Workshops

4C FOR CHILDREN
4C is a non-profit organization that works to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of early childhood education in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. All 4C-sponsored workshops meet Ohio and Kentucky licensing and/or certification requirements. For workshop opportunities, visit their site at www.4C-cinci.org .

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY/CANTOR & ASSOCIATES
Re-energize your teaching with online graduate courses produced by Canter & Associates and offered through Andrews University. Canter materials combine educational theory with practical strategies that can be learned one day and implemented the next. The new online format takes distance learning a step further to give you more opportunities to collaborate with other teachers. For more information visit their site at http://www.educ.andrews.edu/canter.html or www.canter.net

ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DRUG FREE OFFICE
The Catholic Schools Drug Free Office is the consortium of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati who have pooled individual school funds received from the Safe, Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. The SDFSC Act is Title IV, a federal program that provides funding for Violence, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (VATOD) prevention programs. Visit their site at www.catholiccincinnati.org/schools/drugfree/.

BUREAU OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH (BER)
The Bureau produces and sponsors high-quality, in-depth training programs especially designed for education professionals. They are based on sound research, proven in practice, and are presented by outstanding experts in the subject matter. Emphasis is placed on highly practical training which can be immediately implemented when participants return to their own schools. For further information and to register on-line, visit their website at www.ber.org .

THE CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST AND HUMANITY EDUCATION
The mission of The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education is to guide current and future generations, in both religious and secular communities, in post-Holocaust challenges facing contemporary society. As a part of the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, the Center is uniquely positioned to teach Holocaust Studies from academic and theological perspectives, and to promote tolerance and social justice in a broad range of civic and cultural concerns. The Center conducts workshops for school districts or communities. Whether you come to them or they bring the seminar to you, they have a wide arrange of topics available. They welcome the opportunity to design a workshop that addresses your unique needs and educational goals. Visit their website at www.holocaustandhumanity.org .

COLLINS EDUCATION ASSOCIATES (CEA)
CEA is a consulting and training organization made up of associates selected because of their outstanding teaching ability and commitment to the program. They offer workshops to develop writing and thinking skills. Visit their website at http://www.collinswritingprogram.com .

COMMUNICATE INSTITUTE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Visit this site for information on workshops, retreats, training, and in-service programs for educators - http://www.communicateinstitute.com/index.shtml .

DEFIANCE COLLEGE
The Professional Enrichment and Renewal Classes (PERC) program is leading the way for the busy educator to earn continuing education hours, master's credit, or licensure/certificate renewal credits. With courses offered on Friday evening and all-day Saturday, graduate credit is a weekend away. For more information, visit http://www.defiance.edu/pages/cap_MAE_PERC.html .

GREAT SOURCE EDUCATION GROUP
Great Source Professional Development is committed to providing the very best in powerful, research-based training for educators. Each workshop incorporates current research on adult learning principles as well as the work of the National Staff Development Council. Call (800) 825-1739 or visit www.gsprofessionaldevelopment.com .

HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
There are wonderful teacher in-service opportunities, FREE buses for class field trips and tours, free materials and great websites for science/ecology. Check Spencer's Team News and/or visit http://www.hcdoes.org .

HANNEL EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
They offer workshops to train school teaching faculty in the best practices for effective student engagement through questioning strategies. Visit their site at www.hannel.com .

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
IWU's Cincinnati Education Center (Union Centre at I-75) is convenient, affordable, and practical. Visit their site at http://caps.indwes.edu/MED .

INNOVATIVE DATA COMMUNICATIONS (IDC): IDC is a Cincinnati based company known worldwide for providing Conference Pro solid object/multimedia projectors and compact video microscopes to the education market. They have teamed with Cincinnati area teachers to create their "Integrating Technology Into the Curriculum" series of training courses. Details on these one day, four hour courses can be found at www.conferencepro.com .

INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Institute for Educational Development (IED) is a national sponsor of professional staff development for educators. They are committed to bringing teachers practical, classroom-proven strategies and ideas. They stand behind their seminars with a strong satisfaction guarantee. Visit their site at www.iedseminars.org .

JASON ACADEMY
The Jason Academy, an innovative approach to professional development, provides teachers with online science content courses, emphasizing the physical sciences. The goal of the Jason Academy is to enhance teachers' science content background and equip them with tools to help students learn more effectively. For more information go to www.jason.org/jason_academy/overview.htm or call (888) 527-6600.

KIDS VOTING OHIO
Kids Voting is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to educating young people about the significance of an informed electorate and about the importance of voting to sustain democracy. Their mission is to educate young people to become good citizens and informed, lifelong voters. For more information, visit http://www.kidsvotingohio.org/ .

MAYERSON ACADEMY
Mayerson Academy is a not-for-profit specializing in professional development for K - 12 education. For more information, visit their site at http://www.mayersonacademy.org .

MIAMI VALLEY SPECIAL EDUCATION REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (SERRC)
The Miami Valley Special Education Regional Resource Center offers a wide variety of educational opportunities including workshops, college credit workshops and hands-on assistive technology training for all families and professionals. Visit their site at www.mvserrc.esu.k12.oh.us .

OHIO SCHOOLNET eLEARNING - ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Visit their site for information on online courses available for PK - 12 teachers: http://www.osn.state.oh.us/go/elearning .

OTTER CREEK INSTITUTE
Otter Creek Institute offers the highest quality staff development training for K - 12 educators across the country. As a leading provider of teacher training, we believe that our children are our future. OCI's mission is to improve the effectiveness of America's educators and educational system. Outstanding speakers on a wide variety of relevant, important topics present our seminars. We provide practical, proven, research-based strategies, tools and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms immediately. All of our professional development seminars are available for professional and continuing education credit. You will be challenged and motivated, and your students will reap the benefits in your classroom! Visit www.oci-sems.com or call 1-800-931-9193.

QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INC.
Improve discipline and learning in your classroom while earning valuable graduate credit at an affordable price. QEP offers distance learning graduate video courses for teachers. You can improve your teaching skills with courses on topics that include: improving classroom discipline, teaching to multiple intelligences, implementing quality teaching techniques, using inclusion strategies, and building home-school partnerships. Video-based courses are totally self-directed; there are no visits to a college campus. No Internet connection or computer skills are required. All you need is a TV and VCR to enroll in these graduate courses offered by five fully accredited universities. For further information, or to enroll, visit www.VideoCourses4Teachers.com .

REGIS UNIVERSITY
The College Network and Regis University offer an online Masters in Education degree program. You can complete your Master's online, with financial aid, and in as little as 18 months. For more information, visit www.regis-med.com/CinCS .

SOITA- SOUTHWESTERN OHIO INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Offers hundreds of 1-2 day workshops. Check their calendar at www.soita.org .

Southwestern Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (SWOSERRC)
SWOSERRC is one of 16 regional centers serving the state of Ohio.
It is part of a federally funded project under the Ohio Department of Education Office for Exceptional Children. Services provided by SERRC are free of charge to districts, agencies and families in our four county region. Visit their site at http://www.swoserrc.org/ for information on current course offerings and the online registration system.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOP EDUCATORS (SDE)
SDE offers over 1,000 professional development programs every year in the form of one-day seminars, grade-specific conferences and national conventions. Their mission is to enhance the quality of children's education by providing highly effective and timely professional development, resources, support, and encouragement for all educators. For further information, visit their website at www.sde.com .

STAFF DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES (SDR)
SDR provides professional staff development for elementary, middle and secondary school educators. They present a wide range of seminars and conferences each year in virtually every educational field and curricular area. Their goal is to provide the highest quality staff development programs possible, with an emphasis on classroom-proven strategies and teacher-tested techniques. For further information, visit their website at www.SDResources.org .

TERRIFIC SCIENCE
For information on courses and workshops offered visit www.terrificscience.org .

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS
The Greater Cincinnati Center for Economic Education offers courses under two separate headings to help as you pursue an economic and financial education that can be passed on to your students. EXchange Classes: If you are looking to attend a class in order to get information from an instructor and/or your peers, this is the area that will interest you. EXchange classes will have a physical meeting place. Teacher Enterprise Classes: If you would rather do things at your own pace, and perhaps even determine the path your course of study will take, you will be interested in Teacher Enterprise. These opportunities are either internet-based or classroom application-based (developing lesson plans around a topic), or fit into school-wide professional development plans. Visit their site at http://www.cob.uc.edu/EconCenter/Courses.aspx .

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI RAYMOND WALTERS COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
For professional development opportunities, visit their site at www.rwc.uc.edu/community/pdc.htm

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
For information on courses offered, visit their website at http://www.udayton.edu/ . The University of Dayton's Pastoral Communication & Ministry Institute offers workshops sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives in collaboration with The Department of Religious Studies and the School of Education. For more information, visit their website at http://www.udayton.edu/~ipi and click on Pastoral Communication & Ministry Institute.

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS AND HUMAN SERVICE PERSONNEL
This site offers classes, workshops and seminars on many topics. In addition to Wright State campuses, locations include Sidney High School, Springfield Clark County JVS, Kings High School, and the Miami Valley SERRC - Check their calendar at www.ed.wright.edu/index.php .

XAVIER UNIVERSITY
For information on courses offered, visit their website at www.xu.edu .

Teacher Workshops

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