What is ER&D -- Educational Research and Dissemination?

Managing Students with Anti-Social Behavior

Union Leadership Institute (ULI)

ER&D -- Educational Research and Dissemination

Local 943 is pleased to present to its members a research-based professional development program created by the American Federation of Teachers known as ER&D. These quality staff development courses are available to all teachers and paraprofessionals. The goal is to encourage educators to improve their practice and student achievement by using research based techniques and strategies.

2010 Spring Course Information

Spring 2010 ER&D Schedule

Course Credit

Registration Information

Registration Application

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AFT LOCAL 943’s

Spring 2010 Educational Research and Dissemination Courses

Registration is open for the following courses:

Think Math I - Patterns
(all grade levels)

Class cancelled

Thinking Math - Algebra
(most applicable to grades 3 -12)

Class cancelled

Managing Students with Anti-Social Behaviors
(all grade levels)

Starting on February 11, 2010 the class will meet on
Thursdays (usually consecutive) 4:30 - 7:00 for 11 sessions
Instructor Mary Stockwell

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Course Credit

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TEACHERS will receive 30 CPDU’s and can apply for 2 hours of graduate credit from Governors State University for the additional cost that is currently being charged by the university. More information will be provided at the first class.

PARAPROFESSIONALS can obtain 2 hours of undergraduate credit from Prairie State Community College towards their certificates at an additional cost that is currently being charged by the college. Participants register for college credit at the first class meeting.

Members are responsible for the additional cost of taking the course for credit.

The additional cost is the current price the university or college charges per credit hour for courses taken off-campus.

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Registration

REGISTRATION is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.

Cost: $50 (non-refundable) includes materials (30 CPDUs)

For College Credit: Sign-up at first class for college credit

Teachers can earn two graduate credits from Governors State University. Cost is the current price that the University charges per credit hour for off-campus courses.

Paraprofessionals can earn two undergraduate hours from Prairie State Community College. Cost Cost is the current price that the College charges per credit hour for off-campus courses.

Participants register for college credit at the first class meeting.

Participants must attend all classes, read and participate in class discussions and activities.

Talk to the instructors for college credit requirements.

Registration form or call (708) 633-0943 ext 221 to have a form mailed to you.

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Union Leadership Institute (ULI)

The Illinois Federation of Teachers provides classes that train union leaders--new and experienced in

how to be a union leader
bargain a contract-beginner and advanced
grievance administration
financial analysis for pre K-12 districts (one weekend in February)

All courses except the Financial analysis require a three weekend commitment.

These classes are reimbursed by Local 943 according to established guidelines.

Link to Reimbursement guidelines

The ULI also offers classes in professional issues. This year three weekends are dedicated to special education issues. Each weekend covers one topic and provides the attendee with 9 CPDU's towards recertification. Local 943 does not reimburse members for professional issues courses.

IFT Union Leadership

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AFT Local 943
15521 South 70th Court
Orland Park, Illinois 60462
(708) 633-0943
(708) 633-0944 (Fax)

Kathy Setlak, president

IFT Field Staff
Tonia Havard-Dew Deneen Pajeau