Dade-Monroe Teacher Education Center

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TEC Quarterly Calendar

* Independent Activity Required ** Add-On Certification/Endorsement


Course # CONTENT & INSTRUCTION Instructor
1 African/African-American History Infusion in the K-12 Content Area
5-13-65-5-00 Seq.#000825 MPP
Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 15, Dec. 2 & 99:00 am - 12:00 noon
MDCC, Entrepreneur Center € 6300 NW 7 Ave. € #TBA
This course is designed to provide K-12 teachers with fundamental content information and FCAT instructional strategies to support teaching African/African-American History in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.

P. Dames
2 Algebra One: Refresher Course
5-08-23-5-00 *Seq.#000430 MPP
Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 289:00 am - 4:00 pm
FIU, University Park € #TBA
This course is designed for all interested classroom teachers to review the basic concepts of algebra symbols and operations in order to solve first degree equations and applications that lead to these equations. Follow-up is included.

R. Sharpton
3 Algebra One: Refresher Course
5-08-23-5-00 *Seq.#000530 MPP
Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2 & 99:00 am - 4:00 pm
FIU, North Miami € #TBA
This course is designed for all interested classroom teachers to review the basic concepts of algebra symbols and operations in order to solve first degree equations and applications that lead to these equations. Follow-up is included.

R. Sharpton
4 Beginning Interactive and Creative InstructionPreK-K Teachers Only
5-97-01-5-03 Seq.#003710 MPP
Dec. 2 & 99:00 am - 2:00 pm
FIU, North Campus € #TBA
This workshop is designed for the PreK-K teacher to experience highly interactive, motivational songs, fingerplays and creative music activities. Bring your tape recorder. Art activities presented are appropriate to correlate with the developmental stages of the child.

L. Challenger
5 CHARMS: Community Habitats Augmenting Reading, Mathematics & Science
5-81-33-2-00 *Seq.#003430 MPP
Oct. 7, 14, 21, Dec.2 (follow-up)9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Parrot Jungle € 11000 SW 57 Ave. € Cafeteria
This course is designed to provide K-5 teachers with hands-on training in how to utilize community habitat sites as an integral resource. There will be practical science applications that correlate with the National Science Education Standards, CBC, FCAT Reading, FCAT Math, and FCAT Writing through Inquiry based-learning and teaching strategies. The teachers will engage their students in field study at an Informal Science Institute (Parrot Jungle and Garden) by Nov. 22, 2000.

P. Nelson
T. Riley
6 CHARMS: Community Habitats Augmenting Reading, Mathematics & Science
Middle School Teachers Only
5-81-33-2-00 *Seq.#003524 MPP
Oct. 28, Nov. 18 & Jan. 27 (follow-up)8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Gardens € 10901 Old Cutler Road € Rainforest
This course is designed to provide middle school teachers with hands-on training in a tropical rainforest. They will learn how to teach their students inside this community habitat of vines, ferns, palms, orchids, bromeliads, trees, and streams. They will also adapt the rainforest experience for the classroom. There will be practical science applications that correlate with National Science Education Standards, CBC, FCAT Reading, FCAT Math and FCAT Writing through inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies at an Informal Science Institute (Fairchild Tropical Gardens).

P. Nelson
T. Riley
Course # CONTENT & INSTRUCTION (cont'd.) Instructor
7 CHARMS: Community Habitats Augmenting Reading, Mathematics & Science
Middle School Teachers Only
5-81-33-2-00 *Seq.#003630 MPP
Jan. 6, 13, 20 & Mar. 4 (follow-up)9:00 am -12:00 noon
Parrot Jungle € 11000 SW 57 Ave. € Cafeteria
This course is designed to provide middle school teachers with hands-on training in how to utilize community habit sites as an integral resource. There will be practical science applications that correlate with National Science Education Standards, CBC, FCAT Reading, FCAT Math and FCAT Writing through inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies. The teachers will engage their students in field study at an Informal Science Institute (Parrot Jungle and Garden) by Feb. 23, 2001.

P. Nelson
T. Riley
8 CLAST Review - English Language Skills
5-01-02-2-00Seq.#0341-0-
Dec. 54:30 pm - 7:00 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs

P. Rivera
9 CLAST Review - Mathematics
5-01-02-2-00Seq.#0342-0-
Dec. 13 & 144:30 pm - 7:00 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs

P. Rivera
10 CLAST Review - Mathematics
5-01-02-2-00Seq.#0343-0-
Jan. 138:30 am - 3:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs

K. Prince
11 CLAST Review - Professional
5-01-02-2-00Seq.#0345-0-
Dec. 54:30 pm - 7:00 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs

P. Rivera
12 CLAST Review - Reading
5-01-02-2-00Seq.#0344-0-
Dec. 44:30 pm - 7:00 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs

P. Rivera
13 Discover A Watershed: The Everglades
5-12-63-2-00 *Seq.#015410 MPP
Jan. 208:30 am - 3:00 pm
Greynolds Park € NE 22 Ave. &183 St. € $2 parking (West Entrance)
This course requires lesson plan development and implementation. No partial credit will be given. Dress casually/bring lunch.

M. Bisnett
14 Engaging Students in Practical Math and Science Applications
5-08-40-5-00 *Seq.#000918 MPP
Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 114:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs
This course is designed to assist teachers in engaging students in math and science while integrating critical thinking skills.

I. Yaeger
15 Environmental Science: Project Water Education for Teachers (WET)
5-12-63-2-00 *Seq.#015510 MPP
Oct. 219:00 am - 3:00 pm
Greynolds Park € NE 22 Ave. &183 St. € $2 parking (West Entrance)
This course requires lesson plan development and implementation. No partial credit will be given. The South Florida Water Management District will pay a stipend of $100 to each participant who completes the course. Dress casually/bring lunch.

M. Bisnett
Cours e # CONTENT & INSTRUCTION (cont'd.) Instructor
16 Environmental Science: Project WILDESOL Teachers Only
5-12-62-5-00 *Seq.#000210 MPP
Dec. 29:00 am - 3:00 pm
Greynolds Park € NE 22 Ave. &183 St. € $2 parking (West Entrance)
This course requires lesson plan development and implementation. No partial credit will be given. Dress casually/bring lunch.

M. Bisnett
17 Florida Blackbear Curriculum
5-12-02-2-00 *Seq.#005610 MPP
Jan. 69:00 am - 3:00 pm
Greynolds Park € NE 22 Ave. &183 St. € $2 parking (West Entrance)
This course requires lesson plan development and implementation. No partial credit will be given. Dress casually/bring lunch.

M. Bisnett
18 Metrozoo as a Classroom Resource for Educators
5-12-06-2-00 *Seq.#035710 MPP
Nov. 188:30 am - 5:00 pm
Miami Metrozoo € 12400 SW 152 St. € Main Entrance
This course is designed to provide information about Miami Metrozoo and how this South Florida park can serve as a classroom resource. A special feature of the training will center around South Florida's native Pine Rockland ecosystems, including an educational tour of Metrozoo's Pineland nature trail. Additionally, instructional materials, hands-on activities will prepare educators for school field trips to this unique habitat. * Ten (10) additional master plan points may be earned for planning a lesson based on the content of the inservice training, engaging learners in field study at Miami Metrozoo, and submitting an assessment of the lesson along with samples of students' work. Please bring a portable bottle of water and a sack lunch. The schedule will not allow sufficient time to leave the grounds for lunch at midday.

M. Sarno
19 Oceanography: A Hands-On Approach
5-12-06-2-00 *Seq.#035818 MPP
Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 & 155:00 pm - 8:00 pm
G.H. Braddock Senior € 3601 SW 147 Ave. € Science Lab
Participants' required materials: spiral notebook, lined paper, graph paper.
This course is designed to familiarize secondary science teachers with print/Internet resources, theory, class-work assignments, and hands-on laboratory activities. The content of this course will expose teachers to a sizeable portion of the Oceanography curriculum. Upon completion of the course, teachers will have a frame-work by which to teach one 9-week period of the Oceanography component of the Earth Science course.

J. Almeida
20 Project Learning Tree
5-12-63-2-00 *Seq.#015610 MPP
Nov. 189:00 am - 3:00 pm
Greynolds Park € NE 22 Ave. &183 St. € $2 parking (West Entrance)
This course requires lesson plan development and implementation. No partial credit will be given. Dress casually/bring lunch.

M. Bisnett
21 Space Science: A Hands-On Approach
5-12-06-2-00 * Seq.#035618 MPP
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, Jan. 10 & 175:00 pm - 8:00 pm
G..H. Braddock Senior € 3601 SW 147 Ave. € Science Lab
Participants' required materials: spiral notebook, lined paper, graph paper.
This course is designed to familiarize secondary science teachers with print/Internet resources, theory, classwork assignments, and hands-on laboratory activities. This course will expose teachers to a sizeable portion of the Space Science curriculum. Upon completion of the course, teachers will have a framework by which to teach one 9-week period of the Space Science component of the Earth Science course.

J. Almeida
22 Women Writers and Scholars from the African Diaspora
5-07-06-5-00Seq.#008715 MPP
Jan. 13, 20 & 279:00 am - 3:00 pm
FIU, North Miami € #TBA
This course is designed to present text, context, teaching strategies and materials for teaching literature by and about women from the African Diaspora.

L.Spears Burton
Cours e # PEDAGOGY Instructor
23 Beginning Creative Food Arts Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers
5-57-01-2-00 Seq.#000609 MPP
Oct. 28, Nov. 18 & Dec. 29:00 am - 12:00 noon
Johnson & Wales University, Florida Campus € 1701 NE 127th St. NM
This is an introductory course that will instruct teachers in basic cake decorating techniques, production of cold desserts and the creation of attractive plated desserts that can be used in their instruction of students.
Be registered by Oct. 16, 2000. The registration fee for the program is $20. Please make the check payable to Johnson & Wales University.
NOTE: Shoes with open toes, open backs or high heels are not permitted in the kitchens. Closed shoes with a non-skid sole should be worn. Labcoats will be provided for use during the program.

University Faculty
24 Clinical Supervision for Educators
5-01-14-2-00 *Seq.#028130 MPP
Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1 & Dec. 65:00 pm - 8:00 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr. Miami Springs
This course is designed to introduce a process used to coach a developing professional through a formative cycle of observation, feedback, support, and reflection.
TEC Staff:
D. Jones
M. Sykes
25 Clinical Supervision for Educators
5-01-14-2-00 *Seq.#028230 MPP
Oct. 21, Dec. 2 & 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Jan. 201:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FIU, North Miami € #TBA
This course is designed to introduce a process used to coach a developing professional through a formative cycle of observation, feedback, support, and reflection.

K. Boynton
26 Clinical Supervision for Educators
5-01-14-2-00 *Seq.#028330 MPP
Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 13, 274:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Palmetto Sr. € 7460 SW 118 St. € #TBA
This course is designed to introduce a process used to coach a developing professional through a formative cycle of observation, feedback, support, and reflection.
TEC Staff
J. Johnson
P. Petersen
27 Clinical Supervision for Educators
5-01-14-2-00 *Seq.#028430 MPP
Oct. 28, Dec. 2 & Jan. 208:30 am - 3:30 pm
FIU, University Park € #TBA
This course is designed to introduce a process used to coach a developing professional through a formative cycle of observation, feedback, support, and reflection.

K. Boynton
28 Clinical Supervision for Educators
5-01-14-2-00 *Seq.#028530 MPP
Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 124:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Drive, Miami Springs
This course is designed to introduce a process used to coach a developing professional through a formative cycle of observation, feedback, support, and reflection.
TEC Staff:
R. Harvey Pratt B. Lima
29 Clinical Supervision for EducatorsStudent Services Personnel only
6-03-19-2-00 *Seq.#001630 MPP
Oct. 20, 23 & 278:00 am - 3:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr. Miami Springs
This course is designed to give the participant specific tools of observation and conferencing for use in directing and enhancing the learning in a variety of student services areas.

D. Griffin
J. Jackson
30 Combating Gender Inequities
5-80-01-2-00 *Seq.#005816 MPP
Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 304:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Michael Krop Sr. € 1410 Countyline Rd. € #2-102
This course is designed to provide strategies and techniques that identify and address gender inequities in curriculum and in classroom practices.

A. Rubin
Cours e # PEDAGOGY (cont'd.) Instructor
31 Competitive Events WorkshopFamily & Consumer Sciences Teachers
5-57-01-2-00 Seq.#000709 MPP
Oct. 28, Nov. 18 & Dec. 29:00 am - 12:00 noon
Johnson & Wales University, Florida Campus € 1701 NE 127th St. NM
This workshop is designed to assist high school and middle school teachers in preparing their students for foods-related competitive events. Be registered by Oct. 16, 2000. The registration fee for the program is $20. Please make the check payable to Johnson & Wales University.
NOTE: Shoes with open toes, open backs or high heels are not permitted in the kitchens. Closed shoes with a non-skid sole should be worn. Labcoats will be provided for use during the program.

University Faculty
32 Cooperative Learning
5-81-01-2-00 Seq.#011512 MPP
Dec. 4, 6, 11 & 134:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Horace Mann Middle € 8950 NW 2 Ave.. € Magnet Bldg. #141
This course is designed to enable teachers to implement cooperative learning strategies in the classroom.

L. Garrison
33 Creative Teaching Methods to Enhance Teaching and Learning in Language Arts
5-07-06-5-00 *Seq.#0088 60 MPP
Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 & 204:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cutler Ridge Elem. € 20210 Coral Sea Road € #20
This course is designed to provide teachers with creative ways to teach literature and the language arts. It provides a formative rather than summative follow-up.

E. Heller
34 Critical Thinking and Creative Student-Owned Strategies
5-81-02-2-00Seq.#032012 MPP
Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 188:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tropical Elem. € 4545 SW 104 Ave. € Gifted Center
This course is designed to provide teachers with information and strategies to enable and empower students to think critically and creatively throughout the learning process.

R. Carpenter
K. Wohlstein
35 Dimensions of Learning I and V
5-81-46-2-00 *Seq.#003118 MPP
Oct. 26, Nov. 7, 13 & 204:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Drive, Miami Springs
This course will present specific strategies designed to improve student mastery of content areas and higher order thinking skills.

J. Kaspert
G. Nelson
36 Educational Needs of Homeless Children and Youth
6-03-20-4-00 *Seq.#000810 MPP
Nov. 8, 14 & 154:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Robert Morgan Voc.-Tech € 18180 SW 122 Ave. € # TBA
This course is designed to increase the awareness of and sensitivity to homeless children and youth with specific strategies for meeting these students' cognitive and affective needs. A two hour independent activity will be assigned.

J. de la Cruz
37 Effective Classroom Management
5-82-01-2-00 *Seq.#003010 MPP
Nov. 14 & 214:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Coral Gables Sr. € 450 Bird Rd., C.G. € #TBA
This course is designed to equip teachers with information and strategies to develop and improve classroom management.
TEC Staff:
D. Jones
M. Sykes
38 Effective Reading Strategies
5-18-02-2-00 *Seq.#020615 MPP
Oct. 16, 18, 23 & 254:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Horace Mann Middle € 8950 NW 2 Ave. € Magnet Bldg. #141
This course is designed to equip teachers with information and strategies to develop and improve reading.

L. Garrison
Course # PEDAGOGY (cont'd.) Instructor
39 Effective Writing Strategies
5-15-05-5-00Seq.#005615 MPP
Nov. 6, 8, 13 & 154:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Horace Mann Middle € 8950 NW 2 Ave. € Magnet Bldg. #141
This course is designed to equip teachers with information and strategies to develop and improve writing.

L. Garrison
40 ESOL: Applied Linguistics
5-17-14-9-00 *Seq.#0096 **60 MPP
Oct. 21, 28, Nove. 4, 18, Dec. 2 & 99:00 am - 1:00 pm
Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School € 10300 SW 167 Ave. € Media Center
This course is one of the 5 courses required for the ESOL Endorsement. This course focuses on how language is acquired and how second language is learned. It covers morphology, phonology, syntax, semantics, and discourse. It includes a formative rather than a summative follow-up session.
NOTE: There is a $20 materials fee due on the first night of class. Make checks payable to the TEC Graphics Lab.

N.Parmar
41 ESOL: Methods of Teaching of ESOL
5-17-11-9-00 *Seq.#0104 **60 MPP
Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5 & 124:30 pm - 8:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs
This course is one of the 5 courses required for the ESOL Endorsement. It focuses on a variety of teaching strategies to promote language learning. It includes a formative rather than a summative follow-up session.
NOTE: There is a $20 materials fee due on the first night of class. Make checks payable to the TEC Graphics Lab.
B. Lima
E. Rebustillo
M. Rivero
42 ESOL: Testing and Evaluation of ESOL
5-17-12-9-00 *Seq.#0097 **60 MPP
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 204:30 pm - 8:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs
This course is one of the 5 courses required for the ESOL Endorsement. Its focus is on alternative means of testing LEP students. It includes a formative rather than a summative follow-up session.
NOTE: There is a $20 materials fee due on the first day of class. Make checks payable to the TEC Graphics Lab.
B. Lima
E. Rebustillo
M. Rivero
43 Gifted: Curriculum Development for the Gifted
5-49-06-9-09 *Seq.#0031 **60 MPP
Oct. 19, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb.14:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Miami Springs Middle € 150 So. Royal Poinciana., Miami Springs € #8
The participants will be required to develop curriculum. This course includes a formative follow-up rather than a summative follow-up.
NOTE: Priority will be given to those teachers teaching gifted out-of-field who register by Oct. 5, 2000.
Please Note: In order to receive priority status, you should attach a copy of your waiver to your application form. A materials fee of $20 will be collected at the first meeting. Make checks payable to the Teacher Education Center Graphics Lab.

V. Mazzini
44 Gifted: Education of Special Populations
5-49-09-9-09 *Seq.#0024 **60 MPP
Oct. 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Nov. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29, Dec. 4, 6, 11 & 134:30 pm - 7:10 pm
Ojus Elem. € 18600 W. Dixie Hwy. € #6
This course focuses on all types of giftedness. This course includes a formative rather than the summative follow-up.
NOTE: Priority will be given to those teachers teaching gifted out-of-field who register by Oct. 5, 2000.
Please Note: In order to receive priority status, you should attach a copy of your waiver to your application form. This is one of the five (5) courses required for the gifted endorsement. A materials fee of $20 will be collected at the first meeting. Make checks payable to the Teacher Education Center Graphics Lab.

A. Gottlieb
Cours e # PEDAGOGY (cont'd.) Instructor
45 Gifted: Guidance & Counseling of the Gifted
5-49-08-9-09 *Seq.#0029 **60 MPP
Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2 & 9 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs
This course considers the demands and strategies needed to counsel and guide the gifted. This course includes a formative follow-up rather than a summative follow-up.
NOTE: Priority will be given to those teachers teaching gifted out-of-field who register by Oct. 5, 2000.
Please Note: In order to receive priority status, you should attach a copy of your waiver to your application form. A materials fee of $20 will be collected at the first meeting. Make checks payable to the Teacher Education Center Graphics Lab.

R. Cummins
46 Gifted: Nature & Needs of the Gifted
5-49-05-9-09 *Seq.#0029 **60 MPP
Oct. 23, 25, 30, Nov. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29, Dec. 4, 6, 11 & 134:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Coral Park Senior € 8865 SW 16 St., Miami € #287
This course examines giftedness and the unique needs of the gifted. This course includes a formative rather than a summative follow-up.
NOTE: Priority will be given to those teachers teaching gifted out-of-field who register by Oct. 5, 2000.
Please Note: In order to receive priority status, you should attach a copy of your waiver to your application form. This is one of the five (5) courses required for the gifted endorsement. A materials fee of $20 will be collected at the first meeting. Make checks payable to the Teacher Education Center Graphics Lab.

J. Veber
47 Gifted: Theory & Development of Creativity for the Gifted
5-49-07-9-09 *Seq.#0029 **60 MPP
Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, Jan. 4, 11, 18, Feb. 1 & 84:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Horace Mann Middle € 8950 NW 2 Ave. € Center for Applied Technology/Magnet Bldg.
This course will equip participants with a myriad of strategies to promote creativity in the gifted reader. This course includes a formative rather than a summative follow-up.
NOTE: Priority will be given to those teachers teaching gifted out-of-field who register by Oct. 5, 2000.
Please Note: In order to receive priority status, you should attach a copy of your waiver to your application form. This is one of the five (5) courses required for the gifted endorsement. A materials fee of $20 will be collected at the first meeting. Make checks payable to the Teacher Education Center Graphics Lab.

L. Garrison
48 Linking Thinking and Questioning Strategies to Lesson Plans and Assessment
5-81-02-2-00 *Seq.#0319 **20 MPP
Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 54:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Palmetto Sr. € 7460 SW 118 St. € #TBA
This course is designed to integrate Bloom's taxonomy into actual classroom practice and to develop/analyze lesson plans/assessments that address components of the taxonomy.
J. Kaspert
J. Johnson
G. Nelson
P. Petersen
49 Reaching Your Diverse Student Population
5-80-01-2-00 *Seq.#005910 MPP
Nov. 28, 30, Dec. 5 & 75:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ponce de Leon Middle € 5801 Augusto St., CG € #TBA
This course is intended to enhance the teacher's knowledge and understanding of the psycho social needs and issues of immigrant/refugee students in order to facilitate their transition into our community and our education system. A two hour independent activity will be assigned.

M. Suarez
50 Read It Again! Pre-K-K Teachers
5-97-01-5-03Seq.#003810 MPP
Nov. 4 & 189:00 am - 2:00 pm
FIU, North Miami € #TBA
This course is designed specifically for PreK- and Kindergarten teacher to explore strategies and techniques to excite the young child about reading. Bring your favorite children's book.

L. Challenger
Course # PEDAGOGY (cont'd.) Instructor
51 Sign Language II
5-41-08-1-09Seq.#000136 MPP
Oct. 17, 19, 24, 26, Nov. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28 & 304:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This course is designed to increase sign language skill, facilitation and to further the understanding of the deaf and hard of hearing culture.
Turner Tech € 11051 NW 19 Ave. € #TBA
PREREQUISITE: Basic Sign Language.

J. Michaels
52 Strategies for Teaching Primary Reading and Writing
5-14-02-2-00 Seq.#0114 12 MPP
Oct. 25, Nov. 6, 8 & 134:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Gloria Floyd Elem. € 12650 SW 109 Ave. Miami € #TBA
This course is designed to equip teachers with information and strategies to develop and improve reading skills for primary level students.

L. Murali
53 Training for Educators on the Issues of Youth Struggling with Sexual Orientation Issues
6-03-02-2-00 Seq.#008616 MPP
Dec. 2 & 98:00 am - 3:00 pm
Project YES, Conf. Room € 5275 Sunset Dr. (Riviera Presbyterian Church)
In an atmosphere that includes and honors diverse beliefs, this workshop will provide information and address the issues of harassment and violence on students who are perceived as "different" and the resulting effect on the school environment. A four-hour independent activity will be assigned.

C. Garwood
54 PACES: Domain I: Planning for Teaching and Learning
5-85-08-2-00 *Seq.#0037 10 MPP
Oct. 16 & 23 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fulford Elem. € 16140 NE 18 Ave. € #TBA
This course presents the strategies necessary to develop the instructional plan as required by MDCPS.

N. Martin
M. Weiner
55 PACES: Domain I: Planning for Teaching and Learning
5-85-08-2-00 *Seq.#0038 10 MPP
Oct. 16 & 30 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Paul Bell Middle € 11800 NW 2 St. € #TBA
This course presents the strategies necessary to develop the instructional plan as required by MDCPS.

D. Adjamah
M. Anton
56 PACES: Domain I: Planning for Teaching and Learning
5-85-08-2-00 *Seq.#0039 10 MPP
Jan. 22 & 29 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Broadmoor Elem. € 3401 NW 83 St. € #TBA
This course presents the strategies necessary to develop the instructional plan as required by MDCPS.

M. Duarte
P. Green
57 PACES: Domain I: Planning for Teaching and Learning
5-85-08-2-00 *Seq.#0040 10 MPP
Jan. 22 & 29 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Paul Bell Middle € 11800 NW 2 St. € #TBA
This course presents the strategies necessary to develop the instructional plan as required by MDCPS.

M. Anton
T. Sabbag
Course # PEDAGOGY (cont'd.) Instructor
58 PACES: Domain II: Managing the Learning Environment
5-85-09-2-00 *Seq.#0010 10 MPP
Oct. 16, 23 & Nov. 64:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr., Miami Springs
This course covers how to manage the classroom environment and how to maximize the learning for all students.

R.Harvey Pratt
B. Lima
59 PACES: Domain II: Managing the Learning Environment
5-85-09-2-00 *Seq.#0011 10 MPP
Oct. 17 & 244:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Gloria Floyd Elem. € 12650 SW 109 Ave. € #TBA
This course covers how to manage the classroom environment and how to maximize the learning for all students.

L. Bonachea
B.Llano Scherker
60 PACES: Domain III: Teacher/Learner Relationships
5-85-10-2-00 *Seq.#000910 MPP
Oct. 17 & 244:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Broadmoor Elem.. € 3401 NW 83 St. € #TBA
This course covers how to create an environment conducive to learning, which encompasses the psychological, interpersonal and physical elements of the classroom.

M. Duarte
A. Davis
61 PACES: Domain III: Teacher/Learner Relationships
5-85-10-2-00 *Seq.#001010 MPP
Nov. 6 & 204:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Southridge Sr. € 19355 SW 114 Ave. € #TBA
This course covers how to create an environment conducive to learning, which encompasses the psychological, interpersonal and physical elements of the classroom.
TEC Staff:
J. Johnson
P. Petersen
62 PACES: Domain III: Teacher/Learner Relationships
5-85-10-2-00 *Seq.#001110 MPP
Nov. 9, 16 & Dec. 44:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Dr. Miami Springs
This course covers how to create an environment conducive to learning, which encompasses the psychological, interpersonal and physical elements of the classroom.
TEC Staff:
B. Lima
R. Harvey Pratt
63 PACES: Domain IV: Enhancing and Enabling Learning
5-85-11-2-00 *Seq.#000810 MPP
Nov. 6 & 204:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Sunset Sr. € 13125 SW 72 St. € #TBA
This course examines the interactive process of teaching and learning.

D. Adjamah
M. Anton
64 PACES: Domain IV: Enhancing and Enabling Learning
5-85-11-2-00 *Seq.#000910 MPP
Dec. 5 & 124:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fulford Elem. € 16140 NE 18 Ave. € #TBA
This course examines the interactive process of teaching and learning.

N. Martin
S. Wallen
65 PACES: Domain V: Developing Higher Cognitive Skills
5-85-12-2-00 *Seq.#000810 MPP
Dec. 4 & 114:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fulford Elem. € 16140 NE 18 Ave. € #TBA
This course covers the methods teachers use to actively engage learners in critical thinking, developing concepts and skills and transforming knowledge.

N. Martin
M. Weiner
Course # PEDAGOGY (cont'd.) Instructor
66 PACES: Domain V: Developing Higher Cognitive Skills
5-85-12-2-00 *Seq.#000910 MPP
Dec. 4 & 114:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Sunset Sr. € 13125 SW 72 St. € #TBA
This course covers the methods teachers use to actively engage learners in critical thinking, developing concepts and skills and transforming knowledge.

D. Adjamah
J. Johnson
67 PACES: The Professional Growth Team (PGT) Training
5-85-17-2-00 *Seq.#002010 MPP
Oct. 18 & Nov. 14:30 pm - 7:30 pm
McMillan Middle € 13100 SW 59 St.. € #TBA
This course is designed to familiarize the PGT with PACES and the process of collegial assessment. It is suggested that the annual contract teacher, his/her colleague teacher and other members of the PGT attend the training together.

D. Adjamah
T. Sabbag
68 PACES: The Professional Growth Team (PGT) Training
5-85-17-2-00 *Seq.#002110 MPP
Nov. 6 & 134:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Broadmoor Elem. € 3401 NW 83 St. € #TBA
This course is designed to familiarize the PGT with PACES and the process of collegial assessment. It is suggested that the annual contract teacher, his/her colleague teacher and other members of the PGT attend the training together.

M. Duarte
P. Green
69 PACES: The Professional Growth Team (PGT) Training
5-85-17-2-00 *Seq.#002210 MPP
Nov. 13 & 204:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fulford Elem. € 16140 NE 18 Ave. € #TBA
This course is designed to familiarize the PGT with PACES and the process of collegial assessment. It is suggested that the annual contract teacher, his/her colleague teacher and other members of the PGT attend the training together.

N. Martin
M. Weiner
70 PACES: The Professional Growth Team (PGT) Training
5-85-17-5-00 *Seq.#002310 MPP
Dec. 4 & 115:00 pm - 8:00 pm
TEC Training Center € 1080 Labaron Drive, Miami Springs
This course is designed to familiarize the PGT with PACES and the process of collegial assessment. It is suggested that the annual contract teacher, his/her colleague teacher and other members of the PGT attend the training together.
TEC Staff:
D. Jones
M. Sykes
71 PACES: The Professional Growth Team (PGT) Training
5-85-17-5-00 *Seq.#002410 MPP
Jan. 8 & 224:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fulford Elem. € 16140 NE 18 Ave. € #TBA
This course is designed to familiarize the PGT with PACES and the process of collegial assessment. It is suggested that the annual contract teacher, his/her colleague teacher and other members of the PGT attend the training together.

N. Martin
A. Davis
72 PACES: The Professional Growth Team (PGT) Training
5-85-17-5-00 *Seq.#002510 MPP
Jan. 8 & 224:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Gloria Floyd Elem. € 12650 SW 109 Ave. € #TBA
This course is designed to familiarize the PGT with PACES and the process of collegial assessment. It is suggested that the annual contract teacher, his/her colleague teacher and other members of the PGT attend the training together.

D. Adjamah
L. Bonachea
Course # For Paraprofessionals ONLY Instructor
73 Assisting with Classroom Management
2-01-14-2-00Seq.#0035Hrs. 06
GENERAL: Elective € TECHNICAL - Vocational/Bilingual/Social Studies: Elective
Jan 13 & 209:00 am - 12:00 noon
FIU, University Park Campus € #TBA
L. Challenger
74 Basic Background in Human Growth and Development IV (Ages 0-4)
2-01-02-2-00Seq.#0015Hrs. 12
GENERAL - Required
Nov. 6, 7, 84:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dorothy Wallace COPE Center € 10225 SW 147 Terr. € #TBA
J. Hartley
75 Basic Background in Human Growth and Development II (Ages 12-15)
2-01-04-6-00Seq.#0021Hrs. 9
GENERAL - Required € TECHNICAL - Social Services: Required
Oct. 17, 18, 194:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Turner Tech € 10151 NW 19 Ave. € #TBA
J.Merrell White
76 Basic Skills for Communicating with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2-01-29-1-00Seq.#0033Hrs. 27
GENERAL INTEREST
Oct. 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Nov. 1, 6, 8 & 134:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Turner Tech € 10151 NW 19 Ave. € #TBA
J. Michaels
77 Being an Effective Team Member
2-01-21-1-00Seq.#0027Hrs. 06
TECHNICAL - Behavioral: Elective
Nov. 15 & 294:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FDLRS Training Room € 5555 SW 93 Ave. € #TBA
F.Taber Brown
78 Child Development Associates Equivalent - Part I
2-01-42-2-00Seq.#0002Hrs. 60
Early Childhood Programs ONLY
Oct. 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Nov. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, Jan. 3, 8 & 10 (Jan. 17 follow-up)
North Miami Sr. € 800 NE 137 St. € #TBA
PREREQUISITE: Participant must show proof of Children & Family 30-hour training
Textbook cost: $37.00.
M. Scott
79 Child Development Associates Equivalent - Part II
2-01-43-2-00Seq.#0001Hrs. 60
Early Childhood Programs ONLY
Oct. 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Nov. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, Jan. 4, 8 & 11
Miami Southridge Sr. € 19355 SW 114 Ave. € #TBA
PREREQUISITE: Completion of CDA - Part I.
Textbook cost: $37.00.
J. Sanchez
Course # For Paraprofessionals ONLY Instructor
80 Facilitating Student Learning: MATHEMATICS
2-01-08-2-00Seq.#0029Hrs. 06
GENERAL: Elective
Jan 6 & 139:00 am - 12:00 noon
FIU, University Park € #TBA

R. Sharpton
81 Facilitating Student Learning: READING
2-01-07-2-00Seq.#0027Hrs. 06
GENERAL: Elective € TECHNICAL - Social Services: Elective
Oct. 17 & 244:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Rainbow Park Elem. € 15355 NW 19 Ave. € #TBA
E. Dickens
82 Facilitating Student Learning: WRITING
2-01-09-2-00Seq.#0029Hrs. 06
GENERAL: Elective € TECHNICAL - Social Services: Elective
Nov. 14 & 284:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Turner Tech € 10151 NW 19 Ave. € #TBA
E. Dickens
83 Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation *
2-01-13-2-00Seq.#0033Hrs. 03
GENERAL: Elective € TECHNICAL - Bilingual: Elective
Dec. 44:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Palmetto Sr. € 7460 SW 118 St. € #TBA
* This course will replace Procedures for Secondary Reading Aide.
P. Petersen
84 Medication and the Exceptional Student
2-01-20-2-00Seq.#0027Hrs. 06
TECHNICAL - Behavioral: Elective
Nov. 13 & 144:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Southridge Sr. € 19355 SW 114 Ave. € #TBA

J. Hartley
85 Orientation to Computers in Education
2-01-30-2-00Seq.#0043Hrs. 06
GENERAL INTEREST
Dec. 5 & 124:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Region III Technology Training Room € 1080 Labaron Dr. Miami Springs

J. Levind
86 Orientation to Computers in Education
2-01-30-2-00Seq.#0044Hrs. 06
GENERAL INTEREST
Oct. 289:00 am - 4:00 pm
FIU, North Miami € AC I #393 Computer Lab

F. Pierre
87 Orientation to the Physical, Sensory and Medical Problems of Students
2-01-22-2-00Seq.#0031Hrs. 06
TECHNICAL - Therapeutic
Nov. 7, 8 & 94:30 pm - 7:30 pm
B.T. Washington Sr. € 1200 NW 6 Ave. € #TBA

J.Merrell White
88 Statutes, Rules, Procedures and Directives that Affect Adult-Student Relations
2-01-33-2-00Seq.#0021Hrs. 06
ALL CLASSIFICATIONS/CATEGORIES: Required
Oct. 21 & 289:00 am - 12:00 noon
FIU, North Miami Campus € #TBA
L. Bethel
Course # For Paraprofessionals ONLY Instructor
89 Techniques to Assist with Medical Procedures
2-01-23-2-00Seq.#0031Hrs. 12
Dec. 4, 5, 6 & 7
TECHNICAL - Therapeutic: Required4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Miami Southridge Sr. € 19355 SW 114 Ave. € #TBA

J. Hartley
90 Techniques for Recording and Reporting Student Behavior
2-01-18-2-00Seq.#0027Hrs. 06
TECHNICAL - Behavioral: Elective
Nov. 1 & 84:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FDLRS € 5555 SW 93 Ave. € Training Room

F.Taber Brown
91 The Child from Infancy through School Entry
2-01-01-6-00Seq.#0052Hrs. 09
GENERAL: Required € TECHNICAL - Social Services: Required
Oct. 24, 25 & 264:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Skyway Elem. € 4555 NW 206 Terr. € #TBA

J.Merrell White
SPECIAL COMPUTER COURSES
The following courses, offered by TEC in collaboration with OIT's Department of Technological Training, are designed to establish a basic level of computer use for teachers who currently have little or no computer skill. Each course comprises a one-day training session, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and is offered once in June and once in July as referenced below.