LANGUAGE ARTS/READING/WRITING

New Course 2012–13
AAAAHA...NOW I GET IT!
(This class is recommended for K–5 classroom teachers, special educators, and RYI math interventionists.)
Can your students do math, but are not able to problem solve with it? This course will focus on number and operations, and is designed to teach teachers to help students develop conceptual understandings in mathematics. A hands-on approach will help students make the connections they need to use math in their lives.
COURSE # EDUC 547nu
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 4, 7, 9
INSTRUCTOR: Terri Schultz
 

• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: Oct. 19, 20    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Appleton Xavier High School
  DATES: Feb. 15, 16    number of registrants:  CANCELLED
   
• LOCATION: Wausau Holiday Inn
  DATES: April 12, 13    number of registrants: 
   

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF READING DIFFICULTIES (K–12) AND PRACTICUM
(This is a required course in the Reading Teacher 316 coursework. It is the last course that should be taken in the series. Only those educators who are in the 316 program can take this coursework.)
Principles of corrective reading instruction, diagnostic instruments, and procedures, strategies, and materials for correcting reading difficulties will be covered. Proficiency in prescribing corrective instructional plans and activities will be developed. In addition, students will apply all previously learned strategies in a field-based experience working with struggling readers. Includes a practicum.
COURSE # EDUC 529 and EDUC 683 (formerly 789)
CREDITS: 4
STANDARDS: 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
 

• LOCATION: Black River Falls High School
  DATES: Sept. 28, 29, Oct. 19, 20, Dec. 7, 8    number of registrants: 7
  INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Lassig
• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: March 1, 2, 8, 9, April 12, 13    number of registrants: 0
  INSTRUCTOR: Nicole Leh0
• LOCATION: West Salem Elementary School
  DATES: Feb. 1, 2, March 1, 2, 15, 16    number of registrants: 8
  INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Lassig
   

BALANCING THE LITERACY WHEEL: ACTIVE STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING STUDENT COMPREHENSION
In this course, we will correlate widely used literacy strategies with the research about what is most effective for promoting academic gains. The coursework will examine and mimic the research on the group development process and the engagement strategies we know increase student attendance, motivation, learning, and retention. The ultimate goal will be to produce a literacy unit that incorporates proven instructional strategies and opportunities for high student motivation, engagement, and success.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
INSTRUCTOR: Denise McFarlin
 

• LOCATION: MacArthur Elementary School, Green Bay    number of registrants: 
  DATES: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 (4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.).
   

BALANCED LITERACY IN THE READING PROGRAM (K–12)
(This course is part of the Reading Teacher 316 Program. It is open to all interested educators.)
Theory and techniques for developing and implementing balanced literacy instruction K–12 are presented. Research and best practices using constructivism, brain function, and phonology will be studied. Design and implementation of reading and writing workshops and assessment strategies are explored in detail.
COURSE # EDUC 640
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
 

• LOCATION: Wausau Holiday Inn  CANCELLED
  DATES: Sept. 21, 22, Oct. 19, 20, Nov. 9, 10
  INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Woerpel
• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: Sept. 28, 29, Oct. 12, 13, Nov. 2, 3    number of registrants: 5
  INSTRUCTOR: Tom Lueschow
• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: Feb. 15, 16, March 15, 16, April 19, 20    number of registrants: 11
  INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Lueschow
• LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
  DATES: March 15, 16, April 12, 13, 26, 27    number of registrants: 9
  INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Larson
• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: March 15, 16, April 19, 20, May 17, 18    number of registrants: 3
  INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Woerpel
   

BOOKMAKING ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS (PK–1)
Youngsters learn to fold, cut, paste, string, sort, listen, follow directions, share, and respect others, and then use those skills to create simple books that can be used to teach printing, sequencing, counting, color recognition, letter and word recognition skills. Instructors learn a minimum of 10 bookmaking activities that use readily available materials. The youngsters create a library of learning reflecting the common core standards, while the instructors incorporate and reinforce a wide variety of skills in a hands-on manner. Youngsters practice those skills at home while answering the important parental question, “What did you do in school today?” It’s okay to bring ideas and samples to share. Limited to 15 participants.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Carlin
 

• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: Jan. 18, 19    number of registrants: 5
   

BOUND TO BE: BOOKMAKING
From incredibly simple to simply elegant, handmade books enhance learning at all levels and in all subjects. Student-created books are excellent study guides and exquisite records of individual and group growth, providing many cross-curricular experiential opportunities. Student-created books are excellent tools for meeting common core standards while differentiating instruction. Participants in this class will learn principles, techniques, and applications involved in making books, including tips for classroom organization and management, and will create several samples utilizing a variety of techniques and readily available materials. Limited to 15 participants.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Carlin
 

• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center Radisson Hotel, Mayfair  *CHANGE OF LOCATION*
  DATES: Oct. 12, 13    number of registrants: 7 
• LOCATION: Appleton Xavier High School
  DATES: April 19, 20    number of registrants: 3
• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: May 3, 4    number of registrants: 3
   

CHILDREN’S AND ADOLESCENTS’ LITERATURE IN THE READING PROGRAM (K–12)
(This course is part of the Reading Teacher 316 Program. It is open to all interested educators.)
The development of lifelong reading habits and an appreciation of all genres of literature will be the focus of this course. Students will explore the use of literature across the curriculum and grade levels K–12. The use of literature to enhance reading skills and practice as well as to provide an appreciation for diversity will be examined.
COURSE # EDUC 580
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 4, 7
 

• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center  CANCELLED
  DATES: Sept. 21, 22, Oct. 5, 6, Nov. 9, 10
  INSTRUCTOR: Lynda Fernholz
• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: Nov. 9, 10, Jan. 4, 5, Feb. 8, 9    number of registrants: CANCELLED
  INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Larson
• LOCATION: Wausau Holiday Inn
  DATES: Jan. 4, 5, Feb. 15, 16, March 8, 9    number of registrants: CANCELLED
  INSTRUCTOR: Dawn Rieke-Lindauer
• LOCATION: Black River Falls High School
  DATES: Jan. 11, 12, Feb. 15, 16, March 1, 2    number of registrants: 5
  INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Lien
• LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
  DATES: Jan. 11, 12, Feb. 15, 16, March 1, 2    number of registrants: 5
  INSTRUCTOR: Lynda Fernholz
• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: Feb. 15, 16, March 1, 2, April 12, 13    number of registrants: 11
  INSTRUCTOR: Sandra Jarvis
   

CONTENT READING AND STUDY STRATEGIES (K–12)
(This course is part of the Reading Teacher 316 Program.)
The focus of this course is the development of strategic reading skills in students grades 4–12. Emphasis will be placed on the research-based best practices and brain compatible teaching models. Textbooks, trade books, and technology will be evaluated to support student attitudes, understanding and retention across the curriculum.
COURSE # EDUC 650
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
 

• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: Sept. 21, 22, Oct. 5, 6, 19, 20    number of registrants: 4
  INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Lueschow
• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: Sept. 21, 22, Oct. 5, 6, Nov. 9, 10    number of registrants: 8
  INSTRUCTOR: Wendy Otto-Pliska
• LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
  DATES: Sept. 28, 29, Oct. 12, 13, Nov. 9, 10    number of registrants: 6
  INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Lien
• LOCATION: West Salem Elementary
  DATES: Nov. 9, 10, Dec. 7, 8, Jan. 4, 5    number of registrants: 2
  INSTRUCTOR: Tom Lueschow
• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: March 8, 9, April 12, 13, 26, 27    number of registrants: 8
  INSTRUCTOR: Wendy Otto-Pliska
   

EMERGENT LITERACY (PK–3)
(This three-credit course can be used in both the Reading Teacher 316 Program and the Early Childhood Program. It is open to all interested educators.)
The focus for this course is the literacy development of the pre-K through grade three child. The course covers the developmental process of literacy acquisition and the use of appropriate methods, models, and strategies for encouraging its growth. The role of parents, the community, and assessment tools will be explored.
COURSE # EDUC 681
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 

• LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
  DATES: Sept. 21, 22, Oct. 5, 6, Nov. 2, 3    number of registrants: 5
  INSTRUCTOR: Sandra Jarvis
• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: Oct. 19, 20, Nov. 2, 3, 30, Dec. 1    number of registrants: CANCELLED
  INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Mueller
• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Jan. 11, 12, Feb. 1, 2    number of registrants: 8
  INSTRUCTOR: Sandra Jarvis
• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: Jan. 11, 12, Feb. 1, 2, March 1, 2    number of registrants: CANCELLED
  INSTRUCTOR: Katherine Mueller
   

FLUENCY MEASURES AND INSTRUCTION TO HELP STRUGGLING READERS
This course is designed to help teachers address the needs of students who are unable to read words quickly, automatically, and accurately enough to enable them to comprehend what they read. Fluency involves reading rate, accuracy, expression, and perseverance. When the National Reading Panel looked at reading research in education they found that fluency is a key aspect of reading instruction that is often overlooked in instruction. This course will examine the research and provide hands-on ideas for fluency assessment (including assessment tools—benchmark, screening, placement, and progress monitoring) and instructional strategies to promote fluency.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
INSTRUCTOR: Cooksey Smith
 

• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: Sept. 28, 29    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: Oct. 19, 20    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
  DATES: Nov. 2, 3    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Appleton Xavier High School
  DATES: May 17, 18    number of registrants: 3
   

JOURNAL WRITING AS AN ACADEMIC TOOL (K–12)
Academic journal writing is a powerful tool that transforms experience into learning. Journal writing sometimes generates resistance, as a lack of familiarity prevents many educators from harnessing their full power. Insights gained from student journals are powerful indicators of student growth and understanding, providing feedback essential to meeting common core curriculum standards. This class will introduce educators to a wide variety of journaling modes, present information regarding current journaling practices, including differentiation and response to intervention, and create a space to learn and share strategies that really work. Limited to 15 participants.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Carlin
 

• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: Nov. 30, Dec. 1    number of registrants: CANCELLED
   

JOURNAL WRITING FOR ­PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Journal writing is a powerful tool that transforms experience into learning. As such, it is a vital and valuable tool in the professional development program of all educators. In this one-credit course, educators will explore a wide variety of journaling modes that should work well in their professional development programs. The focus will be on practice in a variety of journaling techniques to help individuals select those that work best for their particular curriculum area and learning style. Limited to 15 participants.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Carlin 

• LOCATION: Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls Stepping Stone Training Center
  DATES: Dec. 7, 8    number of registrants: CANCELLED
   

LET’S GET THEM READY TO READ! PHONICS AND PHONEMIC AWARENESS CENTERS (K–2)
In this class you will learn the difference between phonics and phonemic awareness. You will create hands-on activities to take back to your classrooms to use with your budding readers. Includes activities that will help you get them ready to read. You will bring with you, supplies such as scissors, markers, sentence strips, brads, and zip top baggies and you will have a very productive couple of days. Withhold buying supplies until this course has been confirmed.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
INSTRUCTOR: Pamela Peterson
 

• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: Oct. 12, 13    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: Jan. 18, 19    number of registrants: 13
   

MORE GALORE! LITERACY CENTERS (PK–5)
It’s back again. More time for you to create even more Literacy Centers. Instructor will supply the time and new ideas. You will bring with you all of your supplies to be most productive (idea books, sealable baggies, scissors, sentence strips, markers, etc.).
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
INSTRUCTOR: Carrie Herman
 

• LOCATION: Wausau Holiday Inn 
• DATES: Sept. 21, 22    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: Oct. 19, 20    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
  DATES: Nov. 9, 10    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Neenah Holiday Inn
  DATES: Jan. 18, 19    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls Stepping Stone Training Center
  DATES: March 15, 16    number of registrants:  9
   
• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: May 3, 4    number of registrants: CANCELLED
   

READING FLUENCY: WHAT IT IS, WHERE IT FITS, AND HOW TO TEACH IT (K–2)
In this class you will learn what reading fluency is, what role it plays as a part of your reading program, and how to teach it. You will take with you a self-made project which will include fluency activities for many subject areas, a list of websites, and a bibliography of resources to add to your bag of tricks. You will practice assessing fluency and teaching techniques to enhance reading fluency. This course is primarily for elementary teachers.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
INSTRUCTOR: Pamela Peterson
 

• LOCATION: Middleton High School
  DATES: Nov. 30, Dec. 1    number of registrants: CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Milwaukee Viterbo Center
  DATES: March 8, 9    number of registrants: 1
   

SOLVE THE MYSTERY OF READING (5–8)
In this class you will learn how to use mysteries to help students increase their reading skills and comprehension by making inferences and using critical thinking. You will participate in activities and projects such as mystery in a bag and crack the code that you can implement when you return to your classroom. An opportunity to preview mysteries in different formats and of various reading levels will also be available.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
INSTRUCTOR: Kathleen Waldvogel
 

• LOCATION: Wausau Holiday Inn
  DATES: Sept. 28, 29    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Stevens Point Pacelli High School
  DATES: Jan. 18, 19    number of registrants:  CANCELLED 
• LOCATION: Appleton Xavier High School
  DATES: April 19, 20    number of registrants: 2
   

THE POWER OF NARRATIVE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
An awareness of our own backgrounds and those of others is an essential dynamic within the teaching and learning relationship. The understanding of personal history and how that history shapes issues of teaching, learning, and greater structures such as social justice can be achieved through narrative. This course will focus on the reading of others’ biographical/autobiographical writings, the construction of personal narratives, and the creation of activities for teachers to use in their classrooms with their own students.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 3
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Robertson
 

• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: Nov. 9, 10, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 14, 15    number of registrants:  CANCELLED  
• LOCATION: Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls Stepping Stone Training Center
  DATES: Feb. 8, 9, March 1, 2, April 12, 13    number of registrants:  CANCELLED
   
• LOCATION: Viterbo University, La Crosse
  DATES: March 15, 16, April 19, 20, May 3, 4    number of registrants: 1
   

UNLIMITED EDITIONS
In Unlimited Editions students will explore the application of a wide variety of handmade books to various curriculum areas, enhancing understanding of common core standards while using new and repurposed materials. Students will create approximately 10 sample books that provide hands-on cross-curricular learning opportunities for students of all ages. Discussions include classroom organization, management techniques, curricular applications, differentiation of learning, and other professional development concepts. Limited to 15 participants.
COURSE # EDUC 547
CREDITS: 1
STANDARDS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Carlin
 

• LOCATION: Green Bay Viterbo Center
  DATES: March 8, 9    number of registrants:  0
   
• LOCATION: Stevens Point Pacelli High School
  DATES: May 17, 18    number of registrants: 1