Date

Class

Teacher

7 September

2:45 - 3:45

E-Grades: This class will cover the basics of e-grades. It will show how to establish categories, weight grades, add comments, set report preferences, change special scores, and help participants answer other questions.

Bonita Davis

12 September

2:45 - 3:45

Webpage Basics: This class is for the beginner or novice webpage user.  It will show how to establish and manage files, create links, and set-up a basic page using Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher.

Stephen Womack

14 September

2:45 - 3:45

Myskillstutor.com: This class will show participants how to set-up classes, create assignments, print and read reports, manage classes, and other features of the program.  Math, science, English, and special ed teachers are encouraged to attend.

Joyce Bonomo

19 September

2:45 - 3:45

Webpages —Frontpage:  This class is for individuals who have purchased Frontpage and will instruct individuals on the basics of the program.

Stephen Womack

21 September

2:45 - 3:45

Turnitin.com: This class will focus on setting-up classes, assigning work, establishing discussion boards, peer review features, online grading features, and other features of the program.

Alyson Justus

26 September

2:45 - 3:45

Outlook: This class will focus on using different features of Microsoft Outlook including: creating folders, creating and managing distribution lists, flagging and re-directing e-mails, creating a signature, managing the Outlook calendar

Susan Womack

28 September

2:45 - 3:45

Gaggle: This class will cover the basics of Gaggle including e-mail, digital lockers, discussion boards, and other features.

Bonita Davis

3 October

2:45 - 3:45

School Law: This class is the first of three classes on school law.  Each day will focus on a different aspect of school law.  Ray Scheetz, a Vanderbilt Law School graduate, will teach the class.  The topics for this class are Search and Seizure, Freedom of Expression, and Schools and Religion.  This is a lot to cover in one hour.  Additional classes may be scheduled if participants are interested.

Ray Scheetz

5 October

2:45 - 3:45

Communicating with Parents: This class will cover effective communication with parents. It will show teachers the uses and benefits of different communication tools and strategies.  An important class before parent teacher conferences.

Lara Barker and Betsy Taylor

10 October

2:45 - 3:45

School Law: This class is the second of three classes on school law.  Each day will focus on a different aspect of school law.  Ray Scheetz, a Vanderbilt Law School graduate, will teach the class.  he topics for this class are Special Education, Section 504, and Title IX. This is a lot to cover in one hour.  Additional classes may be scheduled if participants are interested.

Ray Scheetz

19 October

2:45 - 3:45

School Law: This class is the third of three classes on school law.  Each day will focus on a different aspect of school law.  Ray Scheetz, a Vanderbilt Law School graduate, will teach the class.  The topics for this class are The Right to an Education and No Child Left Behind. This is a lot to cover in one hour.  Additional classes may be scheduled if participants are interested.

Ray Scheetz

24—25 October

Time to Be Announced

CPR Certification: This class will focus on CPR and participants will have the opportunity to earn CPR certification.  Limit of 10 participants.

Gary Tanksley

30 October

2:45 - 3:45

PowerPoint—basics: This class will focus on the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint for classroom instruction.  Individuals will be shown how to create and manage slides, insert material, create links, and use interactive features.  An advanced class will be offered at a  later time.

Toby Ruth

2 November
2:45 - 3:45

National Board Certification Information: This class will cover the process, headaches, and rewards for teachers who wish to seek National Board Certification.  The class will be taught by teachers who have gone through the process.

6—7 November

13—14 November

2:45—4:45 each day

Movie Maker: This is a four day class designed to teach individuals to use software to create and edit movies using the Movie Maker software provided by the county.  Participants should leave having created a digital movie and glean ideas for classroom use.

Alyson Justus

9 November

2:45 - 3:45

School Law: This class is the first of three classes on school law.  Each day will focus on a different aspect of school law.  Ray Scheetz, a Vanderbilt Law School graduate, will teach the class.  The topics for this class are Search and Seizure, Freedom of Expression, and Schools and Religion.  This is a lot to cover in one hour.  Additional classes may be scheduled if participants are interested.

Ray Scheetz

28 November

Online Research Tools: This class will cover techniques and tools to better conduct online research to effectively gather appropriate, accurate, and useful information.  It will discuss general web tools as well as subscription tools available through WCS.

TBA

30 November

Writing Across the Curriculum: This class will discuss the importance of writing in each discipline and provide suggestions and tools for successfully implementing effective and appropriate writing in each discipline.

TBA