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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.
Jul 15 – 16
Divine Savior Academy-Doral – Doral FL
8 am – 4 pm
Register before June 10 to avoid cancellation.
Midland MI
ENG8604 Conflict Management and Resolution 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Identifying, preventing, and resolving professional and personal conflicts; implementation of skills and strategies to resolve conflicts. Special emphasis on role-playing.
S Nagorski
Aug 1 – 2
Good Shepherd LES – Midland MI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before June 27 to avoid cancellation.
SPE9503 Serving Exceptional Students: Trauma-Informed Christian Schools 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Adversity and trauma have been a part of life since the fall into sin. Through educational neuroscience, we learn how God created the brain to respond naturally to our lived experiences. This course will help attendees to understand trauma’s effects on the brains of educators, students, and those in our school communities. Through a trauma-informed lens, we can respond knowledgeably with Christian love to create positive outcomes in the lives of those we serve.
K Green
Aug 1 – 2
Good Shepherd LES – Midland MI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before June 27 to avoid cancellation.
Lake City MN
EDU8533 Grading Techniques 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An exploration of assessment, evaluation, and effective grading techniques.
C Whaley
Jul 10 – 11
St John LES – Lake City MN
8 am – 4 pm
Register before June 5 to avoid cancellation.
New Ulm MN
PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Teachers of young children play a vital role in fostering their physical and motor development. This two-day course addresses the physical needs of children from conception through childhood. Participants will plan for a week of physical education classes using a format presented in class.
D Gawrisch
Jun 18 – 19
St Paul LES – New Ulm MN
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 14 to avoid cancellation.
Shakopee MN
EDU9532 Developing Expert Learners: Universal Design for Learning 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An overview of the Universal Design for Learning framework. Participants analyze the UDL framework and the evidence-based instructional strategies that help ensure that all learners have equal access to the curriculum and become expert learners.
K Muente
Jun 3 – 4
Living Hope LES – Shakopee MN
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 29 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before June 28 to avoid cancellation.
Rapid City SD
EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theory, research evidence, standards, and teaching practices that underlie and support the ECE curriculum areas of mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the visual and dramatic arts.
J Mehlberg
May 29 – 31
St Paul LES – Rapid City SD
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 24 to avoid cancellation.
EDU9009 Developmental Milestones for Children Ages 5-14 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
The social and emotional development of middle to late childhood and its impact on cognitive functioning and instructional approaches.
J Sallquist
May 29 – 31
St Paul LES – Rapid City SD
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 24 to avoid cancellation.
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.
May 29 – 31
St Paul LES – Rapid City SD
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 24 to avoid cancellation.
PSY9301 Adolescent Mental Health 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Addresses mental health concerns and issues among adolescents and utilizes Mindsight as a specific tool to understand appropriate interventions that teachers can implement.
A Schoof
May 29 – 31
St Paul LES – Rapid City SD
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 24 to avoid cancellation.
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Chesapeake VA
ENG8604 Conflict Management and Resolution 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Identifying, preventing, and resolving professional and personal conflicts; implementation of skills and strategies to resolve conflicts. Special emphasis on role-playing.
S Nagorski
Jun 6 – 7
Resurrection LES – Chesapeake VA
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 2 to avoid cancellation.
Appleton WI
EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C Holman
Jun 21 – 22
Our Shepherd Child Care Center – Appleton WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 17 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before June 26 to avoid cancellation.
Eau Claire WI
EDU8207 Guided Reading in a Balanced Reading Curriculum K-6 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Exploring the philosophy, instructional strategies, resources, and assessment tools of guided reading for its implementation in the classroom.
J Roux
Jun 3 – 4
St Mark LES – Eau Claire WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 29 to avoid cancellation.
Fond du Lac WI
EDU8205 Teaching Writing in the Elementary School 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
The philosophy and implementation of a process-approach model of teaching writing in language as well as across the curriculum.
P Grubbs
May 30 – 31
Winnebago Lutheran Academy – Fond du Lac WI
8 am – 4 pm
EDU8207 Guided Reading in a Balanced Reading Curriculum K-6 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Exploring the philosophy, instructional strategies, resources, and assessment tools of guided reading for its implementation in the classroom.
J Roux
May 30 – 31
Winnebago Lutheran Academy – Fond du Lac WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 25 to avoid cancellation.
Jackson WI
EDU8103 Developing Home & School Relationships 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Strong relationships are vital in early childhood ministries, especially in the area of mission outreach. Learn how to develop a family-oriented classroom, foster communication with families, and actively engage families in the school.
C Loomis
Jun 6 – 7
David’s Star LES – Jackson WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 2 to avoid cancellation.
Kenosha WI
EDU9552 Engaging the Disengaged 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An exploration of the Total Participation Techniques (TPT) Cognitive Engagement Model and other research-based academic and behavioral strategies that promote active engagement among hesitant and reluctant students and foster learner-focused classrooms.
A Uher
Jun 5 – 6
Kenosha Lutheran Academy (3-8) – Kenosha WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 1 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before May 27 to avoid cancellation.
Milwaukee WI
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 Klindworth
Jun 10 – 21
Wisconsin LHS – Milwaukee WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 6 to avoid cancellation.
Neillsville WI
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
Register before May 22 to avoid cancellation.
Oakfield WI
EDU9011 Social-Emotional Learning for Student and School Success 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Prepares participants with the research, skills, and support for connecting social-emotional learning (SEL) and school culture and climate concepts to various lifelong student outcomes, including academic performance, life skills, and emotional intelligence.
C Whaley
Jun 4 – 5
St Luke LES – Oakfield WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 30 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before May 23 to avoid cancellation.
Two Rivers WI
SPE9503 Serving Exceptional Students: Trauma-Informed Christian Schools 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Adversity and trauma have been a part of life since the fall into sin. Through educational neuroscience, we learn how God created the brain to respond naturally to our lived experiences. This course will help attendees to understand trauma’s effects on the brains of educators, students, and those in our school communities. Through a trauma-informed lens, we can respond knowledgeably with Christian love to create positive outcomes in the lives of those we serve.
K Green
Jun 17 – 18
St John’s LES – Two Rivers WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 13 to avoid cancellation.
Watertown WI
EDU8207 Guided Reading in a Balanced Reading Curriculum K-6 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Exploring the philosophy, instructional strategies, resources, and assessment tools of guided reading for its implementation in the classroom.
J Roux
Jun 12 – 13
St Mark’s LES – Watertown WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 8 to avoid cancellation.
EDU9011 Social-Emotional Learning for Student and School Success 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Prepares participants with the research, skills, and support for connecting social-emotional learning (SEL) and school culture and climate concepts to various lifelong student outcomes, including academic performance, life skills, and emotional intelligence.
C Whaley
Jun 17 – 18
St Mark’s LES – Watertown WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 13 to avoid cancellation.
EDU9031 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theoretical foundations and research base for interventions that can be used by teachers and that can assist families when making decisions about their children.
R Youngblom
Jun 20 – 21
St Mark’s LES – Watertown WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 16 to avoid cancellation.
Summer Courses 2024
THE9531 Trauma Basics 3 credits
An introduction to trauma: what it is, how people react, and how to counsel those affected, assuring them of the Lord’s care and helping them integrate the trauma into their personal life history in such a way that it does not lead to subsequent behavioral health or mental health problems.
R Dick
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
THE9532 Chaplaincy Issues and Fieldwork Seminar 1 credit
Prerequisite(s): THE9522
A follow-up to Chaplaincy Issues and Fieldwork in which participants share fieldwork experiences and interact with Chaplaincy Certification Committee members.
D Krause
Jun 24 – 28
Online
Register before June 3 to avoid cancellation.
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.
J Mehlberg
Jun 10 – Jul 8
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation
EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II 1 credit
Theory, research evidence, standards, and teaching practices that underlie and support the ECE curriculum areas of mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the visual and dramatic arts.
J Mehlberg
Jun 10 – Jul 8
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation
PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Teachers of young children play a vital role in fostering their physical and motor development. This two-day course addresses the physical needs of children from conception through childhood. Participants will plan for a week of physical education classes using a format presented in class.
D Gawrisch
Jun 10 – Jul 5
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation
ON LOCATION
EDU8103 Developing Home & School Relationships 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Strong relationships are vital in early childhood ministries, especially in the area of mission outreach. Learn how to develop a family-oriented classroom, foster communication with families, and actively engage families in the school.
C Loomis
Jun 6 – 7
David’s Star LES – Jackson WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 2 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before May 22 to avoid cancellation.
EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theory, research evidence, standards, and teaching practices that underlie and support the ECE curriculum areas of mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the visual and dramatic arts.
J Mehlberg
May 29 – 31
St Paul LES – Rapid City SD
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 24 to avoid cancellation.
EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C Holman
Jun 21 – 22
Our Shepherd Child Care Center – Appleton WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 17 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before June 26 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before May 23 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before May 27 to avoid cancellation.
PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Teachers of young children play a vital role in fostering their physical and motor development. This two-day course addresses the physical needs of children from conception through childhood. Participants will plan for a week of physical education classes using a format presented in class.
D Gawrisch
Jun 18 – 19
St Paul LES – New Ulm MN
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 14 to avoid cancellation.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
EDT5006 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT5005
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, and courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDT5012 School Technology Infrastructure 3 credits
Information networks are the backbone of any technology installation in the church/school setting. While options have improved, designing and maintaining a network for a church or school can still be complicated. In this course, we’ll look at the tech infrastructure at other institutions, both larger and smaller than your church/school, to help you evaluate what would work best for you. We’ll consider network design and other infrastructure needs, future upgrades, working with vendors, and troubleshooting opportunities.
R Martens
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDT9502 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT9501
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, or courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EVANGELISM CERTIFICATE
THE9103 Friendship Evangelism 1 credit
Designed to enable learners to confidently share the faith they are already publicly sharing at worship each Sunday in a personal, transparent, and informed approach.
J Fricke
Jun 17 – Jul 19
Online
Register before May 27 to avoid cancellation.
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
Jun 10 – Jul 19
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before June 10 to avoid cancellation.
TEACHING ONLINE CERTIFICATE
EDT5006 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT5005
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, and courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPHASES
EDU5001 Issues in Education 3 credits
An overview of the critical issues affecting public and private education, including professional learning communities, demographic shifts and their effects on education, marketing the school, choice proposals and vouchers, economic issues, competition for students, working with parents, high‐stakes testing and assessment, standards‐based education, and others. The focus will be on helping teachers and principals understand the research related to these issues and reflect on their effects on Christian education.
J Lowrey
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
J Carlovsky, J Meyer
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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Educational Technology Emphasis
EDT5006 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT5005
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, and courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDT5012 School Technology Infrastructure 3 credits
Information networks are the backbone of any technology installation in the church/school setting. While options have improved, designing and maintaining a network for a church or school can still be complicated. In this course, we’ll look at the tech infrastructure at other institutions, both larger and smaller than your church/school, to help you evaluate what would work best for you. We’ll consider network design and other infrastructure needs, future upgrades, working with vendors, and troubleshooting opportunities.
R Martens
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
Instruction Emphasis
EDU5101 A Balanced Approach to Reading Instruction 3 credits
The theory and best practices of teaching reading. Emphasis is on the organization of a research-based, developmental reading curriculum. Topics include current teaching strategies, emergent literacy, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, study skills development, balanced instruction, national and state standards, and assessment.
J Roux
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5105 Improving Instructional Methodology 3 credits
Equips participants to improve classroom instruction and to lead staff development initiatives. Attention is given to research on effective teaching practices, brain research and its impact on instruction, multiple intelligence theory, learning styles, differentiated instruction, and practical approaches for presenting these practices to teachers.
G Pfeifer
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
Leadership Emphasis
EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction 3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J Wiechman
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5310 School Business Administration 3 credits
Introduces skills, strategies, and technology used in school planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing, communication, recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
J Lemke
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
Special Education Emphasis
SPE5201 Educating the Exceptional Learner 3 credits
Study of legislation, current issues, instruction, and resources as they apply to the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners, ages birth to 21.
D Hanneman
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
SPE5205 Communication Disabilities 3 credits
Historical and current issues related to education of individuals who have communication disabilities, including the deaf or hard of hearing, with implications for classroom teaching and mainstreaming.
R Youngblom
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
MS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPHASES
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
J Carlovsky, J Meyer
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
____________________
Early Childhood Director Emphasis
EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction 3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J Wiechman
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5310 School Business Administration 3 credits
Introduces skills, strategies, and technology used in school planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing, communication, recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
J Lemke
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5323 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 credits
An exploration of the director’s role in understanding theory, evaluating curriculum, and implementing a cohesive instructional approach throughout the early childhood learning center.
J Meyer
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
Principal Emphasis
EDU5105 Improving Instructional Methodology 3 credits
Equips participants to improve classroom instruction and to lead staff development initiatives. Attention is given to research on effective teaching practices, brain research and its impact on instruction, multiple intelligence theory, learning styles, differentiated instruction, and practical approaches for presenting these practices to teachers.
G Pfeifer
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5302 Supervision of Instruction 3 credits
Examines supervisory theory and provides a framework for matching supervisory approach to teacher need, preference, and career stage. Techniques for effective observation and collection of meaningful data are presented and practiced. The distinction between formative and summative evaluation and the need for both are emphasized. Students are equipped to apply developmental philosophy to supervisory relationships.
J Wiechman
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5310 School Business Administration 3 credits
Introduces skills, strategies, and technology used in school planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing, communication, recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
J Lemke
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
Technology Director Emphasis
EDT5006 Designing and Constructing Online Courses 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDT5005
The design and construction of online, web-based components, modules, workshops, and courses. Topics include learning theory and instructional design, web-based design principles, preliminary course planning, creating a course framework, preparing online lessons and content, constructing course materials, and preparing for course delivery. In the second half of the course, students work directly in their own Moodle course site (or a different learning management system that they are using at their school) to begin the course construction process.
J Grunwald
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDT5012 School Technology Infrastructure 3 credits
Information networks are the backbone of any technology installation in the church/school setting. While options have improved, designing and maintaining a network for a church or school can still be complicated. In this course, we’ll look at the tech infrastructure at other institutions, both larger and smaller than your church/school, to help you evaluate what would work best for you. We’ll consider network design and other infrastructure needs, future upgrades, working with vendors, and troubleshooting opportunities.
R Martens
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
MS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
EDU5001 Issues in Education 3 credits
An overview of the critical issues affecting public and private education, including professional learning communities, demographic shifts and their effects on education, marketing the school, choice proposals and vouchers, economic issues, competition for students, working with parents, high‐stakes testing and assessment, standards‐based education, and others. The focus will be on helping teachers and principals understand the research related to these issues and reflect on their effects on Christian education.
J Lowrey
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5005 Foundations of Educational Research 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended to take after 9 and before 18 credits
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research and the critical analysis and application of such research to educational issues. Includes such topics as measurement theory, research designs, sampling, appropriate statistical analyses, developing research problems and hypotheses, and the use of variables in research.
J Carlovsky, J Meyer
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
SPE5201 Educating the Exceptional Learner 3 credits
Study of legislation, current issues, instruction, and resources as they apply to the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners, ages birth to 21.
D Hanneman
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
THE5001 Old Testament Theology 3 credits
An examination of the major teachings of the Old Testament, with a concentration on key themes addressed by the biblical writers.
K Cherney
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
THE5003 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 credits
Bible interpretation to deepen practical skills for understanding and applying God’s Word appropriately. Topics include seeing the “big themes” of the Bible, identifying genre, tracing the arc of the biblical narrative, and exploring the rhetorical beauty of various texts, with the emphasis being on practice, not theory.
P Wendland
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
THE5201 Christian Apologetics 3 credits
Defines a uniquely Lutheran apologetic and equips students to undermine dominant cultural narratives and patterned dismissals of Christian truth; to argue effectively for the resurrection of Christ, the authenticity of the New Testament, and the necessity of God for objective meaning, morality, and the like; and to develop positive communication approaches for vital sites of struggle over truth in contemporary society.
M Paustian
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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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
STAFF MINISTRY & TEACHING MINISTRY
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.
A Dolan
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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.
J Schone
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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.
N Schmoller
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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.
D Scharf
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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.
D Scharf
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
STAFF MINISTRY
THE3142 Developing and Training Leadership 3 credits
Methods and techniques for training lay people. Includes how to identify their gifts and abilities, recruitment, and options for training.
L Olson
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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).
S Staff
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
THE9103 Friendship Evangelism 1 credit
Designed to enable learners to confidently share the faith they are already publicly sharing at worship each Sunday in a personal, transparent, and informed approach.
J Fricke
Jun 17 – Jul 19
Online
Register before May 27 to avoid cancellation.
TEACHING MINISTRY
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.
J Mehlberg
Jun 10 – Jul 8
Online
EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II 1 credit
Theory, research evidence, standards, and teaching practices that underlie and support the ECE curriculum areas of mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the visual and dramatic arts.
J Mehlberg
Jun 10 – Jul 8
Online
PED8101 Physical and Motor Development for Preprimary 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Teachers of young children play a vital role in fostering their physical and motor development. This two-day course addresses the physical needs of children from conception through childhood. Participants will plan for a week of physical education classes using a format presented in class.
D Gawrisch
Jun 10 – Jul 5
Online
ON LOCATION
EDU8103 Developing Home & School Relationships 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Strong relationships are vital in early childhood ministries, especially in the area of mission outreach. Learn how to develop a family-oriented classroom, foster communication with families, and actively engage families in the school.
C Loomis
Jun 6 – 7
David’s Star LES – Jackson WI
Register before May 16 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before May 22 to avoid cancellation.
EDU8109 Preprimary Curriculum Essentials II 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
Theory, research evidence, standards, and teaching practices that underlie and support the ECE curriculum areas of mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the visual and dramatic arts.
J Mehlberg
May 29 – 31
St Paul LES – Rapid City SD
8 am – 4 pm
Register before April 24 to avoid cancellation.
EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator 1 credit or 12.5 clock hours
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C Holman
Jun 21 – 22
Our Shepherd Child Care Center – Appleton WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 17 to avoid cancellation.
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 Klindworth
Jun 10 – 21
Wisconsin LHS – Milwaukee WI
8 am – 4 pm
Register before May 6 to avoid cancellation.
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 10 – 21
Synchronous Online
8 am – 12:15 pm
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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 23 – Jul 5
Synchronous Online
8 am – 12:15 pm
Register before June 2 to avoid cancellation.
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
Register before June 24 to avoid cancellation.
THE5201 Christian Apologetics 3 credits
Defines a uniquely Lutheran apologetic and equips students to undermine dominant cultural narratives and patterned dismissals of Christian truth; to argue effectively for the resurrection of Christ, the authenticity of the New Testament, and the necessity of God for objective meaning, morality, and the like; and to develop positive communication approaches for vital sites of struggle over truth in contemporary society.
M Paustian
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
THE9103 Friendship Evangelism 1 credit
Designed to enable learners to confidently share the faith they are already publicly sharing at worship each Sunday in a personal, transparent, and informed approach.
J Fricke
Jun 17 – Jul 19
Online
Register before May 27 to avoid cancellation.
THE9531 Trauma Basics 3 credits
An introduction to trauma: what it is, how people react, and how to counsel those affected, assuring them of the Lord’s care and helping them integrate the trauma into their personal life history in such a way that it does not lead to subsequent behavioral health or mental health problems.
R Dick
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5010 Diversity Issues in Education 3 credits
Issues and approaches to educating a diverse American society by exploring culture, values, and bias as they relate to schools and classrooms.
C Pfeifer
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
EDU5101 A Balanced Approach to Reading Instruction 3 credits
The theory and best practices of teaching reading. Emphasis is on the organization of a research-based, developmental reading curriculum. Topics include current teaching strategies, emergent literacy, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, study skills development, balanced instruction, national and state standards, and assessment.
J Roux
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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
ONLINE
ENG1303 Rhetoric and Composition 3 credits
The study of process and strategy in writing analytical and argumentative essays. This is a writing-intensive course in the General Education program.
P Grubbs
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
ENG3010 American Minority Writers 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): ENG1303 and (ENG1304 or ENG1305 or ENG1306)
An analysis of selected works of contemporary American minority writers, including Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans.
P Grubbs
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
HIS2113 The Modern West: From the Renaissance to World War II 3 credits
Maturation and diffusion of Western civilization from the Italian Renaissance to the end of the Second World War.
P Baganz
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): recommended junior, senior, or fifth-year standing
Study of legislation, current issues, instruction, and resources as they apply to the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners ages birth to 21.
D Hanneman
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
THE3142 Developing and Training Leadership 3 credits
Methods and techniques for training lay people. Includes how to identify their gifts and abilities, recruitment, and options for training.
L Olson
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
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).
S Staff
Jun 10 – Aug 2
Online
Register before May 20 to avoid cancellation.
ON LOCATION
EDU2402 Exploring Urban Teaching Methods and Management 3 credits
A six-week, summer field experience in urban Milwaukee schools to build basic instructional skills, cultural competencies, and classroom management techniques essential to the urban classroom in coordination with the Center for Urban Teaching.
B Clemons
Jun 16 – Jul 26
Register before May 26 to avoid cancellation.
EDU3402 Advanced Urban Teaching Methods and Management 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): EDU2402
A six-week, summer field experience in urban Milwaukee schools to continue building instructional skills, cultural competencies, and classroom management techniques essential to the urban classroom in coordination with the Center for Urban Teaching.
B Clemons
Jun 16 – Jul 26
Register before May 26 to avoid cancellation.
SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship 2 credits
A study of hymnody and orders of worship in Christian Worship: Hymnal (2021) with application to the life and work of those called into gospel ministry. Includes significant developments in the history of Western worship.
A Smith
Jul 8 – 26
Synchronous Online
9 – 10:45 am
Register before June 17 to avoid cancellation.
Spring Courses 2024
EVANGELISM CERTIFICATE
THE9102 Practical Evangelism for Congregations 1 credit
Overview of key components that make up a congregational evangelism program and guidance for putting them into practice.
M Otterstatter
Apr 1 – May 10
Online
Register by March 11 to ensure that the course will be held.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SERIES/
MINISTRY CERTIFICATION FOR EC TEACHERS
EDU8114 Roles and Responsibilities of the Lutheran Early Childhood Educator 1 credit
An examination of the role of the early childhood educator in a Lutheran early childhood ministry setting.
C Holman
Apr 15 – May 10
Online
Register by March 25 to ensure that the course will be held.
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
STAFF MINISTRY
THE9102 Practical Evangelism for Congregations 1 credit
Overview of key components that make up a congregational evangelism program and guidance for putting them into practice.
M Otterstatter
Apr 1 – May 10
Online
Register by March 11 to ensure that the course will be held.
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Early Childhood Teachers
Check the Early Childhood Section for Additional Courses That Apply to Your Program!