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GPAEA is proud to partner with Drake University to offer graduate credit and would like to congratulate them on maintaining their overall ranking as thrid among Midwest master's universities in the U.S. News Best Colleges 2013 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report magazine. Please click here to view the full article on Drake University's website.

CE Credits Online
These courses are approved for academic credit through our association with Humboldt State University (HSU), part of the California University system. HSU is accepted by the Iowa State Board of Examiners. Courses are approved for post-baccalaureate credit (graduate level) and intended for credential or licensure purposes. For Iowa licensure renewal, university credit must be obtained through HSU at the end of the course with an additional fee of $40 per credit plus a $10 processing fee per transaction.
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Drake University School of Education - Extended Education
Official transcripts are sent to every student after they complete a course and grades have been processed. These transcripts are cumulative and there is no charge to the student. If the student wants additional copies of their transcript, they can be ordered for $5 each.

For information on obtaining transcripts, coaching classes, endorsement programs, and other relevant topics -
Drake
Online Courses
PLS Online Courses
Online Gifted and Talented and Middle School Endorsements
Reading Endorsement Program
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Courses for Athletic Coaches and Physical Educators
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Drake University Administrator Preparation Posting

Guidance to Institutions and Accrediting Agencies Regarding a Credit Hour

Drake University offers two types of courses through this Area Education Agency. These courses may be used in the following ways:

Renewal of teaching certificates

Advancement on local salary schedules

Elective credits toward graduate degree programs

Are all credits applicable in these three ways?

Answer: No. The two types of course designations are EDMA and EDEX. Both are eligible for renewal of teaching certificates and advancement on local salary schedules. Graduate credit rules for these course types are as follows:

Courses that have a number starting with EDMA (Educational Masters) may be transferred into one or more Drake University School of Education graduate programs (with adviser approval).

Courses that have a number starting with EDEX (Educational Extension) may be applicable towards recertification or salary advancement. Refer to your state or local guidelines. These courses are not transferable into degree programs.

For information pertaining to certification or transfer of credit, it is important you check in advance with your university adviser or local/state guidelines as applicable.

Anti -Bullying: Where to Start (EDMA 205) Course Online

March 11 - May 5, 2013
3 graduate semester hours—$550

Bullying is a growing problem in our schools. Discover what you can do to halt bullying and harassment and improve the culture and climate of your classroom.

Call 1-800-76-TEACH to register or go to www.drake.edu/edex /distance .

Human Relations Course Online (EDMA204)

January 14 - March 10, 2013
3 graduate semester hours—$550

Enhance your classroom skills and techniques related to human relations and increase your knowledge of this important topic. Learn how to improve your awareness of and interpersonal relationships with individuals within different subgroups. This course is approved by the Iowa and Nebraska Departments
of Education to meet their core requirements for human relations training.

Call 1-800-76-TEACH to register or go to www.drake.edu/edex/distance .

Teacher Leadership Strategies (EDMA 206)

January 14 - March 10, 2013
3 graduate semester hours—$550

Enhance your leadership abilities and learn how to communicate more effectively
and persuasively with students, parents, colleagues, community members, and
board members. This course will explore ideas of leadership, communication, and
personal relationships as they relate to your social and professional relationships.

Call 1-800-76-TEACH to register or go to www.drake.edu/edex/distance .

Transcript Review Contacts for Endorsements:

Talented and Gifted - Beisser, Sally

Middle School Endorsement - Todd Hodgkinson, todd.hodgkinson@drake.edu

Reading Endorsement - Margaret Burns-Fess, reading@drake.edu

Online Literacy Coaching Certificate
Iowa State University

The School of Education at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for the Online Literacy Coaching Certificate program that starts this summer. This 17-credits, totally online program is designed to prepare classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and other school personnel to serve in literacy leadership roles with the goal of improving teacher practices and student achievement in diverse Pre K-12 school settings.

It is a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in literacy research, policy, practice, and leadership skills. The admission process is limited.

Application deadline for Summer Cohort is March 1, 2013.

Detailed application information can be found at the program website (http://www.education.iastate.edu/literacy-coaching) or request additional information at literacy-coach@iastate.edu.

Graceland University - Masters of Education
Graceland University currently offers a Master of Education with the following emphasis: Quality Schools; Collaborative Learning and Teaching; Mild/Moderate Special Education; and Technology Integration.
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Graceland

Morningside College
Morningside College offers the graduate degree program, Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as a variety of graduate endorsements.
Current Education Graduate Classes -
Morningside
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Morningside Virtual Learning Courses

Viterbo University Graduate School of Education
Graduate Studies in Education at Viterbo University provide teaching professionals with licensure and degree programming. They offer not only the professional development Master of Arts in Education degree, but also licensure programs in reading, early childhood, secondary initial licensure, and principal licensure.
Viterbo
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