| Act 48 Courses for Educators - Spring 2007 |
Planning the Ultimate School Science Fair
CI 5191 Act 48 hours: 3
Schedule # 111014
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
March 24
Fee: $75 (1 session)
Everything you need to know about putting together a flawless fair. Topics include how to recruit judges, score projects, and involve your entire community in supporting your young scientists. Also, learn how to help students select an appropriate topic and conduct authentic research projects. (K-12)
Instructor: Dr. Kathleen Fadigan, Assistant Professor, Science Education
Children’s Concepts of Life and Death and All Things in Between
HD FS 5023-001 Act 48 hours: 6
Schedule # 109503
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
April 21
Fee: $125 (1 session)
We will discuss the typical sequence involved in children’s understanding of various significant life-changing events (e.g., the birth of a sibling, the divorce of his/her parents, the child or a family member diagnosed with a chronic illness, etc.). It will be demonstrated that the effects of the child’s understanding of such events influences their reactions to the events. This in turn will enhance a teacher’s understanding of the student’s reactions and behavior exhibited in the classroom. Films and books will also be used to clarify concepts.
Instructor: Dr. Judith Newman, Associate Professor of HDFS
Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: What School Personnel Need to Know
HD FS 5021 Act 48 hours: 6
Schedule # 108847
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
May 12
Fee: $125 (1 session)
The incidence of students diagnosed on the autism spectrum is increasing exponentially. Many of these students are served at least part of the day in general education classrooms. This workshop will describe characteristics of students diagnosed with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, and Asperger’s Disorder. Participants will discuss behaviors related to autism and how those behaviors can impact a classroom. Effective strategies for supporting students in the school environment will be provided.
Instructor: TBA
The Law and Special Education
B A 5015-001, Act 48 hours: 6
Schedule # 108856
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. May 19
Fee: $125 (1 session)
As the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education decision that outlawed “separate but equal” education, it is important to consider that the greatest extension of that case may very well be in special education. Explore current law on special education—an alphabet soup of regulations such as IEPs and IDEA. Tackle the question of whether we have gone too far or not far enough.
Instructor: David Trevaskis, Esq.
Penn State is an approved Act 48 provider. Professional educators are encouraged to confirm that this program fits their school district’s professional development plan for Act 48.
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