Course Offerings for Bellefonte Area School District, 2004-2005

SCIED 470: Teacher as Researcher (1-3 credits) – SUMMER / Instructor: Kate Sillman
This course is an independent study and has been used by teachers to write science curriculum. This could fulfill the Self-Directed option of the Differentiated Supervision Plan.
When: as determined by the teacher; 15 hours worked per credit
Information for Tuition Reimbursement Form: Institution: PSU / Course: SCIED 470 / Course Title: Teacher as Researcher / Reg Date: 6/30/04 / Comp Date: 8/11/04 / Cr: 1-3 / Cost: ~$417 per cr (this might be less; Rita will adjust as needed). Obtain signatures and submit. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS and I will provide additional information!

C&S 498D: Peer Coaching for Practicing Teachers (3 cr) – FALL / Instructors: Jen Hoover and Kate Sillman
Teachers will learn/review the aspects of clinical supervision, including several observation tools, then pair and peer coach (an option of the Differentiated Supervision Plan) with a colleague to improve specific areas of classroom practice. You may take this course with another teacher in the same building and peer coach together in the upcoming school year; or partner / peer coach with one who has been approved by the building principal.
When: We will meet on Wednesdays after school from 3:30-5:30 PM from September 15 to October 20 at the Bellefonte Area Middle School. Then, beginning in November, monthly meetings will be held (the exact day and time depends on the schedules of the participants) throughout the school year to support the implementation.
Information for Tuition Reimbursement Form: Institution: PSU / Course: C&S 498D / Course Title: Peer Coaching for Practicing Teachers / Reg Date: 9/15/04 / Comp Date: 10/20/04 / Cr: 3 / Cost: ~$1251 (this tuition will increase; Rita will adjust). Obtain signatures and submit. Bring all forms to the first class on 9/15/04.

C&S 498A: Classroom Environment: Managing Behavior and Accommodating for Learning (3 cr)-FALL / Instructors: Teresa Stouffer and Kate Sillman
Strategies to manage student behavior will be shared and implemented. Since some behavioral problems can be prevented with the use of accommodations and modifications, their appropriate use will be explored. Strategies such as responsive classroom, co-teaching, and differentiated instruction will also be explored.
When: Mondays after school from 3:30-5:30 PM, onsite at a school in the district, from Sept 13 to Dec 6
Information for Tuition Reimbursement Form: Institution: PSU / Course: C&S 498A / Course Title: Classroom Environment: Managing Behavior and Accommodating for Learning / Reg Date: 9/13/04 / Comp Date: 12/6/04 / Cr: 3 / Cost: ~$1251 (this tuition will increase; Rita will adjust). Obtain signatures and submit. Bring all forms to the first class on 9/13/04.

C&S 470: Becoming a More Effective Mentor Teacher! (3 cr) – SPRING / Instructors: Eve Shellenberger and Kate Sillman
Teachers will become more skilled at participating in the cycle of clinical supervision. Various data collection tools and their appropriate use will be explored. Cycles of clinical supervision will be done between mentor and student teacher OR between participants in this course as peer coaching, or with another teacher who has had training in peer coaching. Peer coaching is one of the options within the Differentiated Supervision Plan.
When: Mondays after school from 3:30-5:30 PM, onsite at a school in the district; January 17-April 25
Information for Tuition Reimbursement Form: Institution: PSU / Course: C&S 470 / Course Title: Becoming a More Effective Mentor Teacher! / Reg Date: 1/17/05 / Comp Date: 4/25/05 / Cr: 3 / Cost: ~$1251 (this tuition will increase; Rita will adjust). Obtain signatures and submit. Bring all forms to the first class on 1/17/05.

Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in taking any of these courses this summer or fall, or if you have ideas for ones you would like to see offered here in our district. THANKS!
Kate Sillman (kas132@psu.edu / 863-8076)