January
Differentiated Instruction (Grades 6-8) - 30hr
Online Syllabus
INST180.30 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Meet the needs of all your middle school students with techniques to differentiate content, activities, and assessments. Discover methods for pre-assessment and strategies for tiered activities. Throughout the course you'll work on your final project: a differentiated instructional unit that meets your local standards of learning.
Facilitator: Pamela Smith
Date/Time: Mon, 1/14/08 to Sun, 2/24/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant -List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Patterns And Relations For Grades 6-8 - 15hr
Online Syllabus
MATH136.63 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Get to the heart of the matter. Learn to teach your middle schoolers how to represent, analyze, and generalize a variety of patterns - the very core of algebra. Solve sample pattern problems and connect the mathematics explored in the course with mathematics requirements in your district.
Facilitator: LaRay Mason
Date/Time: Mon, 1/14/08 to Sun, 2/24/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (1 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
JMU credit available!
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $169.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding) 
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Teaching Phonemic Awareness And Phonics (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA155.72 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Bring the ideal balance of oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and written language to your language arts instruction. Study the stages of literacy development and practice assessing the performance of budding young readers. Learn to design instructional activities that strengthen students' skills in phonemic and phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and phonograms.
Facilitator: Gail Collins
Date/Time: Mon, 1/14/08 to Sun, 2/24/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
JMU credit available!
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Creating Units To Support Differing Learning Styles - 30hr
Online Syllabus
INST120.139 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Unlock the secrets to developing a curriculum that meets the learning needs of different types of students. Create a cross-curricular unit that integrates technology to support learning, and plan lessons that address the different ways that your students learn. Activities will help you build flexibility into your lesson plans, enabling you to integrate your new knowledge into your instruction.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: Katina Johnson
Date/Time: Mon, 1/21/08 to Sun, 3/2/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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The Art And Science Of Effective Classroom Management - 30hr
Online Syllabus
CM_012 C.I.I. Anytime Anywhere course
This six-week online course addresses components of successful classroom management, including managing the environment, student behavior, instruction, student productivity, and cultural diversity.
Facilitator: Sharon Hurwitz
Date/Time: Mon, 1/21/08 to Sun, 3/2/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:$199.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price:$199.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Teaching With WebQuests For Grades K-12 - 30hr
Online Syllabus
TECH145.203 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Discover Internet resources that promote inquiry oriented student learning and smart use of the Web for research and class assignments. In this course, you will explore WebQuests and learn to integrate the Internet into your curriculum effectively. You will design a WebQuest to enhance a classroom unit or curriculum area to engage students in meaningful research.
Facilitator: Tom Spencer
Date/Time: Mon, 1/21/08 to Sun, 3/2/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator) ***ONE JMU credit available for this course***!
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost::
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Understanding Numbers And Operations: Addition And Subtraction (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
Online Syllabus
MATH250.60 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Lay the foundation that your students will build on to meet mathematical standards for years to come. Learn to teach mental arithmetic to enhance your students' understanding of addition and subtraction. Develop your understanding of computational strategies by observing students, exploring lesson plans, and examining Web resources. Design, implement, and assess a numbers and operations lesson that combines technology, manipulatives, and effective pedagogical strategies as your final project.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: Debbie Myers
Date/Time: Mon, 1/21/08 to Sun, 3/2/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Building Critical Thinking Skills For Online Research - 30hr
Online Syllabus
INST125.85 PBS TeacherLine- National
Put 21st century skills into practice as you help students get the most from their online research by encouraging their critical-thinking and information literacy skills. Explore different information search process models and strengthen your own online research skills. Create an Internet-based model for teaching your students where to find information, how to evaluate it, and how to apply it to their tasks.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Connecting Family, Community And Schools- 30hr
Online Syllabus
INST320.51 PBS TeacherLine- National
Learn the Action Team for Partnership (ATP) model and discover how to engage families and communities in children's education. Examine the "connection" issues, acquire tools to integrate partnership programming into your curriculum, and develop a plan that involves parents, family members, and community resources in your own classroom.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

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Curriculum Mapping I By Heidi Hayes Jacobs- 30hr
Online Syllabus
INST300.101 PBS TeacherLine-National
Learn from the expert on curriculum mapping in this first of two courses developed with Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs. Understand how to incorporate mapping in classrooms to enrich curricula and have a powerful impact on student performance. Part I explores the history and purpose of curriculum mapping, your role as a teacher, the types of maps, and the various data collected in the maps. You will finish the course with a complete peer-reviewed plan to adjust the scope and sequence of your curriculum to apply in your classroom right away.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

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Evaluating And Organizing Internet Resources And Content- 30hr
Online Syllabus
TECH340.44 PBS TeacherLine- National
Build the knowledge, skills, and insight to research, evaluate, and organize online classroom resources successfully. Explore the different types of material available online and the methods to evaluate them. Discuss some of the social and ethical issues posed by the Internet. Practice identifying appropriate online resources that support data-driven, problem-solving lesson plans. In your final assignment, gather, organize, and critically evaluate the content of several similar Web sites.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Improving Learning Through Collaboration - 30hr
Online Syllabus
INST330.16 PBS TeacherLine- National
Get actionable tips and strategies for applying the key principles of cooperative and collaborative learning in your classroom and incorporating them into your lesson plans.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Publishing On The Web - 30hr
Online Syllabus
TECH335.61 PBS TeacherLine- National
Master basic knowledge and skills needed for Web publishing. Examine school- based Web sites and other Web-publishing projects to identify both effective and ineffective presentations. Address key issues to help you understand basic requirements before embarking on Web-publishing activities in the classroom. An easy-to-use Web page template and basic HTML prompts are provided to help you complete your final task: creating an effective Web page.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades, K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary, Technology Integration
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Online Syllabus
INST315.30 PBS TeacherLine- National
Discover the advantages of teaching methods that engage multiple intelligences and explore ways to implement them. You will also learn to teach and assess students differently based on their individual intellectual styles.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Using Assessment And Evaluation - 30hr
Online Syllabus
INST325.46 PBS TeacherLine- National
Delve into the full array of assessment and evaluation tools, including rubrics, journals, formal and informal assessments, and portfolios. Then, create an effective rubric based on an existing student assignment.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades, K-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Science, Math, Social Science, Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Fostering Cooperative Learning, Discussion, And Critical Thinking In Elementary Math (Grades 1-5) - 30hr
Online Syllabus
MATH120.62 PBS TeacherLine- National
Highly developed collaborative and critical thinking skills are what your students need to meet standards and perform in high-stakes testing. Expand your collection of strategies for sharpening these skills using classroom technology. Discover activities designed to support collaboration and problem solving within the curriculum while addressing National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 1-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Math In Everyday Life For Grades K-5 - 15hr
Online Syllabus
MATH181.32 PBS TeacherLine- National
Make mathematics "real" for your young students with a fresh look at problem solving, calculators, and the Internet in the classroom. Review the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Calculator-Usage and Problem-Solving Standards for a framework to design lesson plans, address content, and meet state standards. Then, develop a "walking field trip" through tasks found in students' daily lives.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (1 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Seeing Mathª: Linear Equations - 30hr
Online Syllabus
MATH420.21 PBS TeacherLine- National
Develop strategies for teaching students how to represent and manipulate linear equations. Examine the rationale behind the symbol manipulation that maintains an equality or corresponding inequality. Use symbolic and graphic techniques to solve equations.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Seeing Mathª: Linear Functions - 30hr
Online Syllabus
MATH410.23 PBS TeacherLine- National
Discover a fresh approach to teaching linear functions through the use of real-world problems that generate varied approaches and solutions. Learn how multiple representations and solutions strengthen students' understanding of functions, equations, and problem solving.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Seeing Mathª: Proportional Reasoning - 30hr
Online Syllabus
MATH430.19 PBS TeacherLine- National
Discover techniques to successfully guide your students through the critical transition from elementary mathematics and computing to the more complex, proportional thinking of algebra. Adapt problems from your curriculum to different learning styles using graphing, multimedia technology, and other strategies. You will also become familiar with assessment techniques that distinguish between true proportional reasoning and the appearance of understanding.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Math Teachers, Grades 6-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Teaching Fractions Part 1: Helping Your Students Overcome Challenges - 15hr
Online Syllabus
MATH226.4 PBS TeacherLine-National Unlock the mysteries surrounding children's struggle with fractions. Through the work of the Rational Number Project (RNP), you will begin to view fraction number sense as an extension of whole number sense, and become familiar with the Lesh Translation Model, while reviewing learning theory. Explore how using manipulatives to help children develop mental images of fractions (rather than algorithms) boosts understanding. As the cornerstone of this course, the practical and research-based RNP fraction curriculum will be made available for classroom implementation.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (1 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-6
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $169.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Understanding Numbers And Operations: Addition And Subtraction In Grades PreK-3 - 30hr
Online Syllabus
MATH250.59 PBS TeacherLine- National
Lay the foundation that your students will build on to meet mathematical standards for years to come. Learn to teach mental arithmetic to enhance your students' understanding of addition and subtraction. Develop your understanding of computational strategies by observing students, exploring lesson plans, and examining Web resources. Design, implement, and assess a numbers and operations lesson that combines technology, manipulatives, and effective pedagogical strategies as your final project.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available).
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Math, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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An Introduction To Underlying Principles And Research For Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8) - 45hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA152.10 PBS TeacherLine-National
Meet NCLB's requirements for research-based literacy and reading instruction by analyzing in-depth studies of the use of phonemic awareness, phonics, and word recognition to develop the skills required for students in kindergarten through eighth grade to expand vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and gain independence. Familiarize yourself with the literacy needs of English language learners (ELLs), students with learning disabilities, and other struggling readers. As a final project, all participants will create a classroom literacy plan.
Modified from RDLA 150: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater depth to be eligible for 3 credit hours.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant -List Price: $430.00 -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
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Special Price: $249.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Children's Authors On The Web: Online Sites That Motivate Students To Write (Grades K-6)- 30hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA125.338 PBS TeacherLine- National
Discover the power of author studies to motivate students to read and write. This course uses a problem-based approach to teach the techniques of conducting an author study integrating technology and the Internet. Explore author and other Web sites to collect resources that will introduce your students to many genres while encouraging them to experiment by communicating with others in different forms. You'll create an individual author study you can use as the basis of an ongoing plan to inspire your students to read, write, and use technology effectively.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-6
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

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Early Literacy Learning (K-2) Part 2 - 30hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA350.4 PBS TeacherLine- National
In this course, we focus on implementing a balanced literacy program using an early literacy framework. You'll practice balanced literacy techniques including read-aloud, shared reading, word wall, and interactive writing strategies, and learn how technology can help you differentiate instruction. Like Part 1, this course is geared to K-2 literacy teachers and is also helpful for reading specialists and teachers serving struggling readers and writers in upper elementary grades.
Learners must have completed Early Literacy Learning (K-2): Part 1 before they can begin this course.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

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Effective Writing Instruction (Grades 4-6) - 30hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA215.16 PBS TeacherLine- National
Discover the course that previous participants have called "a real eye-opener with very practical information." Focusing on research paper writing, you'll learn to find topics that capture and maintain the interest of young adolescents. In addition, the course explores the connection between reading and writing, and how technology supports writing, revising, storing, and publishing a research paper.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-6
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

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Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers For Success - 15hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA051.14 PBS TeacherLine-National
This course focuses on preparing preschoolers for success by developing their early literacy skills. The theories and strategies presented are based on the latest early literacy research from Susan B. Neuman and Kathleen Roskos (2007). You'll learn to use this research as you plan meaningful early literacy-learning experiences. These activities build on preschoolers' prior knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen oral language development - providing them with the foundation for reading, writing, and future academic success. The course provides video examples, online interactives, and activities from PBS, and engages you and your colleagues in a collaborative learning experience.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (1 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades Pre-K
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $300.00
Special Price: $169.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Supporting ELLs: Assessing Language Development - 10hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA366.1 PBS TeacherLine- National
Classroom assessment can promote language development and mastery for English language learners. Explore how to use classroom assessments effectively and strategically...as tools to diagnose learning issues and as springboards to more effective educational practices, curricula, and strategies that help students learn more successfully.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 10 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $99.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Teaching Narrative And Expository Text Comprehension (grades PreK-K) - 45hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA182.4 PBS TeacherLine- National
Play, art, drama, and technology can extend student learning far beyond read-aloud sessions. Discover techniques for varying genres and including expository texts to strengthen comprehension. Practice questioning skills to aid comprehension during read-alouds. A plan for incorporating expository text into instruction is the culminating project.
Modified from RDLA180: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater
depth (eligible for 3 credit hours).
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-K
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $249.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Teaching Phonemic Awareness And Phonics (Grades PreK-3) - 45hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA157.15 PBS TeacherLine- National
Bring the ideal balance of oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and written language to your language arts instruction. Study the stages of literacy development and practice assessing the performance of budding young readers. Learn to design instructional activities that strengthen students' skills in phonemic and phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and phonograms.
Modified from RDLA155: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater depth to be eligible for 3 credit hours.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $249.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Teaching Phonics And Spelling For Beginning And Transitional Readers (Grades 1-3) - 45hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA167.11 PBS TeacherLine- National
Engage your beginning and transitional readers and writers with research-based phonics and spelling activities. Study and discuss topics such as the principles that form the foundation for NCLB and traditional versus contemporary perspectives on spelling instruction. Investigate better ways to help students develop oral reading fluency through learning letters, letter-sound correspondence, letter-sound patterns, and high-frequency words, then assess a student's skill level in spelling to set appropriate individual goals. At the conclusion of the course, create a case study of a second grade speller.
Modified from RDLA165: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater
depth to be eligible for 3 credit hours.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 1-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $249.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Teaching Reading In The Content Areas- 30hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA340.131 PBS TeacherLine- National
You can master new strategies to address students' needs in various grade levels. From exploring environments that promote effective learning to examining the skills students need to read content material successfully, this course will introduce you to essential techniques that support more independent reading and learning. You'll identify opportunities for your students to access prior knowledge, set a purpose or target for reading, organize and summarize ideas, take notes, and reflect on their discoveries with satisfaction.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings And Word Knowledge (Grades 3-5) - 45hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA177.4 PBS TeacherLine- National
Enhance student's€™ reading comprehension through context-based instruction, direct instruction, and incidental exposure. Learn to incorporate proven vocabulary instructional strategies into your teaching, and design more effective lesson plans. Then evaluate how your own instructional practices map to the National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA) standards and your state's standards.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $249.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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Teaching Reading In Science - 30hr
Online Syllabus
RDLA130.46 PBS TeacherLine- National
Help students unravel the mysteries and complexities of scientific concepts by training them to approach science texts in new ways. Learn effective strategies to help your students arrange ideas, understand text organization, set goals for reading, make meaningful connections, and persevere through challenging materials.
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/23/08 to Wed, 3/5/08 / Any
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Reading/Language Arts & Science Teachers, Grades 3-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nC.I.I. Services Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: FREE (currently subsidized by NCLB funding)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)
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PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program / Capstone I - 45hr
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