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An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction - 30hr

RDLA150 

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 (ELL), students with learning disabilities, and other struggling readers. As a final project, all participants will create a classroom literacy plan.
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-8
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA150 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA150.71   PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any   

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA150   PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any 


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An Introduction To Underlying Principles And Research For Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8) - 45hr

RDLA152

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.
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
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 -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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA152 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Mon, 10/20/08 to Sun, 11/30/08 / Any

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA152  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any    


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Children's Authors On The Web: Online Sites That Motivate Students To Write (Grades K-6)- 30hr 

RDLA125

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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA125.361 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Janice West
Date/Time:Mon, 6/23/08 to Sun, 8/3/08 / Any
JMU credit available!

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA125.354  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any   

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA125.354  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Early Literacy Learning (K-2) - Part 1- 30hr 

RDLA345

Learn about the components of a balanced literacy program through an early literacy framework that incorporates reading and writing as integral skills and represents a wide array of literacy activities. From the classroom-tested read-aloud, shared reading, word wall, and interactive writing strategies to authentic student assessments that inform balanced literacy instruction, this course gives you practical insight into balanced literacy concepts. Designed for literacy teachers, grades K-2, this course is also valuable for reading specialists and those who teach older students struggling with reading and writing. This course is a required prerequisite to Early Literacy Learning (K-2): Part 2.
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA345 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA345  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any  

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Early Literacy Learning (K-2)  Part 2 - 30hr

RDLA350

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.
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA350 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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Effective Writing Instruction (Grades 4-6) - 30hr

RDLA215

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.
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)


Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA215 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.


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Effective Writing Instruction (Grades 1-3) - 30hr

RDLA210

Learn how to use Writing Workshops to teach the theory and practice of writing to your early elementary students. From setting up and maintaining a Writing Workshop to analyzing obstacles to good student writing, you'll have the opportunity to share insights with online colleagues. You'll also learn ways to help students learn to evaluate the credibility of their sources. You'll write a synthesis paper or design a class Web site to accompany a Writing Workshop program 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.
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 1-3
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)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)


Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA210 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA210  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any 


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Facilitating Oral Language Development (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr

RDLA200

Blending both theoretical and practical information about oral language development for students PreK 3, this course will introduce you to proven ways to assess students' oral language skills and will give you the opportunity to practice strategies for teaching vocabulary to young students. The course also covers tactics for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse students. Discover PBS resources, such as Arthur, that you can encourage parents to use to expand their children's vocabulary. Coursework includes learning to set standards-based goals for integrating solid oral language practices into your classroom.

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.
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, 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)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - -List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA200 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA200  PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any 

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Integrating Technology Into The Middle School Language Arts Curriculum - 30hr

AKRDLA360

In the Information Age functional literacy has come to include the ability to participate in society through all kinds of traditional and electronic media. Middle school Language Arts embraces all of these facets of literacy by instilling a life-long love of reading and writing for many different audiences and purposes. The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) address these needs in terms of oral language, reading and literature, writing and research with a particular emphasis of the integration of technology into instruction. In this six-week course we will explore strategies and resources that transform the middle school Language Arts classroom into a vibrant, thriving, literate community of learners.
Points/Credit Hours:   30 recertification points 
Audience:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers
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 - $199

C.I.I. Anytime Anywhere Online Syllabus  
AKRDLA360.109 Virginia's Community of Anytime Knowledge Course
Facilitator:   Debbie Rollins                   
Date/Time:   Mon, 9/22/08 to Sun, 11/02/08 / Any


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Integrating Technology Into The Virginia K-2 Reading Curriculum - 30 hr

AKRDLA330

Balance the basics! Balanced literacy brings together the strengths of systematic phonics instruction with the benefits of holistic reading experiences to address all the needs of the emergent reader. In this course you will be immersed in strategies that help your classroom blossom into an environment where all children can grow as readers.
Points/Credit Hours:  30 recertification points 
Audience: Reading/Language Arts 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 - $199

C.I.I. Anytime Anywhere Online Syllabus  
AKRDLA330.111 Virginia's Community of Anytime Knowledge Course
Facilitator:   Debbie Rollins                   
Date/Time:    Mon, 7/14/08 to Sun, 8/24/08 / Any

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Integrating the Internet into the K-2 Language Arts Curriculum - 30hr

RDLA120

Hone your skills at finding the right Internet resources, and selecting the resources that will work best for your students and learning plans using the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) as a guide. As a final project, develop a plan for meaningfully integrating your choices into your language arts curriculum.
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, 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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA120 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDL120.51 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 6/25/08 to Tues, 8/5/08 / Any 

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDL120 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any 

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Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers For Success - 15hr  

RDLA051

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.
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA051Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA051 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any 

 

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Supporting ELLs: Assessing Language Development - 10hr 

 RDLA366 

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.
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA366 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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Supporting English Language Learners: Oral Language Development - 10hr 

 RDLA363 

This unique two-session course uses material derived from RDLA 200: Facilitating Oral Language Development to offer an intensive focus on the needs of English Language Learners. The course provides both theoretical and practical information to apply in helping non-native English speakers develop language skills, meet learning standards, and experience success in school. Over the two week course duration, learners will work within the online community to identify essential questions about English Language Learners and to answer these questions in a publishable article.
Points/Credit Hours:  10 recert pts                       
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreSchool-3
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA363 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.


National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA363 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any

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Teaching Phonemic Awareness And Phonics (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr

RDLA155

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.
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: 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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA155 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Mon, 10/13/08 to Sun, 11/23/08 / Any
JMU credit available!


National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA155 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any


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Teaching Narrative And Expository Text Comprehension (grades PreK-K) - 45hr 

RDLA182

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.
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA182 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA182 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any


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Teaching Narrative and Expository Comprehension - 30hr

RDLA180

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.
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 PreSchool-K
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA180 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.


National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA180 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any


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Teaching Narrative and Expository Comprehension - 30hr

RDLA190

Learn proven comprehension assessment techniques that will enable you to plan appropriate instruction for your 4th- to 6th-graders. Develop narrative and expository text lesson plans that use a collaborative teaching approach for direct comprehension 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.
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA190 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Mon, 10/27/08 to Sun, 12/7/08 / Any

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Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers- 30hr

RDLA165

Engage your beginning and transitional readers and writers with research-based phonics and spelling activities. Study and discuss topics such as the principles which 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.
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 1-3
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)
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $199.00 (currently subsidized by USDOE funding)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA165 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA165 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers- 30hr

RDLA160

Introduce your youngest readers and writers to the world of phonics and spelling with research-based instructional activities drawn from principles that formed the basis of NCLB. Practice assessing the performance of emergent readers and analyzing student work samples to determine their knowledge levels. Use assessment data to design appropriate activities for teaching letter-sound correspondence, high-frequency words, word recognition, and spelling. As a final exercise, create a case study of an emergent speller.

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.)
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 PreSchool-K
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)

Virginia's PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by Virginia instructors and are open to Virginia educators only. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online  Syllabus          
RDLA160 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. Virginia standards and issues are addressed. National PBS TeacherLine courses are taught by instructors from various states and are open to educators from across the country. In both cases the basic course content is exactly the same. Online Syllabus                         
RDLA160 PBS TeacherLine- National 
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 10/22/08 to Tues, 12/2/08 / Any
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Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers - 45hr

RDLA162

Introduce your youngest readers and writers to the world of phonics and spelling with research-based instructional activities drawn from principles that formed the basis of NCLB. Practice assessing the performance of emergent readers and analyzing students' work samples to determine their knowledge levels. Use assessment data to design appropriate activities for teaching letter-sound correspondence, high-frequency words, word recognition, and spelling. As a final exercise, create a case study of an emergent speller.

Modified from RDLA160: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater depth to be 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.)
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 PreSchool-K