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Welcome to the Professional Development Workshops!

The School of Education & Allied Professions is accredited nationally by NCATE (the Standard of Excellence in Teacher Preparation) and regionally by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Purpose


The School of Education & Allied Professions is committed to supporting compassionate professionals in the fields of teaching, higher administration, exercise science and human services by providing opportunities to earn workshop credit toward maintaining licensure renewals. At a reduced rate, you can earn up to six semester hours (with prior approval) of workshop credit to apply toward a master's degree in education.

Contact Julie Slife, Coordinator of the Professional Development Program, at 937-229-3348 for additional information.

Learn how to earn credit through our programs!

Earning Workshop Credit


There are several convenient ways to earn workshop credit:

  • Create a workshop (pdf) within your school or organization.
  • Attend an upcoming workshop (on campus or off campus).
  • Register for an online video workshop through Educational Impact Academy.
  • Contact other approved workshop providers who offer University of Dayton workshop credit.

Record of Workshop Credit


All completed graduate workshops through the University of Dayton School of Education & Allied Professions are awarded non-graded workshop credit or “CR” on official transcripts. The credit, or “CR,” is equal to or better than the letter grade of a “B.”

An automatic grade report will be mailed to you approximately one week after the grading period. This report will reflect the credit on your University of Dayton student record. An automatic grade report is not an official transcript.

Check out our summer offerings!

The following workshops are offered through the University of Dayton School of Education & Allied Professions for one, two or three semester hours of PD workshop credit.

Culteral Competency Summer Workshop


Presented by UD & Did You Know Publishing

Please note that this is a Summer, Term 2, 2013 offering.

This course is designed for all educators and will provide the opportunity for participants to examine the impact of race and culture in their personal lives as well as in their professional lives. The goal for this course is to help participants to go beyond knowledge about others to include self-knowledge. Participants on this journey will be involved in hands-on activities which will require each person to take a look at their inner selves; and provides multiple opportunities to analyze and reflect on their racial identities as multifaceted cultural beings. 

To learn more and to register, please visit http://www.didyouknowpublishing.com/UDSummerWorkshop.html >>

Summer, Term 1, 2013


Class #1: Developing and Improving Attitude and Character


"A Vital Key to Student Success"

This course is designed for all educators and will stress the implementation of the “Character Card” system, a proven method for improving the attitude and character of students. This hands-on class will challenge participants to develop their own plan for character development. Mr. Jim Place will be the primary presenter for this class.

  • When: Tuesday, June 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Registration at 8:00
  • Where: 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., the old NCR headquarters, which is now the University of Dayton River Campus
  • Credit: You must complete your assignment by June 27. This is a Summer, Term One, 2013 class. Non-graded credit will be posted the week of July 8.

Note: Class #2 was only offered this winter and will not be offered this summer.

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Class #3: Character Education


"Best Practices"

Six classroom teachers will share their proven method for improving the attitude and character of students. At times the class will split into Elementary, Middle School and Secondary. This hands on class will challenge participants to develop their own plan for character development. Mr. Jim Place will be the primary presenter for this class.

  • When: Thursday, June 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Registration at 8:00
  • Where: 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., the old NCR headquarters, which is now the University of Dayton River Campus
  • Credit: You must complete your assignment by June 27. This is a Summer, Term One, 2013 class. Non-graded credit will be posted the week of July 8.

Download print brochure and registration form (pdf) >>

Class #5: Passion as an Educator through Character Education


(Note: This is the first time this class has been offered.)

Download print brochure and registration form (pdf) >>

  • When: Friday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Registration at 8:00
  • Where: 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., the old NCR headquarters, which is now the University of Dayton River Campus
  • Credit: You must complete your assignment by June 27. This is a Summer, Term One, 2013 class. Non-graded credit will be posted the week of July 8.

Summer, Term 2, 2013


Class #4: Character Education


"Best Practices"

This class features speakers who will share their ideas on how to prepare successful future employees. This hands on class will challenge participants to develop their own plan for character development. Mr. Jim Place will be the primary presenter for this class.

  • When: Tuesday, June 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Registration at 8:00
  • Where: 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., the old NCR headquarters, which is now the University of Dayton River Campus
  • Credit: You must complete your assignment by July 15. This is a Summer, Term Two, 2013 class. Non-graded credit will be posted the first week of August.

Download print brochure and registration form (pdf) >>

Class #1: Developing and Improving Attitude and Character


"A Vital Key to Student Success"

This course is designed for all educators and will stress the implementation of the “Character Card” system, a proven method for improving the attitude and character of students. This hands-on class will challenge participants to develop their own plan for character development.  Mr. Jim Place will be the primary presenter for this class.

  • When: Tuesday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Registration at 8:00
  • Where: Holiday Inn, 4181 W. 150th Street, Cleveland, Ohio (near airport). Free parking.
  • Credit: You must complete your assignment by July 15. This is a Summer, Term Two, 2013 class. Non-graded credit will be posted the first week of August.

Download print brochure and registration form (pdf) >>

Class #1: Developing and Improving Attitude and Character


"A Vital Key to Student Success"

This course is designed for all educators and will stress the implementation of the “Character Card” system, a proven method for improving the attitude and character of students. This hands-on class will challenge participants to develop their own plan for character development.  Mr. Jim Place will be the primary presenter for this class.

  • When: Thursday, June 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. Registration at 1:30.
  • Where: Cincinnati Crown Plaza Hotel, 11320 Chester Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. Free parking.
  • Credit: You must complete your assignment by July 15. This is a Summer, Term Two, 2013 class. Non-graded credit will be posted the first week of August.

Download print brochure and registration form (pdf) >>

To Register


Pre-registration is required and must be received five days before the workshop. Your $50.00 non-refundable registration fee must accompany your registration. You will receive a confirmation email from Jim Place to confirm receipt of your registration.  

Download print brochure and registration form (pdf) >>

Tuition & Fees


$200.00 per semester hour. Participants have the option of taking the class for one, two or three credits. Additional independent study will be required if taking the class for two or three credits. Payment for the university tuition will be collected on the day of the workshop. These are pass/fail classes.

Additional Information


  • Facilitators include Dr. Gene Moulin and Mr. Jim Place.
  • Lunch will be provided at all classes.
  • Please contact Julie Slife, Professional Development Workshop Program Coordinator, at 937-229-3348.

Earn workshop credit through affiliated online workshop programs!

Educational Impact Academy


The University of Dayton in collaboration with Educational Impact (EI) Academy is pleased to provide workshop credit for Educational Impact Academy online video programs. EI is a premier online provider of professional development videos for teachers, administrators and university students. 

To purchase EI courses and to purchase University of Dayton credit, please contact Julie Slife at 937-229-3348 or email her at jslife1@udayton.edu.

Greene County Career Center Adult Workforce Division


The University of Dayton, in collaboration with the Greene County Career Center, is offering workshop credit (graduate and undergraduate) for online, on-demand, self-paced Professional Development courses. “Ed2Go” instructor-led courses are comprehensive six-week courses, accessible 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.   

Find out which community partners host our workshops!

The University of Dayton partners with local school districts as well as local organizations to provide workshop credits. To find a workshop near you, review our partners below.

The Dayton Art Institute
Phone: 937-223-5277

Miami Valley Regional Center
Phone: 937-236-9965

Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC)
Phone: 937-225-4606

Southwestern Ohio Instructional Technology Association (SOITA)
Phone: 800-964-8211

For additional information on becoming an approved workshop provider, please email Julie Slife or call 937-229-3348.

Have questions? Let us know!

Professional Development Workshop Program
School of Education & Allied Professions
300 College Park Ave.
Dayton, OH 45469-0526

Phone: 937-229-3348
Fax: 937-229-3199

Julie Slife
Professional Development Workshop Program Coordinator
937-229-3348