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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about CPD SA-87 and SA-88

What are CPD SA-87 and CPD SA-88?

  • CPD SA-87 is “Technology proficiencies for educators: Strategies to support students.”
  • CPD SA-88 is “Software tools and strategies to support reading and writing.”
  • Both courses are accessible technology courses focusing on improving student performance. They both earn E-TIPS Hours as well as 1 MSDE credit.

How are SA-87 and SA-88 different from other 1-credit CPD courses?

Rather than registering for a course that meets on five set dates, SA-87 and SA-88 allow you to earn 1 CPD credit for taking five 3-hour workshops of your choice from a specific list of classes. You can take the individual workshops in any order you like. Once you have taken five workshops from the list, you may apply for 1 CPD credit. See the reverse for the list of eligible workshops.

So, how do I register for the workshops I want to take?

Register and attend the E-TIPS workshops that you want to take in the normal fashion through the PDO (Professional Development Online). You will need to make sure you complete the out-of-class assignment for the workshop and receive E-TIPS Hours in order to apply the workshop toward SA-87 or SA-88.

I took five E-TIPS workshops. Now how do I get my CPD credit?

Once you have completed your five workshops (or will finish in the same semester), including class assignments, register for CPD SA-87 or SA-88 through the PDO. There are no more sessions to attend. The course instructors will confirm that you have completed the five required workshops and submit your name to MSDE for credit. At this point, you will be charged the $30 CPD fee. Note that you are not charged $50 for each workshop you take, only for completing the final step of the process by registering for SA-87 or SA-88.

If I take a workshop listed under both SA-87 and SA-88, can I use it for both courses?

No, you must complete 15 hours of class time for each CPD course, so if you want to earn CPD credit for both SA-87 and SA-88, you will need to take ten unique workshops (five from each list).

Do I need to decide ahead of time that I plan to request a CPD credit by registering for SA-87 or SA-88?

No, but you do need to make sure you did not opt to earn a stipend for any of the workshops you later apply toward a CPD credit. If you choose to receive a stipend for an E-TIPS workshop, then you will not be able to use it toward earning a credit in SA-87 or SA-88.

OK, say that again?

Attend an E-TIPS workshop

Complete the assignment

Fill out a time sheet

Result

yes

 

yes

Earn 3 hours of stipend pay

yes

yes

yes

Earn 3 hours of stipend pay and 3 E-TIPS hours

yes

yes

 

Earn 3 E-TIPS hours and one workshop toward the five you need for SA-87 or SA-88

What workshops can I take to earn credit for CPD SA-87 and SA-88?

CPD SA-87 - Technology proficiencies for educators: Strategies to support students

CPD SA-88 - Software tools and strategies to support reading and writing

•  Basic computer competencies for educators

•  Using Read:OutLoud effectively with struggling readers

•  Universal Design for Learning: Creating digital materials for all learners

•  Writing strategies using Draft:Builder

 

•  Assistive Technology consideration: The SETT process

•  Co:Writer and Write:OutLoud: Powerful student writing tools

•  Everyday writing supports built into MS Word to support student learning

•  Using SOLO Teacher Central to integrate reading and writing

•  Using portable word processors in the classroom

•  Basic computer competencies for educators

•  Digital reading: Building a text-to-speech library to support the curriculum

•  Universal Design for Learning: Creating digital materials for all learners

•  Using Kurzweil to support struggling readers

•  Assistive Technology consideration: The SETT process

•  Supporting emergent readers and writers using Clicker software

•  Digital reading: Building a text-to-speech library to support the curriculum

•  Keyboarding Instruction: How To Teach Students Effective Keyboarding

•  Using Kurzweil to support struggling readers

•  Using graphics, video, and sound to enhance learning (currently not offered for CPD credit)

•  Supporting emergent readers and writers using Clicker software

•  Integrating United Streaming into the classroom (currently not offered for CPD credit)

 

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