SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | Autumn 2009
 
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CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION COURSES:
  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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ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION
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ADJUNCT FACULTY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Educational Partners
 
  ArmchairEd
ArmchairEd offers teachers and educators the opportunity to gain knowledge and increase their professional skills using cutting-edge publications and research with online professional development courses. ArmchairEd understands your desire to be proficient in new strategies and techniques without spending weekends and evenings in classes that take you away from home. To view a list of courses offered through ArmchairEd, click here.
 
 

CE Credits Online
CE Credits Online is a nationwide provider of university-accredited, high-quality, standards-based, online continuing education courses that focus on improving teaching and student achievement. CE Credits Online curricula is content-rich and abundant with research-based strategies to improve classroom and school environments, to move educators to intentional best practice, and to improve student achievement. Valuable for new and experienced teachers, teams, leads, mentors and administrators (K-12).. For more information, click here.

 
 

Curriculum Services Associates
Curriculum Services Associates has been providing quality continuing education to teachers in the United States and overseas since 1984. In addition to the thousands of teachers who have taken the independent study courses, many more have sharpened their teaching skills by attending the seminars and workshops hosted by Curriculum Services Associates. While earning continuing education credits teachers receive the added bonus of using high-interest classroom ready materials. In a continuing effort to provide courses and materials that inspire teachers and students, the staff at Curriculum Services Associates is devoted to developing materials that not only are high-interest but meet state, national, and district objectives.

 
  Effective Education Practices

The mission of Effective Educational Practices (EEP) is Turning Research Into Practice © (TRIP). We offer educators professional development that provides practical skills for creating positive, effective, learning environments that meet the needs of all children.  Some of the areas we provide training in include: response to intervention, positive behavior supports and interventions, building inclusive schools environments, classroom management, and functional behavior strategies for serving the most challenging students in the least restrictive environment.  EEP runs the Boulder Institute for Educators (BIE) which provides online graduate and undergraduate courses leading to college credit and/or certification in the area of Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), and soon to offer Reading & Math Intervention. To learn more about Effective Education Practices, and to register, click here.

 
 

Pearson Education
Pearson Education offers more than 300 graduate courses and an array of distance and site-based degree programs to enable teachers to renew their skills and fulfill professional requirements. To learn more about Pearson Education, click here.

 
 

Parent Coaching Institute (PCI)
The Parent Coaching Institute, LLC, is a parent coach training, placement, and research organization, dedicated to making life easier for parents. We deliver innovative and effective programs to support parents, whether at home or in the workplace, through individuals, schools, agencies, and corporations. The PCI Coaching Model is a unique synthesis of four major components: Parenting as Living System, Understanding Cultural Impacts on the Family, Brain-Compatible Parenting, and Appreciative Inquiry as Process Methodology. For more information, click here.

 
  Promethean ActivLearning

Introducing Promethean ActivLearning a comprehensive professional development program that helps teachers build capacity, earn university credit, and participate in mentored courses.  Just like students, teachers learn differently and therefore require a variety of professional development options to obtain the skills they need. While video-based tutorials, downloadable user guides and "dial in" training work for some, Promethean understands that today’s teachers need more.  That's why we've developed online training courses that provide feedback, assessment, and interaction with "on demand" accessibility.  Promethean is the FIRST and ONLY interactive technology company to offer on-line and face-to-face blended courses, and we can't wait for you to get started!  To learn more about Promethean ActivLearning and to register, click here.

 
 

Puget Sound ESD
This Educational Service District is now offering professional development online classes featuring top educational consultants through ACSD. This program incorporates high-quality video streaming with curriculum that is convenient, current and easy to navigate - an ideal solution for busy educators.

 
 

Quality Educational Programs (QEP)
Offering video courses for teachers all over the United States, Quality Educational Programs utilizes the theories of Dr. William Glasser in 9 fully distance learning courses offered in conjunction with SPU. To learn more about QEP, click here.

 
 

TeacherOnlineEducation.com
TeacherOnlineEducation.com is a company formed by educators for educators, whose founder-leaders have over 25 years' experience providing the courses teachers want and need. Working on a small scale among giants in the online industry, T.O.E. courses offer a comfortable, interactive online learning environment that fuses the benefits of instructor-led online courses with the flexibility of self-paced learning. With customer service second to none, an intuitive online platform, and dedicated instructors with real classroom experience, T.O.E. courses provide participants with the ideal online learning experience. For more information about TeacherOnlineEducation.com and SPU please click here.

 
 

Teachscape
Teachscape is able to customize and embed professional learning within a district through an integrated approach of face-to-face and Web-based studies that provide in-depth and differentiated learning opportunities in a scalable delivery model. Teachscape's powerful online platform provides multimedia case-based learning resources that feature best practice videos of teachers in unrehearsed and unscripted research-based lessons that are mapped to the standards and promote reflective practice. Facilitated study groups, which meet in both face-to-face and online sessions, are augmented with readings, assignments, seminars, and on-site consultants who offer "at-elbow" coaching and support. For more information about Teachscape and SPU please click here.

 
 

Virtual Education Software, Inc (VESi)
Self-paced and fully accredited, our multimedia, interactive courseware is forging a new style of learning at a growing number of universities and learning centers. Educators and business professionals rely on our expert instruction and the flexibility of e-learning to advance their careers to the next step or compensation level.  International in scope, VESi is quickly becoming the dominant provider for mandatory continued education courses. With new courses in the works, and an ever-expanding client list, VESi looks forward to helping more and more people achieve their educational and career goals. For more information about VESi and SPU, click here.

 
 

WASBO
The Washington Association of School Business Officials is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that provides professional growth opportunities and resources for its members who serve public education throughout the state. It serves as a forum to encourage and inspire global thinking and creative problem solving in a dynamic educational environment. The organization actively promotes high standards of ethics, efficiency and economy in business methods. Our primary value in decision-making is the well being of students in our schools. For more information, click here.

 
 

Washington Academy of Languages (WAL)
Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) is the Pacific Northwest 's premier language training and teacher training institute. Established in 1979, the Academy serves the needs of individuals and businesses seeking language training and cross-cultural services. The Academy partners with Seattle Pacific University to provide optional college credit for language classes as well as teacher training programs. For more information, click here.

 
 

WSSDA
The Washington State School Directors' Association seeks to provide leadership, advocacy and services to support public school directors' efforts to improve student learning. To that end, WSSDA offers a number of programs and services, including: professional development, legal and policy support, communications and publications, strategic planning, and governmental relations and advocacy. For more information, click here.

 
 
 

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