Shenandoah GYSTC
Professional Learning Activities for Teachers and Parapros, Fall 2008

PL90001  EXCEL FOR EDUCATORS for Grades K-12 Teachers 1 PLU(s)

Become familiar with this incredible program and learn how to use it effectively in your classroom. Create spreadsheets that will amaze everyone and allow you to track student acheivement and also maintain an inventory of your teaching materials. Led by Dr. Susan Walraven

• Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16 (4:00-7:30)
• Held at University of West Georgia, Newnan campus, 7 Solar Circle
• Register Here

PL9000G  NO HASSLE SCIENCE FAIR for Grades 3-12 Teachers 1 PLU(s)

So what is a controlled variable anyway, and why are we interested in knowing? Learn the steps for a fool-proof science fair in your school. In this course you will create a science fair project while you learn how to lead a successful event with your students. Everyone will benefit as you complete a meaningful project and gain numerous resources. Led by Debbie Stuckey and Dr.Warren Bernard

• Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 (4:00-6:30)
• Held at the Coweta County Central Office building on Werz Industrial.
• Register Here

PL9003G  Promethean ActivBoard 101 (for beginners) (K --12) 1 PLU(s)

Here’s the course you’ve been waiting for! Let’s take the mystery out of using the Promethean ActivBoard. Familiarize yourself with all the basic features, including the toolbars, text and images, the resource library, flipcharts, and much more. Teachers are encouraged to bring a laptop with ActivStudio 3 installed on it. Led by Dr. Susan Walraven

• Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18 (4:00-7:30)
• Held at Northside Elementary in Newnan
• Register Here

PL9002G  MEMORABLE MATH for Grades K-5 Teachers 1 PLU(s)

Make math fun, meaningful, and memorable with hands-on experiences from AIMS and activities from a variety of other sources. New activities. Lots of "make and take".
Led by Debbie Stuckey and Ann McLean

• Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 (4:00-6:30)
• Held at the Coweta County Central Office building on Werz Industrial
• Register Here

PL9004G  Promethean ActivBoard 201 (for advanced learners) (K - 12) 1 PLU(s)

If you are looking for more proficiency and experience with this remarkable tool, then this is the course for you. You will build interactive lessons and use the power tools ActivBoard offers. Required prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of Promethean ActivBoard 101. Please also bring a laptop with ActivStudio installed. The laptop can belong to you or your school but all participants must have the software installed when they arrive on the first day of class.
Led by Dr. Susan Walraven

• Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30 (4:00-7:30)
• Held at Northside Elementary in Newnan
• Register Here

PL9005G  Crossing the Barrier Art to Math (4 - 8) 1 PLU(s)

Take this class if you want to learn how to integrate art, architecture, proportions and nature’s patterns into your math classes. Many of the Georgia Performance Standards will be addressed in this exciting, interactive class. By connecting math, art, writing, and history, you will learn new ways to teach challenging topics.
Led by Debbie Stuckey

• Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 (4:00-6:30)
• Held at Northside Elementary in Newnan
• Register Here

PL9007G  Using photo album and photo story in the classroom (k – 12) 1 PLU(s)

Spice up your instruction as you learn how to use Adobe Photo Album and Microsoft Photo Story in new ways to enhance student learning. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to access, organize, edit and use digital images to improve the instructional process. Led by Susan Walraven

• Mondays, October 13, 20, 27 (4:00-7:30)
• Held at University of West Georgia, Newnan campus, 7 Solar Circle
• Register Here

PL9006G  SCIENCE AND MATH WITH THE AMERICAN KIDS IN HISTORY (K - 5) 1 PLU(s)

This course is designed to integrate all of these subject areas and provide you with more ways to engage your students. You will journey back in time as we explore the past and use math and science skills to maximize the experience. Multiple Georgia Performance Standards will be the focus in this exciting, interactive course.
Led by Debbie Stuckey

• Thursdays, January 8, 15, 29 and 5 Feb (4:00-6:30)
• Held at Jefferson Parkway Elementary in Newnan.
• Register Here

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