Organización de la jornada escolar y modalidades de agrupamientos

Offerings for K-12 teachers and paraprofessionals are available to provide academic credit options and professional development options for those individuals interested in degree seeking programs, clearing a credential, adding an authorization, moving up the salary scale and enhancing professional skills and knowledge. Programs and individual courses noted below are representative of the offerings available. For more information on available courses and programs for K-12 professionals and paraprofessionals, see www.brandman.edu/exed.

 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Added Authorization

Admissions requirements for this 12 unit, CTC approved authorization can be found in School of Education catalog section. Course descriptions can be found in course description catalog section. Each course awards 3 academic credits.

EDUU 675 Educational Planning Issues for the Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

EDUU 676 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Strategies for Success I EDUU 677 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Strategies for Success II

 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Certificate

Individuals who do not qualify for the California Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization but who wish to better understand students with autism and learn effective teaching strategies will find the Added Authorization courses beneficial. Successful completion of the courses provides a certificate of completion. Each course carries three academic credits.

 CLAD/CTEL

Teachers needing to clear credentials can do so through this series of courses. These courses are also valuable for professional development and/or academic credit for teachers and other education professions wanting more information on how to work with non-English language learners. Courses may be taken separately. Admission requirements and course descriptions can be found in this catalog in the School of Education section and course description section.

EDUU 526 Theories in Language Structure and Acquisition 3 EDUU 527 English Language and Literacy Development 3 EDUU 528 Content‐ based Instruction & Assessment for Linguistic Minority 3

Students: SDAIE

EDUU 570 Voice, Diversity, Equity and Social Justice 3

 Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential–Tier II

The Tier II Administrative Services Credential Program is designed to develop the professional competencies of practicing educational leaders. This program is Fieldwork/Evidence of Competency based and is in full compliance with the regulations specified in SB 1655. Complete program and admissions requirements are listed in the catalog at page 140.

 BTSA Partnership Opportunities

Extended Education partners with school districts throughout California to provide graduate level professional development credit for BTSA work done by beginning teachers and support providers. A portfolio of BTSA work evidencing abilities and competencies in defined areas may be awarded up to three units of academic credit toward specific Brandman masters degree programs.

 Certificate Program: Specialist in English Language Learning and Teaching

Complete 10 ELT Advantage courses, provided in conjunction with Heinle, in a twelve month period. Amongst the several courses to choose from participants will find practical courses focused on a wide variety of teaching methods, assessments and technology based tools for working with English language learners from toddlers to adults. Courses may also be taken individually.

 Certificate Program: 21st _{Century Technology for Educators}

Complete four 21st _{Century Technology courses. Choose from several courses focused on various} ways to utilize technology in the classroom to connect with students across all subject areas and many approaches to differentiated instruction. Explore technology tools and strategies. Courses may also be taken individually.

 Certificate Program: K-12 Reading

Complete four online courses focused on reading and literacy. Explore effective instructional strategies. Concentrate on elementary, middle and/or high school needs. All courses connect to the new Common Core Standards. Courses may also be taken individually.

 EDUU 9679 Art for Healing

Learn how to use the language of color as a way to facilitate creativity and emotional expression through abstract painting and other visual methods. This program, designed and provided by Art & Creativity for Healing, Inc, provides teachers, counselors, therapists, medical professionals, artists, and others with new ways to work with children and adults suffering from abuse, illness, grief or stress.

 Certificate Program: Character Education

This four course series, which can be taken via independent study, focuses on character building in the classroom and school-wide. Explore conflict resolution, peer mediation, class meetings and anti- bullying strategies. Learn how to develop service learning opportunities and community partnerships. Courses may be taken individually.

 Certificate Program: Instructional Coaching

This four course online series, co-sponsored by Link Autism Leadership, prepares participants to promote instructional coaching for teachers and teacher leaders Utilizing an integrated systems approach supported by theorists including Garmston, Costa and DuFour, participants practice coaching methods that can be used in teacher development and learn how to integrate coaching principles in their own classrooms. Courses may be taken individually.

 Certificate Program: Effective Strategies for the Autistic Student

(For credit bearing, CTC approved curriculum for the California Autism Added Authorization, see Autism Authorization program courses.)

This four course online series, co-sponsored by Link Autism Leadership, focuses on educational, social, and behavioral support strategies effective when working inside and outside the classroom with students on the autism disorder spectrum. The first course also provides a broad overview of the disorders and key structures for potentially recognizing the specific disorders. Courses may be taken individually.

 Army Foundation

This Infant, Toddler/Preschool training program includes thirteen modules aligned with the thirteen Child Development Associate (CDA) competency standards defined by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, DC. Supervised work experience accompanies the module requirements.

 Professional Development Opportunities: Individual courses

Independent study options, learning circles, and dozens of other online, blended and on ground courses provide opportunities to delve into topics spanning all curriculum subject matter areas, educational technology, instructional methods, classroom management, and more. Many courses are available to take any place and anytime. Graduate level and undergraduate level professional development is available for professional advancement on salary scales and for recertification.