Scholastic Red Graduate Credit Options

Graduate Credit
Each of our university partners offers three graduate credits per course. In order to be eligible for credit, YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF YOUR CHOICE WITHIN 10 DAYS OF BEGINNING THE COURSE. To do so, click on the university you have selected and follow the registration instructions.



Grading Policy

End-of-Course Assessment/Course Review
The final assessment for each Red course, called "Course Review," assesses your ability to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the course material. Scholastic Red gives you the opportunity to retake the assessment if you are not satisfied with your initial score. You will be given a new set of 20 questions. Red will recognize the best score as the final one.

Grading the Review
Scholastic Red's university partners determine the credit requirements for each Red course and conduct an evaluation of student work. Many of Red's university partners determine students' grades by using the score on the Course Review. No officer of Scholastic Red or of the university can change a student's Review score.
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Ashland University

Three semester hours of graduate credit from Ashland University may be earned upon successful completion of Scholastic Red course requirements. Graduate credits may be used as electives in select Ashland University M.S. Education programs and/or to meet local salary or State of Ohio licensure requirements.

Fees
Each Red course is worth three semester hours of graduate credit. (Students who enroll in Red courses for credit must pay for their own credit hours. Credit hour costs are based on semester hour rates established by the university.)

Graduate Credit Costs
Fee per Red course (three graduate semester credit hours) $429

Online Course Registration
To register, go to the Ashland University site by clicking on or cutting and pasting this link to your browswer: http://www.ashland.edu/pds. Click on the On-Line Workshops for Credit button, and then scroll down to the View Scholastic Red Workshops link. Click on the appropriate course link to register.

Adjunct Professor of Record:
Dr. Dwight McElfresh

Ashland University Contact:
Dr. Dwight McElfresh
Ashland University
401 College Ave.
Ashland, OH 44805-3702
dmcelfre@ashland.edu
Telephone: 800-882-1548 or 419-289-5350

Course Title Course Number
Putting Reading First in Your Classroom, Grades K-2 6130 R1
Building Fluency, Grades K-2 6130 T1
Guided Reading: Making It Work in Your Classroom 6130 V1
Improving Fluency, Grades 3-8 6130 X1
Building Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 3-5 6130 Z1
Improving Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 6-8 6130 B2
Improving Reading Comprehension, Grades 3-5 6130 D2
Middle School Literacy: Improving Text Comprehension 6130 F2
High School Literacy: Comprehension Through Active, Strategic Reading 6130 K2
READ 180: Making It Work in Your Classroom 6130 M2



Course Requirements

  • Participate in and complete all required online and face-to-face sessions.
  • The result on the Course Review (end of course assessment) will determine your final grade. Upon completion of the Scholastic Red course, you must send your Scholastic Red Transcript to Ashland University.

To send a copy of your Red transcript, go to www.scholasticred.com and log-in using your user name and password. From the My Red Homepage, click the My Transcript button on the left side of the page. Click the Email Your Transcript link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for Ashland University.

The grading criteria are:

A 18-20
B 16-17
C 14-15
D 12-13
F 11 and below

A grade report from Ashland University will be mailed to your home address three weeks following the posting of grades. Transcripts from Ashland University are available for $3.00. To request a transcript call the Ashland University Registrar at: 800-882-1548, ext. 5028.
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New Mexico State University

Graduate Credit
Collaboration between Scholastic Red and New Mexico State University's College of Education (accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) allows educators to register to receive 3 graduate credits per course from New Mexico State University. These credits are being offered as Continuing Education or Professional Development credits. If participants intend to transfer these credits to a degree program then they should first consult with the degree-granting institution for approval.

Graduate Credit Costs
Course tuition for 3 graduate credits $150
One time NMSU enrollment fee $15
Please make copies of all enrollment, registration, and payment paperwork for your files. If there is a problem later on, then it will be a lot easier for to correct any mistakes.

Enroll
Complete Non degree Application Form.
Two days after submitting this form online call the Admissions Office at 505-646-3121 to verify your enrollment.
OR
Print out and complete the Non degree Application Form and fax to 1.505-646-2044. Your application will be delivered to the Admissions Office so you don't need to call.

Register
Call 1.877.999.7382 to register by phone for EDUC 595 Special Topics: Scholastic RED Reading

Pay
By credit card at 1.877.999.7382.
OR
Make payment of checks or money orders to NMSU Office of Distance Education.
Mail to:
RETA/DE
Attn: Susie Bussmann
P.O. Box 30001
MSC 3WEC
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
NOTE: Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Course Requirements
Fulfill all course requirements
Upon completion of the Scholastic Red Course, send a copy of your RED transcript to New Mexico State University.

The grading criteria are:

A 18-20
B 16-17
C 14-15
D 12-13
F 11 and below

To send a copy of your Red transcript, log-in to Scholastic Red using your user name and password. From the Scholastic Red Homepage, click the My Transcript button on the left side of the page. Click Email Your Transcript link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for New Mexico State University.
(email transcripts to suceppib@nmsu.edu Susie Bussmann the Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) Project Coordinator)
Official or unofficial transcripts can be ordered at the end of the semester for which you are registered. Unofficial transcripts are free and official transcripts cost $3.00 or $5.25 depending on how they are ordered. Information for ordering transcripts will be emailed to course registrants.

Instructor: Dr. Carmen Gonzales
Class contact for course information: Susie Bussmann Call Toll Free: 1.877.999.7382 or Email: suceppib@nmsu.edu.
RED courses offered through NMSU are EDUC 595 Special Topics classes. You can earn up to 6 graduate credits of EDUC 595.
Within 10 days of logging into Scholastic Red and beginning the course you must contact Susie Bussmann to Enroll, Register, and Pay in order to receive NMSU credit for the course. The course end date is 90-days after the course start date.
In you have questions, comments or concerns about any course information contact Susie Bussmann at 1.877.999.7382 or suceppib@nmsu.edu.
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NOVA Southeastern University (NSU)

Scholastic Red reading courses are accredited by The Fischler Graduate School of Education and Human Services of Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a nationally accredited university and one of the largest graduate schools of education in the country. Scholastic Red offers teachers the opportunity to apply for Graduate Credit or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for completion of Red online courses through our partnership with NSU.

Graduate Credit
3 Graduate Credit Hours/Red Course
A teacher who completes one Scholastic Red-facilitated course and an additional culminating project may apply to receive 3 graduate credits from Nova Southeastern University. All Scholastic Red courses can count toward the credit hour requirements of a Masters in Education, Concentration in Teaching and Learning from NSU.

Graduate Credit Costs
One-time admission fee $50
Per-term registration fee $30
Per-term technology fee $25
Course tuition ($105/credit hour) $315

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
4 CEUs/Red Course
A teacher who completes one Scholastic Red course may apply to receive 4 CEUs from Nova Southeastern University. No additional assignment or project is required.

Continuing Education Unit costs:
  • 4 CEUs
  • $50

    For more information on how to apply for credit through Nova Southeastern University, please click here.
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    University of San Diego

    Graduate Credit
    Collaboration between Scholastic Red and the University of San Diego (accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges) allows educators to register to receive 3 graduate credits per course from the University of San Diego. Credits may be transferred to a degree program but participants should first consult with the degree-granting organization for this permission. Credits are generally used for teacher certification and/or salary enhancement purposes.

    Graduate Credit Costs
    No application or registration fees $0
    Course tuition ($55 per credit; 3 units of credit = $165) $165

    Course Requirements

    • Participate in all required online sessions.
    • No writing assignments are required.
    • Upon completion of the Scholastic Red course, send a copy of your Red transcript to the University of San Diego.

    To send a copy of your Red transcript, log-in to Scholastic Red using your user name and password. From the Scholastic Red Homepage, click the My Transcript button on the left side of the page. Click the Email Your Transcript link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for the University of San Diego.

    The grading criteria are:

    A 18-20
    B 16-17
    C 14-15
    D 12-13
    F 11 and below

    Upon completion of each course a cumulative transcript listing all courses completed with the University of San Diego is provided automatically at no charge. Additional transcripts can be requested online for a $5 fee.

    Online Registration

    To register, go to this secure online registration site by clicking on or cutting and pasting the link below to your browser:
    https://sf1000.registeredsite.com/~user936585/studycourse/vsindex.htm

    You will need the following information to complete the registration form:
    Instructor: Dr. Jim Olivero
    Class contact for grade: Dr. Jim Olivero
    Full course title and number: Select from the following options. Include full title and number.

    Course Title Course Number
    Putting Reading First in Your Classroom, Grades K-2 511LC
    Building Fluency, Grades K-2 511LG
    Improving Fluency, Grades 3-8 511LH
    Guided Reading: Making It Work in Your Classroom 511LQ
    Building Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 3-5 511LI
    Improving Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 6-8 511LJ
    Improving Reading Comprehension, Grades 3-5 511LD
    Middle School Literacy: Improving Text Comprehension 511LE
    High School Literacy: Comprehension Through Active, Strategic Reading 511LF
    READ 180: Making It Work in Your Classroom 511LK
    READ 180: Best Practices in Intervention 511LN
    Reading Success for English Language Learners, Grades K-3 511LO
    Building Vocabulary for Reading Success, Grades K-3 511LP

    Location of class: Enter the city and state where the course is being taken.
    Class date(s): Enter the “current date” in the field requesting class dates.
    (Note: The course start date will be the date you register for the course with the University of San Diego. You must register for graduate credit within 10 days of logging in to Scholastic Red and beginning the course. The course end date is 90-days after the course start date.)
    Fees: Select the button for 3 semester units of credit - $165

    Complete the remainder of the form and confirm your registration information. Then, click on the "Continue to Final Payment Page." Your registration is not complete until you receive a web page that displays your Payment Receipt. Please print this page for your records. If you provided a correct e-mail address, the system will send you payment verification upon successful completion of your registration and a registration verification number beginning with the letter “V.”

    If you have questions, comments or concerns about your registration with the University of San Diego, send an email to Dr. James L. Olivero for a prompt response: JLO004@aol.com.
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    Wright State University

    Wright State University Division of Professional Development
    Collaboration between Scholastic Red and Wright State University (accredited by the National Council For Accreditation of Teacher Education) allows Dayton Public School educators to register to receive 3 graduate quarter hours per course from Wright State University. The quarter hours are generally used for teacher certification and/or salary enhancement purposes.

    Graduate Credit Costs
    One-time application fee $10
    Course tuition ($136/credit hour) $408

    To Register
    Complete the Special Graduate Application and Registration Form and mail it with your check (payable to Wright State University) to:
    Wright State University
    DPD-415 Allyn Hall
    3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
    Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001
    If you are paying by credit card, complete the Special Graduate Application and Registration Form and fax your registration to: 937-775-4855.

    Class Dates
    The course start date will be the date you register for the course with Wright State University. You must register for graduate credit within 10 days of logging in to Scholastic Red and beginning the course. The course end date is 90 days after the course start date.

    Course Title Course Number

    Putting Reading First in Your Classroom, Grades K2

    EDS 670, section 57

    Building Fluency, Grades K2

    EDS 670, section 51

    Guided Reading: Making It Work in Your Classroom

    EDS 670, section 59

    Improving Fluency, Grades 38

    EDS 670, section 54

    Building Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 3-5

    EDS 670, section 50

    Improving Decoding Skills and Strategies, Grades 6–8 EDS 670, section 53
    Improving Reading Comprehension, Grades 3–5 EDS 670, section 55
    Middle School Literacy: Improving Text Comprehension EDS 670, section 56

    High School Literacy: Comprehension Through Active, Strategic Reading

    EDS 670, section 52

    READ 180: Making It Work in Your Classroom EDS 670, section 58

    Course Requirements

    • Participate in all required online sessions
    • Read all assigned readings
    • Meet with facilitators four times during the course
    • Upon completion of the Scholastic Red course, send a copy of your Red transcript to Wright State University.

    To send a copy of your Red transcript, go to www.scholasticred.com and log-in using your user name and password. From the Scholastic Red Homepage, click the My Transcript button on the left side of the page. Click the Email Your Transcript link and follow the instructions. Be sure to check the box for Wright State University.

    You will receive a grade once we receive a copy of your test results. The grading criteria are:

    A 18-20
    B 16-17
    C 14-15
    D 12-13
    F 11 and below

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    Additional Scholastic Red University Partnerships
    School districts often have their own partnerships with local colleges and universities where many of the district's teachers pursue graduate degrees. Scholastic Red has established additional accreditation partnerships with colleges and universities in connection with Red district implementations. Please call Customer Service toll-free at (866) 888-5392 if you would like to discuss getting Red courses accredited by your local college or university.

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