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1 GRADUATE COURSES FOR EDUCATORS Relevant Today. Useful Tomorrow. That s the RTC difference. PENNSYLVANIA FALL 2018/SPRING 2019 Professional development and Master s courses that are empowered by collaboration, convenience, and applicability. thertc.net

2 RTC Graduate Courses Your opportunity to excel With locations throughout Eastern and Central Pennsylvania and online, RTC offers courses taught by highly skilled classroom practitioners who provide valuable strategies for the classroom that allow teachers to advance professionally, meet district initiatives, and earn credits that may be applied toward a Master of Education at La Salle University or another university. Our courses are consistently rated as excellent by participants who return to their classrooms to reap the rewards of acquiring new teaching skills and strategies. CONTENTS Course Offering... P 2-11 Courses by Location... P Online Classes... P 12 Class Hours and... P Payment Information La Salle/RTC M.Ed.... P 13 Program

3 RTC Can Help You Advance professionally Gain valuable teaching strategies for the classroom Meet district initiatives Enroll in the La Salle/RTC M.Ed. program RTC Courses Are Immediately applicable in the classroom Hands-on & interactive Convenient Intellectually stimulating Compliant with curricular standards Educational Services Available to Schools and Counties Graduate Education Courses and Degree Programs in PA, MD, and NJ Regional Training Center courses and Master s degree programs are approved/ accredited by the following institutions and organizations: La Salle University (Middle States/PDE/ MHEC), and The College of New Jersey (NCATE/CAEP)/Middle States/NJ DOE). About La Salle University La Salle University, located in Philadelphia, was established in 1863, and chartered by the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and is empowered by that authority to grant academic degrees. The University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In its recent college rankings, Money magazine has named La Salle University a Value All-Star, ranking it the eighth best college nationwide for adding the most value for a college education. The magazine also ranked the University in the top quarter of all American colleges for educational quality, affordability, and alumni earnings. La Salle University and the Regional Training Center are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate according to gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Graduate Course Credit Information All courses carry full degree-applicable credit from La Salle University. Credits may be applied toward Pennsylvania Level II certification, recertification, and Act 48 Professional Education credit. Students wishing to transfer course credits, apply them toward certification, or recertification, and/or use them for career advancement should seek permission or advisement from the appropriate advisor or agency. Scheduling On-site Courses Any of the courses listed in this brochure can be made available at your site if 12 or more participants will enroll on a mutually agreeable schedule. The course(s) will be taught by a certified instructor, and can be arranged with a school willing to host the course or with a group of teachers wanting to enroll. 1

4 Skills for Building the Collaborative Classroom EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 A laptop or tablet is required, applications will be downloaded during this course. Collaboration, cooperation, innovation, creativity and critical thinking (all 21 st Century Skills) are demonstrated using interactive hands-on structures and activities. The goal: to engage students living in a global community and ultimately working in a global marketplace. Participants can expect to learn how to successfully encourage students to work cooperatively and collaboratively to THINK, CREATE, SHARE and GROW interdependently. Lancaster (EDM 630-W40) Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 Homewood Suites Bensalem (EDM 630-W41) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Holiday Inn Express Willow Grove (EDM 630-W45) Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 Courtyard Willow Grove West Chester (EDM 630-W47) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Quality Inn & Suites Doylestown (EDM 630-W48) Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Homewood Suites Lansdale (EDM 630-W50) Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Homewood Suites Online (EDM 630-W39) Sep 4 Oct 28 Online (EDM 630-W42) Oct 15 Dec 9 Online (EDM 630-W46) Jan 14 Mar 10 Online (EDM 630-W49) Feb 18 Apr 14 The Culturally Distinctive Classroom EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Strategies for classroom engagement and lesson delivery in a changing diverse classroom will be examined. The focus is on understanding ourselves in today s society in order to understand and guide our young learners. A study of multiculturalism, the changing diverse learners through a lens of their socioeconomic status and making lasting parental connections within our school communities will be explored. Willow Grove (EDM 560-K40) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Site TBD Allentown (EDM 560-K45) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Site TBD Online (EDM 560-K38) Aug 27 Oct 21 Online (EDM 560-K39) Oct 9 Dec 3 Online (EDM 560-K43) Feb 4 Mar 31 Online (EDM 560-K44) Feb 18 Apr 14 What Teachers Are Saying About RTC Courses This class was extremely enjoyable and very useful for my professional learning. I ve already used activities we learned in my classroom.

5 The Gendered Brain EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Current research on the similarities and differences in the male and female brain will be explored, with an in-depth examination of the effects of gender differences and how to provide educational equality enhancing each student s worth using gender-specific activities and techniques to improve teaching. Allentown (EDM 515-C64) Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 Wingate Langhorne (EDM 515-C67) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Sheraton Bucks County Lancaster (EDM 515-C70) Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 Homewood Suites King of Prussia (EDM 515-C72) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 DoubleTree by Hilton Reading (EDM 515-C74) Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg (EDM 515-C75) Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Hilton Garden Inn Willow Grove (EDM 515-C76) Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 Courtyard Willow Grove Online (EDM 515-C65) Sep 24 Nov 18 Online (EDM 515-C66) Oct 9 Dec 3 Online (EDM 515-C71) Jan 7 Feb 24 Online (EDM 515-C73) Feb 4 Mar 31 Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners in the Digital Age EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 A laptop with WiFi capability is required. A practical exploration of digital-age solutions to reach and teach all learners, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to help educators meet the challenge of diverse learners in the 21 st Century: A blueprint for creating flexible, differentiated methods, materials, and assessments in the standards-based digital classroom. Willow Grove (EDM 520-D66) Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 Courtyard Willow Grove Quakertown (EDM 520-D68) Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 Hampton Inn Reading (EDM 520-D70) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 Holiday Inn Express Lancaster (EDM 520-D71) Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Homewood Suites King of Prussia (EDM 520-D74) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 DoubleTree by Hilton Online (EDM 520-D65) Aug 27 Oct 21 Online (EDM 520-D67) Sep 24 Nov 18 Online (EDM 520-D72) Feb 11 Apr 7 Online (EDM 520-D73) Mar 4 Apr 28 Online (EDM 520-D75) Mar 18 May 12 see class hours on page 16 3

6 Encouraging Skillful, Critical, and Creative Thinking EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 An exploration and application of instructional strategies to teach students to be better thinkers will be undertaken, including the examination of five researched-based themes: learning to think skillfully, thinking to learn, thinking cooperatively, thinking about one s thinking (metacognition), and thinking big (applying thinking skills and processes to real-world problems). Lansdale (EDM 530-E36) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Homewood Suites Langhorne (EDM 530-E39) Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Sheraton Bucks County Annville (EDM 530-E41) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Site TBD Lancaster (EDM 530-E43) Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 Homewood Suites Online (EDM 530-E34) Sep 4 Oct 28 Online (EDM 530-E35) Oct 1 Nov 25 Online (EDM 530-E40) Feb 26 Apr 22 Online (EDM 530-E42) Mar 11 May 5 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Neuroscience research on how the brain learns and processes information will be examined, with an emphasis on the functions of the senses, working memory, long-term memory, storage and retrieval, and the development of self-concept. How and when to present new information, techniques to improve processing and retention, left/right brain preferences, and promoting higher-level thinking will also be explored. Harrisburg (EDM 535-F82) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Hilton Garden Inn Bensalem (EDM 535-F83) Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 Holiday Inn Express York (EDM 535-F84) Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 Four Points by Sheraton Doylestown (EDM 535-F85) Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 Bucks County IU Lancaster (EDM 535-F90) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Homewood Suites Lebanon (EDM 535-F92) Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 Lebanon County Career & Technical Center Langhorne (EDM 535-F93) Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Sheraton Bucks County Quakertown (EDM 535-F94) Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Hampton Inn Online (EDM 535-F80) Sep 24 Nov 18 Online (EDM 535-F81) Oct 9 Dec 3 Online (EDM 535-F88) Jan 14 Mar 10 Online (EDM 535-F89) Feb 4 Mar 31 Online (EDM 535-F91) Mar 11 May 5 4 see class hours on page 16

7 Cooperative Discipline EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Shift the discipline paradigm from controlling student behavior through rewards and punishment to helping all students make better choices. Structured around research-based school success factors, course content identifies the four goals of misbehavior, builds positive classroom climate, and presents multiple strategies to use at the moment misbehaviors occur. Harrisburg (EDM 540-G75) Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 Site TBD Lancaster (EDM 540-G76) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Homewood Suites York (EDM 540-G80) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 Four Points by Sheraton Langhorne (EDM 540-G83) Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Sheraton Bucks County Allentown (EDM 540-G84) Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Wingate Online (EDM 540-G74) Sep 10 Nov 4 Online (EDM 540-G77) Oct 15 Dec 9 Online (EDM 540-G81) Jan 14 Mar 10 Online (EDM 540-G82) Feb 11 Apr 7 Assessment Techniques: Assessing for Student Learning EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Experience and analyze authentic assessment as an accurate means to assess student learning. Discover the importance of communicating learning goals to students. Align those goals and standards with the assessments implemented to guide instruction and evaluate student progress. Study the progression of the standards-based movement and how the Common Core State Standards will better allow educators to prepare students for the future. Lebanon (EDM 545-H77) Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 Lebanon County Career & Technical Center King of Prussia (EDM 545-H78) Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 DoubleTree by Hilton Reading (EDM 545-H79) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Holiday Inn Express Willow Grove (EDM 545-H81) Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 Courtyard Willow Grove Doylestown (EDM 545-H84) Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 Homewood Suites Allentown (EDM 545-H86) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Wingate Bensalem (EDM 545-H88) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Holiday Inn Express Online (EDM 545-H76) Sep 4 Oct 28 Online (EDM 545-H80) Oct 15 Dec 9 Online (EDM 545-H85) Jan 21 Mar 17 Online (EDM 545-H87) Feb 11 Apr 7 Online (EDM 545-H89) Mar 18 May 12 see class hours on page 16 5

8 The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through Movement EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 This course involves optional physical activities. Modeling dynamic movement and kinesthetic activity to enliven K-12 classroom content is a key part of this course. Discover the connection between movement, the brain, and learning. Examine implicit learning, class cohesion activities, content-based kinesthetic activities, brain breaks, and energizers. Use movement to meet standards, improve test scores, and develop life skills. Annville (EDM 555-J57) Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 Paramount Sports Complex King of Prussia (EDM 555-J58) Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 DoubleTree by Hilton Lancaster (EDM 555-J59) Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 Homewood Suites Allentown (EDM 555-J62) Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 Wingate Lebanon (EDM 555-J63) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 Lebanon County Career & Technical Center Willow Grove (EDM 555-J66) Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Courtyard Willow Grove Online (EDM 555-J55) Sep 24 Nov 18 Online (EDM 555-J56) Oct 15 Dec 9 Online (EDM 555-J64) Jan 14 Mar 10 Online (EDM 555-J65) Feb 18 Apr 14 Increasing Student Responsibility and Self-Discipline in Learning Communities EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Study a three-dimensional model for understanding why students may act irresponsibly in the classroom and what can be done about it. Develop an approach that focuses on students internal dialogues to help them resolve inner conflicts as well as examine strategies for improving responsibility in the learning community. West Chester (EDM 565-L55) Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 Quality Inn & Suites Doylestown (EDM 565-L58) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 Homewood Suites Reading (EDM 565-L60) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Holiday Inn Express King of Prussia (EDM 565-L62) Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 DoubleTree by Hilton Online (EDM 565-L53) Aug 27 Oct 21 Online (EDM 565-L54) Sep 10 Nov 4 Online (EDM 565-L59) Jan 21 Mar 17 Online (EDM 565-L61) Feb 26 Apr 22 6 see class hours on page 16

9 Motivation: The Art and Science of Inspiring Classroom Success EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 The traditional reward-punishment model does little to promote achievement; however, concrete researched-based ways to motivate students do exist. Motivation as it applies to the learning process will be surveyed: basic human needs, the driving force behind all human behavior, inspiration and peak performance, energizing classroom strategies, and frameworks that encourage change and achievement. King of Prussia (EDM 570-M69) Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 DoubleTree by Hilton Doylestown (EDM 570-M71) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 TBD York (EDM 570-M76) Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Four Points by Sheraton Bensalem (EDM 570-M77) Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Holiday Inn Express Lebanon (EDM 570-M79) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Lebanon County Career & Technical Center Harrisburg (EDM 570-M80) Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 Hilton Garden Inn Quakertown (EDM 570-M81) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Hampton Inn Online (EDM 570-M70) Sep 10 Nov 4 Online (EDM 570-M72) Oct 15 Dec 9 Online (EDM 570-M75) Jan 7 Feb 24 Online (EDM 570-M78) Mar 4 Apr 28 Skills and Strategies for Inclusion and Disability Awareness EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Inclusion and Disability Awareness should be a way of life in the 21 st century classroom. Gain a deeper understanding of disabilities; examine the social, academic and physical considerations in school, community, and home environments. The emphasis is on ways to integrate information about disabilities into the curriculum and manage specific classroom environments. Allentown (EDM 575-N39) Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 Wingate Lancaster (EDM 575-N40) Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 Homewood Suites King of Prussia (EDM 575-N43) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 DoubleTree by Hilton Lancaster (EDM 575-N44) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Homewood Suites Lebanon (EDM 575-N45) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Lebanon County Career & Technical Center see class hours on page 16 7

10 Differentiated Instruction EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Study Carol Ann Tomlinson s framework for designing effective instruction that responds to the needs of all learners using learning style, interest, and level of readiness. This course will investigate the theory, rationale, and principles of Differentiated Instruction and apply them to the classroom setting. Explore DI principles and strategies and diverse methods of assessment. Lancaster (EDM 580-P73) Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 Homewood Suites Quakertown (EDM 580-P75) Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Hampton Inn Lansdale (EDM 580-P76) Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 Homewood Suites Harrisburg (EDM 580-P80) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Hilton Garden Inn Reading (EDM 580-P82) Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Site TBD Willow Grove (EDM 580-P83) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Courtyard Willow Grove King of Prussia (EDM 580-P85) Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 DoubleTree by Hilton Online (EDM 580-P72) Sep 4 Oct 28 Online (EDM 580-P74) Sep 24 Nov 18 Online (EDM 580-P79) Jan 28 Mar 24 Online (EDM 580-P81) Feb 18 Apr 14 Online (EDM 580-P84) Mar 18 May 12 Styles of Teaching: Personality Type in the Classroom EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Compare and contrast the qualities of Jung s four temperaments. Examine each style and organizational preference, as well as the needs of each type in the classroom. Issues relating to teaching, learning, classroom management, communication, conflict resolution, esteem building, and problem solving will be applied to classroom situations. Allentown (EDM 585-Q80) Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 Wingate West Chester (EDM 585-Q81) Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 Quality Inn & Suites Langhorne (EDM 585-Q82) Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 Sheraton Bucks County Lansdale (EDM 585-Q85) Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 Homewood Suites York (EDM 585-Q88) Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Four Points by Sheraton Reading (EDM 585-Q90) Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 Holiday Inn Express Online (EDM 585-Q78) Sep 4 Oct 28 Online (EDM 585-Q79) Oct 1 Nov 25 Online (EDM 585-Q86) Jan 28 Mar 24 Online (EDM 585-Q87) Feb 4 Mar 31 Online (EDM 585-Q89) Mar 18 May 12 8 see class hours on page 16

11 Creating Health and Balance in Today s Classroom EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Research shows that students who are physically fit and well-nourished perform at a higher academic level. Mindfulness in Education will be emphasized as a technique to reduce student anxiety and help students succeed. The impact of stress, poor time management, lack of physical activity, and poor nutrition (One of every three students will develop Type 2 diabetes), on students and educators will be examined in order to better facilitate the learning process. Reading (EDM 511-A34) Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 Holiday Inn Express King of Prussia (EDM 511-A35) Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 DoubleTree by Hilton Willow Grove (EDM 511-A39) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 Courtyard Willow Grove Lancaster (EDM 511-A40) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Homewood Suites Quakertown (EDM 511-A41) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Hampton Inn Lansdale (EDM 511-A42) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Homewood Suites Teaching Writing and Thinking Across the Curriculum EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Examine research-based writing strategies and organizational skills that integrate oral and written communication in order to enhance the learning process and encourage creativity and higher-level thinking. The goal: students become better problem solvers and communicators. Also, investigate various strategies necessary to master curricular goals in today s classroom. Doylestown (EDM 509-A32) Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 Bucks County IU Allentown (EDM 509-A33) Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 Site TBD Lancaster (EDM 509-A36) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 Homewood Suites What Teachers Are Saying About RTC Courses The instructor was very enthusiastic and presented information clearly. I learned a lot of useful information I can use to enhance my teaching.

12 Strategies for ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Formerly known as: From Challenge to Success; ADHD, LD, and the Spectrum Today s classrooms include a spectrum of learners who have different levels of attention, learning, communication, and behaviors. This course is designed to offer educators a spectrum of instructional strategies. Learn how to apply research-based educational strategies to advance the knowledge and skills of your students with exceptionalities. This includes, but is not limited to students with ADHD, autism, intellectual, learning, sensory, and emotional differences. Tap into your students strengths with appropriate interventions and curriculum practices. Bensalem (EDM 615-T40) Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 Holiday Inn Express Allentown (EDM 615-T45) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Wingate West Chester (EDM 615-T46) Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 Quality Inn & Suites King of Prussia (EDM 615-T47) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 DoubleTree by Hilton Online (EDM 615-T38) Sep 4 Oct 28 Online (EDM 615-T39) Oct 1 Nov 25 Online (EDM 615-T43) Jan 21 Mar 17 Online (EDM 615-T44) Mar 4 Apr 28 The Bully Proof Classroom EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Bullying is an important issue facing families, schools, communities, and society. Understand the issues and develop strategies to address the problem. Examine socialization curriculum and gain an awareness of bullying behavior, the reaction of the victim, the responsibility of bystanders, and how to create a bully proof assurance in classrooms and schools. Harrisburg (EDM 605-S70) Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 Hilton Garden Inn King of Prussia (EDM 605-S72) Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 DoubleTree by Hilton Annville (EDM 605-S76) Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 Site TBD Bensalem (EDM 605-S77) Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 Holiday Inn Express Reading (EDM 605-S79) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Holiday Inn Express Online (EDM 605-S69) Aug 27 Oct 21 Online (EDM 605-S71) Oct 9 Dec 3 Online (EDM 605-S75) Jan 7 Feb 24 Online (EDM 605-S78) Mar 4 Apr 28 The Kinesthetic Classroom II: Moving Across the Standards EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 This course involves optional physical activities. Design kinesthetic activities for the K-12 classroom focusing on teaching Common Core and national standards based content. Refine strategies and techniques regarding The Six-Part Framework to ensure maximum student participation that enhances academic achievement, builds class cohesion, and develops life skills. Create new activities and tactics to enhance the learning process for both educator and student. Design effective action plans to increase movement in the school environment. Reading (EDM 620-U42) Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 Holiday Inn Express Langhorne (EDM 620-U45) Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 Sheraton Bucks County Quakertown (EDM 620-U49) Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 Hampton Inn King of Prussia (EDM 620-U51) Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 DoubleTree by Hilton Lancaster (EDM 620-U52) Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 Homewood Suites Bensalem (EDM 620-U53) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Holiday Inn Express Online (EDM 620-U43) Sep 10 Nov 4 Online (EDM 620-U44) Oct 1 Nov 25 Online (EDM 620-U48) Jan 21 Mar 17 Online (EDM 620-U50) Mar 11 May 5 10 see class hours on page 16

13 Technology with Ease: Enhancing the Modern Classroom EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 A laptop with WiFi capability is required. Focus on keeping ahead of the technological curve, regardless of your initial comfort working with technology. This course is designed to increase confidence in integrating technology using emerging web applications. Explore the use of educational technology to facilitate student learning and have students become digitally prepared for the 21 st century. Question previously conceived notions about content creation, delivery, storage, and assessment, while stretching existing teaching methods to adapt to changing student needs. Lancaster (EDM 524-X21) Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 Homewood Suites Langhorne (EDM 524-X23) Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 Sheraton Bucks County Reading (EDM 524-X26) Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 Holiday Inn Express King of Prussia (EDM 524-X27) Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 DoubleTree by Hilton Willow Grove (EDM 524-X30) Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 Courtyard Willow Grove Online (EDM 524-X20) Sep 24 Nov 18 Online (EDM 524-X22) Oct 9 Dec 3 Online (EDM 524-X28) Feb 11 Apr 7 Online (EDM 524-X29) Feb 26 Apr 22 Reflective Practice in Teaching EDM GRADUATE CREDITS/ACT 48 P.E. HOURS: 90 Note: This course is offered only online. M.Ed. Students: This course should be taken after you have completed at least five courses. Teaching is a complex and highly skilled activity, and teachers continuously exercise judgement in deciding how to act to support learning most effectively. Reflective practice enables teachers to move towards expert leadership in their field. Given the nature of teaching, professional development and learning are ongoing. Reflective Practice in Teaching supports the improvement of outcomes and helps to satisfy accountability requirements. Online (EDM 635-Y20) Aug 27 Oct 21 Online (EDM 635-Y21) Sep 10 Nov 4 Online (EDM 635-Y22) Oct 1 Nov 25 Online (EDM 635-Y25) Jan 7 Feb 24 Online (EDM 635-Y26) Jan 28 Mar 24 Online (EDM 635-Y27) Mar 11 May 5 see class hours on page 16 11

14 ONLINE CLASSES Participants who have taken a face-to-face version of a course cannot register for the online version. The following online courses may be applied to the Master of Education program; please check with your advisor. Increasing Student Responsibility and Self-Discipline in Learning Communities EDM 565-L53 EDM 565-L54 EDM 565-L59 EDM 565-L61 Aug 27 - Oct 21 :Sep 10 - Nov 4 Jan 21 - Mar 17 Feb 26 - Apr 22 The Bully Proof Classroom EDM 605-S69 EDM 605-S71 EDM 605-S75 EDM 605-S78 Aug 27 - Oct 21 Oct 9 - Dec 3 Jan 7 - Feb 24 Mar 4 - Apr 28 EDM 560-K38 EDM 560-K39 EDM 560-K43 EDM 560-K44 Aug 27 - Oct 21 Oct 9 - Dec 3 Feb 4 - Mar 31 Feb 18 - Apr 14 Differentiated Instruction EDM 580-P72 EDM 580-P74 EDM 580-P79 EDM 580-P81 EDM 580-P84 Sep 4 - Oct 28 Sep 24 - Nov 18 Jan 28 - Mar 24 Feb 18 - Apr 14 Mar 18 - May 12 Encouraging Skillful, Critical, and Creative Thinking EDM 530-E34 EDM 530-E35 EDM 530-E40 EDM 530-E42 Sep 4 - Oct 28 Oct 1 - Nov 25 Feb 26 - Apr 22 Mar 11 - May 5 Skills for Building the The Culturally Distinctive Collaborative Classroom Classroom EDM 630-W39 Sep 4 - Oct 28 Reflective Practice in Teaching EDM 635-Y20 EDM 635-Y21 EDM 635-Y22 EDM 635-Y25 EDM 635-Y26 EDM 635-Y27 Aug 27 - Oct 21 Sep 10 - Nov 4 Oct 1 - Nov 25 Jan 7 - Feb 24 Jan 28 - Mar 24 Mar 11 - May 5 Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners in the Digital Age EDM 520-D65 EDM 520-D67 EDM 520-D72 EDM 520-D73 EDM 520-D75 Aug 27 - Oct 21 Sep 24 - Nov 18 Feb 11 - Apr 7 Mar 4 - Apr 28 Mar 18 - May 12 Assessment Techniques: Assessing for Student Learning EDM 545-H76 EDM 545-H80 EDM 545-H85 EDM 545-H87 EDM 545-H89 Sep 4 - Oct 28 Oct 15 - Dec 9 Jan 21 - Mar 17 Feb 11 - Apr 7 Mar 18 - May 12 EDM 630-W42 EDM 630-W46 EDM 630-W49 Oct 15 - Dec 9 Jan 14 - Mar 10 Feb 18 - Apr 14 Strategies for ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners EDM 615-T38 EDM 615-T39 EDM 615-T43 EDM 615-T44 Sep 4 - Oct 28 Oct 1 - Nov 25 Jan 21 - Mar 17 Mar 4 - Apr 28 Styles of Teaching: Personality Type in the Classroom EDM 585-Q78 EDM 585-Q79 EDM 585-Q86 EDM 585-Q87 EDM 585-Q89 Sep 4 - Oct 28 Oct 1 - Nov 25 Jan 28 - Mar 24 Feb 4 - Mar 31 Mar 18 - May 12 Cooperative Discipline EDM 540-G74 EDM 540-G77 EDM 540-G81 EDM 540-G82 Sep 10 - Nov 4 Oct 15 - Dec 9 Jan 14 - Mar 10 Feb 11 - Apr 7 Motivation: The Art and Science of Inspiring Classroom Success EDM 570-M70 EDM 570-M72 EDM 570-M75 EDM 570-M78 The Kinesthetic Classroom II: Moving Across the Standards EDM 620-U43 EDM 620-U44 EDM 620-U48 EDM 620-U50 see class hours on page 16 Sep 10 - Nov 4 Oct 1 - Nov 25 Jan 21 - Mar 17 Mar 11 - May 5 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning EDM 535-F80 EDM 535-F81 EDM 535-F88 EDM 535-F89 EDM 535-F91 Sep 24 - Nov 18 Oct 9 - Dec 3 Jan 14 - Mar 10 Feb 4 - Mar 31 Mar 11 - May 5 The Gendered Brain EDM 515-C65 EDM 515-C66 EDM 515-C71 EDM 515-C73 Sep 24 - Nov 18 Oct 9 - Dec 3 Jan 7 - Feb 24 Feb 4 - Mar 31 Technology with Ease: Enhancing the Modern Classroom EDM 524-X20 EDM 524-X22 EDM 524-X28 EDM 524-X29 Sep 24 - Nov 18 Oct 9 - Dec 3 Feb 11 - Apr 7 Feb 26 - Apr 22 The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through Movement EDM 555-J55 EDM 555-J56 EDM 555-J64 EDM 555-J65 Please visit our website at for up to date schedules and any additional online courses. 12 Sep 10 - Nov 4 Oct 15 - Dec 9 Jan 7 - Feb 24 Mar 4 - Apr 28 Sep 24 - Nov 18 Oct 15 - Dec 9 Jan 14 - Mar 10 Feb 18 - Apr 14

15 La Salle University/RTC Master of Education A 30-credit graduate degree program with a focus on instruction for licensed K-12 classroom practitioners. REQUIRED CORE COURSES REQUIRED CORE: 6 COURSES 18 CREDITS EDM 535 Brain-Based Teaching & Learning EDM 540 Cooperative Discipline EDM 545 Assessment Techniques: Assessing Student Learning EDM 580 Differentiated Instruction EDM 585 Styles of Teaching: Personality Type in the Classroom EDM 635 Reflective Practice in Teaching* *This course should be taken after you have completed at least five courses. CHOOSE ONE CONCENTRATION OPTION FROM THE FOLLOWING: Teaching Strategies for the 21st Century Learner REQUIRED CONCENTRATION: 3 COURSES 9 CR EDM 520 Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners in the Digital Age EDM 555 The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through Movement EDM 630 Skills for Building the Collaborative Classroom The Differentiated Classroom REQUIRED CONCENTRATION: 3 COURSES 9 CR EDM 515 The Gendered Brain EDM 560 The Culturally Distinctive Classroom EDM 615 Strategies for ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners Building Positive Classroom Communities ELECTIVE: 1 COURSE 3 CR Suggested Courses Below or any RTC Course EDM 530 Encouraging Skillful, Critical, and Creative Thinking EDM 555 The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through Movement EDM 575 Skills and Strategies for Inclusion and Disability Awareness Great! Great! Great! ELECTIVE: 1 COURSE 3 CR I learned so many immediately Suggested Courses Below or any RTC Course and Self-Discipline in Learning EDM 530 Encouraging Skillful, Critical, Communities and Creative Thinking applicable techniques I can of Inspiring Classroom Success and Learning Through Movement EDM 630 Skills for Building the almost plan the whole year. REQUIRED CONCENTRATION: 3 COURSES 9 CR EDM 565 Increasing Student Responsibility EDM 570 Motivation: The Art and Science EDM 605 The Bully Proof Classroom ELECTIVE: 1 COURSE 3 CR Suggested Courses Below or any RTC Course EDM 530 Encouraging Skillful, Critical, and Creative Thinking EDM 620 The Kinesthetic Classroom II: Moving Across the Standards EDM 524 Technology with Ease: Enhancing the Modern Classroom EDM 555 The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching Collaborative Classroom If you are interested in applying to the M.Ed. program, you are expected to complete the application process prior to completing six credits. For application and program information, call the La Salle/RTC Graduate program office at or visit see class hours on page 16 13

16 COURSES BY LOCATION Allentown The Gendered Brain Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 EDM 515-C64 Styles of Teaching Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 EDM 585-Q80 Disability Awareness Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 EDM 575-N39 Teaching/Writing/Thinking Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 EDM 509-A33 (see page 9) The Kinesthetic Classroom Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 EDM 555-J62 (see page 6) Assessment Techniques Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 545-H86 ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 615-T45 Cooperative Discipline Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 540-G84 The Culturally Distinctive Classroom Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 560-K45 (see page 2) Annville The Kinesthetic Classroom Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 EDM 555-J57 (see page 6) The Bully Proof Classroom Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 605-S76 Critical and Creative Thinking Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 530-E41 Bensalem ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 EDM 615-T40 The Collaborative Classroom Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 630-W41 (see page 2) Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 EDM 535-F83 The Bully Proof Classroom Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 605-S77 Motivation: Inspiring Classroom Success Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 570-M77 Assessment Techniques Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 545-H88 The Kinesthetic Classroom II Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 620-U53 Doylestown Teaching/Writing/Thinking Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 EDM 509-A32 (see page 9) Motivation: Inspiring Classroom Success Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 570-M71 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 EDM 535-F85 Assessment Techniques Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 EDM 545-H84 Student Responsibility & Discipline Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 565-L58 (see page 6) The Collaborative Classroom Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 630-W48 (see page 2) Harrisburg Cooperative Discipline Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 EDM 540-G75 The Bully Proof Classroom Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 EDM 605-S70 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 535-F82 Differentiated Instruction Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 580-P80 The Gendered Brain Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 515-C75 Motivation: Inspiring Classroom Success Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 EDM 570-M80 King of Prussia Motivation: Inspiring Classroom Success Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 EDM 570-M69 Assessment Techniques Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 EDM 545-H78 The Bully Proof Classroom Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 EDM 605-S72 The Kinesthetic Classroom Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 EDM 555-J58 (see page 6) Creating Health and Balance in Today s Classroom Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 EDM 511-A35 (see page 9) Disability Awareness Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 575-N43 The Gendered Brain Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 515-C72 Technology with Ease Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 524-X27 (see page 11) Student Responsibility & Discipline Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 565-L62 (see page 6) Universal Design for Learning Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 520-D74 The Kinesthetic Classroom II Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 EDM 620-U51 Differentiated Instruction Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 580-P85 ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 615-T47 Lancaster Differentiated Instruction Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 EDM 580-P73 The Collaborative Classroom Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 EDM 630-W40 (see page 2) Technology with Ease Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 EDM 524-X21 (see page 11) Cooperative Discipline Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 540-G76 Disability Awareness Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 EDM 575-N40 The Kinesthetic Classroom Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 EDM 555-J59 (see page 6) The Gendered Brain Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 EDM 515-C70 Teaching/Writing/Thinking Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 509-A36 (see page 9) Creating Health and Balance in Today s Classroom Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 511-A40 (see page 9) Universal Design for Learning Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 520-D71 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 535-F90 14 see class hours on page 16

17 COURSES BY LOCATION Critical and Creative Thinking Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 EDM 530-E43 The Kinesthetic Classroom II Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 620-U52 Disability Awareness Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 575-N44 Langhorne The Kinesthetic Classroom II Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 EDM 620-U45 The Gendered Brain Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 515-C67 Styles of Teaching Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 EDM 585-Q82 Technology with Ease Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 EDM 524-X23 (see page 11) Critical and Creative Thinking Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 530-E39 Cooperative Discipline Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 540-G83 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 535-F93 Lansdale Critical and Creative Thinking Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 530-E36 Differentiated Instruction Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 EDM 580-P76 Styles of Teaching Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 EDM 585-Q85 The Collaborative Classroom Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 630-W50 (see page 2) Creating Health and Balance in Today s Classroom Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 511-A42 (see page 9) Lebanon Assessment Techniques Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 EDM 545-H77 The Kinesthetic Classroom Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 555-J63 (see page 6) Motivation: Inspiring Classroom Success Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 570-M79 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 EDM 535-F92 Disability Awareness Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 575-N45 Quakertown Differentiated Instruction Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 580-P75 Universal Design for Learning Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 EDM 520-D68 Creating Health and Balance in Today s Classroom Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 511-A41 (see page 9) The Kinesthetic Classroom II Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 620-U49 Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Apr 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 535-F94 Motivation: Inspiring Classroom Success Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 570-M81 Reading The Kinesthetic Classroom II Sep 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 EDM 620-U42 Assessment Techniques Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 545-H79 Creating Health and Balance in Today s Classroom Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 EDM 511-A34 (see page 9) Technology with Ease Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 EDM 524-X26 (see page 11) Universal Design for Learning Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 520-D70 Student Responsibility & Discipline Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 565-L60 (see page 6) The Gendered Brain Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 515-C74 Differentiated Instruction Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 580-P82 Styles of Teaching Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 EDM 585-Q90 The Bully Proof Classroom Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 605-S79 West Chester Styles of Teaching Oct 5, 6, 7, 20, 21 EDM 585-Q81 Student Responsibility & Discipline Nov 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 EDM 565-L55 (see page 6) The Collaborative Classroom Feb 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 630-W47 (see page 2) ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 EDM 615-T46 Willow Grove Universal Design for Learning Sep 14, 15, 16, 29, 30 EDM 520-D66 The Culturally Distinctive Classroom Oct 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 EDM 560-K40 (see page 2) Assessment Techniques Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9 EDM 545-H81 The Collaborative Classroom Jan 4, 5, 6, 19, 20 EDM 630-W45 (see page 2) Creating Health and Balance in Today s Classroom Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 511-A39 (see page 9) The Kinesthetic Classroom Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 555-J66 (see page 6) Differentiated Instruction Mar 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 580-P83 The Gendered Brain Mar 29, 30, 31, Apr 6, 7 EDM 515-C76 Technology with Ease Apr 26, 27, 28, May 4, 5 EDM 524-X30 (see page 11) York Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Nov 16, 17, 18, Dec 1, 2 EDM 535-F84 Cooperative Discipline Jan 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 EDM 540-G80 Motivation: Inspiring Classroom Success Feb 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 EDM 570-M76 Styles of Teaching Mar 1, 2, 3, 16, 17 EDM 585-Q88 see class hours on page 16 15

18 Fall 2018/Spring 2019 Registration Information Class Hours Unless otherwise stated, courses meet on all dates indicated (plus a Learning Extension Project). Courses starting on a Friday will meet: Friday 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm Saturdays & Sundays 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Instructors will be available for 30 minutes at the end of class each day for consultation and advisement. Please Note: Some locations for classes are tentative. RTC will make every effort to keep classes in the same approximate area if a specific location needs to be changed. Book Information Once a student is notified of class confirmation, books are available for purchase through MBS Direct at or Course workbooks and syllabi can be accessed through your account on the RTC website three business days before your class starts. Please download, save or print the content prior to attending class, WiFi may not be available. Also, please note these documents will only be available until your grade has been submitted. Registration Information The last day to register for a class is three business days before the start date: Class Start Days Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday *Registration Deadlines Tuesday before first day of class Wednesday before first day of class Wednesday before first day of class Wednesday before first day of class Thursday before first day of class Friday before first day of class Monday before first day of class *For exceptions, please call the RTC office. A $25 fee is assessed for withdrawals made prior to the registration deadline (see schedule above). Withdrawals on or after deadline will result in forfeiture of the minimum deposit. For off-campus courses, no refunds will be made after the first 3 hours of class time. For online courses, please refer to the RTC website. 16

19 Tuition 3-Credit Courses: $1, ($475/credit) Initial Deposit Required: $75.00 per course Balance Due: $1, Tuition balance will be due on the same schedule as registration deadlines. Refund Policy RTC reserves the right to cancel a class. A decision to cancel a class is made approximately two weeks prior to the first scheduled day of class. 100% refund will be issued for courses canceled by RTC when a registered student chooses not to transfer into another RTC class. Requirements Off-Campus Courses Students are required to attend and be involved in all class meetings, the emphasis being on participation in activities, discussions, and projects related to K-12 classroom implementation. Working with their instructor, students are required to produce a Learning Extension Project in the form of a research-based action plan/course project. Projects are due no later than two weeks after the last in-class meeting. The course will not be considered complete without submission of the project. Online Courses Students are required to complete all assignments within the deadlines of the online course. A Learning Extension Project will be due no later than 1 week after the published end date of the course. Grade Report and Transcripts Grade reports and any requested transcripts will be available from La Salle University approximately six weeks after the last published course end date. If you need documentation of your grade by the end of or beginning of the following semester for any reason, please consider registering for a course that runs earlier in the semester. Miscellaneous Fees Drop/Add Fee There is no charge for the first transfer in a semester. A $10.00 administrative fee will be assessed for each subsequent transfer in a semester. Returned Check Fee $30.00 For the Most Up-to-Date Schedules and Locations Visit thertc.net Register Today! thertc.net Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm see class hours on page 16 17

20 Our courses have been developed to provide you with relevant tools and techniques that you can apply in your classroom your first day back. Let our expert instructors, who have been in your shoes, help you bring exciting new skills and strategies to the classroom. Register now for our online and/or off-campus courses near you! Check our website for courses that will fit within your busy schedule. thertc.net La Salle University/RTC 486 Route 10 West Randolph, NJ 07869