Welcome!!
EDUC 600: Reading and Writing Strategies for English Language Learners
Summer 08
April 2008
Welcome! George Mason University and the VA Dept of Education thank you for your interest in the EDUC 600: Reading and Writing Strategies for English Language Learners course to be held this summer in Richmond. This message provides an overview of the registration process. There will be three class sections offered, and each has room for 25 teachers (75 total). Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
**IMPORTANT NOTE - THE COURSE IS NOW FULL AND THERE IS A WAITING LIST. HOWEVER, BETWEEN NOW AND THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS ON JULY 14 A NUMBER OF TEACHERS WILL WITHDRAW, AND THEY'LL BE REPLACED BY THOSE ON THE WAIT LIST. AS OF TODAY, APRIL 28, THERE ARE 30 NAMES ON THE WAIT LIST, BUT THIS NUMBER ALSO FLUCTUATES. IF YOU'D LIKE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW.
Dates, Time: The classes will be conducted from July 14-18. In order to give teachers time to travel to Richmond. On Monday July 14 the class will begin at noon, for this day only. From Tues July 15 through Friday July 18 the class will meet from 9am-4pm.
Location: J.R. Tucker High School
2910 Parham Rd
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Classes will be held in the Immersion Center at the rear of the high school.
Please check Google Maps or MapQuest for directions to Tucker High School.
Overnight Hotel Room:: A block of rooms has been set aside for course participants at the Best Western Executive Hotel, 7007 West Broad St., Richmond VA 23294. The phone number is 804-672-7007. When reserving rooms please make sure to mention the VA DEPT OF EDUCATION or GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY and receive the state government room rate. NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT RATE EXPIRES ON JUNE 14, so please make your reservations before then. Basic overnight room charges will be paid by the VA Department of Education. Participants must pay for additional room expenses such as movies or other amenities, as well as travel and per diem.
Tuition, Books: Tuition and books are supported in full by a grant from the VA Dept of Education. Books will be distributed on the first day of class.
Syllabus: Please click on the Syllabus menu item on the left side of this page to access the current syllabus.
Instructors:
Barbara Fagan - bfagan@shentel.net
Bonnie Loriz - bonbonpr@hotmail.com
Francesca Reilly-McDonnell - freilly@arlington.k12.va.us
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS CRITICAL TO YOUR ENROLLMENT IN THE CLASS:
Registration: In order for you to be registered for the course you need to first be enrolled at George Mason University as a non-degree student. The following forms are included on this website. Please complete them and email them back to Afsaneh Ziaee at aziaee@gmu.edu or fax them to Afsaneh at 703-993-2044. If you have any difficulty, please contact Afsaneh by email or phone (703-993-2794). If you cannot download and print them, please let Afsaneh or me know and we’ll send them by regular mail
Here is a description of the forms:
Application for Non-Degree Student Status –This form will ask for your home and school information, as well as other required data to enroll you in GMU. Once completed and enrolled, you'll receive a Student ID Number, which you can then use to access your grades and request a transcript.
Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates –Even though you are probably all VA residents, you must still apply for in-state tuition rates (to be paid by the VA DOE). Most of you will only need to complete Section A of the attached form.
You should receive confirmation from our office after your registration forms have been received. If you do not hear anything after a week, please contact Afsaneh.
Please continue to check this website for announcements regarding the class.
If you need information about course content and requirements you can write to the instructors.
Questions regarding enrollment should be directed to Afsaneh.
Other questions can be sent to me, Jack Levy at jlevy@gmu.edu or 571-243-3523.
Other Information:
Course credit: Participants will be registered in section EDUC 600.601, 600.602 or 600.603 at George Mason University. This is a graduate-level, three-semester-credit course that awards letter grades (A,B,C). In order to receive a passing grade (A or B) participants must attend all classes and complete all course requirements – the course cannot be audited for credit only.
Participants will have electronic access to their transcripts after the conclusion of the class.
Applicability of course for VA licensure in ESL, re-certification and/or masters degree: The course may be acceptable for VA licensure and/or masters credit. For a determination on VA licensure or re-certification, please contact the VA Dept of Education’s Division on Teacher Education and Licensure (http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/newvdoe/teached.html). To determine whether the course will count for masters credit please contact the university in which you are enrolled.
If you have any questions regarding the class please don’t hesitate to contact the instructors about content and requirements, Afsaneh regarding enrollment, or me (jlevy@gmu.edu, 571-243-3523).
Once again, thank you for your interest in providing a quality education for Virginia’s English language learners.
Jack Levy
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