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GRADUATE COURSES FOR EDUCATORS: SPRING 2015

theRTC.net

Practicality + Passion = Performance. Experience the RTC difference.

Professional development and Master’s courses that are empowered by flexibility, collaboration, and convenience.

GRADUATE COURSES FOR EDUCATORS: SUMMER 2015

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RTC Graduate CoursesYour opportunity to excel.

With off-campus locations in Maryland and online, RTC offers courses taught by highly skilled classroom practitioners who provide valuable strategies for the classroom that allow teachers to advance professionally, meet county initiatives, and earn credits that may be applied toward a Master of Arts in Education at Gratz College or another university. Our courses are consistently rated as “excellent” by participants who return to their classrooms to reap the rewards of acquiring new teaching skills and strategies.

Regional Training Center courses and Masters degree programs are offered in partnership with the following accredited institutions:

Gratz College (Middle States/PDE/MHEC) and The College of New Jersey (NCATE/CAEP)/Middle States/NJ DOE).

RTC Can Help You• Advance professionally• Gain valuable 21st Century

Teaching Strategies for the classroom

• Meet county initiatives• Enroll in a MA in Education

degree program

RTC Courses Are• Immediately applicable

in the classroom• Hands-on & interactive• Convenient• Intellectually stimulating• Compliant with curricular

standards

Educational Services Available to Schools and Counties

• Graduate Education Courses and Degree Programs in NJ, PA, and MD

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About Gratz College

Located in the Philadelphia suburb of Melrose Park, and founded in 1895, Gratz College awards undergraduate and graduate degrees to meet the needs of working professionals. The College ischartered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Gratz College and the Regional Training Center are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate according to gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

The programs have been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

Graduate Course Credit Information

All courses carry full degree-applicable credit from Gratz College. Credits may be applied toward Maryland APC and/or advancement on the salary scale. Students wishing to transfer course credits, apply them toward certification, or recertification, and/or use them for career advancement should seek permission or advisement from the appropriate advisor or agency.

Scheduling On-site Courses

Any of the courses listed in this brochure can be made available at your site if 12 or more participants will enroll on a mutually agreeable schedule. The course(s) will be taught by a certified instructor either on a graduate or inservice basis and can be arranged with a school willing to “host” the course or with a group of teachers wanting to enroll.

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Class Hours and Payment Information

CONTENTS

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Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners in the Digital AgeM5102 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

A laptop with WiFi capability is required.A practical exploration of digital-age solutions to reach and teach all learners, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to help educators meet the challenge of diverse learners in the 21st Century: A blueprint for creating flexible, differentiated methods, materials, and assessments in the standards-based digital classroom.

Annapolis (M5102-3049) Anne Arundel County July 6 - 10 Courtyard

Wye Mills (M5102-3050) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties Aug 10 - 14 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

ONLINE

A5102-2144 May 25 - July 19

A5102-2147 June 15 - Aug 9

NEW! Skills for Building the Collaborative ClassroomM5284 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

A device that is able to search the Internet and download applications is required.Collaboration, cooperation, innovation, creativity and critical thinking (all 21st Century Skills) are demonstrated using interactive hands-on structures and activities. The goal: to engage students living in a global community and ultimately working in a global marketplace. Participants can expect to learn how to successfully encourage students to work cooperatively and collaboratively to THINK, CREATE, SHARE and GROW interdependently.

Wye Mills (M5284-3003) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties July 13 - 17 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

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The Gendered BrainM5101 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Current research on the similarities and differences in the male and female brain will be explored, with an in-depth examination of the effects of gender differences and how to provide educational equality enhancing each student’s worth using gender-specific activities and techniques to improve teaching.

Gambrills (M5101-3044) Anne Arundel County *July 6 - 9 Site TBA

Wye Mills (M5101-3043) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties May 29, 30, 31, June 6, 7 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Teaching 2.0: iPads in EducationM5147 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

An iPad with WiFi capability is required, applications will be downloaded during this course.iPads are rapidly changing the face of education. Increase knowledge of how the iPad works; learn how data collection, storage, and management can be made more effective; examine applications for classroom use, lesson planning and presentations. Explore and experience how to better meet the needs of 21st century learners and streamline data collection and daily management.

Gambrills (M5147-3006) Anne Arundel County *June 29 - July 2 Residence Inn, Hanover

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

ONLINE

A5101-2128 May 25 - July 19

A5101-2129 June 22 - Aug 16

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Cooperative DisciplineM5296 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Shift the discipline paradigm from controlling student behavior through rewards and punishment to helping all students make better choices. Structured around research-based school success factors, course content identifies the four goals of misbehavior, builds positive classroom climate, and presents multiple strategies to use at the moment misbehaviors occur.

Aberdeen (M5296-3076) Harford County *June 22 - 25 Professional Development Center - Center for Educational Opportunity

Gambrills (M5296-3075) Anne Arundel County June 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 Residence Inn, Hanover

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

ONLINE

A5296-2602 May 25 - July 19

A5296-2603 June 22 - Aug 16

The Cooperative Classroom: Kagan’s Instructional PracticesM5291 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Cooperative Learning improves academic achievement, social skills, self-esteem, and the schooling experience in general. Explore Kagan’s research-supported theories while acquiring a wide range of Kagan’s Cooperative Structures and practical instructional methods. Intensify the motivation to learn, decrease time lost to classroom management, and improve acceptance of mainstreamed students.

Annapolis (M5291-3072) Anne Arundel County Aug 3 - 7 Courtyard

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Increasing Student Responsibility and Self-Discipline in Learning Communities M5226 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Study a three-dimensional model for understanding why students may act irresponsibly in the classroom and what can be done about it. Develop an approach that focuses on students’ internal dialogues to help them resolve inner conflicts as well as examine strategies for improving responsibility in the learning community.

Gambrills (M5226-3051) Anne Arundel County *July 27 - 30 Site TBA

Wye Mills (M5226-3050) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Brain-Based Teaching and LearningM5726 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Neuroscience research on how the brain learns and processes information will be examined, with an emphasis on the functions of the senses, working memory, long-term memory, storage and retrieval, and the development of self-concept. How and when to present new information, techniques to improve processing and retention, left/right brain preferences, and promoting higher-level thinking will also be explored.

ONLINE

A5726-2509 May 19 - July 13

A5726-2512 June 15 - Aug 9

Annapolis (M5726-3083) Anne Arundel County *June 29 - July 2 Courtyard

Gambrills (M5726-3084) Anne Arundel County *Aug 3 - 6 Site TBA

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

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Styles of Teaching: Personality Type in the ClassroomM5289 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Compare and contrast the qualities of Jung’s four temperaments. Examine each style and organizational preference, as well as the needs of each type in the classroom. Issues relating to teaching, learning, classroom management, communication, conflict resolution, esteem building, and problem solving will be applied to classroom situations.

Assessment Techniques: Assessing for Student LearningM5225 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Experience and analyze authentic assessment as an accurate means to assess student learning. Discover the importance of communicating learning goals to students. Align those goals and standards with the assessments implemented to guide instruction and evaluate student progress. Study the progression of the standards-based movement and how the Common Core State Standards will better allow educators to prepare students for the future.

Elkton (M5225-3085) Cecil County July 20 - 24 Cecil County Public Schools

Gambrills (M5225-3084) Anne Arundel County May 29, 30, 31, June 6, 7 Site TBA

Wye Mills (M5225-3086) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties July 27 - 31 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

ONLINE

A5225-2643 June 8 - Aug 2

A5225-2645 June 29 - Aug 23

Elkton (M5289-3090) Cecil County July 6 - 10 Cecil County Public Schools Gambrills (M5289-3091) Anne Arundel County *Aug 10 - 13 Site TBA

Wye Mills (M5289-3089) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties *June 29 - July 2 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

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Skills and Strategies for Inclusion and Disability AwarenessM5727 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Inclusion and Disability Awareness should be a way of life in the 21st century classroom. Gain a deeper understanding of disabilities; examine the social, academic and physical considerations in school, community, and home environments. The emphasis is on ways to integrate information about disabilities into the curriculum and manage specific classroom environments.

Annapolis (M5727-3071) Anne Arundel County July 27 - 31 Courtyard

Wye Mills (M5727-3070) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties June 22 - 26 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning Through MovementM5105 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

This course involves optional physical activities.Modeling dynamic movement and kinesthetic activity to enliven K-12 classroom content is a key part of this course. Discover the connection between movement, the brain, and learning. Examine implicit learning, class cohesion activities, content-based kinesthetic activities, brain breaks, and energizers. Use movement to meet standards, improve test scores, and develop life skills.

Annapolis (M5105-3065) Anne Arundel County May 29, 30, 31, June 6, 7 Courtyard

Wye Mills (M5105-3066) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties July 6 - 10 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

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Motivation: The Art and Science of Inspiring Classroom SuccessM5120 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

The traditional reward-punishment model does little to promote achievement; however, concrete researched-based ways to motivate students do exist. Motivation as it applies to the learning process will be surveyed: basic human needs, the driving force behind all human behavior, inspiration and peak performance, energizing classroom strategies, and frameworks that encourage change and achievement.

Elkton (M5120-3062) Cecil County June 22 - 26 Cecil County Public Schools

Gambrills (M5120-3063) Anne Arundel County *July 20 - 23 Site TBA

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm ONLINE

A5120-2214 June 1 - July 26

A5120-2217 June 29 - Aug 23

Encouraging Skillful, Critical, and Creative ThinkingM5220 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

An exploration and application of instructional strategies to teach students to be better thinkers will be undertaken, including the examination of five researched-based themes: learning to think skillfully, thinking to learn, thinking cooperatively, thinking about one’s thinking (metacognition), and thinking big (applying thinking skills and processes to real-world problems).

Annapolis (M5220-3059) Anne Arundel County July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 Courtyard

Elkton (M5220-3060) Cecil County July 27 - 31 Cecil County Public Schools

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Teaching ‘Tweens and Teens for Optimal LearningM5910 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Upper elementary, middle, and high school students learn best when their needs are recognized and addressed. Examine the psychology of pre-adolescents and adolescents from a variety of perspectives, including studies in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, and education. Explore research-based strategies to engage all students and improve the depth of their learning.

Annapolis (M5910-3025) Anne Arundel County July 20 - 24 Courtyard

Wye Mills (M5910-3026) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties Aug 3 - 7 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

Differentiated InstructionM5146 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Study Carol Ann Tomlinson’s framework for designing effective instruction that responds to the needs of all learners — using learning style, interest, and level of readiness. This course will investigate the theory, rationale, and principles of Differentiated Instruction and apply them to the classroom setting. Explore DI principles and strategies and diverse methods of assessment.

Annapolis (M5146-3082) Anne Arundel County Aug 10 - 14 Courtyard

Gambrills (M5146-3081) Anne Arundel County July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 Site TBA

Wye Mills (M5146-3080) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties June 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

ONLINE

A5146-2391 June 1 - July 26

A5146-2392 June 22 - Aug 16

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The Bully Proof Classroom M5210 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

If you have previously taken A5209 you cannot register for this course.Bullying is an important issue facing families, schools, communities, and society. Understand the issues and develop strategies to address the problem. Examine socialization curriculum and gain an awareness of bullying behavior, the reaction of the victim, the responsibility of bystanders, and how to create a bully proof assurance in classrooms and schools.

Annapolis (M5210-3036) Anne Arundel County June 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 Courtyard

Wye Mills (M5210-3037) Queen Anne’s/Talbot Counties July 20 - 24 ESHEC at Chesapeake College

The Kinesthetic Classroom II: Moving Across the StandardsM5108 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

This course involves optional physical activities.Design kinesthetic activities for the K-12 classroom focusing on teaching Common Core and national standards based content. Refine strategies and techniques regarding “The Six-Part Framework” to ensure maximum student participation that enhances academic achievement, builds class cohesion, and develops life skills. Create new activities and tactics to enhance the learning process for both educator and student. Design effective action plans to increase movement in the school environment.

Annapolis (M5108-3014) Anne Arundel County July 27 - 31 Courtyard

Gambrills (M5108-3013) Anne Arundel County *June 29 - July 2 Site TBA

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

ONLINE

A5210-2123 May 19 - July 13

A5210-2125 June 8 - Aug 2

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From Challenge to Success: ADHD, LD and the SpectrumM5292 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Today’s classrooms include a spectrum of learners who have different levels of attention, learning, communication, and behaviors. This course is designed to offer educators a spectrum of instructional strategies. Learn how to apply research-based educational strategies to advance the knowledge and skills of your students with exceptionalities. This includes, but is not limited to students with ADHD, autism, intellectual, learning, sensory, and emotional differences. Tap into your students’ strengths with appropriate interventions and curriculum practices.

Aberdeen (M5292-3014) Harford County *Aug 3 - 6 Professional Development Center - Center for Educational Opportunity

Annapolis (M5292-3013) Anne Arundel County July 13 - 17 Courtyard

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Creating Health and Balance in Today’s ClassroomM5935 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Research shows that students who are physically fit and well nourished perform at a higher academic level. One of every three schoolchildren born in the year 2000 will be diabetic (CDC). The impact of stress, poor nutrition, poor time management, and lack of physical activity on students and educators will be examined in order to better facilitate the learning process.

Elkton (M5935-3069) Cecil County July 13 - 17 Cecil County Public Schools

Gambrills (M5935-3070) Anne Arundel County *July 13 - 16 Site TBA

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Teaching Writing and Thinking Across the Curriculum M5409 – 3 GRADUATE CREDITS

Examine research-based writing strategies and organizational skills that integrate oral and written communication in order to enhance the learning process and encourage creativity and higher-level thinking. The goal: students become better problem solvers and communicators. Also, investigate various strategies necessary to master curricular goals in today’s classroom.

Aberdeen (M5409-3051) Harford County *July 20 - 23 Professional Development Center - Center for Educational Opportunity

* Day 1: 8:00 am – 5:45 pm

Days 2-4: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

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Online Classes

Participants who have taken a face-to-face version of a course cannot register for the online version. The following online courses may be applied to the Master of Arts in Education program; please check with your advisor.

Note: Participants are required to sign in to the online course within the first 2 days of the published start date. Please visit our website at www.theRTC.net for up to date schedules and any additional online courses.

THE GENDERED BRAIN

A5101-2128 May 25 - July 19

A5101-2129 June 22 - Aug 16

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING: REACHING ALL LEARNERS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

A5102-2144 May 25 - July 19

A5102-2147 June 15 - Aug 9

MOTIVATION: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF INSPIRING CLASSROOM SUCCESS

A5120-2214 June 1 - July 26

A5120-2217 June 29 - Aug 23

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

A5146-2391 June 1 - July 26

A5146-2392 June 22 - Aug 16

THE BULLY PROOF CLASSROOM

A5210-2123 May 19 - July 13

A5210-2125 June 8 - Aug 2

ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: ASSESSING FOR STUDENT LEARNING

A5225-2643 June 8 - Aug 2

A5225-2645 June 29 - Aug 23

COOPERATIVE DISCIPLINE

A5296-2602 May 25 - July 19

A5296-2603 June 22 - Aug 16

BRAIN-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING

A5726-2509 May 19 - July 13

A5726-2512 June 15 - Aug 9

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Gratz/RTC Master of Arts in Education

Concentration Options – Effective August 25, 2014

The Differentiated Classroom

Classroom Climate/Management

The Diverse Classroom

required core (15 cr)

- Assessment Techniques

- Brain-Based Teaching

- Differentiated Instruction

- Styles of Teaching

- Cooperative Discipline

concentration options (12 cr - choose 4)

- From Challenge to Success: ADHD, LD and the Spectrum

- Inclusion and Disability Awareness

- The Bully Proof Classroom

- The Gendered Brain

- Universal Design for Learning

- Teaching ‘Tweens and Teens

electives (3 cr)

- Other RTC courses

- Other approved elective

required core (15 cr)

- Assessment Techniques

- Brain-Based Teaching

- Differentiated Instruction

- Styles of Teaching

- Cooperative Discipline

concentration options (12 cr - choose 4)

- Critical/Creative Thinking

- Motivation

- The Gendered Brain

- The Kinesthetic Classroom

- Universal Design for Learning

- Increasing Student Responsibility

electives (3 cr)

- Other RTC courses

- Other approved elective

required core (15 cr)

- Assessment Techniques

- Brain-Based Teaching

- Differentiated Instruction

- Styles of Teaching

- Cooperative Discipline

concentration options (12 cr - choose 4)

- Critical/Creative Thinking

- Motivation

- Skills for Building a Collaborative Classroom

- The Bully Proof Classroom

- The Kinesthetic Classroom

- Increasing Student Responsibility

electives (3 cr)

- Other RTC courses

- Other approved elective

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Summer 2015 Courses by LocationABERDEEN Cooperative Discipline June 22 - 25 (see page 4)

Teaching/Writing/Thinking July 20 - 23 (see page 11)

ADHD, LD, and the Spectrum Aug 3 -6 (see page 11)

ANNAPOLIS The Kinesthetic Classroom May 29, 30, 31, June 6, 7 (see page 7)

The Bully Proof Classroom June 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 (see page 10)

Brain-Based Teaching and Learning June 29 - July 2 (see page 5)

Universal Design for Learning July 6 - 10 (see page 2)

Critical/Creative Thinking July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 (see page 8)

ADHD, LD, and the Spectrum July 13 - 17 (see page 11)

Teaching Tweens and Teens July 20 - 24 (see page 9)

Disability Awareness July 27 - 31 (see page 7)

The Kinesthetic Classroom II July 27 - 31 (see page 10)

Kagan’s Cooperative Classroom Aug 3 - 7 (see page 4)

Differentiated Instruction Aug 10 - 14 (see page 9)

ELKTON AREA

Motivation: Inspiring Success June 22 - 26 (see page 8)

Styles of Teaching July 6 - 10 (see page 6)

Health & Balance in Classroom July 13 - 17 (see page 11)

Assessment Techniques July 20 - 24 (see page 6)

Critical/Creative Thinking July 27 - 31 (see page 8)

GAMBRILLS Assessment Techniques May 29, 30, 31, June 6, 7 (see page 6)

The Kinesthetic Classroom II June 29 - July 2 (see page 10)

The Gendered Brain July 6 - 9 (see page 3)

Differentiated Instruction July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 (see page 9) Health & Balance in Classroom July 13 - 16 (see page 11)

Motivation: Inspiring Success July 20 - 23 (see page 8)

Student Respons. & Discipline July 27 - 30 (see page 5)

Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Aug 3 - 6 (see page 5)

Styles of Teaching Aug 10 - 13 (see page 6)

GAMBRILLS AREA Cooperative Discipline June 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 (see page 4)

iPads in Education June 29 - July 2 (see page 3)

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WYE MILLS The Gendered Brain May 29, 30, 31, June 6, 7 (see page 3)

Differentiated Instruction June 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 (see page 9)

Disability Awareness June 22 - 26 (see page 7)

Styles of Teaching June 29 - July 2 (see page 6) The Kinesthetic Classroom July 6 - 10 (see page 7)

Student Respons. & Discipline July 10, 11, 12, 18, 19

(see page 5)

The Collabrative Classroom July 13 - 17 (see page 2)

The Bully Proof Classroom July 20 - 24 (see page 10)

Assessment Techniques July 27 - 31 (see page 6)

Teaching Tweens and Teens Aug 3 - 7 (see page 9)

Universal Design for Learning

Aug 10 - 14 (see page 2)

What Teachers Are Saying About RTC Courses

“ Very informative! Loved the variety of activities and usefulness of information not for just teaching…but for LIFE!”

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Summer 2015Registration Information

Class HoursUnless otherwise stated, coursesmeet on all dates indicated (plus a Learning Extension Project).

Courses starting on Monday, will meet:

Monday - Thursday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 12:15 pm

Courses starting on a Friday, will meet:

Friday

6:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Saturdays & Sundays

8:00 am – 4:45 pm

Instructors will be available for 30 minutes at the end of class each day for consultation and advisement, and/or additional instruction.

Please NoteSome locations for classes are tentative. RTC will make every effort to keep classes in the same approximate area if a specific location needs to be changed.

Book InformationOnce a student is notified of classconfirmation, books are availablefor purchase through MBS Direct at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/thertc.htm or 800.325.3252.

Students are responsible for purchasing books and must bring all required course materials on the first day of class, in order to attend and receive a grade in the course.

Registration InformationThe last day to register for a class is three business days before the start date:

Class Start Days Registration Deadlines

Friday Tuesday beforefirst day of class

Saturday Wednesday beforefirst day of class

Sunday Wednesday beforefirst day of class

Monday Wednesday beforefirst day of class

Tuesday Thursday beforefirst day of class

Wednesday Friday beforefirst day of class

Thursday Monday beforefirst day of class

A $25.00 fee is assessed for withdrawals made prior to the registration deadline (see schedule above). Withdrawals on or after the deadline will result in forfeiture of the minimum deposit. For face-to-face courses, no refunds will be made after the first 3 hours of class time. For online courses, no refunds will be made as of the Wednesday after the published class start date.

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Grade Report and TranscriptsGrade reports and any requestedtranscripts will be available from Gratz College approximately six weeks after the last published course end date.

Please note for classes beginning in August, if documentation of your grade is needed prior to September for any reason, please consider registering for a course that runs earlier in the semester.

Miscellaneous FeesDrop/Add FeeThere is no charge for the first transfer in a semester. A $10.00 administrative fee will be assessed for each subsequent transfer in a semester.

Returned Check Fee$30.00

To Learn More About the Gratz Masters Program, please contact the Gratz College MAEd Office:

800.475.4635 (Ext. 134)www.gratz.edu

Tuition3-Credit Courses: $1,155.00 ($385/credit)

Initial Deposit Required: $75.00 per courseBalance Due: $1,080

Tuition balance will be due on the same schedule as registration deadlines. There are no additional required college fees.

Direct billing to your county for allowable tuition reimbursement may be available. Check with your county office.

Refund Policy RTC reserves the right to cancel a class. A decision to cancel a class is made approximately two weeks prior to the first scheduled day of class. 100% refund will be issued for courses canceled by RTC when a registered student chooses not to transfer into another RTC class.

RequirementsFace-to-Face CoursesStudents are required to attend andbe involved in all class meetings, theemphasis being on participation in activities, discussions, and projects related to K-12 classroom implementation. Working with their instructor, students are required to produce a Learning Extension Project in the form of a research-based action plan/course project. Projects are due no later than two weeks after the last in-class meeting. The course will not be considered complete without submission of the project.

Online CoursesStudents are required to sign in within the first 2 days of the published class start date. There will be various means of assessment throughout the course. A Learning Extension Project will be due no later than 1 week after the published end date of the course.

For the Most Up-to-Date Schedules and Locations, Visit theRTC.net

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