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TCL L The Connecting Link i n k i n g T h e o r y w i t h P r a c t i c e I l l i n o i s / W i s c o n s i n P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t PreK-12 Educators September 2008 - May 2009 Course Catalog Graduate Level Education Through regionally accredited universities & colleges Convenient Practical Engaging Credits issued by our academic partner: Site-Based & Online Courses (888) 550-5465 www.connectinglink.com

What is the Connecting Link? Founded in 1981 by educators for educators, The Connecting Link offers engaging, convenient, and pertinent classes designed to meet the professional development needs of educators and their school districts. The Connecting Link offers graduate level course credit (subject to district approval) through partnerships with accredited institutions of higher learning. Working closely with these partners, TCL is committed to the continuous improvement and expansion of innovative, relevant, and engaging courses. Our mission is to provide high quality graduate level continuing education courses that help you respond to the current challenges and opportunities facing educators. Each course is developed and delivered in accordance with applicable standards, adult learning principles, and current educational research. Whether in the classroom or online, the TCL learning experience centers on engaging and relevant activities that help educators work in a community of peers to forge durable links between the latest research and daily practice. All of our instructors are educators who hold advanced degrees and who have been carefully screened by TCL staff and approved by our academic partner. Frequently Asked Questions Who are the instructors of our courses? Our instructors are local educators who hold a master s or doctoral degree and are accomplished in their field. Instructors are carefully screened and regularly evaluated by TCL staff and students. How many credits does each course offer? Each class offers three (3.0) semester graduate level continuing education credits by our academic partners. Credit is accepted by most school districts for salary advancement and renewal of your teaching license. For conversions always check with your district. What if I need reimbursement? TCL automatically sends out a receipt for each payment received. If you need an additional receipt, you may call TCL to request one. What if I have special needs? In compliance with ADA guidelines, TCL encourages participants with a temporary or permanent condition that might affect their ability to perform in class to inform us when registering. Adaptations of teaching methods, course materials, or testing may be made as needed to provide for equitable participation. When will I receive my grade? TCL will send you a letter of completion upon receiving your final grade from your instructor. Transcripts will be available from our academic partner approximately six to eight weeks after the completion of your course. Why does it take six to eight weeks to receive my transcript? Students have two weeks after the last class meeting to complete and turn in their final project to the instructor. Instructors submit final grades to the academic partner no later than three weeks after the class ends. This gives the academic partner a three- to five- week time frame to process grades. Additional transcript information for online courses is included in your course materials. How do these courses transfer into a graduate program? Please contact your academic advisor prior to enrolling in a course to determine if the class will count toward a degree program. Will the class I signed up for be cancelled? TCL makes every effort to run all classes in the schedule. Occasionally, a class will not have sufficient enrollment to be held. Your registration counts! Please register early. If a class is cancelled, we will notify you approximately two weeks prior to the first day of class. Are there additional fees for materials? Your course material costs are included in your registration fee. You will receive your materials on the first day of a site-based class. Notice: Equivalent courses at the University of St. Francis cannot be repeated for credit. It is the students responsibility to refer to the University catalog or website for a list of equivalent courses prior to registration. (888) 550-5465 www.connectinglink.com

Illinois Academic Course Schedule ADHD and the Classroom Teacher EDLS 652 Cary Jan 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 2009 Debra Radke ILW09008 Chicago Sept 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 2008 Burma Green ILF08004 Crystal Lake Sept 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 2008 Jennifer Rochon ILF08008 Glen Ellyn Dec 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18 2008 James Goodfellow ILF08003 Libertyville Apr 17, 18, 24, 25 May 1, 2 2009 Kathleen Kuhr ILW09054 Manito Mar 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 2009 Dee Ring ILW09033 McHenry Dec 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08044 Plainfield Dec 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18 2008 Stephanie Murr ILF08047 Rock Island Feb 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28 2009 Diane LaMaster ILW09021 Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Professional Educator EDLS 698 Algonquin May 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 2009 Jennifer Rochon ILW09051 Cary Feb 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 2009 Debra Radke ILW09020 Chicago Oct 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 19 2008 Burma Green ILF08012 Rock Island Jan 9, 10, 16, 17, 30, 31 2009 Diane LaMaster ILW09010 Springfield Nov 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23 2008 Jacki Williams ILF08035 Benchmarks for Effective Teaching EDLS 617 Chicago Oct 24, 25, 26, 31, Nov 1, 2 2008 Burma Green ILF08024 Crystal Lake Mar 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 2009 Greg Urbaniak ILW09036 Best Practices in Mentoring EDLS 620 Chicago Nov 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 2008 Burma Green ILF08025 Plainfield Oct 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 2008 Diane Tolbert ILF08017 Children At Risk EDLS 679 Algonquin Oct 28, Nov 1, 4, 8, 11, 15 2008 Jennifer Rochon ILF08036 Chicago May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 2009 Burma Green ILW09047 Crystal Lake Apr 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 2009 Julie Dvorak ILW09044 Glen Ellyn Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8 2009 James Goodfellow ILW09002 Moline Apr 3, 4, 17, 18, 24, 25 2009 Diane LaMaster ILW09042 Peoria Oct 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 19 2008 Dee Ring ILF08015 Classroom Management That Works EDLS 619 Chicago Dec 5, 6,7, 12, 13, 14 2008 Burma Green ILF08042 Crystal Lake Feb 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 2009 Greg Urbaniak ILW09022 Lake in the Hills Sept 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08005 Libertyville Jan 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 2009 Kathleen Kuhr ILW09015 Normal Jan 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25 2009 Shelly Fisher ILW09016 Oak Park Feb 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Mar 3, 5, 10 2009 James Goodfellow ILW09003 Peoria Oct 31 Nov 14, 15, 16 2008 Dee Ring ILF08030 Plainfield Feb 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 2009 Stephanie Murr ILW09026 Communities of Character EDLS 680 Chicago May 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2009 Burma Green ILW09056 Crystal Lake Mar 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 2009 Julie Dvorak ILW09038 Lake in the Hills Dec 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08043 Moline Oct 24, 25, Nov 7, 8, 14, 15 2008 Diane LaMaster ILF08031 Normal Nov 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 2008 Shelly Fisher ILF08040 Oak Park Jan 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Feb 3 2009 James Goodfellow ILW09001 Creating a Safe Learning Environment EDLS 622 Crystal Lake Oct 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, Nov 1 2008 Greg Urbaniak ILF08033 Glen Ellyn Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 16, Dec 7 2008 James Goodfellow ILF08002 Lake in the Hills Sept 24, 27 Oct 1, 4, 8, 11 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08013 McHenry Sept 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08006 Princeton Mar 27, 28, 29, Apr 3, 4, 5 2009 Sally Jacobson ILW09045 Springfield Feb 20, 21, 22 Mar 6, 7, 8 2009 Dee Ring ILW09034 Effective Teaching Strategies To Meet The Needs Of Students EDLS 678 Chicago Apr 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 2009 Burma Green ILW09040 Glen Ellyn Sept 13, 14, 20, 21, Oct 5 2008 James Goodfellow ILF08001 Embracing Health: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Obesity in Children EDLS 669 Cary Nov 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08026 Chicago Jan 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Feb 1 2009 Burma Green ILW09018 Crystal Lake Dec 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 2008 Julie Dvorak ILF08046 McHenry Sept 25, 28 Oct 2, 5, 9, 12 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08014 McHenry Apr 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 2009 Jennifer Rochon ILW09043 Moline Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, Oct 3, 4 2008 Diane LaMaster ILF08016 Plainfield Nov 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20 2008 Diane Tolbert ILF08032 Princeton Feb 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, Mar 1 2009 Sally Jacobson ILW09039

Empowering Educators in the Classroom: Integrating Education and Child/ Adolescent Psychological Growth EDLS 660 Crystal Lake Nov 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 27 2008 Greg Urbaniak ILF08034 Lake in the Hills Nov 5, 8, 15, 17, 19, 22 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08027 McHenry Jan 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 2009 Jennifer Rochon ILW09013 Inquiry-Based Learning and the Science Curriculum EDLS 670 Plainfield Jan 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 2009 Diane Tolbert ILW09011 Managing Pressures of the Teaching Profession EDLS 668 Chicago Feb 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 2009 Burma Green ILW09019 Crystal Lake Jan 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 2009 Greg Urbaniak ILW09012 Crystal Lake May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 2009 Julie Dvorak ILW09053 Normal Oct 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19 2008 Shelly Fisher ILF08021 Oak Park Apr 28, 30, May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 2009 James Goodfellow ILW09004 Plainfield Sept 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29. Oct 1, 2 2008 Stephanie Murr ILF08022 Princeton Nov 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 2008 Sally Jacobson ILF08039 Rock Island May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 2009 Diane LaMaster ILW09049 More Chances to Learn EDLS 662 Chicago Feb 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, Mar 1 2009 Burma Green ILW09029 Managing Pressures of the Teaching Profession EDLS 668 Chicago Mar 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 2009 Burma Green ILW09030 Crystal Lake Feb 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 2009 Julie Dvorak ILW09024 Lake in the Hills Oct 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, Nov 1 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08028 McHenry Oct 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 Nov 2 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08029 Teaching English Language Learners in the Regular Classroom EDLS 605 Des Plaines Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2008 Debra Breckler/Patricia Lerch ILF08007 Plainfield Mar 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19 2009 Diane Tolbert ILW09035 The Art of Cooperation EDLS 637 Chicago Mar 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 2009 Burma Green ILW09031 Plainfield May 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21 2009 Diane Tolbert ILW09050 The Differentiated Classroom EDLS 616 Crystal Lake Sept 17, 20, 24, 27 Oct 1 2008 Greg Urbaniak ILF08018 Libertyville Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 2008 Kathleen Kuhr ILF08019 Peoria Jan 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25 2009 Dee Ring ILW09009 Tools for Professional Resilience EDLS 626 Chicago Apr 17, 18, 24, 25, May 1, 2 2009 Burma Green ILW09048 Crystal Lake Nov 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 2008 Julie Dvorak ILF08038 Lake in the Hills Dec 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 2008 Deb Randazzo ILF08045 McHenry Feb 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 2009 Jennifer Rochon ILW09023 Illinois Technology Course Schedule Advanced Internet Applications: Improving Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 625 Medinah May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 2009 Michelle Fiorini ILW09055 Romeoville Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 2008 Bonnie Ginejko ILF08041 Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint: Improving Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 690 Romeoville Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 2009 Bonnie Ginejko ILW09017 Advanced Microsoft Word for Educators EDLS 638 Romeoville Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 2008 Bonnie Ginejko ILF08010 Assistive Technology Foundations Grayslake Apr 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, May 2 2009 Judy Ryan ILW09052 Romeoville Apr 17, 18, 24, 25, May 1, 2 2009 Bonnie Ginejko ILW09046 Pending Integrating Technology into the Classroom EDLS 635 Grayslake Oct 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, Nov 1 2008 Judy Ryan ILF08037 Medinah Sept 26, 27, 28, Oct 3, 4, 5 2008 Michelle Fiorini ILF08020 Romeoville Mar 24-28, 2009 Bonnie Ginejko ILW09027 Interactive Technology in the Classroom Pending Grayslake Mar 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 2009 Judy Ryan ILW09037 Romeoville Feb 27, 28, Mar 6, 7, 13, 14 2009 Bonnie Ginejko ILW09028 Internet Applications: Impacting Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 624 Chicago Sept 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 2008 Burma Green ILF08048 Medinah Jan 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Feb 1 2009 Michelle Fiorini ILW09025 Romeoville Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 2008 Bonnie Ginejko ILF08023

Microsoft Excel: Impacting Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 643 Batavia Jan 9, 10, 23, 24, 30, 31 2009 Dan Medernach ILW09007 Microsoft PowerPoint: Impacting Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 641 Batavia Feb 6, 7, 20, 21 Mar 6, 7 2009 Dan Medernach ILW09032 Chicago Jan 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 2009 Burma Green ILW09006 Grayslake Sept 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 2008 Judy Ryan ILF08009 Romeoville Jan 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 2009 Bonnie Ginejko ILW09005 Microsoft Word: Impacting Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 644 Grayslake Jan 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 2009 Judy Ryan ILW09014 Romeoville Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, Oct 3, 4 2008 Bonnie Ginejko ILF08011 Wisconsin Academic Course Schedule Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Professional Educator EDLS 698 Appleton Feb 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 2009 Cheri Love WIW09007 Classroom Management that Works EDLS 619 Madison/Columbus Feb 18, 21, 25, 28, Mar 4, 7 2009 Christine Chavez WIW09010 Sheboygan Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 2008 Terry Shircel WIF08002 Communities of Character EDLS 680 Hortonville Jan 27, 29, 31, Feb 3, 5, 7, 10 2009 Kathleen Kiger WIW09009 Creating a Safe Learning Environment EDLS 622 Sheboygan Oct 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 2008 Lori Telschow WIF08004 Effective Teaching Strategies to Meet the Needs of Students EDLS 678 Sheboygan Jan 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 2009 Jim Renzelman WIW09002 Embracing Health: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Obesity in Children EDLS 669 Green Bay Oct 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21 2008 Mary Pulak WIF08003 Empowering Educators in the Classroom: Integrating Education and Child/Adolescent Psychological Growth EDLS 660 Appleton Apr 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 2009 Cheri Love WIW09012 Hortonville Sept 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23 2008 Kathleen Kiger WIF08001 Sheboygan Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 2009 Terry Shircel WIW09008 Managing Pressures of the Teaching Profession EDLS 668 Sheboygan Feb 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 2009 Lori Telechow WIW09004 The Art of Cooperation: Cooperative Learning in the Classroom EDLS 637 Sheboygan Jan 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 2009 Terry Shircel WIW09003 The Differentiated Classroom EDLS 616 Sheboygan Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 2008 Terry Shircel WIF08007 Wisconsin Technology Course Schedule Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint: Improving Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 690 West Bend Jan 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 2009 Rob CharlierAnglim WIW09001 Advanced Microsoft Word for Educators EDLS 638 West Bend Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, Oct 3, 4 2008 Rob CharlierAnglim WIF08005 Microsoft Excel: Impacting Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 643 West Bend Mar 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 2009 Rob CharlierAnglim WIW09011 West Bend Oct 17, 18, 24, 25, Nov 7, 8 2008 Rob CharlierAnglim WIF08008 Web Publishing: Impacting Teaching & Student Learning EDLS 658 West Bend Feb 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 2009 Rob CharlierAnglim WIW09005 Check our website often for newly added courses and updated information www.connectinglink.com

ENROLL EARLY AND SAVE! Visit www.connectinglink.com or Call (888) 550-5465 Today for More Information Online Class Policies: Beginning your course: You may start your online course as soon as you receive your materials and all necessary log-in information. Once you log on to your course, you have 12 weeks to complete your course. You must log on to your course within 60 days of purchase; otherwise you will be subject to a $25 re-activation fee. Refund policy: To qualify for a refund, you must notify TCL within 21 days of the date of purchasing your online course and must not have logged on or activated your account. Otherwise, you will not be eligible for a refund. TCL will issue a refund, less a $100 cancellation fee per course, after your materials are returned. (Please allow 3-4 weeks for your refund.) Returning Materials: To receive a refund, you must contact TCL to be issued a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You will be advised to return your materials to The Connecting Link, Attn: Online Returns Department. Materials must be received by TCL within 21 days of the RMA number being issued. The Connecting Link 5126 Ralston St Ventura, Ca 93003 Site-Based Class Policies: Refund policy: If you withdraw from a course 7 or more days before the first day of class, you will receive a refund less the $100 non-refundable deposit. The $40 lab fee is also non-refundable for technology classes. If you fail to notify TCL at least 7 days prior to the start date of the class, no refund will be provided.(please allow 3-4 weeks for your refund.) Cancellation policy: If a class is cancelled by TCL, we will notify you approximately two weeks prior to the first day of class. You may transfer to another site-based or online class at the same tuition as your original registered class, or receive a full refund. Please note that some circumstances may prevent us from providing two weeks notice. Transfer policy: If you are unable to attend your class, and notify TCL 7 days or more before the first day of your class, you may transfer into a different site-based or online course being held within 6 months of the original class start date. You will be subject to the regular price of the new class in effect at that time, and a $30 processing fee will be required. Presorted standard U.s. Postage Paid oxnard, Ca Permit #1691