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In the state of Georgia, teachers are required to complete 10 PLUs every 5 years in order to retain their teaching certificates.

The courses below may be of interest to busy teachers who are on the go.  Each of the PLU-awarding courses is six weeks in length, with two lessons issued per week.  One 2-week extension can be granted.  A final exam with a passing score of 70% will earn you 2 PLU credits.  The exam may only be taken once.

Fall start dates include: August 18, September 15, October 20, November 10 and December 8.

Price per course:  $99

To receive PLUs, you must complete a  Prior Approval Form before you begin your course if you are currently teaching.  It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a record of prior approval for a course.  Your supervisor must sign it.  Keep a copy for yourself and also provide a copy to our Continuing Education office.  You may get a copy of this form by clicking on the above highlighted Prior Approval Form.  If you prefer, you may call our office and request that one be mailed or faxed to you.

Once you have completed the course, print out your online certificate of course completion and send it to our office.  You will also be required to submit a "Student Affidavit" after completing your final exam. Once we receive all the paperwork, we will verify all work through the online administrative site Ed2Go.  You must complete all 12 quizzes and the final exam to be eligible for the PLU credit.  Once all requirements are met, we will issue the PLU certificate and mail it to you.

NOTE: If you are not presently employed as a teacher or do not yet have your teaching certificate, you do not need to complete the prior approval form.  You must, however, notify our office prior to taking the course that you are wanting PLU credit.  Once you have completed the course and sent in your certificate of course completion and student affidavit, we will issue the PLU certificate. When you are ready to renew your teaching certificate, attach your PLU certificates to your renewal application.

Prior Approval Forms, certificates of course completion, and student affidavits may be sent to us via mail, fax or email.
Mail to Karen Holloway, GSW Continuing Education, 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Americus, GA 31709.
Fax to 229-931-2179 attention Karen Holloway
Email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The following courses are currently approved for 2 PLUs:

FUNDAMENTALS

 

A To Z Grantwriting

Creating the Inclusive Classroom – 
           Strategies for  Success

Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom

Get Assertive

Leadership

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II

Survival Kit for New Teachers

Teaching Students with Autism: Strategies
        for Success

The Creative Classroom

Understanding Adolescents

 

Teaching Students with Learning 
        Disabilities

Achieving Success with Difficult People

Keys to Effective Communication

Skills for Making Great Decisions

 

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY

 

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003

Advanced Microsoft Word 2003

Creating Web Pages

Creating a Classroom Website

Designing Effective Websites
Easy Classroom Podcasting

Guiding Kids on the Internet

Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007

Intermediate Photoshop CS3

Introduction to Alice Programming

Introduction to Frontpage 2003

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007

Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 2003

Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 2007

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007

Introduction to Photoshop CS3

Making Movies with Windows XP

Microsoft Excel 2003 in the Classroom

Microsoft Excel 2007 in the Classroom

Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 in the
          Classroom

Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 in the
          Classroom

Microsoft Word 2003 in the Classroom

Microsoft Word 2007 in the Classroom

Photoshop CS3 for the Digital
          Photographer

Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital
           Photographer

Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital
           Photographer II

Photoshop Elements 7.0 for the Digital
           Photographer

The Classroom Computer

Using the Internet in the Classroom

 

READING & WRITING

 

Creating K-12 Learning Materials

Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies
         for Maximum Student Achievement

Guided Reading: Strategies for the
        Differentiated Classroom

Ready, Set, Read

Teaching Writing Grades 4 – 6

Writing for Children

Response to Intervention: Reading
        Strategies That Work

 

 

LANGUAGES

An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL

Enhancing Language Development in
           Childhood
Practical Ideas for the ESL/EFL
           Classroom

Speed Spanish

Speed Spanish II

Speed Spanish III
Teaching ESL/EFL Reading
Teaching ESL/EFL Grammar
Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary

Writing for ESL

Spanish in the Classroom

 

 

SCIENCE & MATH

Singapore Math Strategies: Model
         Drawing for Grades 1 - 6
Singapore Math: Number Sense and 
         Computational Strategies

Teaching Math Grades 4-6

Teaching Science Grades 4-6

 

For more information on or to register for these courses, please visit our website at www.ed2go.com/gsw . Click on "Courses" and locate desired course.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 19:34