Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit

Curriculum Services

147 Poplar Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061

PHONE: 724-774-7800 FAX: 724-774-4751

2014

Continuing Professional Education Courses

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Course Application / Refund Policy
  • ACT 48
  • Level II Certification (you need 24 credits)
  • Master’s Equivalency (18 of 36 credits can be from the IU)
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  • Course Cancelled - Full Refund
  • Withdraw, in writing prior to the registration deadline – Refund minus $20.00 processing fee
  • Withdraw, in writing after the registration deadline – No refund.

Requirements for Credit / Transcript Request
  • Attend all class sessions for the entire class period
  • Participation in class and completion of all course work
  • Payment of tuition and all associated course fees
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  • If you need a transcript from a previous course, send the following to the above address:
  • $5.00 per set of letters, $10.00 for a full transcript
  • Name, address, course title, SS#, phone number, approximate date you took the course

You may make payments with cash, credit cards, certified checks, or money orders.

A $10.00 processing fee will be assessed for all late registrations.

Registration Instructions on the Back Page

“Any Device" Technology Tools in K-12
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Rick Roth
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 10 of 10
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 11/3/2014End: 11/24/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/20/2014
Monday, November 3, 2014 through Monday, November 24, 2014
“Apps" & iPads in the K-12 Classroom
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Rick Roth
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 10 of 10
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 10/27/2014End: 11/14/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/13/2014
Monday, October 27, 2014 through Friday, November 14, 2014
21st Century Education: Full STEAM Ahead!
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Maggie Broderick
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 30 of 30
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 10/1/2014End: 11/12/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/17/2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 through Wednesday, November 12, 2014
21st Century Educator Essentials
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Rick Roth
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 10 of 10
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 11/10/2014End: 11/30/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/27/2014
Monday, November 10, 2014 through Sunday, November 30, 2014
A New Look at Working With Students With Autism
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Rhonda & Michael Bielawski
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 10 of 10
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 11/13/2014End: 12/11/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/30/2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014 through Thursday, December 11, 2014
A+ Ideas For Every Student’s Success
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Colleen Anzio
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 12 of 12
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 9/10/2014End: 10/7/2014
Reg. Deadline: 8/27/2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 through Tuesday, October 7, 2014
A-Z Guide on Positive Discipline- Solutions for classroom behavior problems.
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Colleen Anzio
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 12 of 12
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 10/8/2014End: 11/7/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/24/2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 through Friday, November 7, 2014
ABC's on Teaching Strategies for Pre K-3
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Colleen Anzio
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 12 of 12
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 10/8/2014End: 11/7/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/24/2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 through Friday, November 7, 2014
Achieving Excellence- 14 Things That Matter Most
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Colleen Anzio
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 12 of 12
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 11/9/2014End: 12/9/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/26/2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014 through Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Active and Engaging Strategies for the inclusive classroom!
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Colleen Anzio
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 12 of 12
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 11/8/2014End: 12/6/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/25/2014
Saturday, November 8, 2014 through Saturday, December 6, 2014
Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education: Inclusive Practices
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Rhonda & Michael Bielawski
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 10 of 10
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 11/21/2014End: 12/19/2014
Reg. Deadline: 11/7/2014
Friday, November 21, 2014 through Friday, December 19, 2014
ADHD in Education: Inclusive Practices
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Rhonda & Michael Bielawski
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 10 of 10
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 10/14/2014End: 11/11/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/30/2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 through Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Autism in Education: Inclusive Practices
This is an on-line course,
Facilitator: Rhonda & Michael Bielawski
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 10 of 10
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 9/29/2014End: 10/27/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/15/2014
Monday, September 29, 2014 through Monday, October 27, 2014
Effective Strategies for Supported Employment and Job Coaching
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Maryann Schneider
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 1 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $115.00 / Start: 10/15/2014End: 10/29/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/1/2014
Wednesday, October 15th through Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Effective Use of Microsoft Office
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Louise Haggerty
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 30 Hour(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $100.00 / Start: 9/27/2014End: 10/11/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/12/2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014 through Saturday, October 11, 2014
Effective Use of Microsoft Office
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Louise Haggerty
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 30 Hour(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $100.00 / Start: 10/25/2014End: 11/8/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/10/2014
Saturday, October 25, 2014 through Saturday, November 8, 2014
ESL 1: Introduction to English as a Second Language (ESL)
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Dr. Su Verma
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 8/25/2014End: 10/20/2014
Reg. Deadline: 8/11/2014
Monday, August 25, 2014 through Monday, October 20, 2014
ESL 2: Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity (ESL)
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Dr. Su Verma
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 10/24/2014End: 12/15/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/10/2014
Friday, October 24, 2014 through Monday, December 15, 2014
Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Michael Bichko
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 2 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $230.00 / Start: 9/22/2014End: 12/1/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/8/2014
Monday, September 22, 2014 through Monday, December 1, 2014
Flipping Out! How to Incorporate Technology and Flipped Learning in Your Classroom
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Nicole Smith
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 9/29/2014End: 11/3/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/15/2014
Monday, September 29, 2014 through Monday, November 3, 2014
How to Develop and Teach An Online Class
This is an online class
Facilitator: Dr. Su Verma
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 30 Hour(s)
Seats Available: 8 of 10
Cost: $225.00 / Start: 8/18/2014End: 9/14/2014
Reg. Deadline: 8/4/2014
Friday, August 18, 2014 through Sunday, September 14, 2014
Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Tracy Parsons
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 3 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $345.00 / Start: 10/6/2014End: 11/17/2014
Reg. Deadline: 9/22/2014
Monday, October 6, 2014 through Monday, November 17, 2014
Reading Intervention Activities: Using CBM Data and the 5 Pillars as Your Guide
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Diane Bradley
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 1 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $115.00 / Start: 9/8/2014End: 10/1/2014
Reg. Deadline: 8/25/2014
Monday, September 8, 2014 through Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Teaching with Emotional Intelligence
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Vaijayanthi Ravindran
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 2 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $230.00 / Start: 9/13/2014End: 10/18/2014
Reg. Deadline: 8/29/2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014 through Saturday, October 18, 2014
Understanding by Design, The Literacy Collaborative and Meeting the PA Core Standards
This is an on-line course.
Facilitator: Su Verma & Nicole Smith
Location: This is an on-line course.
Credits/Hours: 1 Credit(s)
Seats Available: 20 of 20
Cost: $115.00 / Start: 11/3/2014End: 11/24/2014
Reg. Deadline: 10/20/2014
Monday, November 3, 2014 through Monday, November 24, 2014

I Need to Withdraw from a Class – What do I do?

PARTICIPANTS ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND:

If you must withdraw from a course before the registration deadline, you will receive a full refund minus a $20.00 processing fee. Please send a self addressed stamped envelope with your written request and a $20.00 check to: Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit, Attention: Curriculum Services, 147 Poplar Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061.

In your written request, please be sure to include your name, phone number, address and title of the course from which you must withdraw. Participants eligible for a refund will have their original check returned within 5 business days from the date of receipt.

PARTICIPANTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND:

If you must withdraw from a course after the registrationdeadline, you will not receive a refund. However, participants wishing to avoid this fee may transfer to another class within the same semester. All requests must be in writing.

I’ve Lost My Transcripts – What do I do?

If you misplaced your transcript or need additional copies please send a self addressed stamped envelope with your written request and a $5.00 processing fee to: Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit, Attention: Curriculum Services, 147 Poplar Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061.

In your written request, please be sure to include your current name, name at the time you took the course, if different, phone number, address at the time you took the course, social security number and the approximate title and date you took the course. Your request will be mailed within 5 business days from the date of receipt.

How Do I Register For Courses?

FIRST TIME USERS:

If you have not registered online for a CPE Course or an ACT 48 workshop at the BVIU before, follow these steps:

  1. Click “View All” at the bottom of the page.
  2. Courses/Workshops/Meetings are listed alphabetically, find the course/workshop/meeting you need; look to the far right of the course and click “Details”
  3. Scroll to the top of the page and click “Register for Course”
  4. Complete each of the fields listed on the screen.
  5. Special Notes:
  6. Your email address will become your username
  7. You may choose any password you’d like
  8. Click “Register” at the bottom of the page.
  9. You will receive two separate email messages:
  10. One indicating you have been registered for the course/ workshop/meeting and asking you to choose your payment (with cash, credit cards, certified checks or money orders) to the BVIU.
  11. One indicating you are registered to use the BVIU Online Course Registration Site and reminding you of your username and password

VETERAN USERS:

If you have used this site before: Click “Login” on the Upper Right Hand Corner of the Screen and follow these steps:

  1. Click LOGIN in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
  2. Enter your username: (your email address)
  3. Enter your password: (if you don’t remember, it was emailed to you or you can call Jill Martinat 724-774-7800 for assistance)
  4. You should now see your name in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the website – select course/workshop/meeting –click “view All” at the bottom of the page.
  6. Courses/Workshops/Meetings are listed alphabetically, find the course/workshop/meeting you need look to the far right of the course and click “Details”
  7. Scroll to the top of the page and click “Register for Course”
  8. You will receive an email indicating you have been registered for the course/workshop/meeting and asking you to send your payment (with cash, credit cards, certified checks or money orders) to the BVIU.