Loudoun 24-Section 686
Spring 1 2025 Course Information
Course: EDSE 641 [Instructional Strategies for Reading and Writing], section 686
Day: Wednesday
Dates: 1/8/25 - 3/5/25
Instructional Method: Mix of face-to-face meetings and online instruction. See the face-to-face meeting dates below. All other meeting dates will be synchronous online video meetings supplemented by asynchronous online coursework.
It is expected that you attend all face-to-face meetings in person and online synchronous sessions. If you do not feel you will be able to complete the requirements of the course, please speak with your advisor.
Dates of face-to-face meetings: 1/8; 1/22; 2/5; 2/19; 2/26
Times: 4:45 pm — 9:15pm
Location for face-to-face meetings: Stone Bridge HS; 43100 Hay Road; Ashburn, Va 20147 — SBH Room 200
Please double check the location of your class here before your first face-to-face class meeting. Any updates or changes to the location will be posted here as soon as available.
Instructor: Dr. Sharon Ray (sray4@gmu.edu)
Textbooks:
(1) Archer, A. L., & Hughes, C. A. (2010). Explicit instruction: Effective and efficient teaching. Guilford Press. Chps. 3, 4, 8 only (Note: Students should already have this text from EDSE 540)
(2) 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
(3) Vaughn, S., & Bos C. S. (2025). Strategies for teaching students with learning and behavior problems (11th ed.). Pearson
Tuition: Payment will be due by 1/10/25.
(Please note that the payment website will open two weeks before the tuition due date).
- With 1-19 students, tuition is $1,908 (this includes 15% VA educator discount)
- With 20+ students, tuition is $1,683(this includes 25% cohort discount).
Spring 2 2025 Course Information
Course: EDSE 662 [Consultation and Collaboration], section 686
Day: Wednesday
Dates: 3/12/25 - 5/14/25
Instructional Method: Mix of face-to-face meetings and online instruction. See the face-to-face meeting dates below. All other course weeks will be conducted using asynchronous online instruction.
It is expected that you attend all face-to-face meetings in person and online synchronous sessions, if any. If you do not feel you will be able to complete the requirements of the course, please speak with your advisor.
Dates of face-to-face meetings: 3/12; 3/19; 4/9; 5/7 (Spring Break: 4/14 — 4/18)
Times: 4:45 pm — 9:15pm
Location for face-to-face meetings: Stone Bridge HS; 43100 Hay Road; Ashburn, Va 20147 — SBH Room 200
Please double check the location of your class here before your first face-to-face class meeting. Any updates or changes to the location will be posted here as soon as available.
Instructor: Dr. Heather Walter (hwalter2@gmu.edu)
Textbooks:
Please purchase books from publisher directly.
1. Friend & Cook. (2021) Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals. (9th ed.) Pearson. Order information: Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals
2. Gibb & Dyches. (2020). IEPs: Writing quality individualized education programs. (4th ed.). Pearson. Order information: IEPs: Guide to Writing Individualized Education Programs
Tuition: Payment will be due by 3/14/25.
(Please note that the payment website will open two weeks before the tuition due date).
- With 1-19 students, tuition is $1,908 (this includes 15% VA educator discount)
- With 20+ students, tuition is $1,683(this includes 25% cohort discount).
For information about individually scheduled Special Education Masters Degree courses, EDSE 517 & EDSE 590 visit: Masters Courses