Continuing Ed & For-Credit Teacher Workshops

Learn. Advance. Grow

University of Saint Mary - Johnson County offers a range of continuing education opportunities, including for-credit teacher workshops.

Enroll to grow in your profession, fulfill a prerequisite requirement, meet licensure requirements, or learn for the sake of learning.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Gwen Landever at 913-319-3007 or Gwen.Landever@stmary.edu.

For-Credit Teacher Workshops

Cost & Location

The cost is $110 per graduate credit hour.

Workshops will be held at:

University of Saint Mary - Johnson County
(New Location)
11221 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS

Unless otherwise noted.

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Textbooks

If textbooks are required, a note will be in the course description.
Please purchase in advance and plan to read the introduction and chapter one before your course.
Texts are available in the USM online bookstore or at Amazon. Please check editions and copyright years to ensure you purchase the correct version.

Foundations of the Science of Reading: Understanding and Applying Structured Literacy Principles I and II

University of Saint Mary is pleased to offer Foundations of the Science of Reading I and II to satisfy the Seal of Literacy licensure requirement. The course provides educators with a deep understanding of the Science of Reading and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of structured literacy in the classroom. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the course highlights strategies for supporting students with dyslexia, English language learners (ELLs), and students with exceptionalities. Knowledge and application is supported through personalized coaching throughout the course. The course is aligned with Standards 5, 6, and 7 of the Kansas Elementary Education (PK-6) Educator Preparation Program Standards and the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

Dates: January 12-May 7, 2026

Credits: 6

Format: Two hours per week on Zoom, days/time TBD

Interested in attending or teaching a future workshop? Please contact Dr. Gwen Landever at 913-319-3007 or Gwen.Landever@stmary.edu.

Spring 2026 Courses Coming Soon

Questions or interested in enrolling in future courses? Please contact Dr. Gwen Landever at 913-319-3007 or Gwen.Landever@stmary.edu.

Dates: January 12-May 7, 2026

Credits: 6

Format: Two hours per week on Zoom, days/time TBD

Questions? Please contact Graduate Education Program Director and Professor Gwen Landever.

Interested in holding a workshop for educators in your school district? Please contact Graduate Education Program Director and Professor Gwen Landever.

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Refund & Cancellation Policy

Full Refund — if students cancel three days prior to the workshop start date. You may drop your course in person, by phone, or by email using the contact information below.

Dr. Gwen Landever
913-319-3007
Gwen.Landever@stmary.edu

No Refund — dropped after the start of the workshop and/or “no show.”

Cancellations
In order to provide the best learning environment, workshop enrollment size is limited. Saint Mary reserves the right to cancel workshops if there is not a sufficient number of participants enrolled for the workshop as of five business days prior to the start of the workshop.

Registered participants for the course will be notified immediately by email and refunds will be made in full.

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