Continuous Education (Book Study)
- All USD 402 staff and educators in other districts will have the opportunity to read a book that the district selects.
- Together, they will interact and discuss different topics throughout the book.
- Once the book has been read and all coursework is completed, each participant will have the option to pay for college credit or receive PDC points.
- USD 402 has partnered with Wichita State University for the college credit.
- No Workshop Fee
- $65 for WSU Credit or 45 PDC Points
- $40 Workshop Fee
- $65 for WSU Credit or 45 PDC Points (Per District Approval)
A flyer will be shared with information about the upcoming book study opportunities. Participants wishing to register will sign up via a Google Form. Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book for the course. Once the book study is completed, it is the participant’s responsibility to pursue professional development/continuing education points with their district of employment. Participants wishing to receive WSU college credit must complete the required paperwork and pay for the cost of the college credit.
Contact: Dr. Janet Doud
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- All USD 402 staff and educators in other districts will have the opportunity to read a book that the district selects.
- Together, they will interact and discuss different topics throughout the book.
- Once the book has been read and all coursework is completed, each participant will have the option to pay for college credit or receive PDC points.
- USD 402 has partnered with Wichita State University for the college credit.
-
- No Workshop Fee
- $65 for WSU Credit or 45 PDC Points
-
- $40 Workshop Fee
- $65 for WSU Credit or 45 PDC Points (Per District Approval)
-
A flyer will be shared with information about the upcoming book study opportunities. Participants wishing to register will sign up via a Google Form. Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book for the course. Once the book study is completed, it is the participant’s responsibility to pursue professional development/continuing education points with their district of employment. Participants wishing to receive WSU college credit must complete the required paperwork and pay for the cost of the college credit.
Contact: Dr. Janet Doud
- Book Title: The Anxious Generation By Jonathan Haidt
- Location: Online/Google Classroom
- Dates of PD Session: September 1st - November 28th
- PD Description: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt examines the rise of teen mental illness and argues that childhood has been transformed by the shift from play-based to phone-based childhood. He explores how smartphones and social media affect children’s sleep, attention, relationships, and mental health, particularly among girls and boys in different ways. Haidt identifies the causes of this “great rewiring of childhood” and proposes four simple rules, along with actions for parents, schools, tech companies, and governments, to restore a healthier childhood.
- 1 College Credit through WSU or 45 PDC Points
If you are a non-USD 402 employee, click on the RevTrak button below and the Workshop Fee will be in the Continuous Education.
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- Book Title: The Anxious Generation By Jonathan Haidt
- Location: Online/Google Classroom
- Dates of PD Session: September 1st - November 28th
- PD Description: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt examines the rise of teen mental illness and argues that childhood has been transformed by the shift from play-based to phone-based childhood. He explores how smartphones and social media affect children’s sleep, attention, relationships, and mental health, particularly among girls and boys in different ways. Haidt identifies the causes of this “great rewiring of childhood” and proposes four simple rules, along with actions for parents, schools, tech companies, and governments, to restore a healthier childhood.
- 1 College Credit through WSU or 45 PDC Points
-
If you are a non-USD 402 employee, click on the RevTrak button below and the Workshop Fee will be in the Continuous Education.