Autism—COMING FALL 2010

1316 - Bridges to Adulthood: Promoting Lives of Dignity, Competence and Quality for Adolescents and Adults With Autism

Today, professionals, families, and learners with autism spectrum disorders are beginning to redefine the outcomes of the transition process beyond simple job placement to focus on career development and measures of personal competence and life satisfaction. To this end, this presentation will provide an overview and practical suggestions for transition planning at any age inclusive of employment, community-based training, social competence, sexuality, and quality of life concerns.

Dr. Peter Gerhardt is President and Chair of the Scientific Council, for the Organization for Autism Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding intervention research in support of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Dr. Gerhardt has over 25 years experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with ASD in educational, employment, and community-based settings. He is the author/co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder, the school-to-work transition process, assessment of social competence, and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics.

Classroom Management

1314 - Tools for Teachers, YogaEd

Tools for Teachers, YogaEd is a professional development training that classroom teachers can do in 5-15 minutes and experience immediate and long-term positive results in focus, energy, concentration, learning readiness, fitness, and productivity.  All Yoga Tools activities are designed for schools and require no previous experience, extra equipment, or space.

Registration fee: $60
Tools for Teachers Manual: $37

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

Early Childhood

1315 - Kindergarten Transition Book Talk

In this professional development course for preschool teachers, kindergarten teachers, administrators, and therapists, you will have the opportunity to explore a book that focuses on transitioning students into kindergarten.  There are so many wonderful resources available to all of us, but there is little time left in the day to curl up with a good early childhood book.  This book club opportunity will enable teachers to read about different topics in early childhood and discuss ideas and activities from the book with a group of professionals.  Class project: working in groups to create a transition plan for early childhood students.

Registration fee: $60
Book fee: $22

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

Mathematics

1311 - Oh No, Not Another Story: Math Strategies for Grades 5-9

Mathematics should and can be fun for both students and teachers.  Often we get so wrapped up in testing and covering standards that we lose sight of our love of mathematics and desire to instill that love in our students.  This workshop will provide teachers with strategies that will enable them to not only increase their students' ability to conceptualize and retain mathematical content knowledge, but also allow them to share their enjoyment of mathematics with their students.  Various mnemonics (stories, poems, songs); kinesthetic and hands-on activities; problem-solving strategies; and much more will be shared.  All of the Ohio Math Standards will be addressed, in addition to problem solving.  Teachers will leave the workshop energized and armed with strategies to help all students to learn and enjoy mathematics.  This is a course for regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, resource math teachers, as well as math tutors and aides.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

Reading

1313 – Summer 2010: Book Group

Join our community of book lovers as we read and discuss literature.  While the instructor selects the book for the first session, participants choose reading materials for the last three.  In addition to whole-group book discussions, teachers engage in small- and large-group activities that reinforce skills, invite creativity, and broaden literary experiences.  For each class session, participants need to bring the chosen book to class plus five (5) written discussion questions about the book.  You must attend each session.

The class includes a working mealtime at a nearby restaurant (or you may bring your own food).  All sessions meet in the 1907 room (second floor) of the Medina library.

We first meet on May 27, from 4:15 to 7:45 p.m.  For this first session, please bring solid reading suggestions for the other sessions.  The remaining three "summer" sessions will meet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The first reading selection is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, a short YA "fable" by John Boyne (paperback).  Remember to bring the book as well as the discussion questions you have created from your reading.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

Special Education

1312 - Teaching Strategies for Students With Special Needs

Have you ever wondered how you can make accommodations that will enable students with disabilities to learn? This workshop will provide teachers with practical, effective strategies for working with students with special needs in the educational setting. Participants will leave with a variety of teaching strategies, an understanding of the components of an Individualized Education Plan, and sensory strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1317 - Substitute Teacher Training

The Medina County Schools' Educational Service Center Substitute Teacher Orientation Training Program will provide substitute teachers with skills in teaching strategies, classroom management, special education and legal issues, and professionalism.  The training is done by highly qualified trainers that model the way substitute teachers are expected to teach.  The Substitute Teacher Handbook and modeling, connect what the expectations will be for continued learning in the classroom.  This orientation is required for any substitute teacher who holds only a substitute teaching license.  It is optional for substitutes with a teaching license.

Registration fee: $100
Book & Sub Bag: $45 (strongly suggested, but not required)  May be purchased the day of class.

6.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

Technology

1301 - Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Introductory

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 is a presentation program that transforms your ideas into dynamic professional, compelling presentations. With PowerPoint you can create individual slides, speaker notes, and audience handouts. Participants will begin hands-on with creating a presentation with PowerPoint 2007, modifying a presentation, inserting objects, and completing a presentation. Begin working with advanced tools and masters; enhance charts; and insert illustrations, objects, and media clips using advanced features.

Registration fee: $60
Book fee: $36

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1302 - SMART Board Back to Basics

Learn how to use the Notebook software by building authentic learning applications ready to use inside the classroom.  Build applications step-by-step by following along with instructor-lead and professionally produced video tutorials designed to support every step of the way to building Notebook applications.  THIS IS A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP!  Teachers will be actively engaged as they work through the different activities: orient the board, become familiar with the SMART Board toolbar, group two or more objects, lock objects, clone a page, clone an item, hyperlink, screen capture, attach files, navigate to another page, create shapes, and more.  Participants will make their own lesson structure, first by searching for pre-made lesson ideas already available.  (Web sites will be given to the class.)  Lessons must be interactive.  Download several lesson plans, then modify them to fit into your curriculum.  Once you have seen a number of lessons, it will better prepare you to make a lesson on your own.  Participants will begin designing their own lesson plan from beginning to end using the slides and tools in Notebook software.  Participants will present their project in class using the SMART Board.  This back-to-basics class is geared for beginners and others who would like a good review of the basic tools and how to use them.  Bring a flash drive to collect and share files for each session.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1303 - SMART Board Beyond Basics

Prerequisite for this class is "SMART Board Back to Basics."  This class is not for beginners.  You must have a working knowledge of SMART Notebook software.  In this class, training will include many facets of hands-on learning and best teaching practices across the curriculum.  Build applications step-by-step by following along with instructor-lead and professionally produced video tutorials designed to support every step of the way to building advanced Notebook applications.  Participants will learn some "tricks" of the SMART Board and create interactive lessons that can be used over and over.  We will be creating recordings on the SMART Board for playback and finding out how to use the video player that comes with the SMART Board.  We will also learn how to attach audio files to objects, embed videos to create interactive and engaging lessons, and how to save frequently used items to the "My Content" folder in the Gallery.  We will also be spending a great deal of time in the Lesson Activity Toolkit. (The Lesson Activity Toolkit is a Gallery collection of customizable tools and templates, including activities, games, and graphics that you can use to create professional-looking, interactive, and engaging lessons.)  Participants will begin designing their own lesson plan from beginning to end using the slides and the advanced tools (embedding videos, audio, recordings, and the templates in the Toolkit) in Notebook software.  Participants will present their project in class using the SMART Board.  Bring a flash drive to collect and share files for each session.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1304 - Word 2007 Introductory Concepts & Techniques

Microsoft Word is a full-featured word processing program that allows you to create and revise professional-looking documents, such as announcements, letters, resumes, and reports.  Word also has high-quality desktop publishing features that allow you to create brochures, advertisements, and newsletters.  Participants will begin hands-on with Project 1: Creating and Editing a Word Document; Project 2: Creating a Research Paper; and Project 3: Creating a Resume Using a Wizard and a Cover Letter With a Table.

Registration fee: $60

Book fee: $40

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1305 - A Day in the Life of Web 2.0

Are you harnessing the new shape of information?  Curious about Web 2.0?  What is it?  Web 2.0 is about changing the way people interact with each other on the Web and makes the Internet the tool of choice for efficient collaboration and communication.  It is a catch-phrase to represent the "next generation" of Web tools that allow users to dynamically shape the content and functionality of their Web experience.

A few examples of Web 2.0 are:  Blogs, Wikis, Webcasts, Podcasts, RSS Feeds, and Social Networks.  This class will introduce you to an awareness of Web 2.0 technologies.  As a class, we will create a blog using Google Blogger. In addition, individuals will experiment with several Web 2.0 components, such as widgets, gadgets, RSS, and podcasts.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1306 - Publisher 2007 Introductory Concepts & Techniques

Microsoft Publisher is a powerful desktop publishing (DTP) program that assists you in designing and producing professional quality documents that combine text, graphics, illustrations, and photographs.  Participants will begin hands-on with Project 1: Creating and Editing a Publication;  Project 2: Designing a Newsletter; and  Project 3: Publishing a Tri-Fold Brochure.

Registration fee: $60

Book fee: $40

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1307 - SMART Board Back to Basics

Learn how to use the Notebook software by building authentic learning applications ready to use inside the classroom.  Build applications step-by-step by following along with instructor-lead and professionally produced video tutorials designed to support every step of the way to building Notebook applications.  THIS IS A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP!  Teachers will be actively engaged as they work through the different activities: orient the board, become familiar with the SMART Board toolbar, group two or more objects, lock objects, clone a page, clone an item, hyperlink, screen capture, attach files, navigate to another page, create shapes, and more.  Participants will make their own lesson structure, first by searching for pre-made lesson ideas already available.  (Web sites will be given to the class.)  Lessons must be interactive.  Download several lesson plans, then modify them to fit into your curriculum.  Once you have seen a number of lessons, it will better prepare you to make a lesson on your own.  Participants will begin designing their own lesson plan from beginning to end using the slides and tools in Notebook software.  Participants will present their project in class using the SMART Board.  This back-to-basics class is geared for beginners and others who would like a good review of the basic tools and how to use them.  Bring a flash drive to collect and share files for each session.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1308 - SMART Board Beyond Basics

Prerequisite for this class is "SMART Board Back to Basics."  This class is not for beginners.  You must have a working knowledge of SMART Notebook software.  In this class, training will include many facets of hands-on learning and best teaching practices across the curriculum.  Build applications step-by-step by following along with instructor-lead and professionally produced video tutorials designed to support every step of the way to building advanced Notebook applications.  Participants will learn some "tricks" of the SMART Board and create interactive lessons that can be used over and over.  We will be creating recordings on the SMART Board for playback and finding out how to use the video player that comes with the SMART Board.  We will also learn how to attach audio files to objects, embed videos to create interactive and engaging lessons, and how to save frequently used items to the "My Content" folder in the Gallery.  We will also be spending a great deal of time in the Lesson Activity Toolkit. (The Lesson Activity Toolkit is a Gallery collection of customizable tools and templates, including activities, games, and graphics that you can use to create professional-looking, interactive, and engaging lessons.)  Participants will begin designing their own lesson plan from beginning to end using the slides and the advanced tools (embedding videos, audio, recordings, and the templates in the Toolkit) in Notebook software.  Participants will present their project in class using the SMART Board.  Bring a flash drive to collect and share files for each session.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

1309 - Technology Sampler

This workshop is a "sampler" of four different technology offerings:  File Management, Online Bookmark Managers, Google Docs, and Photo Story 3.  Feeling overwhelmed because you cannot find where you saved a file?  File Management is the foundation of managed files.  Learn about Online Bookmark Managers.  Convenience at your fingertips!!! Explore Online Bookmark Managers that allow you to save your bookmarks online and access them with any browser, any computer, anywhere!  Come prepared to start entering your favorites.  Google Docs is a free service that is an easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation editor that enables you and your students to create, store and share instantly and securely, and collaborate online in real time.  You can create new documents from scratch or upload existing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.  Learn about Cloud computing and how your documents are stored on the Internet.  You can use Photo Story 3 for Windows to create visually compelling and fun stories using your pictures and music.  The effects of panning and zooming that are built in to Photo Story 3 adds pizzazz to any of your still photographs.

Registration fee: $60

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.

Writing

1310 - Writing to Prompts on State Assessments Is All About I

Students struggle when attempting to respond to prompts on state tests, such as the OAT.  Strategies will be shared that teachers can use to help students to understand the prompt, plan and organize their response, and write a complete response that includes both a focus (beginning/opening) and concluding sentence.  In addition, teachers will practice creating prompts, using and designing rubrics, and grading student work using rubrics.  The use of the ODE Success Web site will also be demonstrated.  Teachers will develop a plan to implement a year-long writing plan that they can begin within the first week of school in the fall.

Registration fee/binder: $65

One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $130 through The University of Akron or $130 through Ashland University on the first day of class.  12.5 CEHs will be available at no charge.