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Fall Courses 2024
PSY9501 Acting on Hope I: Introduction to Bible-Based Counseling 1 credit
The first in a series of courses to prepare trained counselors for their role as a Christian counselor. Students develop a personalized use of God’s Word within an evidence-based best practice counseling framework in a way that honors God’s Word and meets clients’ counseling needs.
A Siggelkow
Sep 6 – Nov 15
Online
Register before August 16 to avoid cancellation.
CHAPLAIN CERTIFICATE
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
THE9520 Communicating Forgiveness 3 credits
A study of the scriptural teaching of forgiveness and the many ways this truth can be communicated vividly and meaningfully by God’s messengers.
H Lyon
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE9524 Frontline Chaplaincy 3 credits
A study of the challenges faced by the protectors of society (military, law enforcement, and fire department personnel) and the information chaplains need to minister to them.
D Rosenbaum
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE9525 Geriatric and Care Facility Ministry 3 credits
A team-oriented approach to ministry for people who are aging or residents in care facilities. Provides both knowledge and skills for congregation members to provide spiritual care for the homebound and institutionalized.
D Krause
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE9533 Grief, Loss, and Trauma-Help for the Hurting 3 credits
Explore grief, loss, and trauma from a mental health and biblical perspective. Develop understanding of what happens when someone experiences a traumatic loss and of how to minister to such a person, both initially and in the long term.
J Schuetze
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE9534 Grounded in Scripture 3 credits
An introduction to theology that focuses on scriptural teachings that are of special importance to Christian early childhood teachers and lay chaplains.
P Ziemer
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
TIER 2: CDA CREDENTIAL TRAINING
Infant-Toddler Level
EDU9115 Early Childhood Basics I 1 credit
Meets requirements for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and meets Competency Standards I and VI. Provides orientation to CDA requirements and addresses functional areas related to safety, health, the learning environment, and a commitment to professionalism. (Infant-Toddler Level)
J Sallquist
Aug 26 – Sep 27
Online
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
EDU9116 Early Childhood Basics II 1 credit
Enables participants to advance their students’ physical and intellectual competence. Meets CDA Competency Standards II and V, which include physical and cognitive development, communication, creativity, and observation and assessment. (Infant-Toddler Level)
J Sallquist
Sep 30 – Nov 1
Online
Register before September 9 to avoid cancellation.
EDU9117 Early Childhood Basics III 1 credit
Enables participants to support their students’ social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance, to establish positive and productive relationships with families, and to ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to student needs. Meets CDA Competency Standards III, IV, and V. (Infant-Toddler Level)
J Sallquist
Nov 4 – Dec 6
Online
Register before October 14 to avoid cancellation.
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TIER 3: EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRY CERTIFICATION
EDU8102 Operation & Management of ECE Programs 1 credit
An overview of the operation and management of early childhood education programs.
R Burgess
Oct 21 – Nov 15
Online
Register before September 30 to avoid cancellation.
EDU8105 Encouraging Literacy Development 1 credit
Theoretical and practical approach to promoting children’s emergent language development in early childhood settings.
M Benjamin
Nov 18 – Dec 13
Online
Register before October 28 to avoid cancellation.
EDU8106 Play and Learning Experiences 1 credit
A study of young children’s learning through play, with a focus on ages 3-5. Includes identifying active learning experiences, establishing and maintaining an environment for play, and identifying teacher roles in play-based learning.
M Witt
Aug 26 – Sep 20
Online
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
EDU8112 Health and Safety in Early Childhood Centers 1 credit
Planning for safety, first aid, health, and nutrition in the early childhood learning environment.
M Witt
Sep 23 – Oct 18
Online
Register before September 2 to avoid cancellation.
EDU9109 Bible Storytelling in Early Childhood 1 credit
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling and for enabling children’s retelling.
R Burgess Aug 26 – Sep 20 Online
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
THE9105 Old Testament Bible Lessons 2 credits
An in-depth study of the Old Testament Bible stories that are commonly taught in Lutheran early childhood ministries, stories that reveal how God carried out his plan of salvation that point to Jesus as the promised Savior.
B Steenbock
Sep 30 – Dec 13
Online
Register before September 9 to avoid cancellation.
THE9534 Grounded in Scripture 3 credits
An introduction to theology that focuses on scriptural teachings that are of special importance to Christian early childhood teachers and lay chaplains.
P Ziemer
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
EDT3005/EDT5001(GRAD) Enhancing the Curriculum with Technology 3 credits
Does your classroom computer sit idle? Does your computer lab time seem wasted? Develop classroom practices that seamlessly merge technology and curriculum to enhance student learning.
R Feld
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDT5004 Coordinating Technology in Education 3 credits
An investigation of common duties and responsibilities of a technology coordinator in an educational setting. Topics include school technology plans, curriculum plans, learning spaces and environments, ethics, digital equity, technology policies, management of resources, and technology training for faculty/staff. Basic infrastructures, such as hardware, software, operating systems, networking, equipment care, security issues, etc., are included.
G Potratz
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDT5009 Issues in Educational Technology 3 credits
A deeper dive into legal topics related to technology in education, including copyright, digital citizenship, licensing, data sharing and protection, children and technology, etc. Addresses the unique challenges of using technology in education and the data collected by companies and schools related to students, faculty, and staff. (e.g. FERPA, COPPA, CIPA)
M LaGrow
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EVANGELISM CERTIFICATE
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
THE9101 The Mission of the Church 1 credit
Foundational understanding of the church and the local congregation’s evangelism missions. Involves both evaluation of and planning for local congregation evangelism.
D Dobberstein
Aug 26 – Sep 27
Online
MENTORING & COACHING CERTIFICATE
EDU5903 Observation and Conferencing 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU5901
Develops ways to collect observation data in relation to teaching standards and to critique the ways in which data can be shared with the beginning teacher to improve their instructional practice and consequently student achievement.
J Schaefer
Sep 23 – Nov 1
Online
Register before September 2 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5904 Coaching in Complex Situations 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU5901, EDU5903, EDU5907
Analyze case studies and solutions to address challenging situations facing beginning teachers using research-based techniques and an understanding of human dynamics.
J Schaefer
Sep 2 – Oct 18
Online
Register before August 12 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5905 Using Data to Inform Instruction 2 credit or 25 clock hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU5901
Apply tools and strategies to help beginning teachers analyze student needs, plan for differentiated instruction, and ensure equitable learning outcomes.
J Schaefer Oct 28 – Dec 13 Online
Register before October 7 to avoid cancellation.
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
THE6999 Continued Graduate Study
Maintains active status for students not enrolled in coursework.
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
THE5006 Foundations of Ministry 3 credits
A discussion of the theological foundations of church and ministry and how these principles apply in the practice of ministry. Topics include biblical authority in a changing world, the Great Commission of church and school, understanding and articulating the Christian worldview, leadership and servanthood in the church, shared ministry in church and school, and preparation for service in the church. The student will develop and articulate a personal philosophy of the practice of ministry. (Cross-listed with EDU5006)
L Olson
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE5404 Ministering to Families in Crisis 3 credits
Defines family crises, identifies some major theoretical frameworks for studying families in crises, considers major lifestyle transitions, and explores major catastrophic crises families face. Examines resources and strengths that enable families to deal with crises more adequately within a Confessional Lutheran worldview.
J Mears
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
EDU6999 Continued Graduate Study
Maintains active status for students not enrolled in coursework.
Unless otherwise noted register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
Educational Technology Emphasis
EDT5001 Enhancing the Curriculum with Technology 3 credits
Does your classroom computer sit idle? Does your computer lab time seem wasted? Develop classroom practices that seamlessly merge technology and curriculum to enhance student learning.
R Feld
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDT5004 Coordinating Technology in Education 3 credits
An investigation of common duties and responsibilities of a technology coordinator in an educational setting. Topics include school technology plans, curriculum plans, learning spaces and environments, ethics, digital equity, technology policies, management of resources, and technology training for faculty/staff. Basic infrastructures, such as hardware, software, operating systems, networking, equipment care, security issues, etc., are included.
G Potratz
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDT5009 Issues in Educational Technology 3 credits
A deeper dive into legal topics related to technology in education, including copyright, digital citizenship, licensing, data sharing and protection, children and technology, etc. Addresses the unique challenges of using technology in education and the data collected by companies and schools related to students, faculty, and staff. (e.g. FERPA, COPPA, CIPA)
M LaGrow
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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Instruction Emphasis
EDT5001 Enhancing the Curriculum with Technology 3 credits
Does your classroom computer sit idle? Does your computer lab time seem wasted? Develop classroom practices that seamlessly merge technology and curriculum to enhance student learning.
R Feld
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5102 Integrating the Language Arts 3 credits
Curricular and methodological issues of language arts based on current research. Uses national and state language arts standards to examine best practices for language arts instruction. Emphasis on the integration of the language arts components: reading, listening, speaking, viewing, and visual representation.
J Roux
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5109 Designing Classroom Instruction 3 credits
Constructing curriculum at the classroom level by creating units of instruction that align standards and desired outcomes with instruction and assessment, so that the needs of all learners are met.
K Rouech
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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Leadership Emphasis
EDU5006 Foundations of Ministry 3 credits
A discussion of the theological foundations of church and ministry and how these principles apply in the practice of ministry. Topics include biblical authority in a changing world, the Great Commission of church and school, understanding and articulating the Christian worldview, leadership and servanthood in the church, shared ministry in church and school, and preparation for service in the church. The student will develop and articulate a personal philosophy of the practice of ministry. (Cross-listed with THE5006)
L Olson
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5301 Educational Leadership 3 credits
Provides an overview of school leadership in Lutheran schools, including such topics as the biblical model of servant leadership, leadership aptitudes, personal leadership profile, team leadership and its application in the congregational setting, and the role of school leader and pastor in relation to the Lutheran school.
D Johnson
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5304 School Law 3 credits
Provides insights into how law intersects with learning. Constitutional, statutory, and case law are studied and applied to school and classroom.
R Klindworth
Oct 21 – Dec 13
Online
Register before September 30 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J Meyer
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5311 The Principalship 3 credits
Reviews the role and responsibilities of the principal as policymaker and facilitator, especially in areas of health and safety, human relations, student and enrollment management, and other duties. Develops skills in leading meetings, setting agendas, and communicating effectively.
L Holtz
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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Special Education Emphasis
SPE5202 Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Special Needs 3 credits
Administration and interpretation of standardized instruments used in the identification of students with disabilities.
R Youngblom
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
SPE5213 The IEP Process and Professional Practice 3 credits
Roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher in planning and delivering instruction.
A Lienig
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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MS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
EDU6999 Continued Graduate Study
Maintains active status for students not enrolled in coursework.
Unless otherwise noted register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
Early Childhood Director Emphasis
EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J Meyer
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5321 Early Childhood Director as Leader 3 credits
Reviews the role and responsibilities of the early childhood director as facilitator for areas of health and safety, human relations, student and enrollment management, and other duties. Develops skills in leading meetings, setting agendas, and communicating effectively.
R Burgess, L Holtz
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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Principal Emphasis
EDU5109 Designing Classroom Instruction 3 credits
Constructing curriculum at the classroom level by creating units of instruction that align standards and desired outcomes with instruction and assessment, so that the needs of all learners are met.
K Rouech
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5304 School Law 3 credits
Provides insights into how law intersects with learning. Constitutional, statutory, and case law are studied and applied to school and classroom.
R Klindworth
Oct 21 – Dec 13
Online
Register before September 30 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J Meyer
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5311 The Principalship 3 credits
Reviews the role and responsibilities of the principal as policymaker and facilitator, especially in areas of health and safety, human relations, student and enrollment management, and other duties. Develops skills in leading meetings, setting agendas, and communicating effectively.
L Holtz
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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Technology Director Emphasis
EDT5001 Enhancing the Curriculum with Technology 3 credits
Does your classroom computer sit idle? Does your computer lab time seem wasted? Develop classroom practices that seamlessly merge technology and curriculum to enhance student learning.
R Feld
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDT5004 Coordinating Technology in Education 3 credits
An investigation of common duties and responsibilities of a technology coordinator in an educational setting. Topics include school technology plans, curriculum plans, learning spaces and environments, ethics, digital equity, technology policies, management of resources, and technology training for faculty/staff. Basic infrastructures, such as hardware, software, operating systems, networking, equipment care, security issues, etc., are included.
G Potratz
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDT5009 Issues in Educational Technology 3 credits
A deeper dive into legal topics related to technology in education, including copyright, digital citizenship, licensing, data sharing and protection, children and technology, etc. Addresses the unique challenges of using technology in education and the data collected by companies and schools related to students, faculty, and staff. (e.g. FERPA, COPPA, CIPA)
M LaGrow
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
EDU5309 Leadership for Change 3 credits
Creating a culture of learning and achievement that reflects Christ’s love for all. Identifies contemporary issues facing schools, including diversity and equity issues. Explores data-driven decision making and professional learning communities. Examines the dynamics of change in organizations and individuals, and how to lovingly implement needed reform.
J Meyer
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
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MS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
EDU6999 Continued Graduate Study
Maintains active status for students not enrolled in coursework.
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
SPE5202 Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Special Needs 3 credits
Administration and interpretation of standardized instruments used in the identification of students with disabilities.
R Youngblom
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
SPE5213 The IEP Process and Professional Practice 3 credits
Roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher in planning and delivering instruction.
A Lienig
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
LEARNING-FOCUSED INSTRUCTION
For Teachers
Earn the following Micro-Credentials and receive . . .
- 5 clock hours for each
- And the badge for each which you can display on all your social media platforms
- And the Learning-Focused Instruction Meta Badge when all seven Micro-Credentials are completed
This is self-paced, independent, competency-based learning.
- REGISTER any time during the semester.
- COLLECT the evidence of your competency.
- SUBMIT your evidence.
- RECEIVE your digital badge and share it on all your media platforms.
BDG0100 Developing Background 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Developing Background Micro-Credential are able to connect students’ prior knowledge with new material to build understanding.
A Uher
BDG0101 Essential Questions 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Essential Questions Micro-Credential create and use overarching unit questions that stimulate student curiosity by connecting the key inquiries of the subject matter to students’ lives.
J Meyer
BDG0102 Learning Target 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Learning Target Micro-Credential can design and share learning targets to support student learning. Evidence of learning is shown through an assessment called a performance of understanding.
C Melendy
BDG0103 Quick Formative Assessments 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Quick Formative Assessment Micro-Credential can quickly check all students for understanding during the lesson and use responses to adjust the lesson and increase student learning.
J Meyer
BDG0104 Full Formative Assessments 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Full Formative Assessment Micro-Credential check all students for a full or complete understanding of the learning target near the end of the lesson and use responses to adjust the lesson and increase student learning.
J Meyer
BDG0105 Active Engagement 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Active Engagement Micro-Credential engage learners in high cognition and high participation activities within a lesson to build student understanding.
A Uher
BDG0106 Summary & Practice 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Summary & Practice Micro-Credential create meaningful lesson closure, which includes skill reinforcement aligned to the lesson’s learning target.
A Uher
LEARNING-FOCUSED SUPERVISION
For EC Directors, Principals, and Instructional Coaches
Earn the following Micro-Credentials and receive . . .
- 5 clock hours for each
- And the badge for each which you can display on all your social media platforms
- And the Observation Meta Badge
- And the Conferencing Meta Badge
- And the Learning-Focused Supervision Uber Badge when all the Micro-Credentials are completed
This is self-paced, independent, competency-based learning.
- REGISTER any time during the semester.
- COLLECT the evidence of your competency.
- SUBMIT your evidence.
- RECEIVE your digital badge and share it on all your media platforms.
OBSERVATION META-BADGE
BDG0113 Look-Fors 5 clock hours
The instructional supervisor who earns the Look-Fors Micro-Credential knows and clearly communicates what to look for when observing a teacher.
A Bitter
BDG0114 Data-Scripting 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Data-Scripting Micro-Credential can collect data on carefully selected classroom interactions using a Formative Scripting Tool and sort the data in ways that lay the foundation for providing effective feedback to teachers.
J Schaefer
BDG0115 Data-Seating Chart 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Data-Seating Chart micro-credential can collect and sort data on carefully selected classroom interactions around students’ understanding and engagement using a formative classroom charting tool.
J Schaefer
BDG0116 Walk-Through 5 clock hours
Principals or instructional supervisors who earn the Walk-Through Micro-Credential can conduct brief classroom visits that efficiently gather and communicate worthwhile and usable information about student learning.
A Bitter
CONFERENCING META-BADGE
BDG0117 Pre-Conference 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Pre-Conferencing Micro-Credential can carry out a pre-visit conference that sets the tone for a growth-oriented visit focusing on student learning.
K Horn
BDG0118 Post-Conference 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Post-Conferencing Micro-Credential are capable of conducting a post-visit conference that provides meaningful feedback to improve instruction and student learning.
K Horn
BDG0119 Coaching Stance 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Coaching Stance Micro-Credential can utilize a combination of three stances appropriately when discussing instructional performance with teachers. Evidence of learning is shown through an assessment called a performance of understanding.
J Schaefer
BDG0121 Evidence-Based Conversation 5 clock hours
Instructional supervisors who earn the Evidence-Based Conversation Micro-Credential provide timely and effective observation feedback based on observable data while avoiding judgments and opinions.
J Meyer
Stand Alone Micro-Credentials that are part of the Learning-Focused Supervision Macro-Credential
BDG0123 Ministry Development Plan 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Ministry Development Plan Micro-Credential can facilitate a goal-setting conversation that allows an educator to develop a goal statement that addresses professional growth and the effect of that growth on student learning.
A Bitter
BDG0124 Evaluation Form 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Evaluation Form Micro-Credential can appreciate the importance of summative teacher evaluations. In addition, they can collect evidence needed to properly, fairly, and thoroughly rate a teacher. Finally, they also demonstrate that they can use the new WELS summative teacher evaluation rubric to both collect relevant evidence and conduct an end-of-year summative teacher evaluation conference.
J Wiechman
Unless otherwise noted register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
Courses for Teachers, Early Childhood Directors, and Staff Ministers
THE1001 Biblical History and Literature I 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament’s historical and wisdom writings, with a focus on the promises God made throughout the history of ancient Israel.
P Huebner
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE1002 Biblical History and Literature II 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of the Old Testament major prophets and the New Testament gospel accounts set in the context of exilic, post-exilic literature and Intertestamental historical record.
T Staff
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE2001 Biblical History and Literature III 3 credits
A survey of God’s grace through the literature of selected New Testament epistles set in the context of the book of Acts. This is a writing-intensive course in undergraduate General Education programs.
M Otterstatter
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I 3 credits
A study of those truths that the Bible, as the divinely inspired source of doctrine, presents concerning the author, the object, and the mediator of salvation.
M Smith
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II 3 credits
The scriptural truths concerning the blessing the Holy Spirit showers on believers, individually and collectively, in the presentation and appropriation of the gift of salvation.
M Berg
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
Additional Courses for Staff Ministers
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): THE1001 or THE1002 or THE2001 or THE3001 or THE3002 or senior standing or consent of instructor
The origin, content, and significance of the confessions of the Lutheran Church as contained in the Book of Concord (1580).
J Vieths
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE5006 Foundations of Ministry 3 credits
A discussion of the theological foundations of church and ministry and how these principles apply in the practice of ministry. Topics include biblical authority in a changing world, the Great Commission of church and school, understanding and articulating the Christian worldview, leadership and servanthood in the church, shared ministry in church and school, and preparation for service in the church. The student will develop and articulate a personal philosophy of the practice of ministry. (Cross-listed with EDU5006)
L Olson
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
THE9101 The Mission of the Church 1 credit
Foundational understanding of the church and the local congregation’s evangelism missions. Involves both evaluation of and planning for local congregation evangelism.
D Dobberstein
Aug 26 – Sep 27
Online
Additional Courses for Early Childhood Directors
EDU9109 Bible Storytelling in Early Childhood 1 credit
Materials and methods for effective Bible storytelling and for enabling children’s retelling.
R Burgess
Aug 26 – Sep 20
Online
THE8112 The Role of ECE in Mission Outreach 1 credit
Strategies to increase gospel outreach through early childhood education.
M Otterstatter
Sep 23 – Nov 1
Online
Register before September 2 to avoid cancellation.
Early Childhood Teachers
Check the Early Childhood Section for Additional Courses That Apply to Your Program!
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5109 Designing Classroom Instruction 3 credits
Constructing curriculum at the classroom level by creating units of instruction that align standards and desired outcomes with instruction and assessment, so that the needs of all learners are met.
K Rouech
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
TEACHING ONLINE CERTIFICATE
Register before August 5 to avoid cancellation.
EDT3005/EDT5001(GRAD) Enhancing the Curriculum with Technology 3 credits
Does your classroom computer sit idle? Does your computer lab time seem wasted? Develop classroom practices that seamlessly merge technology and curriculum to enhance student learning.
R Feld
Aug 26 – Dec 13
Online
Summer Face-to-Face Courses 2024
Doral FL
EDU8506 Developing a Model of Christian Discipline 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Identifies the difference between discipline and classroom management. A logical and sequential plan for discipline and classroom management is provided.
Benjamin Clemons
Jul 15 – 16
Divine Savior Academy-Doral – Doral FL
8 am – 4 pm
Waco NE
EDU9032 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders 0.5 credit or 6.25 clock hours
Theoretical foundations and research base for interventions applicable to children with autism that can assist teachers families when making decisions about children with autism.
R Youngblom
Aug 2
NELHS – Waco NE
8 am – 4 pm
Appleton WI
EDU9248 Supervisory Practices 1 credit
A survey of techniques, strategies, and materials for the effective supervision of teacher candidates.
A Uher
Jul 31 – Aug 1
Fox Valley LHS – Appleton WI
8 am – 4 pm
Medford WI
MUS8101 Music and Worship in ECE 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Spiritual, musical, psychosocial, and cognitive aspects of music learning in early childhood. Participants will survey early childhood music learning theories and music teaching methods. The course will include the use of the WELS music curriculum, Sing and Make Music.
R Burgess
Jul 1 – 2
Immanuel LES – Medford WI
8 am – 4 pm
Neillsville WI
EDU8108 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials I 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theory, research evidence, standards, teaching practices, Christian ECE philosophy, an active early learning environment, and a consistent daily routine that underlie and support a quality ECE curriculum.
K Gut
Jun 26 – 27
St John LES – Neillsville WI
8 am – 4 pm
Oconomowoc WI
MUS8101 Music and Worship in ECE 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Spiritual, musical, psychosocial, and cognitive aspects of music learning in early childhood. Participants will survey early childhood music learning theories and music teaching methods. The course will include the use of the WELS music curriculum, Sing and Make Music.
R Burgess
Jun 27 – 28
St Matthew’s LES – Oconomowoc WI
8 am – 4 pm
Summer Courses 2024
EDU8108 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials I 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theory, research evidence, standards, teaching practices, Christian ECE philosophy, an active early learning environment, and a consistent daily routine that underlie and support a quality ECE curriculum.
K Gut
Jun 26 – 27
St John LES – Neillsville WI
8 am – 4 pm
EDU9248 Supervisory Practices 1 credit
A survey of techniques, strategies, and materials for the effective supervision of teacher candidates.
A Uher
Jul 31 – Aug 1
Fox Valley LHS – Appleton WI
8 am – 4 pm
MUS8101 Music and Worship in ECE 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Spiritual, musical, psychosocial, and cognitive aspects of music learning in early childhood. Participants will survey early childhood music learning theories and music teaching methods. The course will include the use of the WELS music curriculum, Sing and Make Music.
R Burgess
Jun 27 – 28
St Matthew’s LES – Oconomowoc WI
8 am – 4 pm
MUS8101 Music and Worship in ECE 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Spiritual, musical, psychosocial, and cognitive aspects of music learning in early childhood. Participants will survey early childhood music learning theories and music teaching methods. The course will include the use of the WELS music curriculum, Sing and Make Music.
R Burgess
Jul 1 – 2
Immanuel LES – Medford WI
8 am – 4 pm
MENTORING & COACHING CERTIFICATE
EDU5901 Instructional Mentoring 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Establishes how to create professional growth environments for beginning teachers, grounded in the language and protocols of continuous improvement and problem solving to enrich student learning.
J Schaefer
Jul 22 – Aug 23
Online
Register before July 1 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5907 Conditions for Equitable Instruction 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU5901, EDU5903
Produce a framework for teaching for equitable outcomes and for mentoring beginning teachers from an equity perspective, within the context of Professional Teaching Standards through a uniquely Christian worldview. Address inequities regarding race, language, and culture in the classroom and school.
J Schaefer
Jul 1 – Aug 9
Online
LEARNING-FOCUSED INSTRUCTION
For Teachers
Earn the following Micro-Credentials and receive . . .
- 5 clock hours for each
- And the badge for each which you can display on all your social media platforms
- And the Learning-Focused Instruction Meta Badge when all seven Micro-Credentials are completed
This is self-paced, independent, competency-based learning.
- REGISTER any time during the semester.
- COLLECT the evidence of your competency.
- SUBMIT your evidence.
- RECEIVE your digital badge and share it on all your media platforms.
BDG0100 Developing Background 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Developing Background Micro-Credential are able to connect students’ prior knowledge with new material to build understanding.
A Uher
BDG0101 Essential Questions 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Essential Questions Micro-Credential create and use overarching unit questions that stimulate student curiosity by connecting the key inquiries of the subject matter to students’ lives.
J Meyer
BDG0102 Learning Target 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Learning Target Micro-Credential can design and share learning targets to support student learning. Evidence of learning is shown through an assessment called a performance of understanding.
C Melendy
BDG0103 Quick Formative Assessments 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Quick Formative Assessment Micro-Credential can quickly check all students for understanding during the lesson and use responses to adjust the lesson and increase student learning.
J Meyer
BDG0104 Full Formative Assessments 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Full Formative Assessment Micro-Credential check all students for a full or complete understanding of the learning target near the end of the lesson and use responses to adjust the lesson and increase student learning.
J Meyer
BDG0105 Active Engagement 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Active Engagement Micro-Credential engage learners in high cognition and high participation activities within a lesson to build student understanding.
A Uher
BDG0106 Summary & Practice 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Summary & Practice Micro-Credential create meaningful lesson closure, which includes skill reinforcement aligned to the lesson’s learning target.
A Uher
LEARNING-FOCUSED SUPERVISION
For EC Directors, Principals, and Instructional Coaches
Earn the following Micro-Credentials and receive . . .
- 5 clock hours for each
- And the badge for each which you can display on all your social media platforms
- And the Observation Meta Badge
- And the Conferencing Meta Badge
- And the Learning-Focused Supervision Uber Badge when all the Micro-Credentials are completed
This is self-paced, independent, competency-based learning.
- REGISTER any time during the semester.
- COLLECT the evidence of your competency.
- SUBMIT your evidence.
- RECEIVE your digital badge and share it on all your media platforms.
OBSERVATION META-BADGE
BDG0113 Look-Fors 5 clock hours
The instructional supervisor who earns the Look-Fors Micro-Credential knows and clearly communicates what to look for when observing a teacher.
A Bitter
BDG0114 Data-Scripting 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Data-Scripting Micro-Credential can collect data on carefully selected classroom interactions using a Formative Scripting Tool and sort the data in ways that lay the foundation for providing effective feedback to teachers.
J Schaefer
BDG0115 Data-Seating Chart 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Data-Seating Chart micro-credential can collect and sort data on carefully selected classroom interactions around students’ understanding and engagement using a formative classroom charting tool.
J Schaefer
BDG0116 Walk-Through 5 clock hours
Principals or instructional supervisors who earn the Walk-Through Micro-Credential can conduct brief classroom visits that efficiently gather and communicate worthwhile and usable information about student learning.
A Bitter
CONFERENCING META-BADGE
BDG0117 Pre-Conference 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Pre-Conferencing Micro-Credential can carry out a pre-visit conference that sets the tone for a growth-oriented visit focusing on student learning.
K Horn
BDG0118 Post-Conference 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Post-Conferencing Micro-Credential are capable of conducting a post-visit conference that provides meaningful feedback to improve instruction and student learning.
K Horn
BDG0119 Coaching Stance 5 clock hours
Principals, directors, or instructional coaches who earn the Coaching Stance Micro-Credential can utilize a combination of three stances appropriately when discussing instructional performance with teachers. Evidence of learning is shown through an assessment called a performance of understanding.
J Schaefer
BDG0121 Evidence-Based Conversation 5 clock hours
Instructional supervisors who earn the Evidence-Based Conversation Micro-Credential provide timely and effective observation feedback based on observable data while avoiding judgments and opinions.
J Meyer
Stand Alone Micro-Credentials that are part of the Learning-Focused Supervision Macro-Credential
BDG0123 Ministry Development Plan 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Ministry Development Plan Micro-Credential can facilitate a goal-setting conversation that allows an educator to develop a goal statement that addresses professional growth and the effect of that growth on student learning.
A Bitter
BDG0124 Evaluation Form 5 clock hours
Teachers who earn the Evaluation Form Micro-Credential can appreciate the importance of summative teacher evaluations. In addition, they can collect evidence needed to properly, fairly, and thoroughly rate a teacher. Finally, they also demonstrate that they can use the new WELS summative teacher evaluation rubric to both collect relevant evidence and conduct an end-of-year summative teacher evaluation conference.
J Wiechman
ON LOCATION
EDU8108 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials I 1 credit
Theory, research evidence, standards, teaching practices, Christian ECE philosophy, an active early learning environment, and a consistent daily routine that underlie and support a quality ECE curriculum.
K Gut
Jun 26 – 27
St John LES – Neillsville WI
8 am – 4 pm
SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE
EDU9540 Principles of Christian Education 3 credits
An overview of Christian education, especially formal Lutheran early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, with the goal of understanding and appreciating Lutheran schools as one of the means by which the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod carries out the Lord’s command to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done” (Psalm 78:4).
A Uher
Jun 24 – Jul 5
Synchronous Online
8 am – 12:15 pm
EDU9540 Principles of Christian Education 3 credits
An overview of Christian education, especially formal Lutheran early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, with the goal of understanding and appreciating Lutheran schools as one of the means by which the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod carries out the Lord’s command to “tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done” (Psalm 78:4).
R Rathje
Jul 22 – Aug 2
Synchronous Online
8 am – 12:15 pm
Register before July 1 to avoid cancellation.
Early Childhood Teachers
Check the Early Childhood Section for Additional Courses That Apply to Your Program!
HEB9001 Hebrew Institute 1 credit
An upper-level course in biblical Hebrew for parish pastors with a strong interest and ability in Hebrew and for those currently teaching Hebrew in the fellowship of WELS. Click here for the full course description.
T Nass
Jul 15 – 26
Webinars can be viewed at any time on the dates listed.
To receive clock hours, assignments must be submitted by the last date of the webinar.
WEB0101 Understanding Learning Differences 4 clock hours
God has designed each learner with a set of unique talents and challenges. This course will examine the various types of learning differences seen today in our WELS classrooms and discuss the specific strengths and weaknesses associated with those learning differences. The referral, assessment, and educational planning process will be examined with a focus on special education law in respect to private schools.
C Pfeifer
Jun 3 – 28
Online
WEB0102 Differentiating Instruction to Benefit All Learners 4 clock hours
In a classroom of 25 students, most teachers will find 25 unique learners with specific and differing needs. How can one teacher address those unique needs in a manageable way? This webinar will show how differentiated instruction can work to the educational benefit of all of your students and respect your time and energy as a busy teacher. Planning structures, activities, and assessment ideas will be presented in addition to ways that teachers can modify and accommodate for students with learning disabilities.
C Pfeifer
Jun 3 – 28
Online
WEB0104 Instructional Strategies for Students with Attention Disorders 4 clock hours
About 5% of students age 9-17 are dealing with diagnosed attention disorders (ADHD/ADD). These students want to succeed but need a teacher who understands how to work with their unique minds. This webinar will help you become that teacher. You will explore the brain basics of ADHD and ADD and practical strategies for working with the students who struggle with them.
C Pfeifer
Jun 3 – 28
Online
WEB0105 Instructional Strategies for Students with Literacy Disorders 4 clock hours
Renewed interest in improving the basic skills of our students has increased pressure to start reading instruction sooner than ever before (Sousa 2007). But what is the developmentally appropriate time to teach reading and writing? How does the brain “learn” to read and write? This webinar will explore the brain processes involved in reading and writing and provide teachers with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for students with reading and writing problems.
C Pfeifer
Jun 3 – 28
Online
WEB0106 Instructional Strategies for Students with High-Functioning Autism 4 clock hours
Medical professionals are now diagnosing autism spectrum disorders at an alarming level. Some statistics indicate that 1 in 99 children now has some type of autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, many of our classrooms probably have students on the autism spectrum. This webinar will briefly review the indicators of autism, study how the autistic brain works, and provide ways to enhance learning in students with autism spectrum disorders.
C Pfeifer
Jun 3 – 28
Online