Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

Collaboration between ASCD and the University of San Diego (accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges) allows educators to participate in professional development activities sponsored by ASCD and to obtain graduate extension credit from USD. Credit hours are generally dependent on the intensity of each course; essentially 15 hours of contact work is equivalent to one unit of credit. Credits may be transferred to a degree program, but participants should first consult with the degree-granting organization for this permission. USD credits are most often used for teacher certification and/or salary enhancement purposes.

Registration

Registration is a two-part process.

1. First, register with ASCD for the program you have chosen.
2. Then register with USD for graduate credit.

Program Options

1. PD Online (Beginning fall 2008 when new course materials are available.): 1 Unit of Credit
2. Workshops: 2 or 3 Units of Credit
3. Annual Conference: 2 Units of Credit
4. Themed Conferences: 2 Units of Credit

Costs

Course tuition $65/credit hour
No application or initial registration fees
First transcript is gratis. Subsequent transcripts are $5 each.

Course Requirements

Participate in all professional development sessions. Upon completion of the program, forward a copy of the ASCD program certificate and a response paper via either of these two options:

1. Email to JLO004@aol.com
2. Fax to (619) 260-2961 (Attn: Dr. Jim Olivero)

Response paper

The paper is expected to be 3 – 5 pages in length and address these topics:

1. What were the most important ideas you gained from your involvement in the program?
2. How do you think you can effectively implement specific new strategies in your classroom?
3. What are the implications of the strategies for your students?
4. What, if any, information did you obtain that you found not especially useful? Or, what information would you challenge?
5. How many total hours of study did you invest in this program?

Grading Criteria

1. Successful completion of the program resulting in a program certificate from ASCD.
2. Grading will also depend on the quality and content of the written response paper. (USD readers will provide feedback for each paper submitted.)

Transcript

An official transcript will be forwarded to a participant approximately two weeks after the assignment has been reviewed.