Teacher Recertification Information

Teacher Recertification

 

Earn Your Teacher Recertification Points Anytime, Anywhere Through Shenandoah University's Distance Education
 

Recertification Information

 

Shenandoah University offers two forms of recertification courses: 

1 - Using materials developed by Virtual Education Software, Inc., Shenandoah University provides distance learning graduate courses on CD (computer-based instruction for teachers). These courses are to be used towards recertification of licensure.  Students may choose from an extensive list of distance education courses to meet the requirements for teacher recertification.

2 - Shenandoah University offers a convenient, online recertification program in School Reform Certificate through its online services partner CaseNEX in two tracks for teacher leaders or school administrators.  Courses are offered online and are ideal for individuals or teams seeking recertification credit.  This fully accredited, case-study certificate program will enable learners to apply current research to develop school improvement programs for the classroom or throughout the school system.

 

VESI Recertification Course Information:

 

Requirements
These courses are for recertification purposes, not initial teaching licensure. You need to be currently licensed as a teacher in order to take these courses. Check with the program contact listed below if you have any questions about a particular course.

Program Benefits
Earn graduate credit conveniently at home on your own schedule.  These are self-paced courses.  You have 6 months to complete the coursework and submit it to Shenandoah.

Tuition
Course tuition varies by the number of credits. Click on the individual course title for information about the tuition of a particular course.

Registration Information
You may register for these recertification courses at any time; there are no registration deadlines. Click here for the registration page.   For further information, contact our staff member listed below.  Please print the registration form from our website and mail it to the address provided on the registration form or FAX it to our Business Office.  Payment must be included with your registration form or you will not be registered for the course.

The course materials will be mailed to your home within approx 2 weeks. You will have six months in which to complete the course.  You will receive an email informing you that your final grade has been recorded in approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting the completed materials and your case study paper.

Here’s how it works:
1. Register for the course (see above).
2. The course instructions, syllabi and software will be mailed to you within two weeks after the registration has been received.
3. You will test on each section of the course, and those scores are sent electronically to VESI.
4. At the end of the course there is a final case study paper which you will mail to Shenandoah University along with your course completion certificate and your course evaluation. Your final grade is a combination of the exam score and the grade on the case study paper.

 

CASENex Recertification Course Information:

 

School Reform Certificate
CaseNEX is a pioneering professional development organization that prepares educators and school leaders for the demands they face by delivering a case-based approach to professional development. Microsoft, as part of its Partners in Learning Program elected to do case studies to support professional development and growth for educators. In collaboration with Microsoft, CaseNEX developed a series of case studies that contain unique issues, perspectives, and actions related to technology and high school reform.

School Reform with Technology Integration Certificate Program (12 graduate credits)

Certificate for Teacher Leaders
  
  A Framework for School Reform 
  Planning, Executing, and Sustaining Reform Initiatives
  Creating Effective Learning Environments for Technology Integration
  Designing, Teaching, and Assessing Technology - Enhanced Lessons

Certificate for School Administrators

  A Framework for School Reform
  Planning, Executing, and Sustaining Reform Initiatives
  Creating Effective Learning Environments for Technology Integration
  Technology, Schools, Challenge and Change

Course tuition: $591 per course.

For a schedule of course offerings, please click on CaseNEX Teacher Recertification courses.

Graduate Credit Information

If you are applying for graduate credit, you must submit your paperwork by the second week of your course. SU requires teachers to submit a copy of a teaching certification in addition to completing the application. Learn more about applying for graduate credit.

Tuition
Course tuition is $591 per course.

Registration Information
Registration for CaseNEX courses must be made through CaseNEX.  Please click here.

For more information, call (540) 535-3552 or contact Susan Billig at sbillig@su.edu