Welcome!!
EDUC 600: Reading and Writing Strategies for English Language Learners
Summer 09
April 2009
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 Manassas Park. 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.
Dates, Time: The classes will be conducted from July 13-17, plus a pre- and post-course assignment. In order to give teachers time to travel to Manassas Park, on Monday July 13 the class will begin at noon, for this day only. From Tues July 14 through Friday July 17 the class will meet from 9am-4pm.
| Location: | Manassas Park Elementary School 9298 Cougar Court Manassas Park VA 20111 703-368-2032 Fax: 703-396-7172 |
Please check Google Maps or MapQuest for directions.
Overnight Hotel Room:: A block of rooms has been set aside for course participants at the Comfort Suites Manassas, 7350 Williamson Blvd, Manassas VA 20109. The phone number is 703-686-1100. 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: WHILE NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE HAS BEEN SET, THE GOVERNMENT RATE WILL PROBABLY EXPIRE BY JUNE 15, 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: The current syllabus will be uploaded when complete. A syllabus from a prior semester is included on this website for your information.
Instructors:
Patti Kobryn - KOBRYNPM@pwcs.edu
Michelle Skelton - skeltomx@pwcs.edu
Joanne Chen - Joanne.Chen@fcps.edu
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) 246-8996. 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.
Registration Deposit – In the past some teachers have completed enrollment documents but have not attended nor notified George Mason University of their withdrawal. To address this problem, participants will submit a refundable $75 deposit to reserve a place in the class. The $75 registration deposit will only be charged to those who fail to complete the class after starting (unless a medical emergency occurs), and those who drop the class without notifying this office before the first class meeting.
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.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/newvdoe/teached.html). To determine whether the course will count for masters credit please contact the university in which you are enrolled.
Once again, 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).
Thank you for your interest in providing a quality education for Virginia’s English language learners.
Jack Levy