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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
FOR CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES

Teacher Training Opportunities 2009-2010
Title of Workshop
Dates
Contact
Information
Fee
Unit/s and
Multicultural Requirement
Registration Deadline

CTEL 2010

(to prepare for June 12, 2010 exam)

CTEL 1

(Language & Language Development)

Mar 6 & 13

(8:00-4:30)

Learning Zone

Also see:  www.teachinla.com

$55

Qualifies for test voucher

1

(multiculture)

ASAP

CTEL 2 (Assessment & Instruction)

Mar 20, April 10, 17 & 24

(8:00-4:30)

Learning Zone

Also see:  www.teachinla.com

$70

Qualifies for test voucher

2

(multiculture)

ASAP

CTEL 3

(Culture & Inclusion)

May 1 & 8

(8:00-3:35)

Learning Zone

Also see:  www.teachinla.com

$55

Qualifies for test voucher

1

(multiculture)

ASAP

CSET 2010

(to prepare for May 8, 2010 exam)

CSET: LOTE V (Latino Culture, Geography, & History)

Jan. 23, 30,

Feb 6, and 20

(8:00-1:00)

Learning Zone

Also see:  www.teachinla.com

$65

Qualifies for test voucher

1

(multiculture)

ASAP
CSET: LOTE IV (Bilingual Methodology)

Feb 27,

Mar 6, 13, 20

(8:00-1:00)

Learning Zone

Also see:  www.teachinla.com

$65

Qualifies for test voucher

1

(multiculture)

ASAP
CSET: LOTE III (Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing)

April 10, 17 & 24,

May 1

(8:00-4:30)

Learning Zone

Also see:  www.teachinla.com

$75

Qualifies for test voucher if A or B on District Fluency exam

2

(multiculture)

ASAP
oNLINE or OTHER ONGOING COURSES
Coaching to Improve Reading
flexible groups starting each month

1-888-263-9980 ext. 107 or 104

info@cecreditsonline.org

Reduced Price

$237

3

www.cecreditsonline.org

go to CA then LAUSD

Coaching to Improve Teaching and Learning
flexible groups starting each month

1-888-263-9980 ext. 107 or 104

info@cecreditsonline.org

Reduced Price

$237

3

www.cecreditsonline.org

go to CA then LAUSD

The Constructive Discipline Series (4-part series)
flexible groups starting each month

1-888-263-9980 ext. 107 or 104

info@cecreditsonline.org

Reduced price

$79

for each class.

4 separate but sequential classes

1

each class

www.cecreditsonline.org

go to CA then LAUSD

Creative Writing Turn Life Stories into Literature A series of 10 weekly classes Mon. or Thurs. 7:00-10:00 PM

Elaina Golden

(323) 936-2601

elanaji@earthlink net

$300

1

or

2 with homework

www.thewritingstudio.biz

flexible enrollment

Creative Writing Turn Life Stories into Literature

A series of 10 weekly classes

Saturdays

(2:15-5:15)

Elaina Golden

(323) 936-2601

elanaji@earthlink net

$300

1

or

2 with homework

www.thewritingstudio.biz

flexible enrollment

Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom
flexible groups starting each month

1-888-263-9980 ext. 107 or 104

info@cecreditsonline.org

Reduced Price

$237

3

www.cecreditsonline.org

go to CA then LAUSD

Earthwatch Projects
ongoing
educationawards@earthwatch. org
1-800-776-0188 x118
www.earthwatch.org
grants available
1-5
some multicultural
 
How to “Read and Write” in Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Mathematics
flexible groups starting each month

1-888-263-9980 ext. 107 or 104

info@cecreditsonline.org

Reduced Price

$237

3

www.cecreditsonline.org

go to CA then LAUSD

Today's Classroom
flexible groups starting each month

1-888-263-9980 ext. 107 or 104

info@cecreditsonline.org

Reduced Price

$158

2

www.cecreditsonline.org

go to CA then LAUSD

MARCH 2010
Investigative Environmental Immersions in Science Mondays throuhout the year Must attend 30 hours for credit

Rosa Peralta

(213) 622-5237 x 228

rperalta@laep.org

Free
1
Humanitas Teachers’ Institute

Mar 3, 10, 17, 24

(4pm-8pm)

L.A.E.P. offices, Downtown L.A.

Register

www.laep.org

$25

dinner

&

materials

1

3/1/2010

Armine at

aasatryan@laep.org

(213) 622-5327 x 232

History of Black Los Angeles

Mar 6th & 7th

(8:00-4:30)

Josh Sides

jsides@csun.edu

$95
1
Humanitas Teachers’ Institute

Mar 9, 11, 16, 18;

(4pm-8pm)

Cleveland HS, Reseda

Register

www.laep.org

$25

dinner

&

materials

1

3/5/2010

Armine at

aasatryan@laep.org

(213) 622-5327 x 232

By LAUSD For LAUSD:

Best Practices Conference

Mar 13

(8:00-1:00)

Linda Kidd, Debra Conejo,

Judy Garratt

(213) 241-6444

Free

4

Professional Development Hours

(Accumulate

30 hours = 1 salary point)

Register on Learning Zone

Also call Lillian, Judy Garratt, Caroline P

Digital Cameras in the Classroom Mar 13 & 20

Learning Zone &

David Boin

(818) 203-9074

www.edtechworkshops.com

$80
1
March 10, 2010

Enhancing language acquisition in young learners

(pre-K through 2nd gr.)

Mar 13 & 27

(8:30-4:30)

Darcy Diamond, NBCT,

ddd6869@lausd.net

classes will be held @ UTLA building, 8th floor

$50

Materials, books and room fee.

Payable

at first class

1
Contact instructor
Stars and Cars: So. Cal.'s Development into a Metropolis

Mar 13, 20, 27 &

Apr 10

(8:00-4:00)

Larry Carstens en4ed@earthlink.net or www.en4ed.com

$75

/unit

(pre-registered) /$160 on first day of class

2

March 13th or

when class is full

Understanding Diversity

Mar 13 & 14

(9:00-5:00)

Kari Bower

(323) 653-3332

shawngrifla@aol.com

$75

1

(multiculture)

8339 West 3rd St.
Finding Pachamama/ Mother Earth: Environmentalism in Latin America

Mar 20 & 21

(8:30-4:30)

Valerie Berkovich

(310) 825-4572 valerie@international.ucla.edu

$50

includes breakfast, lunch, parking and materials

1

(multiculture)

Limited Space ASAP
April 2010
Investigative Environmental Immersions in Science Mondays throuhout the year Must attend 30 hours for credit

Rosa Peralta

(213) 622-5237 x 228

rperalta@laep.org

Free
1
Diversity Awareness Training

Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

(7pm-9pm)

818-522-9937

steve.polvy@lausd.net

$100

1

(multiculture)

ASAP
Issues in Culturally Responsive Education:Focus on the Hispanic Student

Apr 8, 15 & 22,

(4:00-6:00);

Apr 10 (8:30-12;00);

Apr 18 (11:00-1:30)

Lynn:

(323) 787-3626

lredman@lausd.net

$12.21

plus shipping (book required for the class)

1

(multiculture)

ASAP
Academic Language In Action Part A (TeachStar Online Class)

Apr 9 -

May 14

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-05-49

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Academic Language In Action Part B (TeachStar Online Class)

Apr 9 -

May 14

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-05-53

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Data Analysis

Apr 9 -

Jun 4

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-14

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

From Patterns to Functions (Online)

Apr 9 -

Jun 4

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-13

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Geometric Thinking 1: Understanding Polygons (Online)

Apr 9 -

Jun 4

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-13-25

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Integers, Brain Research & Differentiated Instruction (Online)

Apr 9 -

Jun 4

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-15

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Rational Number Concepts (Online)

Apr 9 -

Jun 4

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-19

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Strategies for English Learners K-8 (5 weeks) Online Class

Apr 9 -

May 14

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$125
1

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: 55-06-94

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/ Reading K-3

(Online)

Apr 9 -

May 14

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-16

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/ Reading (K-3)

Online

Apr 9 -

May 28

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-16

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/ Reading (4-8)

Online

Apr 9 -

May 28

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

March 26, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-17

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Enhancing language acquisition in young learners

(pre-K through 2nd gr.)

Apr 10 & 17

(8:30-4:30)

Darcy Diamond, NBCT,

ddd6869@lausd.net

classes will be held @ UTLA building, 8th floor

$50

Material, books and room fee.

Payable

at first class

1
Contact instructor

Human Rights and the Environment 

Sat

Apr 10 &

Sat

April 17

(8:30-4:30)

Mark Elinson:

(323) 939-3606

melinson@earthlink.net   or

Susan Philips:

(323) 660-4799 sphilips4@aol.com  

Location:

UTLA Headquarters

None
1
April 6, 2010
Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum to Promote Literacy in Gifted/High Achieving Students

April 10 & 17th

(8:00-5:00)

(First day 7:45am)

mandel@pacificnet.net
Free
1

ASAP

Limited to 25 participants

Scaffolding HIgher Order Thinking Skills with WebQuest

Apr 10 & 24

(8:00-4:00)

David Boin

(818) 203-9074

Location:

UTLA Headquarters

$80
1
Learning Zone: NA-21-23
Teaching Our World Through the Arts - Dance Strand

Apr 10 & 17th,

May 1 & 15

(8:30am-5:00)

(310) 440-4737

emahon@skirball.org

$80

Discount for more than 1 strand - see www.skirball.org

1 or 2

or each strand

(2 with homework)

ASAP

Limited Space

www.skirball.org

Language, Democracy, and Social Justice

Apr 16

(3:30-7:30)

Apr 17 (8:00-4:00)

May 24

(4:30-6:30)

Maria Hedrick

(213) 487-5560

UTLA

3303 Wilshire Blvd. 10th fl.

LA, CA 90010

$40

pre-registration

$45 at the door

Includes Breakfast + lunch

1

(multiculture)

Mail check to UTLA

see utla.net

Maria Hedrick

(213) 487-5560

Building a New Nation From Independence to Covered Wagons

Apr 24 & May 15

(8:00-4:00)

linda.kidd@lausd.net

$10

materials fee

1
Limited enrollment
Cultural Competency

Apr 24 & 25

(9:00-5:00)

Kari Bower

(323) 653-3332

Shawngrifla@aol.com

$75

1

(multiculture)

Call or email the contact person

8339 West 3rd St.

AFT: School, Family, Community

April 28 and May 8

(8:00-4:00)

TBA

(2nd point)

Rosie

(818) 687-5282

rjv9239@utla.net

Learning Zone

$120

(1 salary point)

For $30 more

$150

(total 2 points)

1 or 2

Register on the Learning Zone

Limited enrollment

MAY 2010
Investigative Environmental Immersions in Science Mondays throuhout the year Must attend 30 hours for credit

Rosa Peralta

(213) 622-5237 x 228

rperalta@laep.org

Free
1
Introduction to Council for Educators

May 8 & 15

(8am-4:30)

joseph.provisor@lausd.net

or

monica.chinlund@lausd.net

$50

materials fee

Must be received in order to complete enrollment

1

(multiculture)

Limited space
june 2010
Investigative Environmental Immersions in Science Mondays throuhout the year Must attend 30 hours for credit

Rosa Peralta

(213) 622-5237 x 228

rperalta@laep.org

Free
1
Understanding Diversity

June 6 & 13

(9:00-5:00)

Kari Bower

(323) 653-3332

shawngrifla@aol.com

$75

1

(multiculture)

8339 West 3rd St.
July 2010
Academic Language In Action Part A (TeachStar Online Class)

July 2 -

Aug 6

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-05-49

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Academic Language In Action Part B (TeachStar Online Class)

July 2 -

Aug 6

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-05-53

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Data Analysis

July 2 -

Aug 27

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-14

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

From Patterns to Functions (Online)

July 2 -

Aug 27

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-13

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Geometric Thinking 1: Understanding Polygons (Online)

July 2 -

Aug 27

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-13-25

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Integers, Brain Research & Differentiated Instruction (Online)

July 2 -

Aug 27

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-15

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Rational Number Concepts (Online)

July 2 -

Aug 27

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-19

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Strategies for English Learners K-8 (5 weeks) Online Class

July 2 -

Aug 6

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$125
1

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: 55-06-94

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/ Reading K-3

July 2 -

Aug 20

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-16

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/ Reading K-3 (Online)

July 2 -

Aug 6

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-16

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/ Reading (4-8)

(Online)

July 2 -

Aug 6

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-17

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Supporting Teachers of English Learners in Language Arts/ Reading (4-8)

(Online)

July 2 -

Aug 20

Peggy

(562) 922-6103 crisostomo_peggy@lacoe.edu

$200
3

June 18, 2010

Learning Zone: NA-21-17

teachstaracademy.lacoe.edu

Shakespeare at the Huntington - Mercy, Justice & Power

July 19 - 23

(9:30-4:30)

drileya@huntington.org

www.huntington.org

$250
5

Applications due

May 1, 2010

www.huntington.org

Theatricum Botanicum's Shakespeare Seminars July 20 - Aug 20

D.J. Harner

(310) 455-2322 ext. 222

academy@theatricum.com

www.theatricum.com

$640
6
July 6, 2010
Cultural Competency

July 24 & 25

(9:00-5:00)

Kari Bower

(323) 653-3332

Shawngrifla@aol.com

$75

1

(multiculture)
8339 West 3rd St.
August 2010
Seminar on Korea History and Culture for K-12 Administrators and Teachers

Aug 2-6

(8:00-4:00)

Mary@KoreaAcademy.org

$75

refundable deposit payable to KAFE includes meals and materials

1

(multiculture)

Limited enrollment

participants will receive extensive resources

January 2011
Theatricum Botanicum's Shakespeare Seminars Jan 28 - Feb 27

D.J. Harner

(310) 455-2322 ext. 222

academy@theatricum.com

www.theatricum.com

$640
6
January 14, 2011

 

This information is provided solely for the convenience of certificated employees seeking professional development opportunities.  Salary point credit will be granted consistent with the provisions of the District/UTLA Agreement.

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