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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June 23 & 24, 2008; 8:30-3:30 (23rd) & 8:30-12:30 (24th)
Registration Deadline: June 9, 2008
PSESD #: SH6420

August 12 & 13, 2008; 8:30-3:30 (12th) & 8:30-12:30 (13th)
Registration Deadline: July 29, 2008
PSESD #: SH6425

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: Ruth Harms & Jill Patnode. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $115. Clock Hours/Credit: 10 clock hours, $20; 1 SPU credit, $40. Audience: K-12 staff. For more information: Karen Baker, (425) 917-7816, (253) 778-7816, or 1-800-664-4549, x7816, kbaker@psesd.org.

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Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Equity Workshop
June 23-25, 2008; 8:00-4:00
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2008
PSESD #: SD7SIOP

August 6-8, 2008; 8:30-4:00
Registration Deadline: July 16, 2008
PSESD #:SD7SIOP1

August 13-15, 2008; 8:30-4:00
Registration Deadline: July 16, 2008
PSESD #: SD7SIOP2
Closing the academic achievement gap of English Language Learners has become a national priority emphasized in Title III of No Child Left Behind. 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 in order to address this academic disparity.  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. 

 

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Mediating Thinking in Math: Bringing Students to Standard
July 16-18, 2008; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2008
PSESD #: SD7MM
Participants will learn and practice techniques to mediate thinking in mathematics, deepen understanding about the importance of metacognition in problem-solving, and acquire questioning strategies to improve student performance in mathematics.

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Instructor: Nancy Skerritt & Emilie Hard. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $325. Clock Hours/Credit: 18 clock hours, $36; 2 SPU credits, $80. Audience: K-6 Educators. Miscellaneous: Registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch and class materials. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, or 1-800-664-4549, x7815, crode@psesd.org.

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Reader's Workshop
July 23-25, 2008; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2008
PSESD #: SD7RW
Learn to use the 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 & Emilie Hard. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 18 clock hours, $36; 2 SPU credits, $80. Audience: Grades 3-8 educators and administrators. Miscellaneous: Registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch and class materials. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, or 1-800-664-4549, x7815, crode@psesd.org.

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Ready, Set, Goals 1-4 Conference: The Heart of Education
July 29-31, 2008; 8:00-4:15
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2008
PSESD #: SD7RSG
Learn from local practitioners and nationally recognized leaders who are implementing strategies that are matched to the Washington State Learning Goals! This year's conference focuses on the Heart of Education and features keynote speaker Raymond Reyes, associate vice president of diversity at Gonzaga University. In addition, there are several outstanding breakout sessions presented by some of the top educators in our state. Topics include kindergarten, reading comprehension strategies, math concepts, differentiating instruction, working with autistic students, classroom management, sign language, classroom-based assessments, cultural competence/awareness, science, building resilient students, arts in the classroom, ELL instructional strategies, technology integration and more. This conference fills quickly, so register early!

Instructors: Various. Location: Hazen High School. Fee: $240. Clock Hours/Credit: 20 clock hours, $40; 2 SU credits, $70. Audience: K-6 educators, paraeducators, ESL tutors, special educators, staff and parents. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, or 1-800-664-4549, x7815, crode@psesd.org.

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Mentor Professional Development: An Introduction to Instructional Mentoring
September 16-17, 2008; 8:30-3:30.
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2008
PSESD #: SD7IIM
This training brings mentors and coaches together from a variety of contexts to learn mentoring skills and strategies, standard practices of formative assessment, and to develop the sense of greater purpose and mission.  The course content offers learning opportunities that are appropriate for a wide range of experience levels.  Each session has a specific focus and provides for the collection and analysis of data from the field, as well as for collaborative team planning. 

This session addresses fundamental knowledge, skills and understanding for those who coach or mentor teachers, including how to:

Instructor: Gerri Acers. Location: Puget Sound ESD. Fee: $250. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 Seattle U credit, $35. Miscellaneous: Registration fee includes lunch & materials. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, 1-800-664-4549, x7815, or crode@psesd.org.

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Mentor Professional Development: Coaching and Observation Strategies
October 21-22, 2008; 8:30-3:30.
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2008
PSESD #: SD7COS
This training brings mentors and coaches together from a variety of contexts to learn mentoring skills and strategies, standard practices of formative assessment, and to develop the sense of greater purpose and mission.  The course content offers learning opportunities that are appropriate for a wide range of experience levels.  Each session has a specific focus and provides for the collection and analysis of data from the field, as well as for collaborative team planning. 

This session teaches how to collect observation data related to professional teaching standards and share data to improve new teacher instruction, including how to:

Instructor: Gerri Acers. Location: Puget Sound ESD. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 Seattle U credit, $35. Miscellaneous: Registration fee includes lunch & materials. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, 1-800-664-4549, x7815, or crode@psesd.org.

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Mentor Professional Development: Coaching in Complex Situations & Creating and Facilitating Meetings
December 3-4, 2008; 8:30-3:30.
Registration Deadline: November 25, 2008
PSESD #: SD7CAC
This training brings mentors and coaches together from a variety of contexts to learn mentoring skills and strategies, standard practices of formative assessment, and to develop the sense of greater purpose and mission.  The course content offers learning opportunities that are appropriate for a wide range of experience levels.  Each session has a specific focus and provides for the collection and analysis of data from the field, as well as for collaborative team planning.

This module addresses how to work through sensitive classroom issues with teachers while maintaining trusting relationships and shows a model that creates a collaborative learning environment. Learn to:

Instructor: Geri Acers. Location: PSESD. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 SU credit, $35. Miscellaneous: Registration includes class materials and lunch For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, 1-800-664-4549, x7815, or crode@psesd.org.

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Mentor Professional Development: Analysis of Student Work
January 20-21, 2009; 8:30-3:30.
Registration Deadline: January 1, 2009
PSESD #: SD8ASW
This training brings mentors and coaches together from a variety of contexts to learn mentoring skills and strategies, standard practices of formative assessment, and to develop the sense of greater purpose and mission.  The course content offers learning opportunities that are appropriate for a wide range of experience levels.  Each session has a specific focus and provides for the collection and analysis of data from the field, as well as for collaborative team planning. 

This module focuses on strategies in coaching teachers as they use student work to guide instructional planning. Learn to:

Instructor: Gerri Acers. Location: Puget Sound ESD. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 Seattle U credit, $35. Miscellaneous: Registration fee includes lunch & materials. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, 1-800-664-4549, x7815, or crode@psesd.org.

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Mentor Professional Development: Mentoring For Equity
February 25-26, 2009; 8:30-3:30.
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2009
PSESD #:SD8MFE
This training brings mentors and coaches together from a variety of contexts to learn mentoring skills and strategies, standard practices of formative assessment, and to develop the sense of greater purpose and mission.  The course content offers learning opportunities that are appropriate for a wide range of experience levels.  Each session has a specific focus and provides for the collection and analysis of data from the field, as well as for collaborative team planning. 

This session introduces the framework for mentoring that addresses issues of race, language, and culture within the context of the professional teaching standards

Instructor: Gerri Acers. Location: Puget Sound ESD. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 Seattle U credit, $35. Miscellaneous: Registration fee includes lunch & materials. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, 1-800-664-4549, x7815, or crode@psesd.org.

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Mentor Professional Development: Mentoring For English Learner Success
March 24-25 2009; 8:30-3:30.
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2009
PSESD #: SD8MFELL
This training brings mentors and coaches together from a variety of contexts to learn mentoring skills and strategies, standard practices of formative assessment, and to develop the sense of greater purpose and mission.  The course content offers learning opportunities that are appropriate for a wide range of experience levels.  Each session has a specific focus and provides for the collection and analysis of data from the field, as well as for collaborative team planning. 

This module supports mentors and teachers in becoming agents of change by providing knowledge, skills, and tools that lead to English learner success. Learn to:

Instructor: Gerri Acers. Location: Puget Sound ESD. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 Seattle U credit, $35.  Miscellaneous: Registration fee includes lunch & materials. For more information: Claudine Rode, (425) 917-7815, (253) 778-7815, 1-800-664-4549, x7815, or crode@psesd.org.

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ETS ParaProfessional Assessment
June 9, 2008; 4:15-6:45
Registration Deadline: June 3, 2008
PSESD #: PA07ETS10

September 16, 2008; 4:15-7:00
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2008
PSESD #: PA08ETS1

October 6, 2008; 4:15-7:00
Registration Deadline: October 2, 2008
PSESD #: PA08ETS2

November 3, 2008; 4:15-7:00
Registration Deadline: October 29, 2008
PSESD #: PA08ETS3

December 1, 2008; 4:15 -7:00.
Registration Deadline: November 25, 2008
PSESD #: PA08ETS4

This electronic version of the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment is one of the options for individuals to meet the No Child Left Behind Title I Paraeducator Requirement. The assessment consists of 90 multiple choice questions, 30 in each of the following subjects: reading, writing, and math. The test will be administered online in the computer lab at Renton School District's Kohlwes Education Center. No test taker will be admitted after online access has begun. Individuals must score 461 or higher to pass the assessment.

 

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New classes, dates and topics are added often.

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Professional Web Design: Dreamweaver
June 23-26, 2008; 9:00-3:00.
Registration Deadline: June 19, 2008
PSESD #: TM8865
Learn the fundamentals of Dreamweaver to create exciting and informative websites. Tips and tricks on strategies for site architecture, accessibility, and functionality will be provided throughout the course. This course will cover advanced layout techniques and the use of Cascading Style Sheets to achieve a consistent look and feel across a website. Extra time will be allowed for in-depth examples and advanced techniques.

Instructor: Kevin Hasslinger. Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 20 clock hours, $40; 2 SPU credits, $80. Audience: All. Prerequisite(s): Ability to save and retrieve. Miscellaneous: Materials included in course fee. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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T3 - Adobe Photoshop Elements Institute (20 hr)
June 23-26, 2008; 8:30-2:30.
Registration Deadline: June 18, 2008
PSESD #: TM8852
Photoshop Elements is a less-expensive, easier-to-use version of the professional Photoshop program. Discover how you can use this exciting image-editing software to transform your scanned or digital photographs into dazzling images, and explore activities that will excite and challenge your students. This workshop will cover a variety of ways to manipulate images through image adjustments, selection tools, basic layers, filters, text, layer styles, adjustment layers, and more.  Participants will then explore and develop projects that take advantage of this software, including creating classroom materials, 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: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $20. Clock Hours/Credit: 20 clock hours, $40; 2 SPU credits, $80. Audience: K-12 educators. Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of computers, and must be a K-12 educator. Miscellaneous: Bring your own graphics or photographs to edit in class.

For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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Excel Workshop for Teachers and Librarians:  Level 1
June 24, 2008; 9:00-4:00.
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2008
PSESD #: TM8821
Learn the basics of using Excel as a spreadsheet, database, or chart; including how to format a worksheet, use basic formulas and functions, develop charts from data tables, and track statistics. This class is intended for educators who are beginning Excel users and is based on Tom Snyder's Excel Workshop for Teachers.

Instructor: Ann McLean. Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $150. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12; or complete both Level 1 (TM8821) and Level 2 (TM8822) for 1 SPU credit, $40.  Audience: K-12 teachers, librarians, and interested educators. Prerequisite(s): Computer literate and internet savvy. Miscellaneous: Required text for class, Excel Workshop for Teachers by Tom Snyder, is included in the course fee. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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Excel Workshop for Teachers and Librarians:  Level 2
June 25, 2008; 9:00-4:00.
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2008
PSESD #: TM8822
Learn more about this powerful tool, including how to create templates; protect cells and files; sort and subtotal data; develop intermediate functions and formulas; and design forms, schedules and maps. This class is intended for teachers that already have some basic skills working with Excel and is based on Tom Snyder's Excel Workshop for Teachers.

Instructor: Ann McLean Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $120. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12; or complete both Level 1 (TM8821) and Level 2 (TM8822) for 1 SPU credit, $40. Audience: K-12 teachers, librarians, and interested educators. Prerequisite(s): Excel Workshop for Teachers:  Level 1. Miscellaneous: Required text for class:  Excel Workshop for Teachers by Tom Snyder.  If you do not have this book, please add $30 materials fee when registering for this class. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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T3 - Adobe Print Projects Institute (60 hr)
July 7-11 and July 14-18, 2008; 8:30-3:30.
Registration Deadline: July 2, 2008
PSESD #: TM8850
Adobe's Creative Suite allows educators to enliven lessons and materials in all of their classes. Using Photoshop CS3 and InDesign CS3, educators can produce sophisticated magazine and newspaper layouts, as well as newsletters, brochures, flyers, mailers, yearbooks, and any other type of document. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign while exploring integration ideas for use with students in the classroom. 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, Sharyn Mehner. Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $40. Clock Hours/Credit: 60 clock hours, $120; 6 SPU credits, $240. Audience: K-12 educators. Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of computers, and must be a K-12 educator. Miscellaneous: Optional: Bring your own graphics or photographs to edit in class. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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I.T. Disaster Recovery Workshop
July 9, 2008; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: June 24, 2008
PSESD #: TM8846
Learn the fundamentals of developing an action plan to recover critical information technology assets such as systems, applications, databases, storage and network assets; and to resume critical functions and processes. Each attendee will receive a special USB flash drive to put critical information on–drives that literally require a personal thumbprint to unlock–so attendees can carry their critical information with them at all times, safely and securely.

Instructors: April Johnson. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $145. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. Audience: Information technology managers and staff, district administrators, and media archive managers. Miscellaneous: Course fee includes materials. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, but computers will be available for those unable to bring one. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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Communicating by Design
July 16 & 17, 2008; 9:00-4:00
Registration Deadline: July 6, 2008
PSESD #: TM8850
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 or presentations. The class will use PowerPoint to develop design skills.

Instructor: Ann McLean. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $256. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 SPU credit, $40. Audience: K-12 teachers, librarians and interested educators. Prerequisite(s): Working knowledge of PowerPoint & any publishing software (e.g. Publisher, FrontPage, PageMaker, etc.) Miscellaneous: Required text, "Non-Designer's Design Book," is included in the course fee. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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T3: Adobe Illustrator Institute (20 hr)
July 21-24, 2008; 8:30-2:30
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2008
PSESD #: TM8849
This self-paced class will introduce you to Adobe Illustrator, the foremost vector graphics drawing program. This overview will help you understand when and how to use this program to create high-quality text and graphics required for printed materials. Illustrator has a somewhat steep learning curve, so there will be ample time to work on projects, make mistakes and learn from them, and further explore the program. There is something for everyone in this class!

This course is 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 & Quinton Woo. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $20. Clock Hours/Credit: 20 clock hours, $40; 2 SPU credits, $80. Audience: K-12 educators. Prerequisite(s): Basic Knowledge of computers. Miscellaneous: Optional: Bring your own graphics or photographs to edit in class. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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Digital Photography Bootcamp I (Beginning)
I-A: July 28-30, 2008
Registration Deadline: July 21, 2008
PSESD #: TM8832

I-B: July 31-August 2, 2008
Registration Deadline: July 29, 2008
PSESD #: TM883

Puget Sound ESD and NCCE have partnered again to offer the Digital Photography Bootcamp at the Pack Forest Conference Center, located near Mt. Rainier. This beautiful setting will be used for a fun and informative program that gives you a chance to learn how to use your digital camera to its potential in education (and for your personal use too). Sessions will include hands-on computer lab time and extensive practice taking photographs at Pack Forest and in Mt. Rainier National Park. Topics covered: get to know your camera's settings and special functions; explore concepts unique to digital photography including resolution and file size; become familiar with the endless possibilities of Photoshop Elements and other programs; download, enhance, retouch, crop, remove red eye, and print your images; learn how to create slide shows and movies from your pictures; discover how digital images can enhance your classroom; and most of all, have fun! We hope you can join us for three days and two nights of digital photography exploration this summer!

Instructors: Conn McQuinn & Anne Allen. Location: Pack Forest Conference Center. Fee: TBD. Clock Hours/Credit: 22 clock hours, $44; 2 SPU credits, $80. Audience: All. Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with computers. Bringing your own camera is encouraged but not required. Miscellaneous: Fee includes meals and lodging. To register go to NCCE's website at http://www.ncce.org. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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Digital Photography Bootcamp II (Intermediate)
II-A: July 31- August 2, 2008
Registration Deadline: July 24, 2008
PSESD #: TM8833

II-B: July 28-30, 2008
Registration Deadline: July 26, 2008
PSESD #: TM8862

Our Digital Photography Bootcamp has been so popular, we created Intermediate Digital Photography Bootcamp for returning and experienced participants! Join us for three days and two nights of continued digital photography exploration at scenic Pack Forest and Mt. Rainier National Park, where we will use these beautiful settings to extend the experiences of Bootcamp I and continue our exploration into the world of digital photography. Learn more about your camera's manual settings and special functions; practice the rules of image composition through hikes at camp and Mt. Rainier; and see how to share your images online, create slide shows, and use them in digital storytelling. And most of all, have fun!

Instructors: Conn McQuinn & Anne Allen. Location: Pack Forest Conference Center. Fee: TBD. Clock Hours/Credit: 22 clock hours, $44; 2 SPU credits, $80. Audience: All. Prerequisite(s): Digital Photography Bootcamp I or instructor permission. Miscellaneous: Fee includes meals and lodging. To register go to NCCE's website at http://www.ncce.org. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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T3: Adobe Web Projects Institute (60 hr)
August 4-8 & 11-15, 2008; 8:30-3:30
Registration Deadline: July 30, 2008
PSESD #: TM8851
This self-paced class has something for everyone. It will cover all you need to know to start publishing on the web, including the basics for Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, and Photoshop/Photoshop Elements. This class will utilize a series of self-paced online lessons, combined with one-on-one teacher interaction and group discussion. All participants will leave with a basic new web site and a CD of the online lessons to use with their students or as a refresher for themselves.

This course is 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 & Joe Dockery. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $40. Clock Hours/Credit: 60 clock hours, $120; 6 SPU credits, $240. Audience: K-12 educators. Prerequisite(s): Basic Knowledge of computers. Miscellaneous: Bring your own graphics or photographs to edit in class. Students will leave with a DVD of tutorials and sample files to use in their classroom. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, or 1-800-664-4549, x7930, jhinrichs@psesd.org

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Library Leadership and Information Literacy Institute (LLILI)
August 6, 2008; 8:00-4:30.
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2008
PSESD #: TM8834
This year's institute focuses on encouraging advocacy and welcoming change. As technology reshapes the role of information specialists and teacher librarians, the need to upgrade skills and respond to change has increased dramatically. With a variety of workshops, LLILI offers librarians and teachers an excellent arena for professional growth to increase their effectiveness in working with students and teachers. Please join us as we explore our leadership role in the educational community. Registration fee includes lunch.

Instructors: Various. Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $155. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. Audience: K-12 teacher librarians, library paraeducators. Miscellaneous: Visit the LLILI page to see breakout session descriptions and to download the LLILI registration form. For more information: Ann McLean, (425) 917-7902, (253) 778-7902, 1-800-664-4549, x7902 or amclean@psesd.org.

Podcasting: A New, Cool, Fun Technology
August 11-12, 2008; 8:30-2:30.
Registration Deadline: August 7, 2008
PSESD #: TM8863
Due to the positive feedback from participants of the last class, this workshop has been extended to two days of learning. Audio and video blogs are becoming more and more popular. Learn how to create and use podcasting to motivate your students in an exciting new way. We will cover everything you need to produce your own podcast; including equipment, step-by-step directions, and educational uses for podcasts. Hands-on time will be given for you to create an audio program.

Instructor: Art Spencer, Conn McQuinn. Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $195. Clock Hours/Credit: 10 clock hours, $20; 1 SPU credit; $40. Audience: All. Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of computers. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549 x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

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LOL: Learning about Online Learning
August 15, 2008; 8:30-4:00.
Registration Deadline: August 13, 2008
PSESD #: TM8864
Online learning programs are being implemented by many districts in Washington state, using a variety of models.  This program is intended to provide an opportunity for practitioners to hear what is happening around the state, what OSPI is proposing as the definition of online learning in the revised state technology plan, current and upcoming polices to be aware of, and to exchange ideas and experiences with their peers. 

Instructor: Conn McQuinn/Anne Allen. Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $75. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours; $12. Audience: Regional providers of online education or those exploring it. Prerequisite(s): None, but participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops. Computers will be available for those unable to bring one. Miscellaneous: Course fee includes lunch. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549 x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

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WebQuest Adventure
August 21 and 22, 2008; 9:00-4:00.
Registration Deadline: August 11, 2008
PSESD #: TM8860
A WebQuest is an inquiry-based activity designed to guide the user through resources available on the web.  WebQuests are created to make better use of students' time by focusing their efforts on examining information rather than searching for it. This activity is also developed to stretch learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. On day one, you will study all the elements that make up a WebQuests and explore examples on the Internet. In the second session, you will examine the physical design of a WebQuest including layout, font families, color, photos and graphics. Finally, you will develop a WebQuest for your classroom.

Instructor: Ann McLean. Location: PSESD - Renton. Fee: $240. Clock Hours/Credit: 12 clock hours, $24; 1 SPU credit, $40. Audience: K-12 teachers and teacher-librarians. Prerequisite(s): Computer literate, Internet savvy, and a working knowledge of PowerPoint and/or Word. Miscellaneous: Bring a project to complete. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.

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