Certification Initiative In Mathematics and Science (CIMS)
Phila. Teaching Fellows Cohort 9/CIMS
Program Goal:
To implement and evaluate an innovative program designed to enable experienced regular and special education teachers and career changers to become “highly qualified” teachers of secondary mathematics or science.
Coursework
CIMS participants will complete certification area courses through Arcadia University. Tuition certification courses will be paid by the CIMS Grant and tuition for background courses will be paid for by the student (if applicable). Fulfillment of background requirements will be handled on an individual basis with the Program Director/Academic Advisor.
Registration and Billing
Students will register for Arcadia courses through the Self-Service link found here or through the Self-Service link on MyArcadia. If you have not used Self-Service to register in the past, please see our tutorials below for assistance.
Registration Using Self-Service Tutorial
Username and Password Help Tutorial
All certification coursework is paid for through the CIMS Grant. If you receive a bill in error, please contact us.
Support
Mentors
All CIMS participants will be supported by an in-school mentor for the first year of the program. Please contact Emily Netter, CIMS Grant Coordinator, for information on your mentor or if you need additional support throughout your program.
Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is available for all CIMS Participants. Our tutor, Michael Aviles, will be available to support you with content area questions in Mathematics, General Science, Biology, and Chemistry during the following times:
Mondays 4pm- 8pm
Thursdays 4pm- 8pm
Saturdays 12pm- 4pm
Sundays 12pm- 4pm
You can message or video chat with him through:
AOL instant messenger (or iChat if using a Mac computer)
username: CIMStutormwa
Skype
username: mw.aviles
Semester Courses
*Please refer to your Program Plan prior to registering for any course
Summer II 2010
| ED566D.CMS2 Instructional and Assistive Technologies |
| Dates: |
July 12th-Aug. 27th |
| Day: |
Online |
| Time: |
Online |
| Location: |
Online |
| Instructor: |
Rosa McAllister |
| Textbooks: |
Cook, A. M. & Hussey, S. M. (2002). Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, St. Louis, MO: Mosby (ISBN 0323006434)
OR
Cook and Hussey, 2008, Assistive Technologies, 3rd Edition - Principles and Practice, St. Louis, MO: MOSBY (ISBN: 0323039073)
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AND
| ED582.CMS2 Supporting Students with High Incidence Disabilities |
| Dates: |
July 12th-Aug. 27th |
| Day: |
Online |
| Time: |
Online |
| Location: |
Online |
| Instructor: |
Priscilla Jeter-Iles |
| Textbooks: |
Raymond, Eileen B. (2008) Learners with mild disabilities: A characteristics approach. (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
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Fall 2010
| ED585.CMS1 Positive Behavioral Approaches |
| Dates: |
September 1-December 21 |
| Day: |
Online |
| Time: |
Online |
| Location: |
Online |
| Instructor: |
Catagnus/Schasberger |
| Textbooks: |
Required Text: Positive Behavioral Supports for the Classroom by Brenda K Scheuermann, Judy A Hall. ISBN: 0131131575
Required Supplemental Reading: Habits of Goodness: Case Studies in the Social Curriculum y Ruth Sidney Charney. ISBN: 096186365X
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| ED606.CMS1 Strategic Instruction Emergent & Content Literacy K-12 |
| Dates: |
September 1-December 21 |
| Day: |
Mondays |
| Time: |
4:30 pm - 7:10 pm |
| Location: |
Easton Hall, Room 145 |
| Instructor: |
Ellen Scullin |
| Textbooks: |
Readicide: How Schools are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It by Kelly Gallagher. ISBN-13: 978-1571107800.
and
Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement by Anne Goudvis. ISBN-13: 978-1571104816.
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