares the important differences in more effective parent coaches. Presents the principles of living systems and affirmative inquiry through the lens of applicability to parent coaching. Explores family and cultural systems affecting today's parents. Introduces the "Vital Five" (critical developmental needs for children and teens) and encourages parents to focus on important vital signs with their children. Equivalent: CEU 2134.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Spring 2008	44733	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2134 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Summer 2008	60590	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2134 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Autumn 2008	7055	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2134 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.

EDCA 5918 Coaching Parents to Confront the "Third Parent" (8 credits)
Explores why the media culture acts as the "third parent," disseminating attitudes, values and behaviors and constantly challenging parental standards for their children. Provides the most up-to-date research on how the media environment affects learning, literacy, motivation, self-image and moral and spiritual development. Offers proven strategies, assessment inventories and family activities for supporting parents effectively in a media age. Topics include coaching parents with their child's maximum cognitive and emotional health in mind; specific ways to help parents confront our consumer-oriented culture; and strategies coaches can use to help families build strong foundations in a media age. Equivalent: CEU 2135.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Spring 2008	44735	Strickland, Michelle	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2135 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Summer 2008	60592	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2135 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Autumn 2008	7057	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2135 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.

EDCN 5174 Coaching Parents to Appreciate the Wonder Within (8 credits)
Provides a framework of affirming principles and a compilation of practical strategies to help parents effectively support and enhance their children's school success. Recognizes the parental ability to focus on their own and their children's internal strengths. Examines three important areas for assisting parents within the current educational paradigm: the roles of parenting styles and children's behaviors; the usefulness of intrinsic motivation techniques to engage new levels of aliveness; capacity and creativity within the family; and key components for parents to become effective, appreciative advocates for their children. Uses the Parent Coaching Institute model as a basis for listening, communicating and encouraging parents to take action in the best interest of their children. Equivalent: CEU 2365.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Spring 2008	44737	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2365 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Summer 2008	60594	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2365 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Autumn 2008	7059	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2365 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.

EDCN 5232 Transformational Parent Coaching (8 credits)
Guides participants in rethinking and designing productive approaches to help parents understand the power they hold to effect positive change in the world. Offers innovative ideas and exciting strategies for helping families move from a culture of despair to one of hope and vision, and how teachers, counselors, parent educators, mentors and coaches can be involved. Examines current issues and future trends from textbooks along with tips, models and resources from the course notebook and other sources. Includes new methods for understanding the seminal role of literacy to further democratic principles. Describes ways for replacing family problem-solving practices with transformational processes. Nurtures skills and competencies for mastering the change process. Illustrates the power of using the monastic option and cultivating a small field. Aids in understanding of the adult life cycle and its impact on renewal and productivity. Equivalent: CEU 2420.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Spring 2008	44739	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2420 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Summer 2008	60596	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2420 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.
Autumn 2008	7061	DeGaetano, Gloria	(8 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	(Also available under CEU 2420 (2.2 Units))
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the Parent Coaching Institute at 425/401-1519.
	Fees: Additional $1450 course and materials fee payable to the Parent Coaching Institute. Course medium: print.


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