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Workshops for Summer 2008


Strategic Readers and Writers
5500:592-944 (Class #34708)
1 Credit Hour
Tuition and Fees: $397.94 per graduate credit
Dates: 06/09/08-06/21/08
Location: Online (Springboard)
Instructor: Dr. Denise Stuart
Description: This workshop explores the concept of reading comprehension as a strategic process introduced in the Levels I and II SIRI workshops. Participants will engage in ongoing professional reading and in sustained electronic dialogue. Using a variety of print and electronic resources, this workshop will support teachers as they design, implement and evaluate instructional strategies. Workshop content will be consistent with Ohio English Language Arts standards and the Ohio Literacy Initiative framework.

Guided Reading
5500:592-945 (Class #34709)
1 Credit Hour
Tuition and Fees: $397.94 per graduate credit
Dates: 06/23/08-07/05/08
Location: Online (Springboard)
Instructor: Helen Gay Fawcett
Description: This workshop develops concepts and components of guided reading. Participants will engage in ongoing professional reading and in sustained electronic dialogue. Using a variety of print and electronic resources, this workshop will support teachers as they design, implement and evaluate guided reading strategies. Workshop content will be consistent with Ohio English Language Arts standards and the Ohio Literacy Initiative framework.

Word Study
5500:592-946 (Class #34710)
1 Credit Hour
Tuition and Fees: $397.94 per graduate credit
Dates: 07/07/08-07/19/08
Location: Online (Springboard)
Instructor: Dr. Evangeline Newton
Description: This workshop explores the concept of word study as a continuous and strategic process. Participants will engage in ongoing professional reading and in sustained electronic dialogue. Using a variety of print and electronic resources, this workshop will support teachers as they design, implement and evaluate instructional strategies in word study. Workshop content will be consistent with Ohio English Language Arts standards.

Science Workshops for Students and Teachers
Challenge your mind this summer with one of The University of Akron’s many STEM opportunities. Both students and teachers can engage in a variety of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math enrichment experiences. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Medina County Educational Service Center Workshops - 37 classes you can take ONLINE!

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