Get Real - Nonfiction
The majority of what is printed and published is nonfiction. Examine specific structure and thinking strategies required to understand nonfiction and then apply that knowledge to your own nonfiction. Teach your students to read, comprehend and then write nonfiction. Starts June 22 Weekend
Professor: Bruce Morgan Hilton Garden Inn (Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, May 31) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Learning Classroom
What is it about some classrooms that make them such powerful places for learning? Use best-practices research to uncover the 'science of the art' of teaching. Starts June 29 Weekend
Professor: Sid Rundle Marriott Courtyard(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, June 7) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Communicate Like A Champion - 3 Credits
The ancient personality study, the Enneagram, offers fascinating insights into personality. Each of us falls into one of nine distinct types that govern our thought, emotion, and behavior patterns. Come find out how you can use the Enneagram to significantly impact your personal and professional relationships. Starts July 6 Weekend Professor: Diane Morrison Hilton Garden Inn 600 S Colorado Blvd- Cherry Creek (Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, June 14) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Powerful Words: Picture Books For All ll - 3 Credits
Picture books are for EVERY student and EVERY classroom! Explore over 100 titles, including collections, poetry, author sets, and electronic books. Learn literacy, science, and social studies applications to meet the needs of diverse students. Starts July 13 Weekend
Professor: Kiley Eberly Marriott Courtyard 8320 S Valley Highway Rd- Park Meadows(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, June 21) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Technology: Ready Set Action - 3 Credits "NEW"
Infuse technology into your curriculum using digital cinematography. Put your digital
camera in movie mode and expand its possibilities. Research shows that higher
student engagement leads to greater student achievement. Student and teachers
become content creators and students become critical thinkers. You have a digital
camera; use it at as a video camera too. Learn about its movie functions and how to
incorporate it into the student experience. Starts July 20 Weekend
Professor: Joe Mascarenas Marriott Courtyard 8320 S Valley Highway Rd- Park Meadows(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, June 28) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cool Solutions For Hot Attttitudes - 3 Credits
Conflict is everywhere. Get practical advice for approaching tense situations and ultimately creating win-win situations. Reduce your anxiety when approaching coworkers, parents, significant other and even students. Leave this class with techniques you will want to implement immediately. Starts July 27 Weekend
Professor: Clark Wilhelm Marriott Courtyard 8320 S Valley Highway Rd- Park Meadows(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, July 5) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Literacy - Get It Together - 3 Credits
Are you frustrated? Need more time to integrate reading and writing in the classroom? Get it together with Bruce Morgan author of "Writing In The Tween Years." Starts August 24 Weekend
Professor: Bruce Morgan Hilton Garden Inn 600 S Colorado Blvd- Cherry Creek (Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, August 2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lyrics And Learning - 3 Credits "NEW"
Do you want to get students excited about content and engaged in learning? MUSIC is the answer! Explore multiple applications for lyrics, including reading comprehension and writing craft. Nurture compassion with songs that promote tolerance and acceptance. Intensify critical thinking with songs that illuminate social issues. Music can reach every learner! Starts September 7 Weekend
Professor: Kiley Eberly Marriott Courtyard 8320 S Valley Highway Rd- Park Meadows (Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, August 16) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thinking Tips In Motion - 3 Credits
Brain research suggests that active learning increases academic performance. Learn strategies that mesh movement and exercises with the subject you teach. Keeping the body in mind keeps the brain in mind! Starts September 14 Weekend
Professor: Tim Taylor Marriott Courtyard 8320 S Valley Highway Rd- Park Meadows(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, August 23) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nine Types Of Students - 3 Credits "NEW"
Learn the personality types of students using the Enneagram Personality System. The Enneagram identifies certain distinctive patterns of behavior for each personality type. Understand how each personality type deals with: getting along with peers, study habits, homework, testing, decision making. Leave this class with new ways to help students have empathy toward others who are different than them.
Starts September 21 Weekend
Professor: Diane Morrison Hilton Garden Inn 600 S Colorado Blvd- Cherry Creek (Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, August 30) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Redefining 'Smart': Teaching For Critical Thinking 3 Credits
Learn critical thinking techniques to give students the skills to think powerfully about ideas, to learn to critique as well as to support others' thinking. Starts September 28 Weekend
Professor: Sid Rundle Marriott Courtyard 8320 S Valley Highway Rd- Park Meadows(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, September 6) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tech It Up-Camera In The Classroom - 3 Credits "NEW"
Infuse technology into your curriculum using digital photography. Bring the camera into
the classroom. Research shows that higher student engagement leads to greater
student achievement. You have a digital camera, now what? Learn its functions and
how to incorporate it into the student experience. Starts October 5 Weekend
Professor: Joe Mascarenas Marriott Courtyard 8320 S Valley Highway Rd- Park Meadow(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, September 13) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Using Picture Books To Teach Everything - 3 Credits
Use picture books to capture student interest, model core literacy skills, and value diversity. Explore the extensive K-12 literature library and highlight applications for all classrooms.
Starts October 12 Weekend
Professor: Kiley Eberly Hilton Garden Inn 600 S Colorado Blvd- Cherry Creek (Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, September 20) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oh Boy - Effective Literacy Practices - 3 Credits
The achievement gap between boys and girls continues to widen! Use the Essential Elements of reading/writing process to create a classroom that will impact literacy instruction in males. Starts October 26 Weekend
Professor: Bruce Morgan Hilton Garden Inn 600 S Colorado Blvd- Cherry Creek(Directions below) (Early Bird Discount for this class must be paid by
Friday, October 4) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you would like to sign up for these classes go to Registration and check the Non Credit option included with these classes.
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