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BASIC INFORMATION

WEEKEND COURSES:
Our weekend courses during the school year are held over two weekends (most always alternate weekends)
6:00 - 9:30 pm on Fridays, 8:00 am-4:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays.

SUMMER COURSES:
Courses are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. to earn 3 semester hours

CREDIT  Graduate Credit and official transcripts are offered through Walsh University in North Canton,Ohio. Walsh University is a fully accredited university with a graduate education degree program. Walsh is approved by the State Board of Education of Ohio and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. You do not have to be enrolled as a graduate student to take these courses. Credit is granted upon completion of all course requirements and payment in full of all tuition and fees.

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GRADES / TRANSCRIPTS
How do I get verification that I have taken it? Once your grades are turned in, you can request a transcript  ($5.00 each) from the college.  The instructor will provide the form and information during the class. Also, we can provide a "Course Completion Form"  letter prior to receiving transcripts after the course is finished if necessary.

When can I get a transcript?   Transcript Form
Transcripts will be available at the end of the term and will be issued only at the written request of the
student. If you desire a transcript please send a check for $5.00 (per transcript) with a completed transcript request form.
Or send a letter requesting your transcript to:  Walsh University 2020 E. Maple St.  North Canton, OH 44720.
 (include your full name, address, SS#, date of birth, daytime phone number and address of where you want transcript sent)

If you have specific questions, call the Walsh Registrar at 330-499-7090.
Please do not call Communicate Institute about transcripts.

I will need my grades by a certain deadline.  Can I get my grade early?
Keep in mind that all Teaching Licenses have an expiration date of June 30th regardless of when they are renewed.  As long as you have completed your course work and applied for your renewal before you begin teaching in the fall you are valid.  This is one area where a lot of misinformation abounds. Teacher's tend to panic because their district desires to have everything in their office by a much earlier deadline.The fact is that the state controls the requirements for renewal of all certificates and licensure.
As for when you can get your grade and transcript, remember, the college is in control of the transcript timetable. See the table above.

Teaching Certificate & Licensure Questions

Can I use this for renewal of my teaching license?
YES. These courses are approved through the Graduate Education Department of Walsh University which is a fully accredited University  in the State of Ohio and approved by North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.

Do I need approval of my LPDC to take these courses?  All districts have their own procedures to follow.  It is probably a good practice to always check with your LPDC for approval prior to taking any course. Walsh University and Communicate Institute are not responsible for the various requirements or determinations made by LPDC. It is also a good idea to get approval for several classes so that you have an approved alternative if the class you wish to take is either full or canceled.

Can I take a course for undergraduate credit ?  Only if you do not have a bachelors degree.  You would then take it as an ED 462 Special Projects Course and receive undergraduate credit.

Can I take a course for CEU's (Continuing Education Units.)? We do not offer CEU's.
Your Local Professional Development Committee may grant CEU's.

Can this apply toward my counseling certificate?
Our courses are for graduate credit.  They do qualify for school counseling license renewal.    However, if you are asking about Professional License Counseling renewal through the counseling board; we cannot answer for sure.  It is best if you contact the State Counseling Board for Professional Licensure Counseling.  We have had many counselors take our courses and receive credit.

Can I apply these credit hours toward my masters degree?  YES, with limits. Walsh graduate education students can apply up to 6 semester hrs of the following courses toward their Masters Degree-AIA,LifePOWER, Peak Performance in Communication,Developing Self-Reliant People, Cooperative Learning, Time & Life Mastery. Most colleges will allow you to apply  some course hours toward your advanced  degree program. However, always check  first with the University where you're getting your  advanced degree for their approval and acceptance of workshops or courses you intend to take.
 

What is the cost of a course?
3 semester hours: $575
Price is subject to change.

Are there discounts? Yes, two types.
  We offer a $40 per person per 3 hr. course when 4 or more registrations for the same class are enclosed in one envelope or called in at the same time. If a group member cancels or transfers the discount does not apply if group falls below four. You may replace a group member with someone not already enrolled for the class.
Also, we off a substitute teacher discount of $40 per class.  An original letter on school letterhead signed by a building principal or central office administrator verifying that you are a current substitute must be submitted with the registration.

What if a person needs to cancel?
The $50 deposit is non-refundable, but is transferable to register for another Communicate Institute course within one year from the date of your initial registration. The deposit cannot be transferred to another course in which you are already registered. You may find someone not already registered to take your spot and they can reimburse you for the deposit.
Obviously, if Communicate Institute must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.
 NO SHOWS: Regardless of the reason, anyone who fails to show or does not contact us outside of 24 hours before the start time of the first class session will lose their deposit.

You opt or an "A" or a "B".
The  "B" requires  one paper-  a  4-6 page application plan (1"margins, double spaced, 12 pt. font) that is school related.  Taking one or more ideas from the class you must write a plan for how you will  apply it in your professional setting to make you more effective.
The "A" requires two papers - (4-6 pages each)  an application plan  that is school related and a second paper,which can be  a book report (we provide reading lists),  special project,  or  a 2nd application paper.
You have up to one week after the course is over to turn in your paper(s).
NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF STARTING THE COURSE OR YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR GRADE/CREDIT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL HAVE TO TAKE AND PAY FOR THE CLASS AGAIN TO GET CREDIT.

Note: (for a more detailed description of course requirements scroll down)

Is there much work outside of class ?
Besides your application plan(see above) a few classes have approximately1/2 hour reading each night.

Can I share the material/manual in the course with someone else and receive a discount on my total registration fee? Unfortunately not. Because it is workbook type material you cannot share the materials for the course. The fee includes all your materials.

I can't attend the first day of class, can I still take the course?
Sorry, but no.  Missing the first day makes catching up very difficult since the courses are highly interactive and group focused. This does not lend itself to individual makeup work. It is best to take the class when you can attend from from start to finish.

I can't come to all the sessions.  Is there a problem if I miss a segment of the course? Since  the courses are offered in a highly condensed format, class time should not be missed.  If you know ahead of time that you will be missing more than 1/2 day, you should probably not enroll at this time. If it is the first day of the class it is definitely not permitted.
However, We  do have a make up policy.  You can attend that segment at another location, and/or  you can do some make-up work. If you miss more than a half day, it will not be possible to receive an"A".  If more than one day has to be missed, the class should not be taken at this time.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS (in detail)
  for All Ohio Courses through Walsh University / Communicate Institute

Requirements for 3 semester hrs. graduate credit
3 hr. “B”
Participants must attend and actively participate in all sessions.
Participants must read and react to all material in the course
workbook and accompanying materials.
Participants must submit  the following :
*  Submit a 4-6 page typewritten Application Plan.
Specs: 1” margins, 12 pt. font, double space, cover page not counted
as one of the content pages.
The plan you write should be focused on a school/classroom related
project.  We want your plan to be relevant to your professional
development needs.  You may take any concept(s) from the class and
either expand on how you can use this information to assist you in
your classroom effectiveness, or take any concept(s) taught in the course
and adapt this information into a lesson(s) or unit for your students to
learn. (If you are not currently teaching, the application plan can
deal with the staff, or any other concerns relevant to your professional
needs.)    Your instructor will provide you with some suggestions
and, by the end of the course, you will have many practical ideas to use!
3 hr. “ A”
Participants must attend and actively participate in all sessions.
Participants must read and react to all material in the course
workbook and accompanying materials.
Participants must submit the 4-6 page typewritten Application Plan
and one of the following:
* Compose a 4-6 page typewritten concept paper that explores one
concept or theory presented   during the class or related closely to the
course content.  Supporting documentation should come from related
articles, books and studies, etc.
* Read one book from the reading list provided and write a minimum
4-6 page typewritten Analysis Paper.
  All papers must be postmarked no later than one week after the
completion of the course.

   MAKE UP PROCEDURE FOR EMERGENCY ABSENCE
Due to the interactive nature of the course, attendance is very
important.  Since unforeseen circumstances do arise from time to
time, the following policy has been agreed upon by the University and
Communicate Institute. If, due to an emergency, a participant must
miss a portion of the class, the following policy must be followed:

If the participant misses 1/2 day or less, he/she must write a
response to all of the material covered during the missed time and submit it.
Also, see the instructor about additional reading/written response
or video viewing that may be required.

If the participant misses more than a half day but not more than a
full day he may make up the missed session at another location.  If he
cannot, he must write a response to all of the material covered
during the missed time and see the instructor about additional
reading/written response, video viewing that may be required.  This make-up paper
must be submitted with their other work at the end of the course.  The
student will not be able to obtain an “A” if he misses more than a
half day.

If a participant misses more than a full day up to 2 days, he is required to
make up the missed session at another location/date. If this is not possible , he must
speak with the instructor about writing a response to all of the material
covered during the missed time. The instructor may require additional
reading/written response, and video viewing. He must also read a book
from the reading list and write a 4-5 page typewritten reaction paper
for a “B”.  If he does not write the book report, he will receive a
“C”.  If the student does not complete the the required work mentioned above
he will will receive an incomplete. The student cannot receive an “A”
Missing more than 2 days will require that an incomplete be given until the days
are made up at another location even if it is a future academic term.

All requirements for the class must be completed within one year of
the last day of class. If not, the student will not be given credit or a
refund for the class. Those who have not paid in full or made
arrangements to do so within 30 days of the last day will be
withdrawn from the class without credit or refund of any portion they have
paid.
All PAPERS must be mailed no later than one week following the last
class session to your instructor. The instructor will provide you
with their address during class.  If you wish to have your materials
returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your
paper(s)-such papers will be returned to you within 4 weeks after
they are submitted. The grades are turned in to the University
approximately 2 weeks from the end of class.  If you have an emergency, see your
instructor.

CANCELLATION POLICY DUE TO WEATHER
Since class participants are counting on the class, we want to avoid cancellation except for the most severe conditions. Since it is difficult to reschedule it is our policy to only cancel the class on the day(s) where  the class location area is experiencing   a Level 3 ( also referred to as a Code 3  storm warning or Level 3 alert.)
ARE WE HAVING CLASS ???? YES. ---Unless the county the course is located in is experiencing a Level 3 storm warning/ alert.
If Communicate Institute must cancel 1 day or less due to Level 3.....We will not make up that day.

If Communicate Institute cancels more than 1 day due to  Level 3 ....We will make it up at a later time to be determined by C.I. and the instructor.

If the location is experiencing a level 1 or 2 storm warning /alert the course will be held, however if you are not able to attend due to road conditions in your area, we will  gladly transfer you to a later class, or give you some make up work for the hours or day missed.

FYI--“Level 3  /or Code 3” is a term used all over the state by radio stations, weather stations, etc. to indicate that people should be on the road for emergency purposes only. It is determined by the county Sheriff’s department.

HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED?

We will attempt to call all participants by 4:00 PM on Friday if class is canceled for Friday evening. We will hold class on Saturday and Sunday if  the area is not experiencing a Level 3.

Please listen to the radio in the county where your class will be. If that location is experiencing a Level 3, the class will not be held.
You may also call Communicate Institute if you are in doubt.  

The hotel will also be notified if we cancel the class.

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