George Washington University Transition Special Education Certificate Program
The George Washington University is pleased to announce that our Graduate Transition
Special Education Certificate Distance Education Program is now recruiting cohorts
to begin in Fall '09. Now in our third your of delivering quality on-line
instruction on comprehensive transition best practices and services, the program
responds to the IDEA amendments of 2004 (P.L. 108-446) that mandate transition services
which include ongoing assessment, curriculum planning, and collaboration with stakeholders
such as community agency personnel, school administration and faculty, and parents.
In addition, this program meets the CEC Advanced Knowledge and Skills Base for Transition
Specialists (2003) which are recognized by most states.
Courses are designed for: graduate students enrolled in special education and related
programs (e.g., school counseling, rehabilitation counseling); professionals to
include transition specialists and secondary special educators employed by school
districts seeking to advance their knowledge of transition planning; professionals
working in vocational rehabilitation settings and youth development and services;
related service personnel; and advocates and parents.
If you or have any questions, contact Dr. Michael Ward at
mjward@gwu.edu.
All applications must be submitted online: http://gsehd.gwu.edu/Applications
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Online Transition Short Courses Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
The University of Kansas will offer 5 online transition short courses designed to
provide novice and veteran education professionals the tools and collaboration necessary
to improve transition planning and services for students with disabilities. Each
course includes four week-long sessions with research-based articles, websites,
videos, and discussions.
- Introduction to Transition Education and Services, September 22-October 19, 2008
- Transition Assessment, October 27-November 23, 2008
- Family Involvement and Student Involvement in Transition, January 12-February 8,
2009
- Preparing Students for Employment/Postsecondary Education, February 16-March 8,
2009
- Interagency Collaboration during Transition Planning, April 6-May 3, 2009
Eligible Participants
The courses are open to anyone interested in transition planning and services. The
transition short courses are specifically designed for secondary-level special education
personnel, but the content is applicable to parents, educators, adult service personnel
and consultants.
Enrollment & Cost
The online transition short courses can be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit,
continuing education units, or noncredit. To enroll, go to the KU Continuing Education website and scroll down to SPED
798. For most students the price is $348.30 per course. The higher nonresident rate
only applies to students working toward a degree at KU.
Time Commitment
Participants may choose to take any one course or the entire series. Each course
includes four week-long sessions. While the courses are offered online and asynchronous,
students will be expected to participate in biweekly discussions and complete assignments
by predetermined dates.
Instructor
The KU Transition Short Courses are taught by instructors who hold doctoral degrees
with an emphasis in transition. Instructors have been trained in providing high-quality
online professional development. It is expected that instructors stay up-to-date
on research-based transition practices through collaboration with Transition Coalition
colleagues, active participation in professional organizations, and attending national
conferences.
For more information on course content contact Amy Gaumer Erickson, Ph.D.,
aerickson@ku.edu
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