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Welcome to The Office of Professional Development

Our department offers flexibly scheduled face-to-face and online courses covering a broad range of topics for those who want to attain or maintain certification or licensure in a particular field, learn new job skills or simply want personal enrichment.

Coursework for Educators

Founded nearly 100 years ago, Notre Dame College has a long tradition of teacher education. The Sisters of Notre Dame were among the first in the U.S. to emphasize teaching licensure and leadership and to specialize in education of students experiencing poverty, diverse populations and those with learning differences.

We continually review and update our teacher education programs with new courses to strive to offer professional development that informs teachers about emerging technologies, pedagogies and interpersonal relationships that are so important to have when working with diverse students, families and administrators.

The Office of Professional Development courses are for those interested in a Reading Endorsement, 4th/5th Grade Endorsement and Principal Licensure. They are not for other license programs.

Notre Dame also offers individual courses ranging from using Google technology in classrooms to teaching special needs students and from decision-making based on measurement to conducting conversations on race in schools.

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Endorsements & Certificates

Reading Endorsement

The Notre Dame College Reading Endorsement prepares teachers to support the reading needs of all students in grades PK-12, whether they are struggling or gifted readers. Click here for details on this program.

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Autism Certificate

The Notre Dame Division of Professional Education is offering an online Autism Certificate through the Office of Professional Development. The sequence of classes will begin October 25, 2021 (Online Term D2).This certificate in advanced training is for working professionals in education, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language pathology, music therapy or any other “touchpoint” profession with students (ages 3-21) with autism spectrum disorders. Candidates must complete five courses (each course is 3 graduate credits). Once all are completed, candidates will be eligible to sit for the IBCCES examination for Certified Autism Specialist (CAS).

Teacher Leader Endorsement

Notre Dame College’s Teacher Leader Endorsement is tailored to meet the needs of the working professional educator. It is designed for the teaching professional that desires a larger leadership role in improving the delivery of instruction. This endorsement will also help to qualify educators for the Lead Professional Educators License, the highest qualification of Ohio’s four-tiered licensure structure. This program is in collaboration with our partner, Instructional Delivery Services. Classes are currently offered online.

Contact Sandy Weaver with Instructional Delivery Services at 216-406-5556. Each class is currently available online, and the cost is $465 per class.

4th/5th Grade Endorsement Program

The 4/5 Endorsement is now accepting new students. This program is for educators interested in expanding their education and resume by adding the 4th/5th grade level endorsement.

If you would like to be considered, please contact Kris Jensen at 216-373-5219 or at kjensen@ndc.edu.

Principal Licensure Program

Educators interested in a career as a school principal or administrator can obtain the necessary coursework by enrolling in this 8-course (24 credit), online endorsement program. Educators must have a Master’s degree and current teaching license as well as other requirements to begin the program.

Special COURSES

NEW! Experiential Learning: Professional Development for Educators

UltraMission Experiential Learning Coursework

Lynn Nagy, Ph.D., UltraMissions

Lynne Nagy, Ph.D., UltraMissions

Educators and workforce experts agree that our children need improved 21st Century skills. Necessary to be adequately prepared for college and work, these skills focus on four critical areas of development: collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, critical thinking and problem solving. In a team-based environment, students acquire strategies and skills for problem solving and are challenged to rethink assumptions about themselves and their world.

Based on the tenets of Outward Bound, the goal of UltraMissions coursework is to increase educator effectiveness through the promotion of leadership development and group problem solving, the growth of learning communities and the application of holistic learning models for the enhancement of outcomes for all students.

If you are interested in these courses, click on our REGISTER tab and the UltraMissions catalog to register.

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Foundations of Reading Test Review

ED190-Navigating the Foundations of Reading (190) Test Review Course For ECE, MCE, and MMIS Candidate Info

Outstanding opportunity for teachers and preservice teachers who are seeking initial licensure in Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education or Mild Moderate Intervention Specialist available. course title – ED190 Navigating the Foundations of Reading (190) Test: A review for ECE, MCE and MMIS Candidates for Success on the Exam.

Technology courses

Notre Dame College offers additional coursework in various areas of technology as it is constantly changing in today’s classrooms.

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Course Catalog

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Real Estate Course Offerings

Notre Dame College  has an agreement with RealEstateCE.com to promote online renewal courses for real estate licensees. Notre Dame College is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral service. 

Any questions regarding course content or course technology, and/or to complete the registration process, should be directed to https://realestatece.com/a/notre-dame-college .

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Educational Partnerships

Instructional Delivery Services (IDS) Courses

Notre Dame College is partnered with Instructional Delivery Services (IDS). Online-only courses will be available in technology, differentiation, trauma, classroom management and much more.

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Winter/Spring 2024 Catalog

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LAKEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS COURSES

Notre Dame College, in collaboration with Lakewood City Schools, offers a variety of courses only for this school district showcasing educators from Lakewood City Schools. If your school would like to offer courses click below for more information on our Teachers Teaching Teachers program.

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Teacher Education Institute (TEI)

Notre Dame College is partnered with Teacher Education Institute (TEI) to offer online professional development courses. To view what is offered through TEI, click here.

In addition to IDS, Notre Dame will also be offering online classes through the Teacher Education Institute (TEI). At the Course Catalog page, click on the Technology catalog to register. In addition to the Notre Dame online courses there are other online opportunities through Teacher Education Institute (TEI). See their link below for a list of courses.

Please note that you do not register for IDS or TEI courses through Notre Dame College but directly with them! Click here for more information. Also, do not use Internet Explorer while trying to view or register for classes as you will not be able to do view pages.

Featured Courses - NEW (click to expand)

ED 553 M: Mindset Matters: Wellness Learning For All Content Areas

ED 601 E: Strategies For Teaching Equity and Social Comprehension

See TEI website for descriptions and information to register.

NEW!

Teacher Education Institute (TEI) is now offering shorter-term ZOOM classes for professional development.  For more information, click here: https://www.teachereducation.com/Face-to-Face-Course-Schedule–Zoom-and-On-Site–6-23493.html

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