Education Extension Programs and Services

• Professional Courses, Credentials and Certificate Programs
• Inservice Programs
• Grant-Funded Programs
• Educational Research - The Renaissance Project
• Youth Programs

Professional Courses, Credentials and Certificates

Education Extension offers state-approved credential programs for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Counseling Emphasis, Child Welfare and Attendance Credential, and Resource Specialist Certificate; Supplementary Authorizations in Mathematics, Science and Computer Concepts; Adult Education and Vocational Education Credentials; Driver Education; the "Fifth Year of Study," required for the California Professional Clear Credential; the Reading Certificate; the Reading Certificate – Biliteracy Emphasis; and the Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential. A state-approved program is also offered for CLAD certification. For credential information, please call (951) 827-1654. In addition, university-approved certificate programs are offered in Early Childhood Studies; Language Arts and Writing; Parenting and Communication Skills; Educational Facilities Planning; Advanced Placement; Instructional Aide; Science for Educators; Visual and Performing Arts; Gifted and Talented Education; Exemplary Teaching; Teaching English as a Second Language; College Admissions Counseling; Multiple Intelligences; Educational Technology; Educational Therapy; Conflict Resolution for Educators; Mathematics for Educators; Inquiry-Based Learning; Biliteracy; and Chief Business Officials. More information on certificates.

Inservice Programs

Education Extension presents over 200 specialized training and staff development programs in content areas at local school sites and early care facilities each year. Extension can customize both credit and noncredit courses that meet the BTSA standards 13 and 15-20 in SB 2042 credentialing requirements. Credit programs, from individual classes to entire certificate programs, are offered in each content area, generally on a contract basis. Any of the certificate programs, courses or series of courses on most topics in education may be offered through the inservice format. Education Extension will design staff development programs specifically to meet the individual needs of a school, district or center, and to fulfill the staff development requirements by the state or fulfill BTSA requirements.

Grant-Funded Programs

In collaboration with campus departments, Education Extension participates in activities with the Inland Area Science Project (IASP), the Inland Area Reading Project (IARP) and the SBC-CARES and CONNECTIONS Projects (FIRST 5). These projects provide direct knowledge and instructional practices to schools and child development centers and offer institutes during the summer and the academic year. The IASP is designed to deepen science content knowledge and the IARP provides a multifaceted approach to reading. For information on the SBC-CARES and CONNECTIONS Projects, contact Dr. Margi Wild at (951) 827-5995. For information on the Inland Area Science Project, call Mary Ellen Gruendyke at (951) 827-1665. For information on the Inland Area Reading Project, contact Roxann Bedia, (951) 827-1654.
Both noncredit and credit programs are offered. For information, please contact Dr. Sue Teele at (951) 827-1663.

The Renaissance Project

Education Extension directs the Renaissance Project, a research endeavor that connects instructional strategies and multiple assessment measures to the theory of multiple intelligences in an effort to maximize student learning. Methods are presented that integrate the state content standards and assist teachers in improving student academic performance. Inservice programs are designed specifically to meet school needs. Applicable coursework and programs are provided at both on- and off-campus sites. Please contact Annette Webb at (951) 827-1653 for more information.

Youth Programs

Extension provides enrichment programs for youth throughout the year. Expanding Horizons provides a special two-week program for eager learners in special areas and a series of one-week summer programs that assist students in reading and mathematics. The Alliance for Excellence offers a partnership with UCR Extension to school districts' GATE education programs. Please contact LaVonne Patterson at (951) 827-1658. More Information