Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This course provides comprehensive training on Universal Prekindergarten Creative Curriculum, supplemented by monthly virtual cross-district follow-up sessions. Participants will engage in weekly school-level planning sessions to analyze student performance data, set shared goals, and monitor growth. Training includes three in-person days at the school site, along with seven one-hour virtual meetings per month. Educators will develop and deliver lessons using the curriculum, systematically tracking student progress through Smart Teach. Meeting agendas and minutes will monitor session effectiveness, while participants maintain records of training, planning, and instruction time, engaging in reflective practices to assess lesson effectiveness.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X707Y – 001 01 Aug 202415 May 2025 2 $158

UPK Professional Learning Series

01 Aug 202415 May 2025
2
$158
Credit Validation
In Person

Audience: Universal Prekindergarten Teachers and PSCD Teachers in the Southeast District

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open: November 15, 2024 – December 15, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards for Preschool (CCRSP)
  • Design and implement lessons utilizing Creative Curriculum
  • Record individual student progress and assess developmental milestones over time using Smart Teach
  • Collaborate with peers to strategically plan and evaluate effective instructional methodologies
  • Reflect on professional experiences

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.