Merced
PDUs 9400 - "Enhancing Teacher Excellence
University of the Pacific
PDUs 9400 – “Enhancing Teacher Excellence"
University of Pacific - 3 Semester Units
(Professional Growth Units Only - Check with your school district, Not for PACIFIC Degree)
REGISTER NOW! - SAVE $100 by pre-registering early bird special before May 2.
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU MORE MONEY!
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS That Address Today’s Standards:
Wendy Marsh, Psychologist, Autism Assessment Team Merced County Office of Education - "Autism/Asperger's 101"
John Volanti, Merced County Public Health Director - "Children's Health Issues in Merced County"
John Magneson, Merced County Office of Education Coordinator Media & Technology - "Technology in the Classroom"
John Vigallon, Gang and Drug Counselor/Educator– “Drug and Gang Trends"
Don Fogle, We Care – “Cognitive Creativity, Movement With Meaning”
Kim Johnson, Merced Union High School District Fitness and Health Educator - "Maximizing Your Health"
SMART Technologies- Oliver WorldClass Labs, Teachers will have hands-on access to SMART products
Keith Poch, AIG Valic – “Reducing Stress through Financial Security”
Special Feature: Educational Field Based Learning - Hilmar Cheese Company- Tour includes ice cream making and cheese making. This educational tour integrates science, math and reading while developing listening and direction following skills. http://www.hilmarcheese.com
Boys and Girls Club of Merced - Tour this facility and learn about the services offered to our local youth. http://www.bgcmerced.org
How Often Do You Get To Share and Absorb Successful Teaching Practices
in Specific Subjects With Your Peers...Now You Can!
Subject Specific Breakout Sessions - grade level and subject specific
Why Wellness Options are Relevant:
• National Health Epidemic
• NEA Magazine claims the leading health issue for women teachers is heart disease – stress
• Teachers operate at top performance levels when they are healthy & content
• Teachers modeling wellness for our next generation
*Millennium Sports Club Providing Free Instructed Classes
• Yoga
• Cardio Strength
• Water Aerobics
• Pilates
•Cycle& Strength
•Circuit-Training
Other self guided activities available:
• Weight Training
• Spa
• Tennis
• Racquetball
• Volleyball
ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK = 4 or 3 semester units
EXPAND YOUR 07 “SI EXPERIENCE ” BY ATTENDING EITHER OF OUR NEWEST LOCATIONS!!! |
Earn Multiple Credits! Other Summer Institutes in your area:
• Modesto, June 9-13, 2008
• PDUs 9400 “Balanced Education Across the Curriculum”
SPECIAL FEATURES: Everything you’ve grown to expect from SI and more
Exciting California Standards Based Presentations
Cross Curricular Breakout Sessions
Intensive Curriculum Collaboration Component
Exciting Field-based Learning
Important Wellness Options
Innovative Technology
Each venue offers unique geographic opportunities: Check website for more info…
What to Bring:
California casual attire, comfortable walking shoes AND a good attitude for learning, improving your wellness and building relationships!
Registration Information:
Three semester credits are available through University of Pacific.
SAVE $100 by pre-registering before May 2nd
Class sizes are limited-based on facility capacity.
*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU MONEY!
Note: Staff development funds may be used for these classes (check with your school district). Also, Treasury Regulation Schedule I-162 permits income tax deduction. Be sure to save your receipt. There will be a $100 non refundable deposit and no refunds after June 1.
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