Note: Registration ends 7/6/20
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course will include an in-depth study of key issues related to college and career readiness, with a particular emphasis on how these issues might impact classroom instruction. Participants will be encouraged to consider ways the concepts we study can be implemented in their own schools and with their own students.
All course materials will be provided. Course assignments will include reading, online discussions of readings and their relationship to classroom practice, and a final project that connects the reading and discussions with the participants’ teaching in a practical way.
Course will meet online via Blackboard. Participants will receive a Blackboard account after registration. The course will be asynchronous, participants will not have to be online at specific times. The course will begin on July 7, 2020 and conclude on August 10, 2020.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of definitions of college and career readiness.
- Articulate common approaches to college and career readiness in the classroom.
- Explore classroom strategies designed to help students develop key college and career readiness skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to helping colleagues and students be more aware of issues related to college and career readiness
COURSE COST (NON-REFUNDABLE): $800 – space is limited to 30 participants. Course cost will be covered by the Center of Excellence for College and Career Readiness for the first 20 registrants. An additional fee of $25 will be charged for out-of-state students.
IMPORTANT: 3 Graduate Professional Development Credit Hours will be awarded. This credit:
– WILL typically be acceptable for SC Recertification credit
– WILL NOT typically count for degree programs at most institutions
It is the responsibility of the participant to determine how this course will meet individual needs for recertification or degree requirements.
GRADES SUBMITTED: Grades will be submitted to the FMU registrar’s office no later than August 14, 2020. You may access official transcripts approximately 2 weeks later by visiting the FMU website at www.fmarion.edu. Letters stating successful course completion for certification purposes can be provided by August 12, 2020.
REGISTRATION: Enrollment is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come basis. Only complete registrations can be accepted to reserve a seat in the class. Download and complete the following form, and email to Dr. Matt Nelson, Co-Director of The Center of Excellence for College and Career Readiness, mnelson@fmarion.edu.
EDPD 525 Rethinking College Readiness Information and Registration Form