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| 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. |
| 26801 |
Green, Marjorie |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $240 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: print/audio CD.
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| 7686 |
Green, Marjorie |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $240 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: print/audio CD.
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| 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. |
| 26831 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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Notes: This course replaces the one-credit version of Behavior is Language, EDSP 5466 and may not be taken if the one-credit version has been successfully completed. |
| 7764 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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Notes: This course replaces the one-credit version of Behavior is Language, EDSP 5466, and may be not taken if the one-credit version has been successfully completed. |
| Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the registration information for minimum computer requirements. Applies key historical events and theories to gain an understanding of current social and political trends in exceptionality, inclusion and curriculum development. |
| 7837 |
Halverstadt, Joan |
(3 credits) |
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Online
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Tuition: $285 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. No registrations will be accepted after September 14, 2009. Please include an email address on the registration form. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: print/Internet.
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Notes: While this course has no formally scheduled class sessions, it does require weekly participation in class bulletin board discussions. |
| 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. |
| 26832 |
Winnega, Marrea |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7765 |
Winnega, Marrea |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| Gives teachers the theory and skills to modify curriculum materials, lesson plans and classroom activities to best includes special needs students in the regular classroom. Provides information on the theoretical foundations of inclusion. Offers sample lessons for instruction. Prepares participants to conceive more ideas about how to effectively include all students in regular classroom instruction. |
| 26834 |
Luseno, Florah |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7766 |
Luseno, Florah |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26835 |
Kaplan, Joseph |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7767 |
Kaplan, Joseph |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26836 |
Bishop, Norman |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $415 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: print/CD-ROM.
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| 7768 |
Bishop, Norman |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $415 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: print/CD-ROM.
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| 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. |
| 27066 |
Kane-Ronning, Susan |
(5 credits) |
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Online
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Tuition: $40 per credit |
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Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com. |
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Fees:
Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed.
Course media: print/Internet.
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| 8148 |
Kane-Ronning, Susan |
(5 credits) |
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Online
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Tuition: $40 per credit |
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Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com. |
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Fees:
Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed.
Course media: print/Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26837 |
Rief, Sandra |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $425 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
Additional $35 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Course media: print/DVD/CD-ROM.
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| 7770 |
Rief, Sandra |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $425 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: print/DVD/CD-ROM.
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| 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. |
| 26838 |
Rief, Sandra |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $425 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
Additional $35 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Course media: print/DVD/CD-ROM.
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| 7771 |
Rief, Sandra |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $425 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
Additional $35 materials fee payable to the instructor.
Course media: print/DVD/CD-ROM.
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| 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. |
| 26839 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course medium: print.
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| 7772 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course medium: print.
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| 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). |
| 26840 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course medium: print.
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| 7773 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course medium: print.
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| Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Addresses some of the most common concerns that educators have about teaching students with disabilities: concerns about the effectiveness of inclusion; anxiety about not having enough time or training; fear about the potential disruption to their class; and uncertainty about the most effective teaching strategies and assessment measures for disabled students. |
| 27106 |
Lomas, Barbara |
(2 credits) |
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Jan 1-Mar 15 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
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Tuition: $40 per credit |
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Register: To register for this course, go to www.esd.112.org and click on "Courses". |
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Fees:
Total $195 credit and course fee payable to ESD 112.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 27142 |
Fuson, Marlene |
(2 credits) |
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Jan 1-Mar 15 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
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Tuition: $40 per credit |
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Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org. |
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Fees:
Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 8036 |
Lomas, Barbara |
(2 credits) |
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Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
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Tuition: $40 per credit |
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Register: To register for this course, go to www.esd.112.org and click on "Courses." |
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Fees:
Total $195 credit and course fee payable to ESD 112.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 8071 |
Fuson, Marlene |
(2 credits) |
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Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
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Tuition: $40 per credit |
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Register: To register for this course, please contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org. |
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Fees:
Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26841 |
Bishop, Norman |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: print/CD-ROM.
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| 7774 |
Bishop, Norman |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course media: print/CD-ROM.
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| 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. |
| 26842 |
Pillay, A. |
(4 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $340 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7775 |
Pillay, A. |
(4 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $340 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26843 |
Dahl, Aumony |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7776 |
Dahl, Aumony |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26844 |
Donegan, Darcie |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7777 |
Donegan, Darcie |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26845 |
Dahl, Aumony |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7778 |
Dahl, Aumony |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26846 |
Donegan, Darcie |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 7779 |
Donegan, Darcie |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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| 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. |
| 26908 |
Landers, Catherine |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. All materials must be purchased from Pearson Education's materials store: www.teacher-courses.com/spu/coursematerials. |
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Register: To register for this course, call 800/482-3848, use the enclosed registration form, or register online at www.spu.edu/spiral. All materials must be purchased from LessonLab SkyLight at www.lessonlab.com/spu/coursematerials. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: print/DVD/CD-ROM.
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| 7845 |
Landers, Catherine |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. All materials must be purchased from Pearson Education's materials store: www.teacher-courses.com/spu/coursematerials. |
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Register: To register for this course, call 800/482-3848, use the enclosed registration form, or register online at www.spu.edu/spiral. All materials must be purchased from LessonLab SkyLight at www.lessonlab.com/spu/coursematerials. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course media: print/DVD/CD-ROM.
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| Covers the physical, intellectual and behavioral characteristics of a variety of disabilities commonly found in the classroom including motor activity disorders, language, auditory, visual and perceptual disorders, in addition to neurological deficits that affect academic performance. Research one particular disorder in greater depth and complete a case study on a student with that disability. May be repeated for credit 2 times. Class not open to: Undergraduate level. |
| 26847 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course medium: print.
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| 7780 |
Soby, Jeanette |
(5 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
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Tuition: $400 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
plus cost of materials.
Course medium: print.
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| 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. |
| 26849 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
|
|
Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
|
| 7782 |
Jackson, Mick |
(3 credits) |
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Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
|
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Tuition: $270 flat fee |
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Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. |
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Fees:
includes all materials.
Course medium: Internet.
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