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FALL 2009 COURSE OFFERINGS

Each offering listed is available on a credit or non-credit basis. The credit costs are payable to the university or college granting the credit. Registration for college credit will be done at the first session of the class. After reviewing the course offerings, please move to the course registration form and identify the course(s) in which you wish to enroll. Be sure to include all personal information, including your e-mail address and click on the Submit It Button. Classes are filled on a space available basis.

  • Cost per credit hour: NNU or BSU $60. Most classes are offered through both institutions.
  • Due date for registrations - Monday, September 15, 2009
  • Please, no phone registrations!
  • Courses are for Boise School District employees. Out of District registrations will be considered on a space available basis only.

School Safety: The Boise School District’s Employees and students are provided with a safe environment in which to work and learn (Goal 3).

FIRST AID FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
This course will include a core program of respiratory emergencies, including CPR techniques and a multimedia presentation of first aid materials. 1 credit. Appropriate for all school personnel.
____Nov. 9, 10, 11, 12; Capital High; 4:00-8:00 PM Instructor: AJ Epperson

RIGHT RESPONSE
The best crisis to deal with is the one which does not actually occur! The RIGHT RESPONSE is a training program for elementary and secondary school staff. It is a proactive approach to crisis management and looks at the crisis holistically to prevent future crisis. Physical interventions are one of the methods taught as a means of de-escalating a situation. 1 credit
____ Session 1: October 15, 22, 29; ASCENT Bldg. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Instructor, Tracey Hocevar
____ Session 2: October 14, 21, 27; ASCENT; 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Instructor, Charlie Silva

All Students: Teachers and staff have adequate training and resources to meet the needs of all students (Goal 8).

USING PLATO ON THE WEB
All teachers can retake this class for credit. Open to any grade level teacher, learn how to set up the program using the Web. All teachers and students have new log ins. Use PLATO programs to enhance your curriculum. Can be used for ISAT remediation. Support will be available on Fridays. Materials needed: A class list and Spring 2009 ISAT scores. 1 credit
_____ Session 1: Thurs. Sept. 17 - Oct. 15 (no class 10/1); Grace Jordan; 3:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor: Debbie Griffith
_____ Session 2: Thurs. Oct. 22 - Nov. 19 (no class 11/5); Morley Nelson; 3:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor: Debbie Griffith

INSTRUCTIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORE CLASSES
(These classes fulfill course work required for the Induction Professional Development Core program)

INSTRUCTION: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE LEARNERS
This course is designed to assist elementary and secondary teachers in designing and delivering effective instruction. Participants will explore methods for engaging all students and optimizing achievement. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the Instruction component of the Professional Development Core. Teachers do not need to bring any materials to the first class. 1 credit.
_____ Weds. Nov. 4 - Dec. 2 (no class 11/25); Boise HS, rm. #509; 4:00-7:30 p.m. Instructor, Sharon Anderson & Kirk Williams

EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: IT’S NO SECRET
This course assists elementary and secondary teachers in designing strategies to establish and communicate effective classroom expectations and procedures. Teachers will investigate how focusing on effective classroom environments enhances student involvement and achievement. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the classroom Management component of the Professional development Core. 1 credit.
_____ Thurs. October 8 - 29; Boise HS, rm. #509; 4:00-7:30 p.m. Instructors, Kelly Anne Kuntz & Jim Coughlin

PLANNING: A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS
This course is designed to assist the elementary and secondary practitioners with long range planning, integration of curriculum and thoughtful approaches to effective sequencing of required subject matter. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the Planning component of the Professional Development Core. Materials needed: District Instructional Objectives & State Standards. 1 credit.
_____ Thurs. & Tues. Sept. 24 & 29; 4:00-7:30 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 26, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Boise HS, rm. #423; Instructors, Sharon Anderson & Kim Brydges

THE IDAHO COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY COURSE: STANDARD I-III
STATE APPROVED LITERACY COURSE DESIGNED FOR K-8 GRADE

Completion of the state requirement for literacy certification can be done by use of university credit (cost $60 per credit) or through Verification of Course Completion letter (no cost). **Non-Boise District educators will be assessed a $50.00 administration fee per standard**

THE IDAHO COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY COURSE: STANDARD I, Phonological Awareness
STATE APPROVED LITERACY COURSE DESIGNED FOR K-8 GRADE.
This course will cover the Interrelation of language acquisition and literacy, Phonological awareness, Phonics and Decoding, Enhancing Fluency, Spelling - Stages of development, Reading Indicators for grade levels, Best practices in reading instruction. 1 credit NNU. CORE textbook required for the course. Purchase prior to class or use loaners available at first class.
_____ Standard I: Tues. Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 (no class 11/24); Wm. H. Taft; 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Instructor, Barbara Decker

THE IDAHO COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY COURSE: STANDARD II, Comprehension
STATE APPROVED LITERACY COURSE DESIGNED FOR K-8 GRADE.
This course will cover research and best practices relating to comprehension instruction that maximize student reading success. 1 credit NNU. CORE textbook required for the course. Purchase prior to class or use loaners available at first class.
____ Standard II: Sat. October 17 & 24; Maple Grove; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Instructor, Dannette Blakeslee

THE IDAHO COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY COURSE: STANDARD III, Assessment
STATE APPROVED LITERACY COURSE DESIGNED FOR K-8 GRADE.
This course will cover appropriate strategies, multiple assessments, and interventions to maximize student reading success. 1 credit NNU. CORE textbook and companion text Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures required for the course. Purchase prior to class or use loaners available at first class.
_____ Standard III: Sat. Nov. 14 & 21; Maple Grove; 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Instructor, Dannette Blakeslee

Curriculum: We place the highest value on student learning by delivering the district’s curriculum (Goal 4). All Students: Teachers and staff have adequate training and resources to meet the needs of all children. (Goal 8 of the Boise School District Strategies Plan.)

BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE I
This course is designed for all teachers K-12 and school support personnel. The primary system taught will be the (Bornstein) Signed English approach. No Book is required. Instructor will provide materials. No prerequisite. 2 credits.
____ Tuesdays; September 29 - December 15; Frank Church, #213; 4:00-6:30 p.m. Instructor, Harriet Crist

SUPERVISING PARAPROFESSIONALS
This course is designed to provide tools and techniques that special education teachers can use to facilitate the utilization of paraprofessionals in order to make them effective members of the educational team. Topics include defining the paras’ responsibilities specific to their own program, designing a specific plan for training the assistants with whom they work, conducting a positive and honest post-evaluation conference, and designing a process for requesting additional paraprofessional staff. This course is web-assisted and utilizes Internet communication as well as face-to-face meetings. 2 credits.
_____ Wednesdays. Sept. 23 - Dec. 2; West Library; 4:00-7:00 p.m. Instructor, Shelley Retter

MOVE (MOBILITY OPPORTUNITIES VIA EDUCATION)
MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) helps children with disabilities acquire increased independence in sitting, standing and walking, learn and gain more mobility, and experience better health and enhanced personal dignity. Designed for therapists and teachers that work with students with severe needs, participants will learn how to implement a program where students systematically acquire motor skills while engaged in other activities. In addition, participants will be provided with tools to measure small increments of motor skills and translate this data into functional IEP goals. 1 credit.
____ Mondays; Sept. 21 - Oct. 19; Hillcrest Computer Lab; 3:45 - 6:45 p.m. Instructor, Gayle Whitlach

SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS
Learn Spanish through best practices in language acquisition. Not only will you acquire skills in a new language but you will also gain instructional strategies that will add to your classroom repertoire. Students will learn vocabulary through activities using literature as well as experience language immersion. This is a beginning level Spanish class. 1 credit.
____ Tuesdays; September 29 - October 27; White Pine; 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Instructor, Tori Moroney

SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS II
This is a continuation of Spanish for Educators. Learn Spanish through best practices in language acquisition. Not only will you acquire skills in a new language but you will also gain instructional strategies that will add to your classroom repertoire. Students will learn vocabulary through activities using Total Physical Response, sheltered instruction as well as experience language immersion. Students will build on vocabulary from Spanish I as well as learn more strategies for communicating with parents and a more in depth study of Spanish grammar. This is a beginning level Spanish class. 1 credit.
____ Tuesdays; Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (no class 11/24); White Pine; 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Instructor, Tori Moroney

PHASE I SIOP®: AN INTRODUCTION TO SHELTERED INSTRUCTION
Participants will interactively begin exploring sheltered instruction while looking at effective classroom strategies for at-risk students, with a special emphasis on English language learners and native English speakers with limited academic vocabularies. Class will be facilitated by current practitioners and will introduce the participant to the SIOP framework. Great, Useful Materials Provided. 1 credit. Boise School District employees only. Please email Sharon Hutton to register. Bring a sack lunch.
____ Session 1: Sept. 14; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 2: Nov. 2; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 3: Nov. 9; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 4: Dec. 7; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba

PHASE II SIOP®: SHELTERED INSTRUCTION LESSON PLAN DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
Participants will have fun exploring culture while reflecting on applications to the classroom. We will also work on fine tuning content and language objectives, and dig in deep with lesson plan development as guided by the SIOP framework. Even more wonderful materials provided. 1 credit. Class open to Boise School District employees only. Please email Sharon Hutton to register. Bring a sack lunch.
____ Session 1: Sept. 15; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 2: Nov. 3; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 3: Nov. 10; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 4: Dec. 8; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba

PHASE III SIOP®: SHELTERED INSTRUCTION OBSERVATION & PEER COLLBORATION
Participants will come together as reflective practioners. We will really get our feet with the sheltered instruction protocol for lesson plan development and collaborative observations. Participants will have an opportunity to observe SIOP trained teachers while becoming a more effective peer observer. Additional practice with language objectives will be emphasized. Amazing Materials Provided. 1 credit. Class open to Boise School District employees only. Please email Sharon Hutton to register. Bring a sack lunch.
____ Session 1: Sept. 16; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 2: Nov. 4; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 3: Nov. 11; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba
____ Session 4: Dec. 9; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Molly Jo de Fuentealba

PHASE IV SIOP®: CLASSROOM APPLICATION OF THE SIOP MODEL
This course will focus on applying components of the SIOP model to lesson design. Participants will create, share, and evaluate lessons focused on intentional use of sheltered instruction strategies. The lessons will be intentionally created for use in teachers’ current teaching positions. Note: Please bring lesson planning materials to class! 1 credit. Class open to Boise School District employees only. Bring a sack lunch.
____ Session 1: October 15 & 22; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Brian Whitney
____ Session 2: Dec. 10 & 11; East JH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Brian Whitney

PHASE V SIOP®: FOUNDATIONS OF PEERS COACHING
Participants will explore the foundations of instructional coaching using the SIOP® as a framework to guide coaching scenarios. Topics include defining the role of a peer coach, developing the language of a coach, observation skills and providing feedback, and strategies for dealing with challenges. Prerequisites: PHASE I-IV SIOP®. 1 credit.
____ Session 1: Elementary Teachers; Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Jan. 27, May 12; East JH, rm. 115; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Brian Whitney
____ Session 2: Secondary Teachers; Sept. 24, Oct. 20, Jan. 28, May 13; East JH, rm. 115; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructor, Brian Whitney

Technology: The Boise School District will acquire and maintains appropriate technological facilities and materials, support, instructional strategies and staff training (Goal 10).

SMART Boards 101: Introduction to Notebook 10
Learn to harness the vast capabilities of your SMARTBOARD interactive whiteboard. Instructors will quickly learn the basics of using the board and move to advanced features that allow for visually engaging integration into district and state curriculum. Presentations will be focused on building the participant’s skills using SmartBoard and promoting the integration of technology into their teaching using the latest software, Notebook version 10. Participants must have access to a Smartboard. 1 credit.
____ Session 1: Thurs. Sept. 17 - Oct. 22 (no class 10/1); Mtn. View; 4:00-7:00 p.m. Instructor, Travis Hunt
CLASS FULL Session 2: Thurs. Oct. 29 - Dec. 10 (no class 11/5 & 26); Mtn. View; 4:00-7:00 p.m. Instructor, Travis Hunt

LEARNING SCRATCH
Kids love to make computers do what they want. Scratch is programming language created with young people (8 to 16 year olds) in mind. This free program created by M.I.T. allows students to create stories, animations, simple games, music and art that will introduce and interest them in computer programming. Learn how to use the program, access and upload programs on the Scratch website, create projects you can use in class, and excite your students about computer science. It’s a lot of fun and no previous programming experience is necessary. 1 credit
____ Tuesdays; October 6 - November 10; Riverglen, rm. #216; 4:00-6:30 p.m. Instructor, Roger Piper-Ruth

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