Scroll down for links to are universities and colleges and additional training options.

Teaching Charts & Graphs with Excel: February 27 at 4:00 pm, SSF

• Creating Movies with Movie Maker (2 sessions): Session 2: on March 5 at 4:00 pm, SSF
• Using Word Design Tools and Tables: March 7 at 4:00 pm, AH
• Intermediate Excel: April 4 at 4:00 pm, AH

WGTE workshop series:

Construction Career Investigation - February 24th 10am-12pm, April 17th, 4pm-6pm, and May 16th 4pm-6pm

• Using Websites to Teach the Standards - March 8th, 4-6pm
• Internet Safety - March 1st, 4-7pm or March 24th, 9am-12pm
• Candidly Speaking…Digital Photography - March 27th after school
• SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard – 2 Levels:  1.  Basics - May 3rd, 4:30-6:30pm
  Wednesday, May 9th, 4:30-6:30pm; 2.  Incorporating Dynamic Lessons -May 15th, 4:30-6:30pm
• Community Resources Workshop - June 18 - June 22

For further information or to register online, go to: www.wgte.org/education

Lourdes College. EDP 531: Natural Science, Ecology, and Education S.A.V.E. is Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment. It was given a Certificate of Achievement by RENEW AMERICA in 1992, 1995-1999 and is recognized by RENEW the Earth. For more information call 419-290-4391 or email t.kreps@bex.net  

Ashland University is offering several classes during February and March.
Bullying, Let’s Break the Cycle  DVincent@medina-esc.k12.oh.us

• What Works in Schools: An Introduction  lms65@mac.com
• Embracing Diversity, Respecting Others  bmcmahon@ascd.org
• Understanding by Design: The Backwards Design Process  rvictor@leadershipideas.com

Summer Academy for Educators at Bowling Green State  University will be held June 9 – 24. Go to: summer.bgsu.edu

Community Resources Workshop
If you are looking for professional development that combines, fun, adventure, learning, food and contact hours, plan to attend the 9th annual Community Resources Workshop June 18-22, 2007. During this week, you will experience an array of venues from The Mudhens to Toledo Museum of Art to COSI and learn of educational resources. www.wgte.crw.org, email klinger@cositoledo.org or call 419.244.2674 ext. 159.

Lucas County ESC is offering a seminar on Recognizing Child Abuse & Neglect on March 8 and March 15 at the Alternate Learning & Career Center Gymnasium at 4:00 pm

Ohio Science Institute is offering Earth Science for Grades 7-10 at Springfield  High School. Dates: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 28. Register at webapp2.ode.state.oh.us/stars For more information, call 419-246-3126.

Leading Gifted Instruction in a Standards-Based Era program will be held on March 23 at the Holiday Inn Express in Perrysburg at 8:00 am. Register at webapp2.ode.state.oh.us/STARS

United Way is offering a free service learning workshop on February 24 at 9:00 am in the City of Toledo Highland Park Shelter House at 2865 Finch Road.

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development – Contains professional development opportunities and resources as well as membership information
  
  
• Phi Delta Kappa International Association for Professional Educators – Features resources, publications, curriculum center, and membership information
  
  
• Ohio Resource Center for Math Science and Reading – A variety of resources and professional development for educators
  
  
• Northwest Ohio Professional Development Center – Focuses on implementation of the Ohio Academic Content Standards via professional development and resource support
  
  
• Brains.org – Practical Classroom applications of current brain research by Kathie Nunley
  
  
• Help4Teachers.com – Layered Curriculum by Kathie Nunley – Offers teachers help with differentiated classroom instruction to meet the needs of all students
  
  
• Interactive professional development resources for teachers – contains free Teacher Self Assessment Test and many resources
  
  
• Math Teacher Link – Contains professional development and classroom resources for teachers of math
  
  
• Professional development resources and dissemination network
  
  
• Resources for professional development from the U.S. Department of Education
  
  
• ENC K-12 Math and Science Teacher Center – contains curriculum resources, professional development opportunities, articles and web links
  
  
• International Society for Technology in Education – Resources to help improve instruction via the use of technology
  
  
• Teacher Tap: Professional Development Resources for Educators - professional development resource that provides free on-line materials and activities to facilitate technology integration
  
  
• Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning – Resources and professional development information for educators
  
  
• Fostering Reflective Dialogues for Teachers – Contains TERC LabNet Project which supports science teachers who want to utilize an in-depth project- enhanced approach
  
  
• Franklin Institute Science Museum offers online exhibits on an array of science and technology topics.
  
  
• American Library Association offers book to read including Newbery and Caldecott Award Winners and information about authors, KidsConnect, and educational games.
  
  
• NASA's Quest Project Site offers audio and video of explorations and "Live from Mars."
  
  
• Exploratorium is a site for kids to puzzle over optical illusions, take memory tests and conduct experiments.
  
  
• Helping Students is a site that offers a guide for teachers to help students with homework.
  
  
• One Stop is a one-stop site for teaching and learning resources offers a way for teachers and organizations to develop Internet-based learning resources and partnerships.
  
  
• Grollier's interactive reference and resource guide assists students and teachers with information at your fingertips through their multimedia encyclopedias and specialized research guides. Available in the Sylvania Schools and Resource Centers through a special partnership with Supplemental Staffing.