MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

CURRENT GENERAL COURSE OFFERINGS

Technology classes and Best Practices Workshops are NOT listed below. 

All MCSD employees must register online through EmployeeNet.
The
registration form available through this link can be used by non-MCSD employees only.
 

1119 Battling Bullying 1 PLU
Target group: all staff. By helping participants better understand, identify & assist both bullies & victims we can reduce number of bullying incidents that occur & hopefully prevent issues from escalating to major episodes of school violence. Eliminating bullying in schools will also allow students to focus on learning in safe/non-threatening environment & student achievement can once again become a priority.
Dates: 09/22/2008 - 09/25/2008 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
1119 Battling Bullying 1 PLU
Target group: all staff. By helping participants better understand, identify & assist both bullies & victims we can reduce number of bullying incidents that occur & hopefully prevent issues from escalating to major episodes of school violence. Eliminating bullying in schools will also allow students to focus on learning in safe/non-threatening environment & student achievement can once again become a priority.
Dates: 01/26/2009 - 01/29/2009 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
1119 Battling Bullying 1 PLU
Target group: all staff. By helping participants better understand, identify & assist both bullies & victims we can reduce number of bullying incidents that occur & hopefully prevent issues from escalating to major episodes of school violence. Eliminating bullying in schools will also allow students to focus on learning in safe/non-threatening environment & student achievement can once again become a priority.
Dates: 03/23/2009 - 03/26/2009 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
2158 GRANT WRITING FOR TEACHERS 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: ALL TEACHERS. FUNDS FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES ARE QUITE LIMITED. GRANT FUNDS ALLOW TEACHERS TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES INTO T HEIR CLASSROOMS. TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS FOR GRANT WRITING WILL BE TAUGHT. AT THE END OF THE COURSE, EACH TEACHER WILL SUBMIT A GRANT THAT HE/SHE HAS WRITTEN. LOCATING GRANT SOURCES, WRITING A GRANT, BUDGETS & BUDGET NARRATIVES WILL BE DISCUSSED.
Dates: 10/09/2008 - 10/30/2008 (TH)
Instructor: TINA CROSS
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18
3061 VOYAGE TO MARS SIMULATION SOFTWARE 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: 6-12 GRADE TEACHERS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF 21ST CENTURY VOYAGE TO MARS SIMULATION, CORRELATE ACTI ACTIVITIES TO CURRENT GPS OBJECTIVES, BECOME FAMILIAR WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPLEMENT CROSS CURRICULUM LEARNING ACTIVITIES & PARTICIPATE IN A SIMULATED MISSION IN THE CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER, COMPLETE A SCAVENGER HUNT, & VIEW "UNIVERSE" IN THE OMNISPHERE THEATER.
Dates: 08/28/2008 - 08/29/2008 (TH,FR)
Instructors: NEAL GARDNER, SCOTT NORMAN, CCSSC
  Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: COCA-COLA SPACE CENTER , Room CCSS
5433 Meeting Your Full Potential 1 PLU
Target group: paraprofessionals. This course will help paraprofessionals manage their duties within their regular work day so that student achievement is their priority. The course will enable them to improve communication skills their colleagues and students by recognizing the impact body language & tone have on speech. The course will provide tips & techniques to prevent and alleviate stress and conflict in the work setting.
Dates: 08/25/2008 - 08/28/2008 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
5433 Meeting Your Full Potential 1 PLU
Target group: paraprofessionals. This course will help paraprofessionals manage their duties within their regular work day so that student achievement is their priority. The course will enable them to improve communication skills their colleagues and students by recognizing the impact body language & tone have on speech. The course will provide tips & techniques to prevent and alleviate stress and conflict in the work setting.
Dates: 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
5433 Meeting Your Full Potential 1 PLU
Target group: paraprofessionals. This course will help paraprofessionals manage their duties within their regular work day so that student achievement is their priority. The course will enable them to improve communication skills their colleagues and students by recognizing the impact body language & tone have on speech. The course will provide tips & techniques to prevent and alleviate stress and conflict in the work setting.
Dates: 02/23/2009 - 02/26/2009 (MO,TU,WE,TH)
Instructor: MONICA SPARKS
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: DAWSON ELEM , Room
5484 Motivating A Generation 1 PLU
Target group: all staff. The course is designed to assist staff in identifying the characteristics of different generations. It will be used as a tool to identify methods and motivation techniques to effectively foster an environment conducive to learning. Will assist educators in recognizing the fundamental differences within the generations, with specific emphasis on Generation Y. Will increase educator's awareness of what does and does not motivate today's student; thereby, increasing student achievement.
Dates: 08/26/2008 - 09/16/2008 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18
5495 BUILDING SUCCESSFUL TEAMS/21ST CENTURY 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: ALL STAFF. THIS COURSE WILL ASSIST SCHOOL LEVEL PERSONNEL TO NURTURE AND BUILD HIGHLY COMMITTED TEAMS FOR ACCOMPLISHING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND GOALS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO STRATEGIES FOR OBTAINING SUPPORT, CONSENSUS AND EMPOWERING TEAMS. WORKING TOGETHER IN TEAMS IS OFTEN A MORE EFFECTIVE WAY TO ACCOMPLISH IMPORTANT TASKS. PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR SCHOOL LEVEL FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS TO WORK IN HARMONY, AS A UNIFIED TEAM; THEREBY, STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TEAM'S UNIFIED EFFORTS.
Dates: 01/13/2009 - 02/03/2009 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18
5496 ASPIRING LEADERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. WILL ASSIST ASPIRING LEADERS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE THE THOUGHTS & ACTIONS OF OTHERS, THROUGH THE USE OF PERSUASION, ACCOUNTABILITY, MOTIVATION, AND CREATIVITY. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO: ESTABLISHING VISION & DIRECTION, SETTING EXPECTATIONS, GAINING STAFF SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHED GOALS, & DEVELOPING DECISION MAKING SKILLS. EDUCATORS WILL RECOGNIZE LEADER SETS TONE FOR STAFF/STUDENTS. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A VISION & GOAL LEAD ENVIRONMENT.
Dates: 07/24/2008 - 07/25/2008 (TH,FR)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE
  Time: 8:30 - 1:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B-18
5496 ASPIRING LEADERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. WILL ASSIST ASPIRING LEADERS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE THE THOUGHTS & ACTIONS OF OTHERS, THROUGH THE USE OF PERSUASION, ACCOUNTABILITY, MOTIVATION, AND CREATIVITY. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO: ESTABLISHING VISION & DIRECTION, SETTING EXPECTATIONS, GAINING STAFF SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHED GOALS, & DEVELOPING DECISION MAKING SKILLS. EDUCATORS WILL RECOGNIZE LEADER SETS TONE FOR STAFF/STUDENTS. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A VISION & GOAL LEAD ENVIRONMENT.
Dates: 03/10/2009 - 03/31/2009 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18
5515 EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING/21ST CENTURY 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: ALL STAFF. DESIGNED TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS TO IMPROVE INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS & FOSTER SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STAFF, STUDENTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING COMMUNICATION, PROVIDING FEEDBACK, EFFECTIVELY USING "I" MESSAGES AND DECIPHERING NON-VERBAL CUES AND GESTURES. THIS EXPOSURE WILL AID WHEN STAFF INTERACTS WITH STUDENTS & VISE VERSA. EFFECTS WILL FOSTER HARMONY IN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT/PROMOTE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STAFF/STUDENTS.
Dates: 10/07/2008 - 10/28/2008 (TU)
Instructor: GARRY MOORE
  Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: BRADLEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT , Room B18
6059 EFFECTIVE TEACHING METHODS IN PE 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: HPE TEACHERS/HPE CERTIFICATION. CULTURALLY RELEVANT CURRICULUM IN THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION SETTING. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIES, AND METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING.
Dates: 06/19/3008 - 06/20/2008 (TH,FR)
Instructor: DR. GARY GIBSON
  Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: DANIEL EDUCATIONAL CENTER , Room
6071 CPR/1ST AID/BLOOD-AIRBORNE PATHOGENS 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: MCSD COACHES. THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL CPR/AED PROGRAM TEACHES THE AVERAGE PERSON THE BASICS OF EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT, & TAKES THE FEAR OUT OF AED USE. THE 1ST AID PORTION WILL PROVIDE A NUMBER OF ACTIONS TO USE FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. BLOODBORNE/AIRBORNE PATHOGENS IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE EXPOSED TO HUMAN BLOOD, BY-PRODUCTS OR POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS DURING JOB DUTIES.
Dates: 07/21/2008 - 07/24/2008 (MO,TU,TH)
Instructor: MIKE HIGGINS
  Time: 6:00 - 9:20
Location: DANIEL EDUCATIONAL CENTER , Room ATHL
6071 CPR/1ST AID/BLOOD-AIRBORNE PATHOGENS 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: MCSD COACHES. THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL CPR/AED PROGRAM TEACHES THE AVERAGE PERSON THE BASICS OF EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT, & TAKES THE FEAR OUT OF AED USE. THE 1ST AID PORTION WILL PROVIDE A NUMBER OF ACTIONS TO USE FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. BLOODBORNE/AIRBORNE PATHOGENS IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE EXPOSED TO HUMAN BLOOD, BY-PRODUCTS OR POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS DURING JOB DUTIES.
Dates: 07/28/2008 - 07/31/2008 (MO,TU,TH)
Instructor: MIKE HIGGINS
  Time: 6:00 - 9:20
Location: DANIEL EDUCATIONAL CENTER , Room ATHL
6071 CPR/1ST AID/BLOOD-AIRBORNE PATHOGENS 1 PLU
TARGET GROUP: MCSD COACHES. THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL CPR/AED PROGRAM TEACHES THE AVERAGE PERSON THE BASICS OF EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT, & TAKES THE FEAR OUT OF AED USE. THE 1ST AID PORTION WILL PROVIDE A NUMBER OF ACTIONS TO USE FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. BLOODBORNE/AIRBORNE PATHOGENS IS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE EXPOSED TO HUMAN BLOOD, BY-PRODUCTS OR POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS DURING JOB DUTIES.
Dates: 08/04/2008 - 08/07/2008 (MO,TU,TH)
Instructor: MIKE HIGGINS
  Time: 6:00 - 9:20
Location: DANIEL EDUCATIONAL CENTER , Room
8078 NEW SP. ED. TEACHER SUMMER PROF. LRNG. 3 PLUs
TARGET GROUP: NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS TO MCSD. WILL PROVIDE NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR MCSD. IT WILL IMPROVE THE NEW TEACHERS QUALITY OF CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. OUTCOMES WILL INCREASE DUE TO THE NEW TEACHERS INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO ADMINISTER & INTERPRET TEST DATA AND MONITOR THEIR STUDENT'S PROGRESS.
Dates: 07/21/2008 - 07/25/2008 (MO-FR)
Instructor: PES STAFF
  Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY , Room
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