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Puget Sound ESD offers a wide range of professional development courses for teachers, administrators, paraeducators and classified staff. Below are descriptions of upcoming workshops and classes. Each listing includes a link to our class database and keywords to assist with finding the class in our database.

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The Essentials of Effective Teaming
March 26, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2009
PSESD #: SPGAT09
This one-day workshop is designed to help work teams function more effectively. Combining organizational theory, adult learning theory and conflict resolution theory, this workshop presents strategies that will enhance team performance and improve relationships. The presenter will customize the workshop to meet your team challenges.

Instructor: Greg Abell. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $70. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Mimi Keller, (425) 917-7824, (253) 778-7824, 1-800-664-4549, x7824, or mkeller@psesd.org

New classes, dates and topics are added often.

Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.

Issues of Abuse: What the Educator Needs to Know
May 6, 13 & 20, 2009; 4:30-8:00
Registration Deadline: April 22, 2009
PSESD #: SH6430
This course meets the Issues of Abuse requirement for a continuing certificate after August 31, 1992 (WAC 181-79A-030). Participants will gain the perspective needed to identify and assist children in the school setting who have been sexually, emotionally or physically abused/neglected or who are substance abusers or at-risk for substance abuse. Please register early. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

This workshop is sponsored by the Puget Sound ESD Prevention Center.

Instructors: Jennifer Mackillop & Jill Patnode. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $115. Clock Hours/Credit: 10 clock hours, $20; 1 SPU credit, $40. For more information: Karen Baker 425-917-7816 or 253-778-7816, kbaker@psesd.org.

Leadership Development: Formative Assessment
May 7, 2009; 8:00-3:30
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2009
PSESD #: SD08LFA
School-based instructional leadership must include a focus on formative assessment. In this one-day session, principals will learn what formative assessment is and what it isn't. The following questions will also be explored:

What is the principal's role in assuring that effective formative assessment is being implemented in all classrooms?
What policies and practices can principals put in place to assure effective use of formative assessment?
What are the formative assessment “look fors” in classrooms?
How should teacher leaders be used to ensure a school culture of effective classroom formative assessment?

Instructor: Daniel Mulligan. Location: Renton Community Center. Fee: $195. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Marci Meehan 425-917-7844 or 253-778-7844, mmeehan@psesd.org.

Use Your Data: How Healthy Youth Survey Can Help Increase Student Achievement
May 12, 2009; 9:00-12:00
Registration Deadline: April 28, 2009
PSESD #: SH6431
Learn how to use your Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) data to address non-academic barriers to student achievement. Participants in this training will create goals and strategies within their School Improvement Plans based on their HYS data to impact student learning. Please bring your HYS 2006 and 2008 reports – either school, grade, or district level data.

Presenter Maurene Stanton has more than ten years experience as a special education and English teacher and ten years of administrative experience, including the last eight as principal of Weston High School in the Arlington School District. During the 2006-07 school year, she researched the relationship between supportive learning environments and student achievement as a special project for ESD 189. Maurene will share her research and help superintendents and principals use it to enhance and update their school improvement planning efforts.

This workshop is sponsored by the Puget Sound ESD Prevention Center through funds from the Washington State Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control program.

Instructor: Maureen Stanton. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $15. Clock Hours/Credit: 3 clock hours, $10. For more information: Karen Baker 425-917-7816 or 253-778-7816, kbaker@psesd.org.

Dr. Robert Marzano - Getting Serious about School Reform: An Overview of the Three Critical Commitments
May 15, 2009; 9:00-3:30
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2009
PSESD #: SD8GSSR
Stop tweaking a flawed system! This institute delivers in-depth, interactive keynotes that focus on leadership for serious school reform. Learn three commitments essential to change:

Commitment 1: Develop a system of individual student feedback at the district, school & classroom levels.
Commitment 2: Ensuring effective teaching in every classroom.
Commitment 3: Build background knowledge and academic vocabulary.

Dr. Robert Marzano’s work has secured his place at the forefront of education research. He will identify proven strategies developed from research to increase student achievement. Dr. Marzano does not just look at one or two studies. He examines all reliable information, synthesizes the result, and distills the factors, strategies, and patterns that get the biggest gains across the boards.

You Will Learn:

Straightforward strategies developed from over 35 years of meta-analysis
How to improve instruction with formative assessments
Ways to increase student involvement through technology
Standards-based systems for tracking student progress
Linguistic and nonlinguistic strategies for effective teaching
How to maintain high expectations for all students
A new approach to lesson design
Strategies for enhancing students social and emotional skills
How to build basic classroom and academic vocabulary
Best practices for encouraging reading

Instructor: Dr.Robert Marzano . Location: Shoreline Conference Center. Fee: $210. Clock Hours/Credit: 5.5 clock hours, $11. For more information: Julie Rolling, 425-917-7806 or 253-778-7806, jrolling@psesd.org.

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Equity Workshop
May 12-14, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2009
PSESD #: SD9SIOP
This dynamic and interactive three-day workshop will provide educators with the opportunity to address the content and language needs of their second language speaking students. Participants will receive intensive training in SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol). Strategies for effective teaching and application of the model to individual instructional environments will be emphasized.

Instructor: Kendra Hughes. Location: Washington Education Association. Fee: $375. Clock Hours/Credit: 18 clock hours, $36. For more information: Linda Dean 425-917-7815 or 253-778-7815, ldean@psesd.org.

New classes, dates and topics are added often.

Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.

Equity in Education Speaker Series: Muslim
May 14, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2009
PSESD #: SD8EIESM
The students in your classrooms can come from many different worlds, worlds that may not be familiar to you. Don’t miss this exciting Equity in Education series that explores strategies to increase academic success across all cultures:

Uncover biases that may be barriers to success
Explore strategies for working effectively across cultures
Create an action plan that addresses these issues in your school

This session features a speaker who will discuss Muslim culture cues.

Instructor: Caprice Hollins. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $95. Clock Hours/Credit: 5 clock hours, $10. For more information: Linda Dean 425-917-7815 or 253-778-7815, ldean@psesd.org.

Mediating Thinking in Math: Bringing Students to Standard
July 8-10, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: July 2, 2009
PSESD #: SD9MM
Participants will learn and practice techniques to mediate thinking in mathematics, deepen understanding about the importance of meta cognition in problem-solving, and acquire questioning strategies to improve student performance.

Course Objectives:

To internalize an understanding of the content and process strands of math.
To learn techniques for teaching math concepts.
To develop repertoire in using questioning strategies to mediate thinking.
To learn protocols for strengthening lessons, improving instruction, and supporting student performance.

Session Topics:

Day 1 – Review Math Standards, Learn Questioning Strategies, Contrast Math Story Problems with Problem-Solving
Day 2 – Content Strands, Concept Strands, Math Vocabulary
Day 3 – Application of Key Learnings, Differentiation, Lesson Tuning Protocol

Instructor: Nancy Skerritt . Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $395. For more information: Linda Dean 425-917-7815 or 253-778-7815, ldean@psesd.org.

Reader's Workshop
July 15-17, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: July 5, 2009
PSESD #: SD9MM
Participants will learn to use a Reader’s Workshop approach in which thinking skills are emphasized to develop reading comprehension. Reader’s Workshop provides an opportunity for all students to self-select materials at their instructional level in order to learn the skills and strategies of successful readers as outlined in the Reading EALRs. While the overall goal is to instill a love of reading, the Reader’s Workshop approach allows the teacher to individualize reading instruction through conferences, literature circles, response journals, book projects, and skill lessons focusing on vocabulary and reading comprehension strategies. A variety of assessments will be modeled. Participants will engage in a simulated reader’s workshop and will self-select a reader’s workshop book to use in their classrooms.

Instructor: Nancy Skerritt . Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $395. For more information: Linda Dean 425-917-7815 or 253-778-7815, ldean@psesd.org.

Interpreter Training for Bilingual Paraeducators
March 25, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: March 18, 2009
PSESD #: PA08INTRP
Attend this day-long workshop and gain knowledge and skills on how to be an effective interpreter. Topics to be covered: basic interpreter techniques, interpreter code of ethics, the role of the interpreter, the role of a paraeducator and the importance of the partnership between interpreters and staff. In addition participants will have an opportunity to practice interpreter skills and collaborate with other paraeducators/interpreters.

Instructor: Claudia Dow. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $15. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Marci Meehan, (425) 917-7844, (253) 778-7844, 1-800-664-4549, x7844, or mmeehan@psesd.org.

Tutor Totes for Math
April 15, 2009; 4:30-7:45
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2009
PSESD #: PA08MATH2
Arithmetic almost seems to be an “old fashioned” word – however, the related concepts and skills are not! In classrooms today, we are working to support student learning with understanding of basic number combinations and computational procedures. Attend this hands on workshops and learn powerful strategies and activities that can be applied with your students the next day!

All paraeducators who attend will receive free tote with manipulatives.

Instructor: Pam Boldrin. Location: Fife SD Board Room. Fee: $15. Clock Hours/Credit: 3 clock hours, $10. For more information: Marci Meehan, (425) 917-7844, (253) 778-7844, 1-800-664-4549, x7844, or mmeehan@psesd.org.

Introductory Level Training for Paraeducator Competencies 1-6
April 20 & 22, 2009; 4:30-7:45
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2009
PSESD #: PA08COMP4
This class is designed to meet the six-hour training recommended by OSPI for paraeducators working with students who have disabilities (WAC 392-172-200). This introduction will raise the participant’s awareness level of the first six Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators.

Instructor: Phyllis Gamas. Location: Fife SD Board Room. Fee: $30. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Marci Meehan, (425) 917-7844, (253) 778-7844, 1-800-664-4549, x7844, or mmeehan@psesd.org.

Intro Level Training for Paras Working with Students with Special Health Needs
May 4 & 6, 2009; 4:30-7:45
Registration Deadline: May 2, 2009
PSESD #: PA08SPC3
Designed for paraeducator and teacher teams. The workshop focuses on working with children with special health care needs in school settings. Emphasis will be placed on building a knowledge base about children with health issues and the legal implications of working with them in schools. Classroom methods and applications which can be used by paraeducators and school teams to deliver quality services to children in inclusive settings will be featured.

Instructor: Deann Wood. Location: Bethel SD Support Annex. Fee: $30. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Marci Meehan, (425) 917-7844, (253) 778-7844, 1-800-664-4549, x7844, or mmeehan@psesd.org.

New classes, dates and topics are added often.

Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.

Introductory Level Training for Paraeducator Competencies 7-11 & 13
May 11 & 18, 2009; 4:30-7:45
Registration Deadline: May 11, 2009
PSESD #: PA08COMP5
This training will address core competencies 7-11 & 13 for paraeducators working with students with disabilities. This informative and fun class will address legal issues, diversity, effective instruction overview, strategies for working in small groups and in content area classes, motivation, data collection techniques, and guidelines for assistive technology.

Instructor: Barbara Bergman. Location: Fife SD Board Room. Fee: $30. Clock Hours/Credit: 4 clock hours, $10. For more information: Marci Meehan, (425) 917-7844, (253) 778-7844, 1-800-664-4549, x7844, or mmeehan@psesd.org.

Construction Contract Management 101 and Beyond
May 13, 2009; 8:00-12:00
Registration Deadline: April 28, 2009
PSESD #: RM9CM1
Construction contracts are legal documents that can be used to protect your district and assets, but if not properly prepared they can result in potential liabilities that are left to the courts to resolve. Chris Hirst, attorney for K & L Gates, will shed light on the standard AIA documents used in capital projects and their potential pitfalls. The program is designed to educate you on the basics of insurance as well as best practices for writing documents to favor your district. In addition, we will explore your options for securing Builders Risk Insurance through your contractor or with the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool.

Instructor: Marysue Linville. Location: PSESD-Renton. Miscellaneous: Videoconference option available. For more information: Sharon Carmichael 206-394-9738, scarmichael@wsrmp.com

Web Gizmos and Gadgets for the Classroom
April 14 & 16, 2009; 5:00-8:30
Registration Deadline: April 7, 2009
PSESD #: TM8944
Every day, new and amazing interactive resources from online karaoke to powerful digital storytelling tools are introduced on the web. Spend a day in guided experimentation with these resources and tools and explore how you can use them for exciting activities to engage your students. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, but this is not required.

Instructors: Conn McQuinn & Anne Allen. Location: Puget Sound ESD-Renton. Fee: $135. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

T3: Intermediate Photoshop Elements 7
April 18, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2009
PSESD #: TM8933
Photoshop Elements is an inexpensive yet powerful image-editing program associated with digital photography. This intermediate workshop will further explore the capabilities of Photoshop Elements from Adobe. Topics include uses of layers and adjustment layers, text and filters. Learn how to make custom graphics from scratch, PowerPoint templates, and simple animations. You are encouraged to bring your own images to use.

This course is a part of the T3 - Train the Teachers project, supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Instructor: Conn McQuinn. Location: Puget Sound ESD-Renton. Fee: $20. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12; Complete both Introduction (TM8929) and Intermediate (TM8933) levels for 1 SPU credit, $40. Prerequisites: Some experience with Photoshop Elements, and must be a K-12 educator. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

T3: Introduction to InDesign CS3
April 25, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: April 22, 2009
PSESD #: TM8935
Educators can use Adobe InDesign to enliven lessons and materials in all of their classes. A robust and easy-to-use page layout application, InDesign will allow educators to produce sophisticated magazine and newspaper layouts, newsletters, brochures, mailers, and any other kind of document you wish to create for your school or classroom.

This workshop is designed to familiarize users with the page layout and design features of InDesign. At the end of the course delegates will feel confident to produce single and multi-page documents.

This course is a part of the T3 - Train the Teachers project, supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Instructors: Conn McQuinn & Sharyn Mehner. Location: Puget Sound ESD-Renton. Fee: $20. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of computers, and must be a K-12 educator. Miscellaneous: Bring your own graphics or photographs to edit in class (optional). For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

From Wimpy to WOW - Design for Library Promotion
May 7, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: April 24, 2009
PSESD #: TM8941
In this hands-on class, teacher librarians will explore basic principles of layout and design that will maximize readability and visual interest of presentations (book talks, teacher’s meetings, etc.) and documents (newsletters, reports and websites, etc.). If you follow the guidelines, your work will look more professional, organized and unified.

Instructors: Ann McLean. Location: Puget Sound ESD-Renton. Fee: $145. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. Prerequisites: Computer literate, Internet savvy, and PowerPoint proficient. Miscellaneous: Course fee includes handbook: The Non-Designer’s Design Book. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

New classes, dates and topics are added often.

Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.

T3: The Elements of Design
May 9, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: May 6, 2009
PSESD #: TM8936
Explore the fundamentals of how words and images work together, how typography can enhance the meaning of a story, how the use of proportion and the grid can help the pacing of a story, and how color palettes can create a consistent look for your entire publication. Photoshop and InDesign will be used.

This course is a part of the T3 - Train the Teachers project, supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Instructors: Conn McQuinn & Sharyn Mehner. Location: Puget Sound ESD-Renton. Fee: $20. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. Prerequisites: Some experience with Photoshop and InDesign, and must be a K-12 educator. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

T3: Intro to Adobe Flash Professional CS3
May 16, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2009
PSESD #: TM8946
Learn how to draw and animate with Adobe Flash Professional, the industry leader in web-based animation. This workshop will take you step by step through the skills needed to get started with Flash. Lessons will include tutorials, handouts, templates, and student examples for use in your classroom. You will be able to start teaching Flash to your students immediately!

This course is a part of the T3 - Train the Teachers project, supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Instructor: Joe Dockery. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $20. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, and must be a K-12 educator. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

T3: Introduction to Illustrator
June 22 & 24, 2009; 9:00-12:00
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2009
PSESD #: TM8948
Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics drawing program. Vector graphics are the key to creating high quality computer-generated graphics for business or personal use. Get the most out of your printed projects by learning the basic tools for creating sophisticated artwork and text. Use your own designs to create custom high quality visual aids for your classroom environment.

This course is a part of the T3 - Train the Teachers project, supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Instructor: Quintin Woo. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $10. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of computers, and must be a K-12 educator. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

PowerPoint for Teachers and Librarians
June 24 & 25, 2009; 9:00-4:00
Registration Deadline: June 10, 2009
PSESD #: TM8942
This hands-on workshop is for teachers and librarians who want to learn the basic steps of creating colorful, dynamic presentations for classroom projects. Explore layout and design; making transitions; inserting charts, graphics and pictures; manipulating autoshapes; and using hyperlinks. Educators who want to expand the use of technology in their classrooms will find this course extremely useful.

Instructor: Ann McLean. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $260. Clock Hours/Credit: 1 SPU credit, $40. Prerequisites: Computer literate and Internet savvy. Miscellaneous: Fee includes handbook, Tom Snyder’s PowerPoint Workshop for Teachers. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

Communicating by Design
July 8 & 9, 2009; 9:00-4:00
Registration Deadline: June 24, 2009
PSESD #: TM8943
Do you wish your publications and presentations looked more professional, organized and interesting? This workshop is for you! Learn the basic principles of layout and design to maximize readability and visual interest in any publication including newsletters, posters, bookmarks, tests, class assignments, games, charts, reports and presentations. The class will be using PowerPoint to develop design skills.

Instructor: Ann McLean. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $260. Clock Hours/Credits: 1 SPU credit, $40. Prerequisites: Computer literate, Internet savvy and PowerPoint proficient. Miscellaneous: Fee includes the handbook, The Non-Designer's Design Book. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

New classes, dates and topics are added often.

Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.

T3: Digital Storytelling in the Classroom with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements
July 13-17 & 20-24, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: July 5, 2009
PSESD #: TM8940
Learn how your students can create exciting and engaging digital stories through video documentaries and dynamic photo slide shows. This hands-on workshop will explore how to use Adobe’s photo and video production software, Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, as a storytelling medium. You will also learn how to set up studio lighting, get quality audio, and use portable equipment for field shooting. Participants will take field trips to shoot video and take photos and utilize class time to experiment and create classroom projects. Online tutorials and resource materials you can use with your students are included.

This course is a part of the T3 - Train the Teachers project, supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Instructor: Joe Dockery. Location: Mount Si High School. Fee: $50. Clock Hours/Credits: 6 SPU credits, $240. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, and must be a K-12 educator. No photography or video equipment is required but you are encouraged to bring your own gear so you can gain experience shooting with your own camera. Miscellaneous: We will plan on taking a couple field trips to shoot photographs and video of various topics. Participants will need to provide their own transportation but efforts will be made to arrange car pools. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

T3: Digital Literacy Institute - Print Projects with InDesign & Photoshop CS4
July 13-17 & 20-24, 2009; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: July 6, 2009
PSESD #: TM8947
Adobe’s family of products called Creative Suite allows educators to enliven lessons and materials in all of their classes. Two of these products (Photoshop and InDesign) integrate for print production, enabling educators to produce sophisticated magazine and newspaper layouts, as well as newsletters, brochures, flyers, mailers, yearbooks, and any other type of document.

In this two-week, project-based workshop, participants will learn the basics of how these applications work together to produce dynamic publications. Participants will explore ideas for use with students in the classroom and be able to focus on developing their own projects to take back to their classrooms. Bring your own digital graphics to edit (optional).

This course is a part of the T3 - Train the Teachers project, supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Instructors: Conn McQuinn and Sharyn Mehner. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $50. Clock Hours/Credits: 60 clock hours, $120; 6 SPU credits, $240. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of computers, and must be a K-12 educator. Some experience with Adobe products is helpful, but not required. For more information: Janet Hinrichs , (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

PSESD has partnered with several vendors to provide additional online professional development opportunities. Learn more about PSESD's online learning partnerships.

Element K Online Technology Classes

Access 2002 (Office XP): Levels 1, 2 & 3
Acrobat 8.0: Levels 1 & 2
Exploring Photoshop CS2, Working with Images, & Exploring Color Management
Dreamweaver MX: Levels 1, 2 & 3
Dreamweaver 8: Developing and Enhancing Websites
Excel 2002 (Office XP): Levels 1, 2 & 3
Flash MX 2004: Fundamental Design & Enhancing Functionality Using ActionScript
FrontPage (Office XP): Intro & Advanced
Macromedia FireWorks 8: Working with Images & Applying Dynamic Effects to a Web Page
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007: Level 1, Level 2, and New Features
MS Excel 2004 for Macintosh: Levels 1 & 2
PowerPoint (Office XP): Intro, Advanced & Modifying Presentations
Word 2002 (Office XP): Levels 1, 2 & Advanced