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Nancy Ryoo
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Professional Development for Educators

As teachers and supporting educators, you are the first to know that learning is a lifelong process. Stay on top of the dynamic rigors of teaching by continuing to enhance your teaching techniques with courses on successful reading techniques, inclusion of students with special needs, strategies for teaching math, integrating technology into the classroom and many other essential topics.

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Technology in Education Course

Teaching Math Courses

Key Curriculum and Making Math Real courses are offered in partnership with UC Berkeley Extension. Contact these education partners directly to enroll in courses at keycurriculum.com and www.makingmathreal.org, respectively. For an additional fee, paid to UC Berkeley Extension, you can earn academic credit for successful completion of these courses.

Key Curriculum

Key Curriculum courses provide professional development for educators, private practitioners and parents in math education.

Making Math Real

Making Math Real Institute courses provide professional development for educators, private practitioners and parents, as well as intensive math development for students of all ages.

Credential Fulfillment

UC Berkeley Extension offers CTC-approved courses for individuals who need to clear their California state teaching credentials. Learn more.

Specialized Programs of Study (What is a specialized program of study?)

CLAD Through CTEL

UC Berkeley Extension's specialized program of study in CLAD Through CTEL enables K–12 teachers to gain effective skills and knowledge to teach academic subjects to students whose native language is not English. Learn more.

College Admission Counseling (EDP 202085)

School counselors can increase their competency in college advising by gaining the skills in this program. This specialized program of study is geared toward students who already have completed their PPS credential or master's degree in counseling. Learn more.

Adult Education (EDP 202309)

A teaching credential is not required for many adult education positions, but skilled, knowledgeable teachers are always in demand. Prepare for a career teaching adults in a variety of learning environments, and improve your skills if you are already a professional teacher or trainer. Learn more.

Career Technical Education (EDP 202317)

A teaching credential is not required for many career and technical education positions, but skilled, knowledgeable teachers are always in demand. Learn from industry professionals, and get up-to-date training in education technology, curriculum development and student evaluation.. Learn more.

Information Sessions

Learn more about UC Berkeley Extension—without making a commitment. Come to a free information session to discover how UC Berkeley Extension can help you achieve your goals. Learn more about courses and programs, meet other prospective students, talk to instructors and staff and ask questions.

Enroll in a free information session, or call (510) 642-4111 to reserve your space.

Events, Programs and Resources

16th-Annual Student Reading Series

Come hear students in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Writing share their works of poetry, nonfiction and fiction at our annual student reading series.

Date and Time: Saturday, May 11, 4 pm
Location: Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
Cost: FREE

Date and Time: Sunday, May 19, 3 pm
Location: Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College Ave, Oakland
Cost: FREE

What Every Career-Minded Professional Should Know (EDP 055376)

Join noted career-coach Marty Nemko for an afternoon of practical tips, strategies and advice to get the most out of your career skills and your talents to ensure full and productive employment in the years ahead.

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 12, 12–10 pm
Location: San Francisco: Art and Design Center
Cost: FREE

The State of the Object: How Art Interacts With Technology, Society and Life (EDP 015602)

Moderated by author Piero Scaruffi—with individual presentations and a panel discussion by distinguished Bay Area practitioners in art and design—this event ranges across the contemporary art and design field to underscore the importance of creativity for business, technology and the way that people live.

Date and Time: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 7–8:30 pm
Location: San Francisco: Art and Design Center
Cost: FREE

Contact

To contact the department office, email askeducation@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-1171.