PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Act 48/1 Credit
Villanova University offers one-credit workshops which allow you to earn Act 48 credits or work towards an MA in Education or Certificate in Teacher Leadership. To receive your Act 48 credtis, please complete this form and return it to the Registrar. Act 48 credits are processed at the end of the semester.
Special Tuition Discounts for current Teachers & School Administrators:
- 40% for employees of Catholic schools
- 20% for employees of non-Catholic schools
For tuition rates and fees, please see the Bursar's website
Education Workshops
October 24-25
EDU 7187 Cultivating Community - Higher Education
Instructor: Michelle Filling-Brown
In this applied theory workshop, students will explore strategies to build community, improve morale, and foster a sense of belonging and mattering in higher education.
November 6-7
EDU 7119 Academic Advising Foundations - Higher Education
Instructors: Kirstin DeFusco Houtz and Olivia Mendenall
Explore the conceptual and practical aspects of higher education academic advising. Working towards a philosophy of student support, students critically examine multidisciplinary theories guiding the field and their practical applications. Contemporary issues are also addressed.
November 6-7
EDU 7506 Creative Effective Learning - K-12
Instructor: Lisa Marco-Bujosa, Ph.D.
For K-12 teachers, technology and curriculum specialists to 1) understand the physical, cognitive and social aspects of learning environments; and 2) use these understandings to design more effective learning environments, leveraging knowledge from the learning sciences and incorporating multimedia technology.
November 13-14
EDU 7222 Instructional Design K-12
Instructor: Christa Bialka. Ed.D
A practical workshop that addresses latest trends in instructional designed-based research and teaching. Combining learning theory with evidenced-based best practices, participants will learn to develop lessons and learning environments to optimize student engagement, skill development, understanding and retention.
Counseling Workshops
October 9-10
CHR 7601 Eating Disorders
Instructor: Chu Chian Chong, Ph.D.
November 6-7
CHR 7169 Introduction to Play Therapy
Instructor: Terence Yee, Ph.D.
Enhance the counseling relationship with children by utilizing toys and play media to facilitate children's expression, personal growth, and self-understanding. Role-playing and watching practice video is an integral part of this workshop.
Note: All workshops must have at least five students enrolled to run. Those with less than five enrolled two weeks prior to the date will be canceled.
Education Workshops
January 22-23
EDU 7529 Higher Ed Disability Services - Higher Education
Instructor: Nicole Subik
Students will review disability regulations, policies, language, and events in a higher education context. Through discussion and project-based learning, students will learn to create accessible and inclusive programming and audit existing policies.
February 5-6
EDU 7223 School Finance & Budgeting
Instructor: Anthony Stevenson, Ph.D.
Workshop focuses on budgeting & finance fundamentals for PA school districts. Participants will learn about policies, laws, and accounting standards. School district funding trends along with the Governor's budget recommendations will also be analyzed. Budget development concludes workshop.
February 12-13
EDU 7240 Soliciting Student Voices
Instructor: Jerusha Conner, Ph.D.
The workshop will address the definition of student voices; the pedagogical and philosophical warrants for it; the benefits and drawbacks of student voice efforts; and best practices for soliciting and using student voice to improve instruction and strengthen schools.
February 12-13
EDU 7149 Mindfulness in Schools
Instructor: Christopher Schmidt, Ph.D.
Participants will examine the concepts and engage in the practice of the fundamental elements of mindfulness. The workshop will review the research on the integration of mindfulness into schools and prepare to incorporate these practices with their students.
February 12-13
EDU 7553 College Student Demographics - Higher Education
Instructor: Ariella Robbins, Ph.D.
This workshop explores student identities, institutional contexts, and campus social movements, with attention to current trends intersecting identities of race, class, gender, and disability.
March 19-20
EDU 7553 Trends in Collegian Well-Being - Higher Education
Instructor: Stacy Andes, Ph.D.
This workshop takes a critical look at how higher education institutions are defining, measuring and performing on student well-being outcomes through a restorative, health-promoting lens.
April 2-3
EDU 7562 Teaching Real World Issues across Disciplines - K-12
Instructor: Lisa Marco-Bujosa, Ph.D.
In-depth exploration of a topic currently trending in K-12 education. Hands on work to develop relevant skills and critically assess new developments and debates in the public schools.
Counseling Workshops
February 5-6
CHR 7130 Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Instructor: Charlotte Anderson
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an innovative, evidence-based intervention used to address a multitude of treatment concerns. Counselors will learn specific tenets of DBT: Mindfulness, Distress, Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Middle Path and behavior shaping
March 19-20
CHR 7155 Human Sexuality
Instructor: Amber Haley, Ph.D.
This workshop addresses issues related to normal psycho-sexual development. Sexual concerns often are a source of confusion for clients. Workshop will help counselors become more comfortable & knowledgeable about the subject matter.
April 9-10
CHR 7810 Elite Admission & Scholarship
Instructor: Christopher LaTempa
Workshop will cover the many extra steps that highly qualified students may add to their college application process including honors programs, elite scholarship applications, extra essays, high stakes interviews, and more.
Note: All workshops must have at least five students enrolled to run. Those with less than five enrolled two weeks prior to the date will be canceled.
If you are a new to Villanova and are not currently enrolled in one of our education programs, or have never taken a workshop before please Please contact our office for registration information.
If you are currently enrolled in one of our education programs or you have taken a workshop before you are considered a past student you can register for the workshops through My Nova.
Students who are enrolled in other degree programs at Villanova and are interested in taking a workshop, please contact our office for registration information.
To receive Act 48 credits please complete the Act 48 Reporting Form below and send it to the Registrar's Office to be processed. Please note, credits will only be sent to PDE once grades have been posted at the end of the semester. The full reporting process takes 4-6 weeks.
For more information on Act 48 reporting please visit the Registrar's Website or contact Nancy Franz in the Education and Counseling department with any questions.
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