Learning Collaborative

The detailed list below offers full course descriptions and background on instructors. It is organized by starting dates of the courses.

Courses and Workshops • In Our Region

Date(s)	Title - Click for Details	Description - Instructors	Location
March 8, April 15, May 3, May 13 4:00pm–6:00pm	Chinese Life and Culture	Four workshops presented by Chinese language and culture educators.	Learning Collaborative, Route 5, Dummerston VT
June 28-July 2, 2010 8:30am-4:00pm	Engaging in Crucial Communication with Effectiveness and Skill	This course focuses on interpersonal /counseling skills that are applicable with students and parents as well as between one another as educators. Doug Klette	Learning Collaborative, Route 5, Dummerston VT
July 5-July 14, 2010 Northern Ireland, UK	Conflict Resolution & The ‘Troubles' In Northern Ireland	This travel course is intended for students and administrators seeking continuing study, and middle school and high school educators seeking advanced study in content areas. Bill Holiday	Belfast, Derry, Portadown, and Omagh, Northern Ireland
July 6-8, and two additional fall sessions 8:00am-4:30pm	Classroom Communication, Technology, and Reading	Communication is key to reading comprehension and literacy in the classroom. Technology can help educators facilitate that communication, but it is not the complete answer. Kate Hudson with special guest Jane Wilde	Learning Collaborative, Route 5, Dummerston VT
July 6-8, and two additional fall sessions 8:00am-4:30pm	Experiential Strategies to Differentiate Instruction and Foster a Positive Environment for Learning	In this 5 day course educators will engage in a variety of active learning approaches to differentiate instruction, build positive behavioral supports, and enhance learning outcomes. Jen Stanchfield and Marie Paige	Brattleboro Area
August 2-6, 2010 9:00am-5:00pm	Reading the Landscape	This course will focus on the tools and skills needed to read, interpret, and tell the stories of landscapes. Matt Kolan, with assistance of Teage O'Connor and guest presenter Tom Wessels	Learning Collaborative, Route 5, Dummerston VT
August 10-12 and two additional fall sessions 8:00am-4:30pm	Current Topics and Research in Adolescent Literacy with Practical Applications to the Classroom Setting	The main goal of this course is to develop the knowledge needed for effective classroom instruction with struggling readers. Brian Buettner	Learning Collaborative, Route 5, Dummerston VT

Courses and Workshops • In Process

Date(s)	Title - Click for Details	Description - Instructors	Location
Oct 14 and 21, Nov 4 and 11, Dec 16, 2009 Jan 9 and 20, Feb 3, March 6 & 12, 2010	Best Practices in Science Teaching	This is the first course in a two-part series from the Vermont Science Initiative that features science inquiry and a well-planned approach to K-8 science, using multiple resources. Maura O'Brien and Casey Murrow	Deerfield Valley Elementary, Wilmington
January 22, March 18, May 20, 2010 8:30am–3:00pm	The Essential Role of Administrators in Building Collaborative Learning Communities	Leadership and facilitation concepts, habits, skills, and tools necessary to support an effective, collaborative group. Judy Carr and Wendy Cohen	Dean Center, Springfield
Saturdays, Feb. 13, March 6 and 27, April 4, May 1 and 15, 2010, plus one additional day to be scheduled. 9:00am-3:30pm	Science Exploration for Young Children	A hands-on exploration of a variety of science topics suitable for young children, along with links to math and literacy. Meredith Wade	Learning Collaborative, Route 5, Dummerston VT

Several Higher Education Institutions in Vermont offer courses or full degree programs in our region. The Learning Collaborative partners with them on some projects.
To see a full list of our partners and links to their sites, click here.