Educator Courses via Distance Learning

These courses are computer-based training which you can complete at your own pace. The instructor is accessed by a toll-free number or via email for technical or professional questions. You will receive the course materials via mail after you register. The courses have been developed by Virtual Education Software (VESi), and are offered by CSU Dominguez Hills in partnership with VESi.

Topics covered include managing disruptive behavior, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), violence in schools, drugs and alcohol use and abuse, learning disabilities, Autism, Asperger'sDisorder, special needs students, behavior assessments, high achievers, aggressive behavior in the classroom, child abuse (including neglected children), traumatized children, assessing student learning, teaching diversity, reading fundamentals, infant and toddler mental health, family-centered services from birth to five, early childhood program planning, early childhood observation and assessment, and early childhood typical and atypical development, .

All work must be completed by the end of each term. Please check the schedule for schedule and cost information. Be advised that the extension units earned in these classes are not applicable to the baccalaureate degree at CSUDH.

Technical Requirements
Students receive course materials by mail after registration. These courses are designed to run from a compact disk (CD) and saves user data on the hard drive.

The following requirements are needed:
Macintosh Operating Systems -- Mac OS 9.x or OSX, 512MB of RAM and 5MB of free hard disk space, 15” or larger color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600, CD drive 4x minimum speed and a printer connected to your computer.
Windows Operating Systems -- Windows XP Home, Professional or newer, 512MB of RAM and 5MB of free hard disk space, 15” or larger color monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600, CD drive 4x minimum speed and a printer connected to your computer.

Courses

Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents
TEX 495-59
2 Ext Units
Prerequisite: Any introductory behavior management course.
Syllabus
Instructor: Joe Kaplan, Ed.D.
$300
Schedule

Attention Deficit Disorder: Information and Interventions for Effective Teaching
TEX 495-43
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Mick Jackson, MS Ed
$300
Schedule

Autism & Asperger Disorders: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies
TEX 495-49
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Marrea Winnega, Ph.D.
$300
Schedule

Behavior is Language Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior
TEX 495-41
3 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Mick Jackson, MS Ed
$450
Schedule

Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children
TEX 495-56
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Joan Halverstadt, MS Ed.
$300
Schedule

Drugs & Alcohol in School: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse©
TEX 495-45
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Peggy Rapp, MSW
$300
Schedule

Early Childhood: Program Planning
3 Ext Units
TEX 495 Sec 69
This course is an interactive distance
learning course designed to give you a new
perspective on planning and implementing
developmentally appropriate programs for
young children from birth through age eight.
In this course you will learn what is meant by
curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and
program planning as these terms apply to
early childhood education. Historical
perspectives and theories of child
development, and best practices for early
childhood education will be covered. Key
concepts and specific activities for teaching
various curricular content areas including
language and literacy, mathematics and
science, and the expressive arts will also be
discussed.
Fee: $450
Instructor: Aumony Dahl
Schedule

Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment
3 Ext Units
TEX 495 Sec 70
This is an interactive distance learning
course which explores observation and
assessment instruments, as well as
recommended practices and available
resources for infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers. Content includes an emphasis
on observing young children and assessing
their early childhood learning environments.
Fee: $450
Instructor: Darie Donegan
Schedule

Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development
TEX 495 Sec 71
3 Ext Units
This course is an interactive distance
learning course which explores contemporary
best practice and perspectives on early
childhood development. Content includes
patterns and sequences of typical
development for children from birth to six years.
Emphasis is on individual differences,
cultural influences, and the impact of
developmental delay and disability during
infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years.
Discussion will also include instructional
technology (IT) and assistive technology (AT)
applications for this population.
Fee: $450
Instructor: Darie Donegan
Schedule

Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom
TEX 495-61
2 Ext Units
Syllabus
Instructor: A.N. (Bob) Pillary, Ed.D.
$300
Schedule

Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services
2 Ext Units
TEX 495 Sec 68
In this course you will learn what is meant by
family-centered services as it applies to
diverse systems of care, gain an
understanding of family diversity, and explore
the major stress factors facing families
today. Theoretical basis for family-centered
services, as well as reflect on current
research and best practice will be discussed.
Family-Centered Services will also examine
the role of early childhood educators and
explore ways to build partnerships with
parents and create communities of care—for
the benefit of children, and ultimately society
as a whole.
Fee: $300
Instructor: Darcie Donegan
Schedule

Inclusion: Working with Special Needs Students in Mainstream Classrooms
TEX 495-62
2 Ext Units
Syllabus
Florah Luseno, Ph.D.
$300
Schedule

Infant and Toddler Mental Health: Issues and Informatin for Educators
TEX 495-67
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Melissa Bandy, M.A.
$300
Schedule

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for Classroom Teachers©
TEX 495-46
3 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: A.N. (Bob) Pillay, Ed.D.
$450
Schedule

Reading Fundamentals 1: An Introduction to Scientifically-based Research
TEX 495-64
2 Ext Units
Syllabus
Instructor: Mick Jackson, MS Ed
$300
Schedule

Reading Fundamentals 2: Laying the Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction
TEX 495-65
2 Ext Units
Syllabus
Instructor: Mick Jackson, MS Ed
$300
Schedule

Reading Fundamentals 3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment
TEX 495-66
3 Ext Units
Syllabus
Instructor: Mick Jackson, MS Ed
$450
Schedule

Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers
TEX 495-52
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Karen Lea, Ph.D.
$300
Schedule

Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom
TEX 495-63
2 Ext Units
Syllabus
Instructor: Karen Lea, Ph.D.
$300
Schedule

Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning
TEX 495-57
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor:Joan Halvetstadt, MS Ed
$300
Schedule

Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom
TEX 953-53
3 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Michael Sedler, Ph.D.
$450
Schedule

Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies
TEX 495-44
2 ext units
Syllabus
Instructor: Michael Sedler, Ph.D.
$300
Schedule

For information about program content, contact:
Babette Wald: bwald@lists.csudh.edu

To Register
Call 310-243-3741 or 877-GO-HILLS