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The following Skillful Teaching and Leading courses are open for the winter/spring semester:
Studying Skillful Teaching 1 (SST1) supports teachers in improving student achievement by examining beliefs about teaching and building a repertoire of instructional strategies to matching students learning needs. There is a focused section for middle school teachers.
Studying Skillful Teaching 2 (SST2) supports teachers in improving student achievement by identifying and eliminating obstacles through data collection and analysis. There is a focused section for art, music and physical education teachers.
Studying Skillful Teaching for Paraeducators (SST Para) establishes a common language about learning. Paraeducators expand their repertoire of instructional strategies and establish a communication bridge with teachers to improve student achievement.
OAT1 and OAT2 are leadership courses required for resource teachers, content specialists and administrators. Future administrators who are currently working towards A & S certification can enroll in Aspiring Administrator sections. OAT courses focus on developing observation skills, building a common language about teaching and learning, evaluating teachers, writing improvement plans, and conferencing.
For more information, contact Catherine Allie at 240-205-3628.
Observing and Analyzing Teaching 1 and Observing and Analyzing Teaching 2
Performance Standards, Criteria, and Descriptive Examples (PDF)
Courses are generally offered twice yearly: beginning in the summer, with completion by January; and beginning in January, with completion by May. Registration for these classes usually opens on the Professional Development Online (PDO)
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What Kind of Credit Can I Earn for Skillful Teaching and Leading Courses?
Studying Skillful Teaching 1 and Studying Skillful Teaching 2
Participants can earn:
- three graduate credits from Fitchburg State University (tuition: $255), or
- three continuing professional development (CPD) credits (fee: $55) upon successful and timely course completion, provided that the course was taken outside of the duty day (in the evenings or on Saturday)
Credit Towards Renewing Advanced Professional Certificates (APC) from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
If you already have an advanced professional certificate (APC) from the Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) you can use the Skillful Teaching and Leading courses as three (3) credits toward renewal of your MSDE certification. Check your certificate to determine if you have an APC, or check with your school. Each spring the school receives a list of staff members’ certification.
Credit towards salary advancement does not apply when taking a class only as credit towards certificate renewal.
Additional Credit Information
Credit information on specific sections of each course can be found on the Professional Development Online (PDO) system. In addition, instructors will distribute credit information at the first session. If you have questions regarding credit for a course you are interested in, please call 301-840-6740. If you have questions and are currently enrolled in a course, please ask your instructor.
Tuition reimbursement through MCPS applies for credit earned through Fitchburg State University, provided that the course was taken outside the duty day. More about tuition reimbuserment |
