Fairfax 58-Section 689
Fall 2025 Course Information
Course: EDSE 641 [Instructional Strategies for Reading and Writing], section 689
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 9/16/25 - 11/18/25
Times: 5:15 pm — 9:15 pm
Instructional Method: Hybrid — Mix of face-to-face meetings and online instruction.
- Dates of face-to-face meetings: 9/16; 9/30;10/14; 10/28; 11/4
- Dates of synchronous online video meetings: all other Tuesdays (9/16 — 11/18)
- Additional Work: Asynchronous coursework will supplement weekly meetings.
Location of face-to-face meetings: Woodson High School, Room A119
Instructor: Dr. Pamela Williamson (pwilli6@gmu.edu)
Textbooks:
- Archer, A. L., & Hughes, C. A. (2010). Explicit instruction: Effective and efficient teaching. Guilford Press. Chapters. 3, 4, 8 only (Note: Students should already have this text from EDSE 540)
- Harris, K. R., Graham, S., Mason, L. H., & Friedlander, B. (2008). Powerful writing strategies for all students. Brooks. ISBN-13: 978-1-55766-705-2
- Vaughn, S., & Bos C. S. (2025). Strategies for teaching students with learning and behavior problems (11th ed.). Pearson.
Tuition: Payment will be due by 9/18/25
(Please note that the payment website will open two weeks before the tuition due date).
- With 1-19 students, $1,920 (this includes 15% VA educator discount)
- With 20+ students, $1,692(this includes 25% cohort discount)
Spring 1 2026 Course Information
Course: EDSE 643 [Instructional Strategies for Math], section 689
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 1/6/26 - 3/3/26
Times: 5:15 pm — 9:45 pm
Instructional Method: Hybrid — Mix of face-to-face meetings and online instruction.
- Dates of face-to-face meetings: 1/20; 2/3; 2/17; 2/24
- Additional Work: Asynchronous coursework.
Location of face-to-face meetings: TBA
Instructor: TBA
Textbook:
Fennell, F., Kobett, B. M., & Wray, J. A. (2017). The formative 5: Everyday assessment techniques for every math classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin
Tuition: Payment will be due by 1/8/26
(Please note that the payment website will open two weeks before the tuition due date).
- With 1-19 students, $1,920 (this includes 15% VA educator discount)
- With 20+ students, $1,692(this includes 25% cohort discount)
Spring 2 2026 Course Information
Course: EDSE 544 [Adapted Instructional Methods and Transition for Secondary Learners], section 689
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 3/10/26 - 5/12/26
Times: 5:15 pm — 9:45 pm
Instructional Method: Online
- Online synchronous meetings on every Tuesday (3/10/26 - 5/12/26)
- Spring Break 3/30 - 4/3
- Additional Work: Synchronous online meetings will be supplemented by asynchronous coursework.
Location of face-to-face meetings: TBA
Instructor: TBA
Textbook:
Morningstar & Clavenna-Deane (2018) Your Complete Guide to Transition Planning and Services 1st Edition; ISBN-13: 978-1598573114
- https://products.brookespublishing.com/Your-Complete-Guide-to-Transition-Planning-and-Services-P1033.aspx
Tuition: Payment will be due by 3/12/26
(Please note that the payment website will open two weeks before the tuition due date).
- With 1-19 students, $1,920 (this includes 15% VA educator discount)
- With 20+ students, $1,692(this includes 25% cohort discount)
For information about individually scheduled Special Education Masters Degree courses, EDSE 517 & EDSE 590 visit: Masters Courses