Professional Development Courses

We offer customizable, technology-enriched courses for PreK-16 Administrators, Teachers, ParaPros, and Technical Staff. Unless stated otherwise, all courses provide Professional Learning Units (PLUs): 10 Contact Hours = 1 PLU.

Read Important Registration Information

••• DOE Information Sessions •••

Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Professional Learning

Cost: Free, Dates Vary | Register @ GaDOE!

>>Learn more about GPS Professional Learning

•••Polycom Schedule•••

•••  Instructional Workshops ••• 

Summer Institute Week - July 12-16, 2010

Open to ALL educators interested in learning about some of the latest technology tools and how to integrate them into your school.

Choose up to 10 technology-rich sessions and earn up to 3 PLU's! Three sessions equal 1 PLU.

Special Summer Rate Only!!  $25 per session or $200 for 10 sessions.

Register by emailing Leslie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 229-249-2781.

Please do not hesitate to call if you do not see something you were hoping would be offered.

Media Specialist Conference

September 14, 2010, VSU Student Center

Using Formative Assessment in a Standards-Based Classroom (Online via Elluminate)

Dates: Contact Leslie Keene  229-249-2781 if you are interested in scheduling this course
Cost: $300, Awards 3 PLUs

Instructor: Mimi McGahee

Online class developed in collaboration with the ETCs, Coastal Plains RESA, and DOE's Assessment Department.

>>Learn More

K12 Learning 2.0: Tools for 21st Century Learners (Online Course - Dalton State College ETC)

Dates: To Be Announced  Cost: $300, Awards 3 PLUs
Contact Person: Tracey Younce (DSC ETC)
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
706-272-2045

This couse is an online learning adventures designed to provide K-12 teachers and other school personnel with an introductory "What's out there?" exploration of some common tools and concepts related to Web 2.0.  All course content will be delivered online through Moodle.  A primary goal of this course is to model effective use of the technology tools teachers can implement in their own professional practice.  Participants will complete 3-5 discovery exercises and learning tasks (called "Things") per week, in an online environment, with the virtual guidance of a Learning 2.0 facilitator.  Completion of activities will require 3-5 hours per week of facilitated work, resulting in a minimum of 30 contact hours, or 3 PLUs.  Register online at http://fs8.formsite.com/dscettcorg/form703840768/index.html

 •••Conferences•••

Media Specialist Conference
September 14, 2010

Student Center

Valdosta State University

Showcase Conference
March 1, 2011

University Center

Valdosta State University

•••  Technical Workshops •••

Technical workshops are geared toward technology support specialists but teachers with a strong technical background are welcome to attend. To reduce the impact on school districts technical workshops will be provided on request and may even be held at the school site.  Please contact our Registrar at 229-249-2781 to inquire about holding a custom technical workshop at your school site.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration: Classes at the Educational Technology Centers is on a first-come, first-served basis. Before registering for a training course, please be sure that your schedule will allow you to arrive on time and remain for the full session.

Registration is not complete until payment is received. Workshop Fees are non-refundable (unless at the fault of VSU ETC) but are transferable-- fee(s) can be used for another course at a later date or someone else may attend in your place. Please contact VSU ETC at 229-249-2781 for more information.

Cancellations: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum of five participants are not enrolled at least five days prior to start date or in the event of situations beyond our control. You will be notified of class cancellations by phone or email.

Parking: Temporary parking permits are issued via email a few days prior to the beginning date of the workshop(s).  Parking permits are required for the VSU campus.

For inquiries or to request customized course offerings, please call 229-249-2781.

[Return to Top of Page]