Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

• Alaska Pacific University
• Ashland University
• Chapman University
• Nova Southeastern University
• Roosevelt University
• University of San Diego
• Wright State University
• Additional Options

Grading Policy

End-of-Course Assessment/Course Review
The final assessment for each RED course, called "Course Review," assesses your ability to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the course material. Scholastic RED gives you the opportunity to retake the assessment if you are not satisfied with your initial score. You will be given a new set of 20 questions. RED will recognize the best score as the final one.

Grading the Review
Scholastic RED's university partners determine the credit requirements for each RED course and conduct an evaluation of student work. Many of RED's university partners determine students' grades by using the score on the Course Review. No officer of Scholastic RED or of the university can change a student's Review score.

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Alaska Pacific University

Collaboration between Scholastic RED and Alaska Pacific University (accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) allows educators to register to receive graduate credit for RED courses from Alaska Pacific University. Credit hours are noted on the table below. These credits are being offered as Continuing Education or Professional Development credits. If participants intend to transfer these credits to a degree program then they should first consult with the degree-granting institution for approval.

Course Requirements

• Participate in all required online sessions
• Read all assigned readings
• Meet with facilitators four times during the course
• Upon completion of the Scholastic RED course, send a copy of your RED Course Record to Alaska Pacific University.

Upon completion of the course, you must send a 1-2 page reflection and personal summary of the course. Include the following:

• Number and title of course
• Your name
• Your address, e-mail address and telephone number(s)
• Highlight and briefly discuss 3 major key points of the course
• Relate how you will apply these key points in your profession

Send this summary to Karen McCain, mccain@alaskapacific.edu and CC to Evelina Walker, ewalker@alaskapacific.edu.

The grading criteria are:

A	18-20
B	16-17
C	14-15
D	12-13
F	11 and below

**Your Reflection and personal summary of the course will also be considered in your grade.

To send a copy of your RED Course Record, go to www.scholasticred.com and log in using your username and password. From the Scholastic RED homepage, click the My RED Course Record button on the lower left side of the page. Click the E-mail My RED Course Record link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for Alaska Pacific University.

Official or unofficial transcripts can be ordered at the end of the semester for which you are registered. Please contact the Alaska Pacific University Registrar's Office.

Instructor of Record: Karen McCain
Class contact for course information: Karen McCain, 907.56.8243 or email mccain@alaskapacific.edu

In you have questions, comments or concerns about any course information please contact Evelina Walker ewalker@alaskapacific.edu, Jennifer Gross jgross@alaskapacific.edu or Karen McCain mccain@alaskapacific.edu.

Instructor: Karen McCain, 907-56-8243, mccain@alaskapacific.edu
Class contact for grade: see above
Full course title and number: Select from the following options. Include full title and number.

If a course is offered through Scholastic RED and does not appear below, please contact the Registrar's Office at APU.

Location of class: Enter the city and state where the course is being taken.

Class date(s): Enter the "current date" in the field requesting class dates.

**Note: The course start date will be the date you register for the course with Alaska Pacific University. You must register for graduate credit within 10 days of logging in to Scholastic RED and beginning the course. The course end date is 90-days after the course start date.)

Fees: Select the button for 3 semester units of credit - $165.00, for 2 credits - $140.00.

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

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Ashland University

Graduate credit from Ashland University may be earned upon successful completion of Scholastic RED course requirements. Credit hours per course are listed on the table below. Graduate credits may be used as electives in select Ashland University M.S. Education programs and/or to meet local salary or State of Ohio licensure requirements.

• Participate in and complete all required online and face-to-face sessions.
• The result on the Course Review (end of course assessment) will determine your final grade. Upon completion of the Scholastic RED course, you must send your Scholastic RED Course Record to Ashland University.

To send a copy of your RED Course Record, go to www.scholasticred.com and log-in using your user name and password. From the My RED Homepage, click the My Course Record button on the left side of the page. Click the Email My RED Course Record link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for Ashland University.

The grading criteria are:

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

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Chapman University

Graduate Credit
Collaboration between Scholastic RED and Chapman University (accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges) allows educators to register for graduate credit from Chapman University. Credit hours per course are listed on the table below. Chapman's main campus is located in Orange County, California, with many branches throughout California and Washington. Credits may be transferred to a degree program but participants should first consult with the degree-granting organization for this permission. Credits are generally used for teacher certification and/or salary enhancement purposes.

Graduate Credit Costs
Course tuition ($55/credit hour; 3 units of credit)	$165
No application or registration fees

Course Requirements

• Participate in all required online sessions.
• No writing assignments are required.
• Upon completion of the Scholastic RED course, send a copy of your RED Course Record to Chapman University.

To send a copy of your RED Course Record, log-in to Scholastic RED using your user name and password. From the Scholastic RED Homepage, click the My Course Record button on the left side of the page. Click the Email My RED Course Record link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for Chapman University.

To register, go to this secure online registration site by clicking on or cutting and pasting the link below to your browser:
https://secure.smallerwebs.com/thassociates/Default.aspx?CatID=4

Upon completion of each course a grade report from Chapman University will be mailed to your home address approximately three weeks following the posting of grades. Transcripts from Chapman University are available for $10.00. To request a transcript call Chapman University Registrar at: 1-800-392-8704.

Full course title and number: Select from the following options. Include full title and number.

Location of class: Enter the city and state where the course is being taken.

Class date(s): The course start date will be the date you register for the course with Chapman University. You must register for graduate credit within 10 days of logging in to Scholastic RED and beginning the course. The course end date is 90-days after the course start date.

Course Fee: $165

Purchase Order Payments: Fax Purchase Order to 623-572-7495, Attention Chapman University. Registration will not be complete until the Purchase Order is received.

Complete the registration information. Then, click "Submit." Your registration is not complete until you receive a Conformation Number. Please print this page for your records. If you provided a correct e-mail address, the system will send you payment verification upon successful completion of your registration and a registration verification number. If you have questions, comments or concerns about your registration with the Chapman University, send an email to Dr. Tim Ham thassociates@cox.net or Dr. Vicente Ontiveros vontiveros3@cox.net for a prompt response.

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

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NOVA Southeastern University (NSU)

Scholastic RED reading courses are accredited by The Fischler Graduate School of Education and Human Services of Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a nationally accredited university and one of the largest graduate schools of education in the country. Scholastic RED offers teachers the opportunity to apply for Graduate Credit for completion of RED online courses through our partnership with NSU.

Graduate Credit
3 Graduate Credit Hours/Red Course
A teacher who completes one Scholastic RED-facilitated course and an additional culminating project may apply to receive 3 graduate credits from Nova Southeastern University. All Scholastic RED courses can count toward the credit hour requirements of a Masters in Education, Concentration in Teaching and Learning from NSU.

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

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Roosevelt University

Graduate Credit
The partnership between Roosevelt University and Scholastic RED allows practicing educators to register to receive three semester hours of graduate per Scholastic RED course from Roosevelt University. Roosevelt University has campuses in Chicago, IL and in Schaumburg, IL.

A maximum of six-semester hours (two courses) of graduate credit will be granted by Roosevelt University for completed Scholastic RED coursework. A maximum of two courses (six semester hours) may be applied toward the elective credit hour requirements in the Master of Arts in Language and Literacy at Roosevelt University. Such credit will be awarded only after a student applies and is admitted to this graduate program.

Graduate Credit Costs
Fee per RED course (three graduate semester credit hours)	$250
Transcript	$5

1. Register and Request a Transcript

OBTAINING THE REGISTRATION AND TRANSCRIPT FORMS
Forms are available by contacting Sheila Coffin, College of Education, Roosevelt University via e-mail at scoffin@roosevelt.edu . Be sure to include 'Scholastic RED-Request for Forms' in the subject line. Form requests can also be obtained via fax. Fax your request to SHEILA COFFIN, Roosevelt University, COE, 'Scholastic RED-Request for Forms' at 847-619-8830. Be sure to include a return fax number, mailing address or e-mail address with each request. Both the registration and transcript request forms may be returned by fax or mail. Electronic registration is not currently available.

RETURN BY FAX
Please complete the Roosevelt University Scholastic RED Registration Form and the Transcript Request form with your credit card information and FAX it to SHEILA COFFIN, Roosevelt University COE, Scholastic RED at 847-619-8830.

OR

RETURN BY MAIL
Complete the Scholastic RED Registration Form and the Transcript Request form and mail with your payment to:
Roosevelt University
College of Education, Scholastic RED
Attention: Sheila Coffin
1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173

NOTE: Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Course tuition for 3 graduate credit hours: $250
Transcript cost: $5.00 per transcript (see Transcript Request form for all options)
The total cost for 3 graduate credit hours and one transcript is $255. All checks should be made out to Roosevelt University.

Please make copies of all registration, and payment paperwork for your files. If there is a problem later on, then it will be a lot easier to correct any mistakes.

The course start date will be the date you register for the course with Roosevelt University. You must register for graduate credit within 10 days of logging in to Scholastic RED course. The following options are available for course credit.

Upon completion of the Scholastic RED Course requirements, send a copy of your RED Course Record to Roosevelt University. To send a copy of your RED Course Record, log-in to Scholastic RED using your user name and password. From the Scholastic RED Homepage, click the My Course Record button on the left side of the page. Click Email My RED Course Record link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for Roosevelt University. (e-mail course records to scoffin@roosevelt.edu Sheila Coffin, Assistant Dean, College of Education, Roosevelt University)

Instructor of Record: Dr. Margaret Policastro

You will receive a grade once Roosevelt University has received a copy of your test results.
The grading criteria are:

A	18-20
B	16-17
C	14-15
D	12-13
F	11 and below

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

Any questions or concerns about your registration, please feel free to contact Sheila Coffin at scoffin@roosevelt.edu. Thank you for choosing Roosevelt University.

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University of San Diego

Graduate Credit
Collaboration between Scholastic RED and the University of San Diego (accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges) allows educators to register to receive graduate credit from the University of San Diego. Credit hours per course are listed on the table below. Credits may be transferred to a degree program but participants should first consult with the degree-granting organization for this permission. Credits are generally used for teacher certification and/or salary enhancement purposes.

Graduate Credit Costs
Course tuition ($55/credit hour; 3 units of credit)	$165
Course tuition ($55/credit hour; 2 units of credit)	$110
No application or registration fees

Course Requirements

• Participate in all required online sessions.


• No writing assignments are required.


• Upon completion of the Scholastic RED course, send a copy of your RED Course Record to the University of San Diego.

Upon completion of each course a cumulative transcript listing all courses completed with the University of San Diego is provided automatically at no charge. Additional transcripts can be requested online for a $5 fee.

Online Registration
To register, go to this secure online registration site by clicking on or cutting and pasting the link below to your browser:
http://usd-online.org/studycourse.aspx

You will need the following information to complete the registration form:

Instructor: Dr. Jim Olivero
Class contact for grade: Dr. Jim Olivero
Full course title and number: Select from the following options. Include full title and number.

Location of class: Enter the city and state where the course is being taken.

Class date(s): Enter the “current date” in the field requesting class dates.
(Note: The course start date will be the date you register for the course with the University of San Diego. You must register for graduate credit within 10 days of logging in to Scholastic RED and beginning the course. The course end date is 90-days after the course start date.)

Fees: Select the button for 3 semester units of credit - $165

Complete the remainder of the form and confirm your registration information. Then, click on the "Continue to Final Payment Page." Your registration is not complete until you receive a web page that displays your Payment Receipt. Please print this page for your records. If you provided a correct e-mail address, the system will send you payment verification upon successful completion of your registration and a registration verification number beginning with the letter “V.”
If you have questions, comments or concerns about your registration with the University of San Diego, send an email to Dr. James L. Olivero for a prompt response: JLO004@aol.com.

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

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Wright State University

Wright State University Division of Professional Development
Collaboration between Scholastic RED and Wright State University (accredited by the National Council For Accreditation of Teacher Education) allows Dayton Public School educators to register to receive 3 graduate quarter hours per course from Wright State University. The quarter hours are generally used for teacher certification and/or salary enhancement purposes.

Graduate Credit Costs
One-time application fee	$10
Course tuition ($136/credit hour)	$408

To Register
Complete the Special Graduate Application and Registration Form and mail it with your check (payable to Wright State University) to:

Wright State University
DPD-415 Allyn Hall
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001

Course Title	Course Number
Putting Reading First in Your Classroom, Grades K-2	EDS 670, section 57
Building Fluency, Grades K-2	EDS 670, section 51
Guided Reading: Making It Work in Your Classroom	EDS 670, section 59
Improving Fluency, Grades 3-8	EDS 670, section 54
Building Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 3-5	EDS 670, section 50
Improving Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 6-8	EDS 670, section 53
Improving Reading Comprehension, Grades 3-5	EDS 670, section 55
Middle School Literacy: Improving Text Comprehension	EDS 670, section 56
High School Literacy: Comprehension Through Active, Strategic Reading	EDS 670, section 52
READ 180: Making It Work in Your Classroom	EDS 670, section 58

Course Requirements

• Participate in all required online sessions
• Read all assigned readings
• Meet with facilitators four times during the course
• Upon completion of the Scholastic RED course, send a copy of your RED Course Record to Wright State University.

  To send a copy of your RED Course Record, go to www.scholasticred.com and log-in using your user name and password. From the Scholastic RED Homepage, click the My Course Record button on the left side of the page. Click the Email My RED Course Record link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for Wright State University.

You will receive a grade once we receive a copy of your test results. The grading criteria are:

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.

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Additional Scholastic RED University Partnerships
School districts often have their own partnerships with local colleges and universities where many of the district's teachers pursue graduate degrees. Scholastic RED has established additional accreditation partnerships with colleges and universities in connection with RED district implementations. Please call Customer Service toll-free at (866) 888-5392 if you would like to discuss getting RED courses accredited by your local college or university.

Graduate Credit for Scholastic RED Professional Development Courses

Effective professional development requires that teachers reflect on their learning and refine their teaching based on that reflection. Teachers enrolled in Scholastic RED courses study and apply the research-based components of effective reading instruction and reading strategies. Over a period of several weeks, teachers implement and refine these strategies as they work towards transforming their online coursework into classroom practice.

Participants applying for graduate credit for RED courses must adhere to the following requirements:

• Scholastic RED participants will be allowed to enroll in and earn graduate credit for only two Scholastic RED courses per semester/quarter (corresponding to university Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (June-August) semesters/quarters).
• RED course must be completed in not less than 7-weeks and no more than 15-weeks.
• Participants must register for graduate credit within 10-days of logging-in to their Scholastic RED course.

PLEASE NOTE:
Graduate credit requirements and policies may vary by university. Check with the university where you are applying for graduate credit to ensure that you meet its requirements.