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Undergraduate and Graduate Credit Opportunities
Northwest-Kansas City endeavors to assist districts and organizations to provide a rigorous yet meaningful way for participants to receive graduate or undergraduate credit for their participation, implementation and on-going application of their learning from the professional development. Assistance is given in writing the requirements, scoring guides, or is completely done for your organization by the University. A representative from the University is generally on hand for registration and questions regarding the credit requirements.
The credit option is a valuable incentive for your employees since the rate for this credit is offered for a fraction of regular tuition rates.
If you would like to have information on how you might incorporate this option for your employees, please contact Professional Development at 816.844.7857.
As you embark upon a journey of understanding the 3D framework, you will begin to discern with clarity your transformational purpose. The online course will guide you through this process. Next it will help you create a plan to fulfill your purpose with practical 2nd & 3rd dimension strategies. Along the way, you will make important discoveries that will increase your capacity to effectively coach the 21st century athlete.
- Create strategies to combat "entitlement"
- Learn how to motivate athletes from within
- Understand how to build confidence
- Develop strategies to harness emotions
- Discover the formula for team cohesion
- Realize how to effectively set goals
- Establish a plan to cultivate character
Phone: 816.535.0440
Email: info@3dinstitute.com
Website: https://3dinstitute.com/course-for-credit/
BIST, or Behavior Intervention Support Team, is a unique outreach program of Ozanam that provides consultation to teachers in hundreds of schools throughout the Midwest in order to create a positive change toward a safe and productive learning environment.
BIST's services are developed specifically for your entire school and can be applied to individuals, teams, or the entire faculty. Regardless of the exact nature of our work together, the process begins with a meeting of key people from your organization and BIST staff for an in-depth look at your situation. This is followed by an in-service to give your entire staff a feel for our philosophy and a look at our specific services. At this point we provide you with a recommended plan of action.
The Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) grew out of a desire to keep at-risk students in a community school. Our mission is to help teachers, administrators, parents and students learn techniques to effect positive change and create a healthy learning environment for all. We accomplish this through G.R.A.C.E. - Giving Responsibility and Accountability to Children in Education.
BIST offers training on topics such as:
- Discipline Techniques
- Partnering with Parents
- Anger Management
- Staff Support & Problem Solving
- Girl Dynamics
- ODD
- ADD/ADHD
- PDD / Aspergers / Autism
- Many more!
Contact Information
http://www.ozanam.org/services/bist
Heather Leap
Ozanam/ BIST
421 E. 137th Street
Kansas City, MO 64145
Phone: 816.508.3652
Email: heather.leap@ozanam.org
Check above website for updated list of courses and dates!
Phone: 800.663.3348
Website: www.nwmissouri.edu/rpdc/map
Contact Information
Debi Korell
Science MAP Regional Instructional Facilitator
korell@nwmissouri.edu
The Northwest MAP Regional Instructional Facilitators are expanding their efforts to include the writing of model units in science, in-depth Grade Level Expectation (GLE) work in math and communication arts, and a content series connecting the GLEs, Depth of Knowledge (DOK), curriculum and instruction in math, communication arts and science.
Northwest supports theses MAP activities in these and other regions with graduate credit offerings. Through this avenue, teachers are able to reflect on what they have learned and define how they can best implement these learnings in their own classrooms and at their district.
Check above website for updated list of courses and dates!
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a voluntary certification program for teachers with three or more years’ teaching experience to demonstrate the positive impact they have on student learning through standards-based evidence. Candidates complete four components over an up to three-year time span. During the 2018-2019 school year, new candidates will complete Component 3 and Component 1. Stud who completed Components 3 and 1 last year will work on Component 4 and 2 during the 2018-2019 school year.
Year 1 Students:
Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment – This component requires two video recordings, student work samples, and a written commentary that demonstrates evidence of your practice and analysis of instruction, student engagement and the learning environment. (3 credit hours available) Fall 2018
Component 1: Content Knowledge – This computer-based assessment requires candidates to demonstrate their content knowledge and pedagogical practices for teaching in your content area through the full age range and ability level of your certificate area. The assessment includes three constructed response exercises and 45 selected response items. (2 credit hours available) Spring 2019
Year 2 Students:
Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner – This component requires you to demonstrate evidence of your abilities as an effective and reflective practitioner in developing and applying knowledge of your students; your use of assessments to effectively plan for and positively impact your students’ learning; and your collaboration to advance students’ learning and growth. (2 credit hours available) Fall 2018
Component 2: Differentiation – This classroom-based component requires that candidates gather and analyze information about individual students’ strengths and needs and use that information to design and implement instruction to advance student learning and achievement. You will submit selected work samples that demonstrate the students’ growth over time and a written commentary that analyzes your instructional choices. (3 credit hours available) Spring 2019
Contact Person
Charlene Steadman, NBCT
csteadm@nwmissouri.edu
Visit www.nbpts.org for complete information about the National Board process.
Department of Teaching & Learning
Phone: 816.413.5066
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Toll Free Phone: 800.663.3348
Local Phone: 660.562.1995
Website: www.nwrpdc.org
The mission of the Northwest Regional Professional Development Center is to "Build the capacity of educators and schools to maximize student performance through high quality professional development." NWRPDC offers extensive professional development workshops with the option of graduate credit. These workshop options focus on content area training, as well as high quality instructional practices. Additionally, if the district's professional development plan engages teachers in long-term professional learning and is linked to student learning and district improvement goals, graduate credit may be an option. For more information call 800.663.3348 or 660.562.1995. You may register on the web at www.nwrpdc.org.
Check above website for updated list of courses and dates!
Phone: 800.663.3348
Website: http://education.umkc.edu/centers
Contact Person:
Lori Colvin
Professional Learning Communities Project Assistants
Check above website for updated list of courses and dates!
Website: www.virtualeduc.com/nwms/
Virtual Education Software, inc. partners with accredited colleges and universities to provide interactive, continuing education courses for teachers and higher education students. Online education courses can be taken cooperatively through over seventy accredited college and university partners nationally. Rely on the expert instruction and flexibility of e-learning to advance your career, move up on a salary schedule, or complete state re-licensure requirements. As we release new courses each year, we look forward to helping you achieve your educational and career goals.
Northwest Missouri State University has partnered with Virtual Education Software, inc. to offer professional development courses for educators online. These interactive courses provide expert instruction at a pace that fits your schedule and are offered for graduate credits for educators. VESi courses are now tablet compatible, making it easy for you to recertify anytime, anywhere with reliable, stable online access.
TO REGISTER for one or more courses, please call: 1-800-313-6744 between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST, Monday through Friday.
VESi recommends that you check with your school district and/or state licensing agency to verify these course offerings will meet your district and/or state requirements for salary advancement and/or state certificate re-licensure.
The following courses are available for graduate credit:
- Autism & Asperger's Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies
- Drugs & Alcohol in Schools: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse
- Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services
- Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment
- Early Childhood: Program Planning
- Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development
- Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom
- Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools
- Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms
- Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators
- Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher
- Reading & Writing in Content Area
- Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers
- Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom
- Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm
- Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program
- Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom
- Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards
- Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies
- Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction
Check above website for additional information!
Non-Credit Opportunities
Website: https://www.warehousemantraining.com
Developed in conjunction with employers, Warehouseman Training Inc. provides training for high demand occupations. Students can complete one of Warehouseman Training Inc.’s programs in as little as 2 weeks. Students completing the program can earn certifications such as a Certified Warehouse and Material Handler Certificate, an OSHA-10 Safety Certificate, and a Power Industrial Truck License.
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Programs Offered Include:
- Certified Warehouse and Material Handler (CWMH)
- Certified Warehouse and Material Handler (CWMH), TRACE – TRaining ACcess for Everyone including Ex-Offenders
- Administrative Assistant and Supply Chain Technician
- Administrative Assistant and Supply Chain Technician, TRACE – TRaining ACcess for Everyone including Ex-Offenders
- Administrative Assistant
- Dream It Do It Warehouseman Training
Contact Information
Warehouseman Training Inc.
3150 Mercier St.
Suite 534
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816.216.6075
Email: info@warehousemantraining.com
Continuing Education Unit Opportunities
Website: https://www.ipa-kc.com/
IPA offers consultation, clinical services, continuing education, licensure supervision, and training. Continuing education classes are provided for professional counselors, school counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, and psychologists. Program content is also relevant for other professionals including nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, case managers, administrators, and other health professionals.
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Upcoming Trainings Located at Northwest-Kansas City:
Contact Information
Institute for Psychological Advancement
P.O. Box 481372
Kansas City, MO 64148
Phone: 816.569.1043
Email: support@ipa-kc.com
