Superintendent Approved 39+ Courses

MPS staff members who are currently at the BA+36, MA+36, Specialist, or Doctorate level can receive approval for salary advancement by completing a course specifically approved by the Superintendent. These classes are part of the “approved” classes per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Millard Public Schools and the Millard Education Association.

Please note: Any MPS staff member may enroll whether they are at BA+36, MA+36, Specialist or Doctorate level.

These courses have been pre-approved; however, you still need to complete the steps for pre-approval located on the MPS Human Resources website. Questions about this process may be directed to Mr. Mitch Mollring, Director of Personnel 402-715-8200 or msmollring @mpsomaha.org

For questions regarding the classes, contact MPS Director of Professional Learning, Joe Vonderhaar

at (402-715-8418 or jpvonderhaar@mpsomaha.org).

Superintendent Approved Courses

The following courses are offered exclusively through The Millard Graduate Program and must be taken through MPS to be eligible for +39.

TED 9110: Principles & Practices of Teaching Reading (Designed for Elementary)

TED 9100: Theories, Models, and Practices of Literacy (Designed for Elementary)

TED 8610: Writing through the Curriculum (Designed for Elementary)

TED 8430: Best Practice in Elementary Mathematics (Designed for Elementary)

TED 8410: Improvement of Mathematics Instruction (Designed for Elementary)

TED 8006: Special Methods in Mathematics (Designed for Elementary)

TED 8250: Assessment for the Classroom Teacher (PK-12)

TED 8160: EL Strategies for PK-12

SPED 8816: Behavior Intervention and Supports (PK-12)

TED 8560: Technology for Diverse Learners (PK-12)

Millard Public Schools Leadership Academy

Leadership Academy is an annual graduate class offered via an application & interview process. Applications are accepted each year in January. The purpose of the MPS Leadership Academy is to develop leadership capacity in staff throughout the District. Staff includes leaders who aspire to become principals, District teacher leaders, or grow as a building teacher leader.

Participants of the MPS Leadership Academy will:

Use the MPS Leadership Framework to develop specific leadership skills that improve staff performance and increase student achievement.
Relate theory to operational Millard practices.
Reflect on personal strengths and leadership styles.
Engage in practicum and shadowing experiences throughout the District.
Build lateral capacity of leadership throughout the District.
Have the opportunity to have 50% tuition paid - 3 hours of graduate credit (UNO)

Click here to learn more about the Millard Leadership Academy.

Millard LETRS Project

The following courses are eligible for +39.

EDU 698-A14 - Exclusive to Millard Public Schools

Literacy Instruction Volume 1 - Units 1 & 2 – 2 Hours
Literacy Instruction Volume 1 - Units 3 & 4 – 2 Hours
Literacy Instruction Volume 2 - Units 5 & 6 – 2 Hours
Literacy Instruction Volume 2 - Units 7 & 8 + Capstone Project – 3 hours

Millard Public Schools is partnering with Doane University to offer graduate credit for individuals completing Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training through MPS. Participants will engage in a two-year professional learning program focused on the Science of Reading. This program provides valuable knowledge and skills to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. Priority registration will be given to schools participating in the Targeted Literacy Development Initiative.

Click here to learn more about the course.

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