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Frequently Asked Questions about Educator Workshops:

What is EducatorSource?
Who should enroll in educator workshops?
What kind of credit is offered for educator workshops?
Will my credits apply towards a degree at Millersville University?
What are the hours of the workshops?
When are the workshops offered?
Where are the workshops offered?
What is the cost of the workshops? What are the billing deadlines?
How do I submit Act 48 credits to PDE?
Do I have to be admitted to Millersville University to enroll in a workshop?
How can I register for a workshop?
What information do I need to know in order to register for a workshop?
What is the CRN number?
What is my ID number and what is my PIN number?
Why do we pay activity/technical fees if we are not taking a workshop on campus?
How can I get a workshop offered in my area?

What is EducatorSource?

EducatorSource is a Millersville University Program that offers graduate-level workshops, which are on and off-campus professional development opportunities. These summer workshops have been offered by Millersville University since 1974. Since its inception, more than 83,000 elementary and secondary educators have enrolled to explore the latest educational trends and advance their professional skills.

Who should enroll in educator workshops?

EducatorSource workshops are for educators, supervisors, administrators, school nurses, reading specialists, coaches, etc.

What kind of credit is offered for educator workshops?

All of the graduate-level workshops are graded on a pass/fail basis. Most school districts will accept pass grades, and the PA Department of Education accepts these workshops for Act 48 permanent certification and for the master's equivalency certificates.

Will my credits apply towards a degree at Millersville University?

EDW workshops may not be included in a master's degree program at Millersville University. If you are enrolled in a degree program at another institution, check with your adviser to see if workshop credits are accepted.

What are the hours of the workshops?

Workshops require attendance of participants for at least one week of meetings (Monday-Friday) and require completion of a final assignment due one week after the last scheduled workshop meeting date.Unless stated otherwise in the course descriptions, face to face workshops meet from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one hour lunch break.Completion of all assignments and daily attendance is required to receive workshop credit.

When are the workshops offered?

Millersville University offers workshops in the Fall, Winter and Spring semesters and offers Summer workshops in Summer Session 1, 2 and 3. If your school district is interested in hosting a workshop during the Fall, Winter or Spring semester, please contact the Office of Professional Training and Education via email.

Where are the workshops offered?

Workshops are offered on-campus, off-campus at district and intermediate unit sites, and are offered via technology (either online, blended or videoconferencing).

What is the cost of the workshops? What are the billing deadlines?

The cost of the workshop varies depending on the semester, as do the billing deadlines. For current cost information, please check the Bursar's website.

How do I submit Act 48 credits to PDE?

If you are a PA educator and you wish to report courses/workshops you have taken at Millersville to the PA Department of Education (PDE), you may do so using MAX. Guidelines for submitting coursework to PDE can be found on the Act 48 Information Page.

Do I have to be admitted to Millersville University to enroll in a workshop?

Yes - If you have not taken a course or workshop from MU within the past 5 years, you must complete a non-degree admissions application form and pay the application fee. If you have taken a course or workshop in the past 5 years, you do not need to reapply.

How can I register for a workshop?

You can register via phone (717) 872-3999 and via max.

What information do I need to know in order to register for a workshop?

You will need the session in which you are taking the workshop (Session 1, 2, or 3); the CRN number; the course and section number; and your student ID and PIN number.

What is the CRN number?

The Course Reference Number (CRN) can be found in any of the class schedule booklets. It is usually a four-digit number.

What is my ID number and what is my PIN number?

Your ID number is also your social security number or your new MU#. Your PIN number is your birth date (mmddyy).

Why do we pay activity/technical fees if we are not taking a workshop on campus?

It is a state mandate that all graduate students pay the activity and technical fees no matter if the course is on campus, off campus or offered via distance learning.

How can I get a workshop offered in my area?

In the Summer of 2007, we worked with school districts and intermediate units across the state to teach approximately 131 workshops for educators. If you are interested in hosting a workshop next Summer, contact us via email at profdev@millersville.edu or call 717-872-3030.

Phone: (717)872-3030
Fax: (717)871-2022
Email: profdev@millersville.edu