Courses designed by educators, for educatorsThe Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) has been a leader in professional development in Massachusetts for over thirty-five years. Our high-quality educator licensure preparation courses reflect the insights gained over those years in developing innovative, engaging programs that meet the needs of our adult learners.

Our licensure courses are geared toward aspiring educators and current educators who wish to continue expanding their repertoire of teaching strategies and/or earn an additional license in a high-need area. Our courses meet requirements for both an Initial License in one or more fields and Fitchburg State University graduate degree programs available through CES.

Our instructors are experienced educators. They have been classroom teachers, principals, superintendents, technology directors, special education teachers, and ELL directors. You’ll find instructors who are published, hold advanced degrees in their fields, and are highly knowledgeable in the content they teach. They are committed to helping students reflect on the work they’ll be doing, and to providing valuable perspective on the issues

facing educators today.

For instructor biographies, visit: collaborative.org / instructors

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Educator Licensure Program Collaborative for Educational Services 97 Hawley Street Northampton, MA 01060 413.586.4900–Option 5 413.586.2878 fax

E-mail: licensure@collaborative.org

Everyone is a learner

The Collaborative for Educational Services is a public, nonprofit educational service agency founded in 1974 to serve educators, schools and school districts, communities, and learners with diverse learning needs.

Financing your programStudents enrolled in CES Licensure programs, as well as those seeking Master’s Degrees and CAGS through Fitchburg State University, have the option to finance their programs with loans through UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (www.umassfive.coop).

Loan details:

www.umassfive.coop/products/

loans/specialty-loans

New Administrative Leadership Program Launches January 2016

This semester CES begins its new Administrative Leadership Preparation program for candidates who want to pursue licensure as a Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK-6; 5-8; or 9-12), or Supervisor/Director. The program begins with two courses for the spring semester. This program is approved under Massachusetts’ new and more rigorous standards.

To learn more about the Administrative Leadership program, visit:

collaborative.org/admin-leader-license

Moderate Disabilities Updates

Effective November 1, 2015: In order to meet the changing needs of students, the Moderate Disabilities licensure program will now include Curriculum and Assessment for Teachers plus two one-day workshops, Writing Best Practice IEPs: Measurable Goals and Differentiating Instruction Through Word Study.

Course Requirements Have Changed for Some License Areas

Some of the courses required for licenses in math, sciences, English, history, and humanities have changed. Please check your license program area page on the website for the current list of required courses.

FSU Graduate Program Advising

The FSU Graduate Program Advisor is Dr. Elaine Francis. She can be reached by email at: efrancis@fitchburgstate.edu.

QUESTIONS?For more information or to make an appointment, contact:Joyce Tapper-Benham jtapperbenham@collaborative.org

413.588.5951

COURSE REGISTRATION Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and must include payment.

Students not enrolled in our Licensure Program:You may register online and pay by credit card.

CES Licensure Program enrollees:If you are currently enrolled in a CES Licensure Program and your account is in good standing, you may register for your required courses online as a Licensure Program enrollee. No additional payment is required for courses that are part of your payment plan.*

Payment for any individual courses that are not a required part of your Licensure Program is due at registration.

*You will need to pay for RETELL if you enrolled in the Licensure Program prior to July 1, 2014.

D E T A I L S Deadlines and late fees:Each course has a registration deadline. Students registering after 5:00pm on the ‘register-by’ date may only do so by mail, fax, or in person. A $75 late fee must accompany the registration form (a PDF is available online on individual course pages).

For course and registration information, contact: registrar@collaborative.org.

Course format:All 3-credit courses are offered in hybrid-online format, combining online coursework with interactive class sessions. The face-to-face class sessions are a critical component of each course and attendance at all sessions, including those rescheduled due to inclement weather, is mandatory.

ONLINE COURSE CATALOG, REGISTRATION, AND PAYMENT:

collaborative.org/licensure-courses

Program Highlights• Personalizedadvisingforstudents

throughout the program

• Affordable,accessible,andflexible

• Knowledgeable,caring,andexperiencedinstructors

• PartnershipwithFitchburgStateUniversityfor M.Ed. and CAGS

• Rich,engagingcourseworkthatbridgestheory with real-world application

• Interactionwithcolleaguesthroughonline discussions and face-to-face classes

Course OptionsAny course may be taken either as part of an Initial License preparation program or individually for professional enrichment, an additional license, and/or license renewal. Professional Development Points (PDPs) or graduate credit (additional cost) are available for individual courses. Payment for graduate credit by credit card or check is due at the first class meeting.

Program Pricing and PaymentMost CES Licensure programs include seven courses and a practicum. One of the seven courses is the RETELL course, an ESE-approved pre-service course leading to the SEI Endorsement.

The tuition fee for most CES Licensure programs is $8,000. Exceptions are: The 6-course ESL program is $7,300; the Moderate Disabilities program is $8,950; and the Administrative Leadership program is $10,250. Graduate credit is available for an additional fee.

Course TransfersYou may enroll in the CES Licensure Program before taking any courses, or, if you want to test the waters first, you may take up to two individual courses prior to enrollment in the program. A maximum of two CES licensure courses completed successfully in the past five years and in your program area may be transferred to an Initial Licensure Program and accepted toward your license.

In collaboration with Fitchburg State University, our licensure courses may be taken for graduate credit.

Graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $335 per 3-credit course.

Registration and payment for graduate credit occurs at the first face-to-face session of every course.

Graduate credits earned through CES Licensure Program courses may be used toward a Master’s Degree (MEd-Curriculum & Teaching) or, for those who already have a Master’s Degree, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) from Fitchburg State University.

To earn a graduate degree, the candidate must submit a program application to Fitchburg State University. Application forms are available at fitchburgstate.edu (online) or from the CES Licensure Program office.

Subject to approval by Fitchburg State University, up to 12 credits may be transferred to the degree program, 6 of which may come from another university or college. Credit must have been earned within the year prior to admission.

For graduate program application procedures and more information, contact:

Graduate Program Liaison CES Licensure Programs 413.586.4900 x5943 liaison@collaborative.org

At Fitchburg State University:

Elaine Francis Graduate Program Advisor 978.821.2890 efrancis@fitchburgstate.edu

Tara Manzello Graduate & Continuing Ed. Admissions Counselor 978.665.3020 tmanzello@fitchburgstate.edu

FSU application materials:

www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions/applying

GRADUATE STUDY

In conjunction with Fitchburg State University, CES prepares Educational Leaders who are KNOWLEDGEABLE, ETHICAL, SKILLFUL, and CARING.

Assessment for Reading Instruction HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (N) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (M)Online coursework plus 4 in-person afternoon sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Maureen Henry

The focus of this course is the administration and use of screening and diagnostic instruments to assess the strengths and weaknesses of students identified with reading and/or writing difficulties.

License(s): Moderate Disabilities, Reading Specialist

Introduction to Educational Technology HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 20-Apr 19Online coursework plus 4 in-person afternoon sessions:

Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse

Explores the value of technology integration for teaching, learning, and curriculum development, the use of a variety of technology tools and resources (many web-based), and the role of technology as a change agent in schools.

License(s): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, History, HS Math, Humanities, Math/Science, MS Math, MS Math/Science, Physics, Political Science/Political Philosophy

SPRING 2016 COURSES & WORKSHOPSREQUIRED FOR CES TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS

Language Learning and Literacy HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 20-Apr 19Online coursework plus 4 in-person afternoon sessions:

Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Audrey Morse

Addresses normal development of expressive and receptive language in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, and focuses on the language differences exhibited by different populations of children with and without diagnosed disabilities.

License(s): ESL, Reading Specialist

Learning Disabilities Instructional Techniques HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 6-Apr 5Online coursework plus 4 in-person morning sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015Instructor(s): Sara Lowe-Bouchard

A survey of the general field of learning disabilities, including history and definitions, as well as assessment and remediation and the IEP process from referral to the team meeting.

License(s): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, History, Humanities, Moderate Disabilities, Physics, Political Science/Political Philosophy

Literacy Learning for Preadolescents and Adolescents HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (N) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (M)Online coursework plus 4 in-person morning sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Jennifer Traverso

Designed to assist participants in teaching intermediate students, including English language learners, to read and write, and to use literacy skills for a variety of purposes.

License(s): English, ESL, History, Humanities, Political Science/Political Philosophy, Reading Specialist

T E A C H E R S

PROGRAM AND COURSE DETAILS, ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:

COURSE SESSION SITESMARLBOROUGH (M) Embassy Suites, 123 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752

NORTHAMPTON ( N) Collaborative for Educational Services 97 Hawley Street, Northampton MA 01060

blog.collaborative.org/licensure

Our Pathways to Licensure blog offers answers to common questions, interviews, and information on issues and concerns for

today’s educators. Visit us soon!

COURSE COST AND CREDIT Unless otherwise noted, the cost per course and credit available are:

Cost: $750 Credit: 67.5 PDPs or 3 Graduate Credits

Optional graduate credit is offered through Fitchburg State University (additional $335 per 3-credit course).

Literacy Learning for Younger ChildrenHYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 20-Apr 19 (M)Online coursework plus 4 in-person afternoon sessions:

Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Cynthia Diemand

Provides an in-depth study of elements of an early literacy instructional framework. Participants learn to effectively implement each element in a typical classroom and gain a theoretical understanding of why particular instructional decisions are being made.

License(s): ESL, Reading Specialist

Positive Behavior Supports HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (N) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (M)Online coursework plus 4 in-person afternoon sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Andrew Foster Martha Harrington

Overview of research and best practices for assessing; planning; problem-solving; and implementing individual, classroom and school-wide positive behavior support. Covers Federal/state legislation and regulations with attention to their impact on the design and implementation of educational programs for students with disabilities.

License(s): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, History, HS Math, Humanities, Math/Science, MS Math, MS Math/Science, Moderate Disabilities, Physics, Political Science/Political Philosophy

Reflective Practicum Seminar HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 27-Mar 22Online coursework plus 2 in-person morning sessions:

Marlborough: 1/30, 2/27/16 Register by: 1/21/2016Instructor(s): Kerry Gillis45 PDPs or 2 Graduate Credits

Only available to program enrollees who have registered for the practicum (no additional cost; included with the licensure program).

Designed to enrich the experiences of candidates in their practicum and enhance their ability to become reflective practitioners by participating in collaborative, critical inquiry within their specific licensure area.

License(s): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, ESL, General Science, History, HS Math, Humanities, Math/Science, MS Math, MS Math/Science, Moderate Disabilities, Physics, Political Science/Political Philosophy, Reading Specialist

SEI Endorsement for Teachers (RETELL) HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 27-May 10Online coursework plus 3 in-person morning sessions:

Marlborough: 1/30, 3/12, 5/7/16Register by: 1/21/2016Instructor(s): Lisa WondolowskiCost: $700

Focuses on current theory and practice related to the teaching of English language learners (ELLs). This course is designed to promote continuous improvement in educator practice, and to build teachers’ confidence and familiarity with research-proven practices for working with ELLs in a sheltered instruction context.

License(s): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, History, HS Math, Humanities, Math/Science, MS Math, MS Math/Science, Moderate Disabilities, Physics, Political Science/Political Philosophy, Reading Specialist

Teaching for Mathematical Understanding HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (N) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (M)Online coursework plus 4 in-person morning sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Mike Hayes

Focuses on teaching mathematics to students with a diverse set of learning needs, including, but not limited to, those with diagnosed special needs. Analyze how to teach the skills, concepts, and applications in developing students’ in number sense and operations skills.

License(s): HS Math, Math/Science, MS Math, MS Math/Science

Theory and Practice in Acquiring a Second LanguageHYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (N) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (M)Online coursework plus 4 in-person afternoon sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Carmelo Chiello

Provides an introduction to the field of second language acquisition (SLA) at different age and proficiency levels with a focus on factors and instructional approaches that directly impact the second language classroom.

License(s): ESL

Writing Best Practice IEPs: Measurable Goals

Face-to-face only | 8:30am-4:30pm | $100

Marlborough: 1/30/2016 Register by: 1/23/2016 Northampton: 4/9/16 Register by: 4/1/2016Instructor(s): Sharon Faucher

Learn best practices for writing IEPs, including: ESE Record Review Citations; ESE requirements for measurable goals that include a condition, targeted behavior and performance criteria with built in practice and feedback; and standards-based IEP goals.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPSCandidates who enrolled in the Moderate Disabilities licensure preparation program after October 31, 2015 must complete these two workshops in addition to program courses.

These workshops are required for the program and the cost is included in the program fee for those enrolled after this date.

These workshops are also open at cost to any educator, including those in other license preparation programs and earlier enrollees in the Moderate Disabilities program.

LATE FEESA $75 LATE FEE APPLIES AFTER 5:00PM ON THE REGISTER-BY DATE.

Differentiating Instruction Through Word Study Face-to-face only | 8:30am-4:30pm | $100

Marlborough: 5/7/2016 Register by: 5/1/2016 Instructor(s): Sanford Roth

Provides the opportunity to become familiar with the continuum of word study skills which form the foundation of reading. The workshop will include videos of best practice lessons and training on how to plan and deliver powerful word study lessons.

MASTER’S DEGREE COURSESCapstone: Implementing Best PracticesHYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 6-May 10Online coursework plus 2 in-person morning sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 5/7/16Register by: 12/30/2015Instructor(s): Matthew BeyranevandCost: $750

The culminating experience for candidates in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching program, this course provides the opportunity to implement, at an advanced level, educational concepts and practices gained from earlier courses through an action research project.

Prerequisite: Educational Research

Not required for Licensure Progam; required for FSU Degree Program

Educational Research HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 27-May 10Online coursework plus 3 in-person morning sessions:

Marlborough: 1/30, 3/12, 5/7/16Register by: 1/21/2016Instructor(s): Christine SheaCost: $750

Engage in and reflect on the scientific reasoning process as it relates to the educator’s role. Explores the goals and methods of educational research; reading and analysis of primary sources; the development of an educational research proposal; and the teacher as researcher.

Not required for Licensure Program; required for FSU Degree Program

ADDITIONAL COURSEWORKCoursework toward an additional license at the secondary level:

Adolescent Development ONLINE COURSE | Jan 27-Mar 1

Register by: 1/21/2016Instructor(s): Kalynda PearceCost: $25022.5 PDPs or 1 Graduate Credit

Explores the physical, cognitive/intellectual, social/emotional, and moral development of students in grades 7-12 through a research to practice facilitation model.

Not required for Licensure Program

Dynamic Perspectives in Educational Administration HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (M) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (N)Online coursework plus 4 in-person morning sessions:

Marlborough: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015 Northampton: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Jeffrey Parks Louise Law

Brings together candidates to examine issues facing administrators today. Focal points will include curricular and instructional decisions, legislative mandates, school financing, technological advances, diversity, special education, and related contemporary topics in education.

License(s): Principal/Assistant Principal PreK-5, 5-8, 9-12),Supervisor/Director

Policy, Politics, and Curriculum HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (M) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (N)Online coursework plus 4 in-person afternoon sessions:

Marlborough: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015 Northampton: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Linda Hirsch Thomas Jefferson

Aspiring administrators will develop a deeper understanding of the curriculum and the forces that shape it, from state and federal policy and mandates to school committee priorities and resources, educational research, and the involvement and capacity of the teachers.

License(s): Principal/Assistant Principal PreK-5, 5-8, 9-12),Supervisor/Director

ADMINISTRATORS

SPRING 2016 COURSES REQUIRED FOR CES ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP LICENSURE PROGRAMS

Theory and Practice in Fostering Literacy in a New LanguageHYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 20-Apr 19Online coursework plus 4 in-person morning sessions:

Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Brian Whitehouse

Offers an introduction to pedagogical approaches to reading and writing instruction and an in-depth examination of the learning needs of both English Language Learners (ELLs) and students of foreign or world languages.

License(s): ESL

Theory and Practice of Sheltering InstructionHYBRID-ONLINE COURSE | Jan 20-Apr 19Online coursework plus 4 in-person morning sessions:

Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Barbara Cheney

An introduction to the field of second language acquisition (SLA) at different age and proficiency levels with a focus on factors and instructional approaches that directly impact the second language classroom.

License(s): ESL

Working with the Struggling Reader HYBRID-ONLINE COURSE Jan 6-Apr 5 (N) | Jan 20-Apr 19 (M)Online coursework plus 4 in-person morning sessions:

Northampton: 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2/16 Register by: 12/30/2015Marlborough: 1/23, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9/16 Register by: 1/14/2016Instructor(s): Cynthia Diemand

Gives classroom teachers, reading specialists, and special education professionals research-based background knowledge of the cognitive, psychological and linguistic skills needed to be a proficient reader, and of the various processes involved in reading.

License(s): Moderate Disabilities, Reading Specialist

Course Information & Meeting TimesAll licensure courses except the Reflective Practicum Seminar and our one-day workshops include a pre-practicum and field experience.

AM and PM in-person sessions meet: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-5:00pm

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