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Second Semester 2023
Second Semester 2023
Gifted and Talented Endorsement/Graduate Course
Gifted and Talented Endorsement/Graduate Course
The Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted Learner Course is one of two graduate courses required for Gifted and Talented endorsement. The course will be offered virtually Feb. 16th, Feb. 23rd, Mar. 2nd, Mar. 9th, Mar. 16th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Those who successfully complete the course will earn 3 graduate credits. If interested, please complete the course interest form byJanuary 17th. Cost- $175
Conversational Spanish II Graduate Course
Conversational Spanish II Graduate Course
The Conversational Spanish II course is for educators interested in a course the supports a conversational level of language acquisition. Participants must have completed the Conversational Spanish I course. The course is open to all K-12 educators, but district ESOL teachers will be given priority. The course will be offered face-to-face Feb. 22nd, Mar. 1st, Mar. 8th, Mar. 15th, Mar. 22nd from 4:15 - 7:15 pm. Those who successfully complete the course will earn 3 graduate credits. If interested, please complete the course interest form by January 17th. Cost- $175
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Culturally Responsive Classroom Instruction Graduate Course
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Culturally Responsive Classroom Instruction Graduate Course
The goal of the Culturally Responsive Classroom Instruction course is enable, support, and prepare participants to be culturally competent educators who are 1) aware of socially equitable practices that promote student engagement and high quality learning experiences for all students in Rock Hill School District 2) empowered with a strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy and its practices 3) knowledgeable leaders within their contexts so that they may be agents of change in the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The course will be offered face-to-face from Jan. 19th-March 9th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Those who successfully complete the course will earn 3 graduate credits. If interested, please complete the course interest form by January 9th Cost- FREE to the first 30 certified district employees who complete the interest form
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Quote from DEI Course Participant
"I took both courses and can say the course is a must if you care about the environment you provide your students to learn in. The dialogue between fellow educators and the ability to reflect on personal biases and past experiences assist in being a culturally responsive teacher...It was a must for my own personal development." - Heidi Dreier (SLMS teacher)
Effective Classroom Management Renewal Credit Course
Effective Classroom Management Renewal Credit Course
The Effective Classroom Management Strategies course focuses on best practices in classroom management that meet the diverse needs of learners who are included in the general education classroom. Knowledge about and experiences with diverse learners is applied to support the success of all learners, including those with exceptionalities. This course will prepare educators to feel confident as classroom managers, and help them know their professional responsibilities not only on the first day of school but for the entire school year. The course is open to all K-12 educators. The course will be offered face-to-face Jan. 26th, Feb. 2nd, 9th, 16th (asynchronous) 23rd, Mar. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th from 4:30-6:00 pm. Those who successfully complete the course will earn 30 renewal credits. If interested, please complete the course interest form by January 9th. Cost- FREE to first 25 district employees to complete the form
Read to Succeed Endorsement Courses
Read to Succeed Endorsement Courses
Complete the interest/registration forms to express interest in the Read to Succeed endorsement courses for Elementary and Secondary educators.
Unsure about which R2S course(s) you need to complete for the endorsement? View the video for more information.
Elementary Educators:
Elementary Educators:
Instructional Practices and
Assessment of Reading
Instructional Practices and
Assessment of Reading
Are you in need of R2S Coursework? If so, we need to hear from you to help design our course offerings for the 2022-2023 School Year. Offerings will be based on survey results, so let us hear from you asap! Note: Those employees completing this survey will be the FIRST to learn of R2S Offerings in Rock Hill Schools. If you have questions about R2S Educator Endorsements, please refer to this page from the SC Department of Education: https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/early-learning-and-literacy/read-to-succeed/educator-endorsements/.
Secondary Educators: Content Area Reading and Writing
Secondary Educators: Content Area Reading and Writing
This course is the one required course for the Read to Succeed endorsement for middle and high school teachers. The course title is Reading and Writing in the Content Areas. The course is a nine weeks course beginning February 2, 2023- March 30, 2023. There are 4 face-to-face sessions and 5 asynchronous online sessions. The course is worth 60 recertification points.
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