Southern California Kindergarten Conference
Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Units/Credits for Your Attendance at the Southern California Kindergarten Conference
February 24th-25th, 2023
Before you register you must have received your Certificate of Completion from
Southern California Kindergarten Conference
Step 1
Get to Know the Policies of your School District
It is your responsibility to know your district’s policies regarding transcript requirements and deadline dates.
Information to provide your district should you need prior approval:
- The University of the Pacific is accredited with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- The credit we provide are graduate-level professional development semester units/credits.
- The course title and course number you have selected.
Step 2
Register
Please register based on the conference you attended. The conference(s) you attend vary between 1, 2, or 3-units:
OPTION I: 1 Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Credit Awarded, 1 unit
1. Attend both Pre-Conference Sessions on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,
2. Complete 9.5 hours of required reading, research, and/or curriculum development work you have done prior to or during the conference.
3. Meet with the SCKC Professional Development representative on February 24, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. in room 206 to sign off on requirements and receive Certificate of Completion for 15 hours.
OPTION II: 2 Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Credit Awarded, 2-units
1. Attend all of the Annual Conference Workshops (A-F): Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00- 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
2. Complete 20 hours of required reading, research, and/or curriculum development work you have done prior to or during the conference.
3. Meet with the SCKC Professional Development representative on February 25, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. in room 206 to sign off on requirements and receive Certificate of Completion for 30 hours.
OPTION III: 3 Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Credit Awarded, 3-units
1. Attend both the Pre-Conference Sessions on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AND the Annual Conference Workshops
(A-F): Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00- 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
2. Complete 29.5 hours of required reading, research, and/or curriculum development work you have done prior to or during the conference.
3. Meet with the SCKC Professional Development representative on February 25, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. in room 206 to sign off on requirements and receive Certificate of Completion for 45 hours.
To register:
- Complete registration form and payment.
- Attach your Certificate of Completion from Southern California Kindergarten Conference. Your certificate is valid for 12 months.
| Course Number | Course Title | 1 Unit | 2 Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUP 9181 | Creating a Classroom of Equity and Belonging | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| EDUP 9188 | Promoting Social Emotional Learning and Growth | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| EDUP 9189 | Social Emotional Learning Practices | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PECE 9000 | Teaching Foundational Reading Skills to ECE Students | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PECE 9001 | Teaching Foundational Math Skills to ECE Students | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PECE 9002 | Supporting English Language Development in the ECE Classroom | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PECE 9003 | Assessment of ECE Goals and Lesson Plan Effectiveness | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PECE 9004 | Understanding Developmental Stages of Early Childhood | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PECE 9005 | Promoting Social Emotional Growth in ECE Students | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PEDU 9040 | Safe and Respectful Learning Environments | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PEDU 9044 | Strategies to Help Children with Learning Challenges | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PEDU 9046 | Introducing More Literature into your Reading Program | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PEDU 9051 | Focusing on Objectives for Teaching Reading | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PEDU 9055 | Focusing on Objectives for Teaching Writing Skills | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PEDU 9254 | Incorporating Game-Based Learning into Your Curriculum | $70 | $140 | $200 |
| PEDU 9294 | Reading, Writing and Math Curriculum for PreK, TK and K Teachers | $70 | $140 | $200 |
Helpful Information
To view information on credits, grading process, log guide, and transcripts, please see our FAQ page.
Earn additional units/credits with
our Self-Designed Courses
For every 15 hours of reading, research, and curriculum development work you are already doing, you may earn 1 graduate-level professional development semester unit/credit.