Teacher quality is the key
UW L Continuing Education offers workshops, conferences and credit courses that stimulate new ideas and educational practices to meet the needs of both individual educators and school districts. Whether you are looking to renew your teacher license and certification or receive additional training, we can provide you with the programs you need. Here are a few of the ways we can assist you:
- Curriculum development in writing, math, reading, science, social studies or community building
- Exceptional education Human growth and development
- Research
- Standards and assessment
- Technology
- School district management
- On site professional development
For more information: 608.785.6512
Attention Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Providers: Become a more effective teacher and care provider to young children!
Increase your early childhood knowledge and skills through opportunities offered by an innovative partnership of multiple local organizations. The Early Childhood Professional Development Options collaborative is committed to increasing the quality of professional development for all those who care for and teach our young children. Courses are highly practical, interactive and scheduled at times most convenient to child care professionals.
For more information and a schedule of course offerings, call 608.785.6528
Learning Community of Artists: Best Business Practices Program
This new professional development program empowers visual artists from all disciplines to take the next step in building sustainable art businesses. The program is a discussion rather than lecture based format and teaches both theory and hands-on skills with an emphasis on adult, interactive learning. Many of the learning outcomes are self-selected and self-directed, respectful of scheduling and learning-style preferences. More...
Licensing Renewal Support Center
UW-La Crosse of Education and Office of Continuing Education and Extension have been awarded a Wisconsin Department of Instruction grant that allows them to establish a Licensing Renewal Support Center (LRSC). UW-L is one of sixteen sites in Wisconsin to be named a LRSC. The primary purpose of the Center is to provide PI 34 license renewal-related services to various licensed educators not employed by Wisconsin public schools. The secondary purpose is to provide assistance to licensed Wisconsin educators who wish to renew their license using a professional development plan in 2008 and 2009.
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Available for
University Credit or CEUs!
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other pervasive development disorders span a wide range of qualities and functioning levels. While many are able to master the regular education curriculum, the methods for delivering instruction and the ways in which students need to respond to that instruction can be significantly different than for other students in the classroom. Participants will be able to identify characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders and implement a wide variety of strategies in the school, home and community environments to meet the needs of students with ASD.
June 16-19 and 27
Tuition, 2 credits (UG/GRAD) plus $150 special course fee
3 CEU option available, $340
For university credit information or to register, contact Karen Hansen
608.785.6513 or hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
For CEU information or to register, contact Karen Langaard 608.785.6508 or langaard.kare@uwlax.edu
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certification Program
Register Online for Internship/Project (Non-Credit Option)-Spring 2008
New Cohort Beginning Fall 2008
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are making a difference in governments, business, health, education, science, research, homeland security and many more applications. GIS users are extracting more value from their information technology investments. They are revealing trends, patterns and answers to questions not easily apparent with other data presentations.
The GIS certificate program is designed for individuals in the workforce who are interested in using GIS in their current positions or for career enhancement. GIS provides a means of linking databases to maps, creating visual representations of statistical data, and analyzing how location influences features and events.
This program provides:
- Hands-on-education with state-of-the-art technology and software
- A broad background necessary for career advancement
- Practical approaches to GIS implementation and project management
The reach of GIS expands into all disciplines and has been used for such varied problems as determining optimal real estate locations for new businesses to prioritizing sensitive species habitat. Users of GIS range from highly qualified technical specialists to planners, environmental scientists, high school teachers and marketing analysts who use GIS to help them with their everyday work.
UW-La Crosse's GIS Certificate Program provides students with broad exposure to principles and applications of GIS. The program's overall structure is designed to teach individuals who have little or no knowledge of the field.
The GIS Certificate Program requires completion of two courses and a project or internship. Optional undergraduate credit is offered in conjunction with the certificate. Credit course participants complete additional assignments.
Applications of GIS I
Sept. 3-Dec. 10, 2008; Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.
UW-La Crosse Applications of GIS II
Jan. 26-May 8, 2009; Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.
Internship/Project
Times agreed upon between student and instructor
For noncredit information or to register, contact Jan Olson 608.785.6506 or olson.jani@uwlax.edu
For credit information or to register, contact Karen Hansen 608.785.6513 or
hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
Gifted & Talented Program
Eighth Annual Gifted & Talented Program: Differentiating Curriculum Parent and Educator Workshops with Roger Taylor
Register Online NOW!
For teachers, GT coordinators, school administrators and parents, learn research based best practices that combine an interdisciplinary approach with multiple intelligence's theory for effective differentiated instruction across grade levels.
WI Teacher Standards 1, 3, 4, and 7.
Parent Evening: November 18, 2008; 6:30-8 p.m.
Educator Workshop: November 19, 2008;
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Great Hall, Cleary Alumni and Friends Center, UW La Crosse
.5 CEUs
$85 Educator Registration Fee ($80 for 3 or more registering from same district)
$9 Parents Registration Fee
For more Information:
Karen Langaard, Non-Credit Program Coordinator
608.785.6508 or langaard.kare@uwlax.edu
Midwest Autism Conference
Putting the Pieces Together
October 19-21, 2008
Hosted by:
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Continuing Education
and Chileda
Peer Coaching: Teachers Teaching Teachers
Register Online NOW!
Teacher leadership involves taking collective responsibility for the success of all students. Engaging in collaborative professional learning, making practice as teaching professionals transparent and supporting the professional development of one another is one way schools are improving. Peer coaching—teachers learning with and from each other—fosters that investment. Learn the essentials of peer coaching in K-12 education. As a model of professional development, peer coaching is a powerful model to promote teaching quality and student learning. It involves teachers listening, asking provocative questions to promote reflection, and providing feedback to one another about their practice. Join us for a stimulating presentation by a national expert on peer coaching, followed by a choice of several breakout sessions that address topics specific to teachers, administrators and building teams.
You will learn:
- Basics of peer coaching
- How to peer coach
- Models for peer coaching
- Benefits of peer coaching
Facilitator: Joellen Killion is the Deputy Executive Director for the National Staff Development Council. She has authored multiple books on the relationship between staff development and student learning.
June 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Great Hall, Cleary Alumni and Friends Center, UW La Crosse
$85/$75 for 3 or more individuals from the same school district
.5 CEUs
Storytelling by Sara Slayton
Our new flyer is available in Adobe Reader format.
EDM 320/520: This course provides opportunities for participants to explore the various ways storytelling can be used in classroom settings.
This course is designed to assist in the development of storytelling skills through the investigation of historic and ethnic storytelling traditions, the analysis of oral story presentation and supervised practice of:
- varied storytelling techniques
- wisdom and peace tales
- multicultural tales
- scary stories
- personal stories
- thematic stories
- fairytales and folktales
A wide variety of story types and storytelling practices will be demonstrated and used by participants.
The connection between curriculum and the oral tradition will be a major emphasis of the course.
Who should attend:
Educators, general public and anyone interested in the art and application of storytelling.
January 31-April 3, 2008
5-8 p.m., Thursdays
Onalaska High School
2 credits (UG/GRAD)
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Sara Slayton
For more than 25 years, Sara Slayton has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education. As a UW-La Crosse instructor, she
has taught courses in storytelling, art, music and drama for children, and diversity education. She conducts workshops and
in-service training sessions for teachers and parents, and performs in schools, libraries and community events. Sara is a
co-founder of the Bluff County Talk Spinners Storytelling Guild in La Crosse, Wis. She is well known for her warm and
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For more information, questions or to register, contact:
Karen Hansen, 608.785.6513 or hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
Summer Institute at Kickapoo Valley Reserve
New this year ~
Stipends available through the Kickapoo Valley Reserve!
Our new brochure is available - (2 page PDF)
Two courses are featured in this summer’s institute for those who share an interest in the beauty and relationship of nature and art. Highly interactive and hands-on classes take you into the field and provide a deep understanding of the physical and cultural facets of this unique region and how these interact with one another.
All courses take place at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve in La Farge, Wis.
To inquire about the lodging opportunities in the Kickapoo Valley, email Kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us.
Kickapoo Reflections: Integrating Bookmaking, Text and Visual Expression with the Natural Environment
Bookmaking is a natural and authentic way to integrate visual and written language with other content areas. In this course, participants will create a beautiful hand-bound book containing their reactions to and reflections of the Kickapoo Valley. While our topic for this week will be the natural environment, teachers and artists may use this process in any content area at any grade level. Multiple methods of adding words and images to the book will be experienced.
Instructor: Marcia Thompson
June 23-26, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
La Farge, Wis.
Tuition, 2 credits (UG/GRAD)
Environmental Education Update: Exploring the Outdoor Classroom
You will gain direct experiences in geology, human history, and natural resources using the Kickapoo Valley as a model outdoor classroom. Explore a cave, forest and prairie while hiking to rock shelters. Canoe trips allow you to access sites to conduct water quality testing and explore the geology of the Kickapoo River. Teachers across disciplines and grade levels will gain strategies, resources and ideas for teaching subjects using hands-on methods in an outdoor setting.
Instructors: Brad Steinmetz and Chuck Hatfield
July 7-11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
La Farge, Wis.
Tuition 2 credits (UG/GRAD)
For more information, questions or to register, contact:
Karen Hansen, 608.785.6513 or hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
Cultural Tours for Educators
Making It Home is cultural tour for K-12 educators that examines the resources and content for teaching that exist all around us—in the local environment and landscapes, family stories, artistic expressions, community history and contemporary social issues. Explore two WI regions (Ashland-Chequamegon Bay and Milwaukee) on a bus tour with scholars, content specialists, and other K-12 teachers through on-site guided visits, interactions with local residents, and community based presentations. Experience directly how residents relate to the land and water around them. You will learn content and hands-on training in ways to study local culture, and methods to incorporate local culture studies into existing curricula.
Making It Home is a special project of Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture, sponsored by the Wisconsin Humanities Council, the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures and the Wisconsin Arts Board. For more information, go to http://csumc.wisc.edu/wtlc/tour2008/index.htm.
- Ashland-Chequamegon Bay Tour
June 23-27
Tuition, 1, 2 or 3 credits (GRAD)
- Milwaukee Tour
August 4-8
Tuition, 1, 2 or 3 credits (GRAD)
To register: Karen Hansen, 608.785.6513 or hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
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