The Institute for Effective Teaching and Learning, a continuing education program for South Carolina K-12 public school teachers and administrators, will be offered at Coastal Carolina University July 9 to 17. The institute will address topics critical to the improvement of South Carolina's elementary, middle school and high school classrooms. Ten courses will be offered in one-credit sessions over a four-day period. The fee is $173 per two-day course for South Carolina residents.

Developed by Coastal's Division of Extended Learning and Public Services in collaboration with Coastal's College of Education, the institute provides access to the latest research-based instructional strategies, approaches and programs. The courses will be taught by scholars and practitioners who are recognized for their achievements at the state and national levels. Certified teachers and administrators may earn one hour of graduate recertification credit for completing each two-day course.

The courses offered include:

July 9 and 10, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Brain Compatible Learning and Training - Standards-Based Teaching and Evaluation in Primary and Elementary Classrooms - Survival Spanish for School Teachers and Administrators

July 11 and 12, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Collaborative Learning and Conflict Resolution - Meeting the Needs of ADHD Students: Introduction to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Ecology for Middle and High School Teachers

July 13 and 14, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Invitational Education: Creating a Climate of Success - Conducting, Literature and Innovations in the Field: Contemporary Methods and Materials for Wind Conductors - Plant Science for Middle and High School Teachers

July 16 and 17, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Technology, Kodaly, Orff & National Standards: How Do I Fit It All In?

For more information, contact Jennifer Shinaberger in Coastal's Division of Extended Learning and Public Services at (843) 349-2737 or visit www.coastal.edu/learn on the Internet.