Pacific Mentorship Pilot Program – The Power of Partnerships

3 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This three-hour graduate credit course, designed for the Pacific Mentorship Program Pilot (SY 2024-25), offers professional learning for mentor teachers and mentees. Participants will meet monthly and during Focused Collaboration sessions to enhance skills in DoDEA's six components of Excellent Instruction, including goal alignment, student engagement, assessment, differentiation, and creating a supportive learning environment. The sessions focus on identifying strengths, growth opportunities, and improving instructional practices to boost student achievement.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø for DoDEA Participants.

IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

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What You Will Learn

  • Enhance planning and delivery of the DoDEA curriculum, resources, and instructional best practices
  • Strengthen teaching practices and leadership skills to develop effective leadership teams in districts and schools
  • Leverage data to identify diverse learning needs and gaps, planning best practice strategies to support all learners and increase student achievement
  • Foster a culture of collaboration by engaging in instructional rounds and providing actionable feedback for teachers
  • Build and model dedication to continuous improvement and network with other school and district leaders to support the 2024-25 SY

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the IKUN×ÊÔ´Íøâ€™s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Learning Method Information

IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your IKUN×ÊÔ´Íøal goals.

Credit Validation

The IKUN×ÊÔ´Íøâ€™s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.