An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction - 30hr
RDLA150
Meet NCLB's requirements for research-based literacy and reading instruction by analyzing in-depth studies of the use of phonemic awareness, phonics, and word recognition to develop the skills required for students in kindergarten through eighth grade to expand vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and gain independence. Familiarize yourself with the literacy needs of English language learners (ELL), students with learning disabilities, and other struggling readers. As a final project, all participants will create a classroom literacy plan.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA150 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA150 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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An Introduction To Underlying Principles And Research For Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8) - 45hr
RDLA152
Meet NCLB's requirements for research-based literacy and reading instruction by analyzing in-depth studies of the use of phonemic awareness, phonics, and word recognition to develop the skills required for students in kindergarten through eighth grade to expand vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and gain independence. Familiarize yourself with the literacy needs of English language learners (ELLs), students with learning disabilities, and other struggling readers. As a final project, all participants will create a classroom literacy plan.
Modified from RDLA 150: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater depth to be eligible for 3 credit hours.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-8
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA152 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA152 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Children's Authors On The Web: Online Sites That Motivate Students To Write (Grades K-6)- 30hr
RDLA125
Discover the power of author studies to motivate students to read and write. This course uses a problem-based approach to teach the techniques of conducting an author study integrating technology and the Internet. Explore author and other Web sites to collect resources that will introduce your students to many genres while encouraging them to experiment by communicating with others in different forms. You'll create an individual author study you can use as the basis of an ongoing plan to inspire your students to read, write, and use technology effectively.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-6
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA125 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
Online Syllabus
RDLA125.463 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Mon, 1/14/13 to Sun, 2/24/13 / Any
JMU credit available!
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Early Literacy Learning (K-2) - Part 1- 30hr
RDLA345
Learn about the components of a balanced literacy program through an early literacy framework that incorporates reading and writing as integral skills and represents a wide array of literacy activities. From the classroom-tested read-aloud, shared reading, word wall, and interactive writing strategies to authentic student assessments that inform balanced literacy instruction, this course gives you practical insight into balanced literacy concepts. Designed for literacy teachers, grades K-2, this course is also valuable for reading specialists and those who teach older students struggling with reading and writing. This course is a required prerequisite to Early Literacy Learning (K-2): Part 2.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA345 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA345 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled
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Early Literacy Learning (K-2) Part 2 - 30hr
RDLA350
In this course, we focus on implementing a balanced literacy program using an early literacy framework. You'll practice balanced literacy techniques including read-aloud, shared reading, word wall, and interactive writing strategies, and learn how technology can help you differentiate instruction. Like Part 1, this course is geared to K-2 literacy teachers and is also helpful for reading specialists and teachers serving struggling readers and writers in upper elementary grades.
Learners must have completed Early Literacy Learning (K-2): Part 1 before they can begin this course.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades K-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA350 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA350 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Effective Writing Instruction (Grades 4-6) - 30hr
RDLA215
Discover the course that previous participants have called "a real eye-opener with very practical information." Focusing on research paper writing, you'll learn to find topics that capture and maintain the interest of young adolescents. In addition, the course explores the connection between reading and writing, and how technology supports writing, revising, storing, and publishing a research paper.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-6
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA215 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
JMU Credit Available!!
Online Syllabus
RDLA215 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Effective Writing Instruction (Grades 1-3) - 30hr
RDLA210
Learn how to use Writing Workshops to teach the theory and practice of writing to your early elementary students. From setting up and maintaining a Writing Workshop to analyzing obstacles to good student writing, you'll have the opportunity to share insights with online colleagues. You'll also learn ways to help students learn to evaluate the credibility of their sources. You'll write a synthesis paper or design a class Web site to accompany a Writing Workshop program as your final project.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 1-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA210 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA210 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Facilitating Oral Language Development (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
RDLA200
Blending both theoretical and practical information about oral language development for students PreK 3, this course will introduce you to proven ways to assess students' oral language skills and will give you the opportunity to practice strategies for teaching vocabulary to young students. The course also covers tactics for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse students. Discover PBS resources, such as Arthur, that you can encourage parents to use to expand their children's vocabulary. Coursework includes learning to set standards-based goals for integrating solid oral language practices into your classroom.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA200 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
JMU credit available!
Online Syllabus
RDLA200 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Integrating Technology Into The Middle School Language Arts Curriculum - 30hr
AKRDLA360
In the Information Age functional literacy has come to include the ability to participate in society through all kinds of traditional and electronic media. Middle school Language Arts embraces all of these facets of literacy by instilling a life-long love of reading and writing for many different audiences and purposes. The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) address these needs in terms of oral language, reading and literature, writing and research with a particular emphasis of the integration of technology into instruction. In this six-week course we will explore strategies and resources that transform the middle school Language Arts classroom into a vibrant, thriving, literate community of learners.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points
Audience: Middle School Language Arts Teachers
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:$350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price:$350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
AKRDLA360 WHRO Education Online Professional Development Course
Facilitator: Debbie Rollins
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
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Integrating Technology Into The Virginia K-2 Reading Curriculum - 30 hr
AKRDLA330
Balance the basics! Balanced literacy brings together the strengths of systematic phonics instruction with the benefits of holistic reading experiences to address all the needs of the emergent reader. In this course you will be immersed in strategies that help your classroom blossom into an environment where all children can grow as readers.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points
Audience: Reading/Language Arts Teachers, Grades K-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:$350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price:$350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
AKRDLA330 WHRO Education Online Professional Development Course
Facilitator: Debbie Rollins
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
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Integrating the Internet into the K-2 Language Arts Curriculum - 30hr
RDLA120
Hone your skills at finding the right Internet resources, and selecting the resources that will work best for your students and learning plans using the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) as a guide. As a final project, develop a plan for meaningfully integrating your choices into your language arts curriculum.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, K-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA120 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA120 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers For Success - 15hr
RDLA051
This course focuses on preparing preschoolers for success by developing their early literacy skills. The theories and strategies presented are based on the latest early literacy research from Susan B. Neuman and Kathleen Roskos (2007). You'll learn to use this research as you plan meaningful early literacy-learning experiences. These activities build on preschoolers' prior knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen oral language development - providing them with the foundation for reading, writing, and future academic success. The course provides video examples, online interactives, and activities from PBS, and engages you and your colleagues in a collaborative learning experience.
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (0 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades Pre-K
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: $145.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: $145.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $300.00
Special Price: $145.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA051 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA051 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
Online Syllabus
RDLA051 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 3/30/11 to Tue, 5/10/11 / Any
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Raising Readers: Ready to Read and Write with Digital Media (PreK)- 15hr
RDLA056
"Raising Readers: Ready to Read and Write with Digital Media" demonstrates how preschool teachers and care givers can use digital media - specifically PBS programming and online resources-as a teaching tool to help young children develop essential early literacy and reading skills. Learners will explore how to use different types of stories with digital multimedia to teach young children early reading and writing skills. Learners will be engaged in a collaborative experience as they learn some different ways to share stories with children through oral storytelling, interactive read-alouds, and creating new stories together while interacting with PBS story characters in online games and activities designed to help build early literacy skills. The course provides research-based articles, video examples, online interactives, and online and onscreen resources from PBS. We suggest that learners complete RDLA051: Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success before taking this course.
NOTE: To complete this course, learners need access to a preschool-aged child and a computer with Internet access for the child to use.
Unless otherwise indicated, this course is not usually available for graduate credit.
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (1 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades Preschool
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:
$300.00
Special Price: $145.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: $145.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price:$300.00
Special Price: $145.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA056.31 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA056 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled
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Raising Readers: Ready to Spark Word Power - 15hr
RDLA061
This course helps elementary teachers, care-givers, and after-school providers reach and teach struggling readers. Through an engaging, collaborative experience, learners will explore different ways to teach decoding and build vocabulary, comprehension, and reading fluency skills — all designed to motivate and transform kids into confident readers and writers. Learners will explore hip, innovative songs, raps, videos, games, and activities from The Electric Company® and learn how they can motivate and engage at-risk kids. Internet access for children required for course activities. Unless otherwise indicated, this course is not usually available for graduate credit.
Points/Credit Hours: 15 recertification points (1 graduate credit available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 1-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:
$300.00
Special Price: $145.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $300.00
Special Price: $145.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price:$300.00
Special Price: $145.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA061 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
Online Syllabus
RDLA061 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
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Read with Me: Developing Early Literacy with Children - 8hours
RDLA044
"Read with Me: Developing Early Literacy with Children" is designed for preschool teachers and caregivers who want to have fun reading, singing, and sharing stories with children. In this course, learners will explore all the different ways they can use stories with children to develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills such as oral language and vocabulary development, phonemic awareness and reading comprehension. Learners will be engaged in a collaborative experience as they learn some different ways that multimedia can facilitate the sharing of stories with children. The course provides research-based articles, video examples from the KERA (public radio and television stations for North Texas) best practices video, Read with Me, online interactives and online and on-screen resources from PBS.
Note: Learners will need access to preschool-aged children to complete this course. Learners have two weeks to complete each session of the course.
Points/Credit Hours: 8 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades Preschool
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $175.00
Special Price: $99.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $175.00
Special Price: $99.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price:
$175.00
Special Price: $99.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA044 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA044 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Supporting ELLs: Assessing Language Development - 10hr
RDLA366
Classroom assessment can promote language development and mastery for English language learners. Explore how to use classroom assessments effectively and strategically as tools to diagnose learning issues and as springboards to more effective educational practices, curricula, and strategies that help students learn. Unless otherwise indicated, this course is not usually available for graduate credit.
Points/Credit Hours: 10 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:
$350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA366 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Supporting ELLs: Writing Development in Grades PreK-3- 10hr
RDLA383
"What classroom practices best promote ELLs' writing development?" Develop an understanding and identify the specific needs of ELLs in writing, by integrating research on how writing and language develops in ELLs with an understanding of the considerations that need to be made for ELLs. These considerations include state, national, and local standards and the use of assessment as a tool for informing instruction. Discuss strategies to support ELLs' writing development, including group lessons in which writing and spelling are modeled for students, programs found to be effective for ELLs, and the use of technology. The course project enables learners to synthesize the information they have learned in the course in the form of an e-article that they will post to an educational blog or a multimedia presentation as part of an online presentation tool.
Unless otherwise indicated, this course is not usually available for graduate credit.
Points/Credit Hours: 10 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:
$350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA383 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA383 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Supporting English Language Learners: Oral Language Development - 10hr
RDLA363
This unique two-session course uses material derived from RDLA 200: Facilitating Oral Language Development to offer an intensive focus on the needs of English Language Learners. The course provides both theoretical and practical information to apply in helping non-native English speakers develop language skills, meet learning standards, and experience success in school. Over the two week course duration, learners will work within the online community to identify essential questions about English Language Learners and to answer these questions in a publishable article.
Points/Credit Hours: 10 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreSchool-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:
$350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA363 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA363 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled.
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Supporting ELLs: Vocabulary Development in Grades Prek-3- 10hr
RDLA373
Classroom assessment can promote language development and mastery for English language learners. Explore how to use classroom assessments effectively and strategically...as tools to diagnose learning issues and as springboards to more effective educational practices, curricula, and strategies that help students learn more successfully.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 10 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades PK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:
$350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA373 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Supporting ELLs: Reading Fluency in Grades 2-5 - 10hr
RDLA376
Explore the definition of reading fluency and its critical role in literacy development of English language learners. This course helps you master the use of fluency assessments and learn how to use strategies and resources for assessing, modeling, and facilitating fluency development.
Points/Credit Hours: 10 recert pts
Audience: Teachers, Grades 2-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
nC.I.I. Member-List Price:
$350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $175.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA376 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Phonemic Awareness And Phonics (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
RDLA155
Bring the ideal balance of oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and written language to your language arts instruction. Study the stages of literacy development and practice assessing the performance of budding young readers. Learn to design instructional activities that strengthen students' skills in phonemic and phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and phonograms.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA155 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA155 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Narrative And Expository Text Comprehension (grades PreK-K) - 45hr
RDLA182
Play, art, drama, and technology can extend student learning far beyond read-aloud sessions. Discover techniques for varying genres and including expository texts to strengthen comprehension. Practice questioning skills to aid comprehension during read-alouds. A plan for incorporating expository text into instruction is the culminating project.
Modified from RDLA180: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater depth (eligible for 3 credit hours).
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-K
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA182 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA182 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled
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Teaching Narrative and Expository Comprehension - 30hr
RDLA180
Play, art, drama, and technology can extend student learning far beyond read-aloud sessions. Discover techniques for varying genres and including expository texts to strengthen comprehension. Practice questioning skills to aid comprehension during read-alouds. A plan for incorporating expository text into instruction is the culminating project.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreSchool-K
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA180 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA180 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Narrative and Expository Comprehension - 30hr
RDLA190
Learn proven comprehension assessment techniques that will enable you to plan appropriate instruction for your 4th- to 6th-graders. Develop narrative and expository text lesson plans that use a collaborative teaching approach for direct comprehension instruction.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-6
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA190 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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Teaching Narrative and Expository Text Comprehension - 45hr
RDLA192
Learn proven comprehension assessment techniques that will enable you to plan appropriate instruction for your 4th- to 6th-graders. Develop narrative and expository text lesson plans that use a collaborative teaching approach for direct comprehension instruction.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-6
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA192 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.

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Teaching Reading Fluency- 30hr
RDLA195
A fluent reader is more confident and successful. Learn quantitative and qualitative techniques to assess and improve students' fluency, and discover ways technology can foster students' fluency progress. Apply practical, research-based strategies that leverage trusted PBS resources to help parents make the home-to-school connection. This course is also ideal for teachers who work with older, struggling readers. Content aligns with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 12.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 2-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA195 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
Online Syllabus
RDLA195 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.

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Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers- 30hr
RDLA165
Engage your beginning and transitional readers and writers with research-based phonics and spelling activities. Study and discuss topics such as the principles which form the foundation for NCLB and traditional versus contemporary perspectives on spelling instruction. Investigate better ways to help students develop oral reading fluency through learning letters, letter-sound correspondence, letter-sound patterns, and high frequency words, then assess a student's skill level in spelling to set appropriate individual goals. At the conclusion of the course, create a case study of a second grade speller.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 1-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA165 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA165 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers- 30hr
RDLA160
Introduce your youngest readers and writers to the world of phonics and spelling with research-based instructional activities drawn from principles that formed the basis of NCLB. Practice assessing the performance of emergent readers and analyzing student work samples to determine their knowledge levels. Use assessment data to design appropriate activities for teaching letter-sound correspondence, high-frequency words, word recognition, and spelling. As a final exercise, create a case study of an emergent speller.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.)
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreSchool-K
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA160 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA160 PBS TeacherLine-National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers - 45hr
RDLA162
Introduce your youngest readers and writers to the world of phonics and spelling with research-based instructional activities drawn from principles that formed the basis of NCLB. Practice assessing the performance of emergent readers and analyzing students' work samples to determine their knowledge levels. Use assessment data to design appropriate activities for teaching letter-sound correspondence, high-frequency words, word recognition, and spelling. As a final exercise, create a case study of an emergent speller.
Modified from RDLA160: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater depth to be eligible for 3 credit hours.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.)
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreSchool-K
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA162 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA162 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 3/30/11 to Tue, 5/10/11 / Any
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Teaching Phonemic Awareness And Phonics (Grades PreK-3) - 45hr
RDLA157
Bring the ideal balance of oral language, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and written language to your language arts instruction. Study the stages of literacy development and practice assessing the performance of budding young readers. Learn to design instructional activities that strengthen students' skills in phonemic and phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and phonograms.
Modified from RDLA155: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater depth to be eligible for 3 credit hours.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreK-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price:$345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA157.89 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Mon, 3/11/13 to Sun, 4/21/13 / Any
Online Syllabus
RDLA157 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Phonics And Spelling For Beginning And Transitional Readers (Grades 1-3) - 45hr
RDLA167
Engage your beginning and transitional readers and writers with research-based phonics and spelling activities. Study and discuss topics such as the principles that form the foundation for NCLB and traditional versus contemporary perspectives on spelling instruction. Investigate better ways to help students develop oral reading fluency through learning letters, letter-sound correspondence, letter-sound patterns, and high-frequency words, then assess a student's skill level in spelling to set appropriate individual goals. At the conclusion of the course, create a case study of a second grade speller.
Modified from RDLA165: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater
depth to be eligible for 3 credit hours.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 1-3
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA167 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA167 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Teaching Reading In The Content Areas- 30hr
RDLA340
You can master new strategies to address students' needs in various grade levels. From exploring environments that promote effective learning to examining the skills students need to read content material successfully, this course will introduce you to essential techniques that support more independent reading and learning. You'll identify opportunities for your students to access prior knowledge, set a purpose or target for reading, organize and summarize ideas, take notes, and reflect on their discoveries with satisfaction.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA340 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA340 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Teaching Reading In Science- 30hr
RDLA225
Learn to assess your students' understanding of science concepts by integrating writing instruction into your curriculum. Help your students engage in persuasive writing tasks, and develop an instructional plan over the length of the course for using writing effectively in your classroom. Put your plan into action and gain insight from the experience.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA225 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Reading In Mathematics- 30hr
RDLA230
Integrating writing into mathematics presents both challenges and opportunities. Discover the tools you need to make it work. Use a mathography lesson to gain insight into your students' attitudes and learn how to help your students organize and communicate mathematical concepts, and interact with others using prior knowledge and experiences. Then, develop a plan of action for implementing writing in a mathematics program.
If you like this course, you may also like:
- RDLA220 Teaching Writing in the Content Area (30 hours)
- MATH150 Making Comparisons with Data Analysis (30 hours)
- MATH186 Math in Everyday Life for Grades 6-8 (15 hours)
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 6-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA230 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge- 30hr
RDLA170
Design more effective lesson plans by learning to evaluate your students' word knowledge and to incorporate vocabulary instructional strategies. Explore the role of vocabulary knowledge in the relationship between the written vocabularies of reading and writing, and the oral vocabularies of listening and speaking. Evaluate how your instructional practices align with National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA) standards and your state's standards.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.)
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreSchool-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA170 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time:Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
JMU Credit Available!
Online Syllabus
RDLA170 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled
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Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge- 30hr
RDLA175
Enhance students' reading comprehension through context-based instruction, direct instruction, and incidental exposure. Learn to incorporate proven vocabulary instructional strategies into your teaching, and design more effective lesson plans. Then evaluate how your own instructional practices map to the National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA)standards and your state's standards.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.)
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA175 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA175 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled
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Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge - 45hr
RDLA172
Design more effective lesson plans by learning to evaluate your students'€™ word knowledge and to incorporate vocabulary instructional strategies. Explore the role of vocabulary knowledge in the relationship between the written vocabularies of reading and writing, and the oral vocabularies of listening and speaking. Evaluate how your instructional practices align with National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA) standards and your state's standards.
Modified from RDLA170: includes additional coursework and/or readings for greater
depth (eligible for 3 credit hours).
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.)
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades PreSchool-2
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA172 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA172 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings And Word Knowledge (Grades 3-5) - 45hr
RDLA177
Enhance student's reading comprehension through context-based instruction, direct instruction, and incidental exposure. Learn to incorporate proven vocabulary instructional strategies into your teaching, and design more effective lesson plans. Then evaluate how your own instructional practices map to the National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association (NCTE/IRA) standards and your state's standards.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 45 recertification points (3 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-5
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant -List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $430.00
Special Price: $345.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA177 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA177 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled.
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Teaching Writing In The Content Areas (Grades 6-12) - 30hr
RDLA220
You can bring writing into your classroom in all content areas with a practical plan developed through your work in this course. Covering the research basis for writing across the curriculum, the course will also help you teach students effective writing processes, including finding the time to write. You'll learn sound techniques for evaluating writing skills and discover proven ways to promote writing to students.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Language Arts Teachers, Grades 6-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA220 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA220 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any
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Teaching Reading In Mathematics - 30hr
RDLA135
Effective reading skills are critical for student achievement in mathematics. Learn and share strategies to help struggling students sort ideas, understand text organization, connect text to mathematical concepts and operations, and tackle challenging reading content. You’ll also learn to assess the effectiveness of different teaching strategies. This course aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Communication Standards.
Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Reading/Language Arts & Math Teachers, Grades 3-10
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA135 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA135 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled

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Teaching Reading In Science - 30hr
RDLA130
Help students unravel the mysteries and complexities of scientific concepts by training them to approach science texts in new ways. Learn effective strategies to help your students arrange ideas, understand text organization, set goals for reading, make meaningful connections, and persevere through challenging materials.
Points/Credit Hours: 30 recertification points (2 graduate credits available for extra cost after start of course-enrollment instructions will be sent to you by the facilitator)
Audience: Reading/Language Arts & Science Teachers, Grades 3-12
C.I.I. Certificate: Language Arts, Science, Interdisciplinary
Cost:
nC.I.I. Member-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nC.I.I. Service Participant-List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
nNon-C.I.I. Members - List Price: $350.00
Special Price: $295.00
Online Syllabus
RDLA130 Virginia's PBS TeacherLine
Facilitator: Virginia's PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Not currently scheduled locally - If you would like to form a class with a minimum of 12, please send a message to interactive@whro.org.
Online Syllabus
RDLA130 PBS TeacherLine- National
Facilitator: National PBS TeacherLine Facilitator
Date/Time: Wed, 1/25/12 to Tue, 3/6/12 / Any

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