Workshops marked > are approved or are pending approval for continuing education contact hours from the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board (RCS029601). Each workshop credit hour is equal to 15 contact hours.
Workshops marked ^ are approved for Ohio School Psychologist Association-Mandatory Continuing Education credit.

ONLINE workshops
 
21st Century Skills and Technology, Information, and Media Literacies
Come explore the convergence of 21st century skills with technology, information, and media literacies.  Participants will investigate ways that these new literacies can help transform learning.  A collection of technology-enhanced strategies and lessons will be developed to help students achieve content standards and become competent in 21st century skills.  STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO WORK ONLINE BETWEEN SESSIONS.
 
S, April 17 and May 1
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19552
Parking, $4
Cindy Kovalik and Mary Tipton, instructors, LDES
 
Adobe Acrobat PDF Basics: An Overview of PDF Files as a Tool
Communicating effectively and efficiently with audiences, peers and employers is important in a society that is moving at a rapid pace. An effective and easy tool to utilize is a PDF file. This Adobe Acrobat workshop is designed to equip the beginner or novice user with the necessary skills to downsize and convert Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files. The user will also be able to e-mail and create secure passwords for each PDF file.  Required text: “Adobe Acrobat 9.0, Classroom in a Book,” Adobe Creative Team, Adobe Press, ISBN 0321552970.
 
ONLINE; April 5 - 23
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
ITEC 40093, CRN# 19553
1 graduate credit hour, $422
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19554
Marian Maxfield, instructor, LDES
 
> Building Self-Esteem through the Curriculum
Join us to obtain a practical understanding of the ways that self esteem building techniques can be integrated into the curriculum.  The workshop will include lecture, group exercises, audio visual aides and group discussions.  The participants will also better understand how positive self esteem can promote harmony in the classroom and improve overall student performance.  Textbook provided.


S, April 10 and 17
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CI 50093, CRN# 19555
Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence

> Bully-Free Schools
Learn about bullying behavior and how to prevent this aggressive behavior in school.  We will also emphasize the effect that bullying has on the victim and will suggest various treatments to help them cope with this problem.  The presenter will explore how to provide a sense of security to the students in the school by developing a process to address the bullying issue.  Textbook will be provided.
 
S, April 24 and May 1
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
C&I 40093, CRN# 19556
1 graduate credit hour, $422
C&I 50093, CRN# 19557
Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence
 
China Today I: Culture and Land
Explore what the enduring culture of China has to offer the world: including folk and high culture, festivals, calligraphy, philosophies, and Feng-Shui. We will provide many resources for use in your classroom.
 
ONLINE, April 5 – 16
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
EDPF 40093, CRN# 20210
1 graduate credit hour, $422
EDPF 50093, CRN# 20211
Vilma Seeberg and Xiaoqi Yu, instructors, FLA
 
China Today II: Society and Government
Learn more about the people of China, their history, and the co-existing realities of prosperity and anxiety that characterize China in the 21st century. We will provide many resources for use in your classroom.
 
ONLINE, April 25 – May 7
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
EDPF 40093, CRN# 20201
1 graduate credit hour, $422
EDPF 50093, CRN# 20203
Vilma Seeberg and Xiaoqi Yu, instructors, FLA
 
The Culture of Poverty: Understanding the Hidden Rules
In order to work effectively with children and adults who come from poverty, teachers and human service professionals need to be aware of how economic class affects learning.  This very practical workshop will address issues of discipline, communication with students and parents, and content learning methods that will enhance any classroom.
 
ONLINE, Jan. 25 –Feb. 12
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
CI 40093, CRN# 19558
2 graduate credit hours, $844
CI 50093, CRN# 19559
Katie Knapp, instructor, TLC

Developing Web Sites with Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver is one of the most highly-rated visual Website development tools. It provides users with powerful tools to lay out pages, develop and maintain Web sites and add a wide variety of sophisticated Web features, including rollovers and animation effects. Dreamweaver is extensible, modular and is intended to meet the development needs of all Web developers, from beginners to experts. The focus of this workshop is to learn the fundamental operations and controls of Dreamweaver while implementing real-world strategies for authoring flexible and highly accessible websites using HTML and CSS. Required textbook: “Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Classroom in a Book,” (paperback), Adobe Creative Team, ISBN 0321573811. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMPLEX PROGRAM. STRONG COMPUTER SKILLS ARE NECESSARY.
Please specify which session you would like to attend:
(A) ONLINE; April 4 - May 3
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
ITEC 40093, CRN# 19560
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19561
Richard B. (Ben) Hollis, instructor, LDES
 
B) ONLINE; Dec. 28 – Jan. 22
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
ITEC 40093, CRN# 10872
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 10960
Richard B. (Ben) Hollis, instructor, LDES

> ^ NEW! Enhancing Academic and Athletic Performance, Self-Esteem, and Confidence: A Guide for Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Social Workers and Coaches
You have probably heard the phrase “just try harder.” This workshop will show you how to “try smarter” as well as teach your students and athletes effective ways to improve concentration and motivation, cope with stress and anxiety, and improve academic and athletic performance. Concepts and techniques that will be reviewed, discussed, and demonstrated include establishing motivational goals and action plans, trait and state anxiety, peak performance, managing anxiety and arousal levels, guided imagery, proper breathing, test performance and cognitive strategies. Required audio CD (available first day of class for $14.95): “Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Confidence,” Michael S. Prokop, audio CD ISBN 933879431. (Optional text: “The Anger Management Workbook,” Matthew McKay, ISBN 1572242205.)
 
S, April 17 and 24
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
CHDS 40093, CRN# 19563
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19564
Parking, $4
Michael Prokop, instructor, LDES
 
> Experiential Gestalt Marathon
The primary purpose of this intensive group experience is to help healthy, normal adults gain closer contact with themselves and others through interpersonal encounter in a group.  The exercises are based on the research of marathon groups and the Gestalt group therapy holistic-existential approach. Required text: “The Gestalt Therapy Primer,” Daniel Rosenblatt, is available from the instructor or at the University Bookstore.
 
S, Feb. 6
8 a.m. - midnight
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19565
Special fee, $30
Ansel Woldt, professor emeritus, LDES
 
Extra Ordinary Leadership: A Multiple Intelligences Approach
This workshop provides a unique experience in relating the multiple intelligences to five key leadership skills employed by highly effective leaders. Participants will complete the “Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scale” (MIDAS), and gain an understanding of their own unique leadership potential and how to bring out the best in other people with whom they work, live or lead. Participants will create a personalized leadership development plan that will promote career advancement and G.O.A.L.S. for service leadership.
 
ONLINE; April 2 - May 3
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CI 50093, CRN# 19566
Branton Shearer, instructor, TLC
 
> Gangs, Guns, Drugs, and Violence
Gain an increased awareness of the myths and realities of societal and family problems that lead to problems with guns, gangs, drugs and violence.  Learn about the new research on abuse, violence and gangs.  The motivating factors that cause youth to be attracted to a violence-influenced and/or substance abusive life style will be discussed.  The instructor will present practical interventions and preventive strategies to be incorporated in the school community.  Textbook will be provided.
 
S, Feb. 6 and 13
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
C&I 40093, CRN# 19567
1 graduate credit hour, $422
C&I 50093, CRN# 19568
Parking, $4
Staff, Society for Prevention of Violence
 
Grant Writing
Learn basic grant writing skills, including proposal development, acquisition and management. Review strategies for developing successful grants. Participants are expected to submit a draft proposal two weeks after the conclusion of the workshop. You will cover each section of the proposal, although not to the level you would reach if submitting it for funding.  Required text: “Proposal Planning and Writing (4th edition),” Jeremy Miner and Lynn Miner, Greenwood Press, ISBN 0313356742.     
 
ONLINE; March 1 - April 2
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
EDAD 40093, CRN# 19569
HED 40093, CRN# 19571
2 graduate credit hours, $844
EDAD 50093, CRN# 19570
HED 50093, CRN# 19572
Carolyn Lafferty, instructor, LDES
 
 > ^ Intrapersonal Conflict and Stress Management
This workshop will explore a variety of ways to help manage intrapersonal conflict – conflict within your own self – and how these techniques can be applied to both reduce stress and enhance optimal performance.  A broad range of stress reduction techniques will be presented, and participants will be able to experiment with various approaches to see which ones are most compatible with their individual needs and preferences.  We will also consider different facets of emotional and social learning, and their roles in addressing intrapersonal conflict. Required audio CD: “The Wind Boy,” Ethel Cook Eliot (available at http://www.Chinaberry.com).
 
ONLINE; March 29 - April 30
2 graduate credit hours, $844
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19573
Jennifer Maxwell, instructor, LDES
 
 > Managing and Negotiating Conflict in your Personal and Professional Life: A Workshop for Educators, Counselors and Social Workers
Conflict is a part of life – it can lead to positive change and growth, or it can be waged in an intensely destructive way. This workshop teaches ways to wage and to manage conflict constructively using active listening, communication skills, and principled negotiation. Personal conflict styles and temperament will be examined as well as the role of power relationship and cultural differences. Participants will develop strategies for dealing with “difficult people,” anger and aggression.  Required textbooks: “People Skills: How to Assert Yours, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts,” Robert Bolton, ISBN 067162248X; “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In,” R. Fisher, B. Patton, & W. Ury, ISBN 0395631246.
 
 
ONLINE; Feb. 5 - March 19
2 graduate credit hours, $844
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19577
Jennifer P. Maxwell, instructor, LDES
 
Managing the Classroom for Success
Learn effective classroom management strategies that lead to improved classroom instruction and academic achievement.  The instructor will focus on helping participants feel successful in the classroom as they create a classroom environment where the teacher can teach and the students can learn without the distraction of disruptive students.  Textbook will be provided.
 
S, March 6 and 13
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
CI 40093, CRN# 19578
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CI 50093, CRN# 19579
Parking, $4
Staff, Society for the Prevention of Violence
 
Microsoft Access
Learn how to use Microsoft Access to develop databases for any profession. Develop your skills through hands-on exercises and by creating your own database project.
 
ONLINE; April 5 – April 30
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
ITEC 40093, CRN# 19580
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19581
Phillip Nelson, instructor, LDES
 
Microsoft Excel
Through hands-on instruction, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create basic spreadsheets. You will also be given a chance to see some of Excel’s other features such as charting and list management.
 
ONLINE; Feb. 15 - March 12
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
ITEC 40093, CRN# 19582
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19583
Phillip Nelson, instructor, LDES
 
Nine Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom
Learn how to end student arguing, guide children to own and solve their own problems, raise test scores and have more time to teach. This multi-media teacher training program makes teaching fun and rewarding-instead of stressful and exhausting.  Workbook will be mailed to participants.
 
ONLINE; Feb. 22 - April 15
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CI 50093, CRN# 19585
Special fee, $18
Janice Kaluza, instructor, TLC
 
Photoshop I
In this workshop, you will focus on the fundamental operations and controls of Photoshop. The workshop will feature lectures, demonstrations and tutorial lessons from the text.  Required textbook: “Adobe Photoshop CS4, Classroom in a Book,” ISBN 032157379X
 
ONLINE; Feb. 15 - March 12
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
ITEC 40093, CRN# 19586
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19587
Richard (Ben) Hollis, instructor, LDES
 
Podcasting for Educators and Trainers
This Web-based workshop will help prepare educators and trainers to expand their lessons beyond the traditional face-to-face classroom. Participants will explore ways in which newer technologies can enhance their own teaching and their students’ learning.  Students will audio record lectures; screen capture PowerPoint presentations; create online tutorials; edit; and publish podcast episodes to the Web and create a blog that enables others to subscribe to their podcast. Required text: “Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms” (paperback), Will Richardson, Corwin Press, ISBN 1412927676.      
 
ONLINE; Feb. 1 - March 7
2 graduate credit hours, $794
ITEC 40093, CRN# 19588
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19589
Elizabeth Thomas, instructor, LDES
 
Stress and Life Management: Being All Things to All People
In this workshop, you will enhance your power of thought, focusing on the positive and keeping life’s events in their proper perspective. You will learn specific techniques to deal with stress, change and worry, along with time management and goal-setting strategies.  Text: “First Things First,” Stephen R. Covey, any edition or publisher.
 
S, Feb. 27 and March 6
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
CI 40093, CRN# 19597
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CI 50093, CRN# 19598
Parking, $4
DeWayne Nicholes, instructor, TLC
 
Strive for Success
This workshop will guide you through cutting-edge learning strategies and theories that can be implemented with a diverse population of learners. It is specifically designed for individuals who have an interest in guiding students both individually and in a group setting, to achieve their fullest academic potential. Topics will include the importance of cognitive learning processes, intelligence, brain-based learning, and motivational strategies for students K through post-secondary.
 
ONLINE; Feb. 22 - April 12
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
CHDS 40093, CRN# 19599
2 graduate credit hours, $844
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19600
Kelly Most, instructor, LDES
 
> ^ Teaching Students Anger Management, Impulse Control and Attention Focus: A Guide for Classroom Teachers and Counselors
Mismanaged anger is often a major cause of students’ interpersonal difficulties, classroom disturbances and violence in schools. Learn how anger works and effective ways to teach anger management and impulse control. Required audio CD (available first day of class for $14.95): “Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Confidence,” ISBN 0933879431. (Optional text: “The Anger Management Workbook,” ISBN 1572242205)
 
S, April 3 and 10; 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $387
CHDS 40093, CRN# 20293
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CHDS 50093, CRN# 20859
Parking, $4
Michael Prokop, instructor, LDES
 
> ^ Teaching Students Stress Reduction, Anxiety Management and Guided Imagery: A Guide for Classroom Teachers, Counselors and School Psychologists
Learn to relax and pass along to your students effective ways of coping with stress, anxiety and negative emotions.  Learn the causes of each as well as ways to assess stress, anxiety and confidence levels.  Role playing, impulse control, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenics, emotional control, guided imagery and coping with test anxiety will be addressed.  Required audio CD ($14.95 available first day of class):  “Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Confidence,” Michael S. Prokop, audio CD ISBN 0933879431. (Optional text: “The Anger Management Workbook,” Matthew McKay, ISBN 1572242205.)  
 
S, March 6 and 13
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
CHDS 40093, CRN# 19602
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19603
Parking, $4
Michael Prokop, instructor, LDES
 
Technology in the Classroom: Get Smarter than a SMART Board
Learn how to make your classroom more interactive by mastering SMART Board tools and SMART Notebook software.  Gain hands-on experience in creating classroom lessons and activities that encourage collaboration and creativity.  See how the visual impact of highlighting information, writing notes, drawing diagrams, and illustrating ideas can help motivate and engage students.
 
S, May 8 and 15
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $422
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19604
Parking, $4
Cindy Kovalik, instructor, LDES
 
Time Management
For teachers, as well as their students, planning, priority setting, scheduling, project management and decision-making are important skills that can be applied both in school and in one's personal life.  Learn how time management can enhance all aspects of your life. Required text for educators: “Time Management for Teachers,” Scott Purdy, Write Time Publishing, ISBN 964136635. Required text for other professionals: “How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life,” Alan Lakein, Signet, ISBN 451167724
 
ONLINE; April 19 - 30
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
CI 40093, CRN# 19605
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CI 50093, CRN# 19606
Chris Perrow, instructor, TLC
 
Understanding and Working with Difficult Children
The workshop is designed to provide individuals who are working with children, or plan on working with children, pertinent information regarding recognizing and understanding behavior problems in children.  Not all children with behavior problems will display identical difficulties.  Eclectic approaches are needed to address specific behavior issues.  Workshop participants will be educated on the diversity of problems and children.  Referrals and assessment needs will be discussed.
 
ONLINE; Feb. 22 - March 15
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CHDS 50093, CRN# 19607
Sandra Jones, instructor, LDES
 
Understanding the Fundamentals of Success
There are no secrets to success. In this workshop you will learn strategies to get motivated, maintain your resolve and stay focused on your priorities. You will learn to work smarter, make win-win decisions, stay positive and reach your goal.  Required text: “The 8th Habit,” Stephen R. Covey, any edition or publisher.
 
S, April 10 and 17
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 undergraduate credit hour, $397
CI 40093, CRN# 19608
1 graduate credit hour, $422
CI 50093, CRN# 19609
Parking, $4
DeWayne Nicholes, instructor, TLC
 
Web Animation with Flash®
Macromedia Flash fuses the precision and flexibility of vector graphics with bitmaps, audio, animation and advanced interactivity to create brilliant and effective Web experiences that attract and engage visitors.  Text Required: “Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book (Paperback),” ISBN 0321499824.
 
ONLINE; March 29 - April 23
2 undergraduate credit hours, $794
ITEC 40093, CRN# 19610
2 graduate credit hours, $844
ITEC 50093, CRN# 19611
Ryan Wooley, instructor, LDES