Graduate Credit for CCIRA Conference

A Reading / Literacy Professional Renewal Course

Earn graduate credit for reflection on your attendance at the 2025 CCIRA Conference on Literacy: The Sky is Never the Limit.

The vision for this year’s theme is to inspire educators to embrace endless possibilities in teaching and learning. With a focus on technology, pedagogy, teamwork, and wellness, we aim to empower teachers to push boundaries, innovate, and thrive in today’s ever-evolving educational landscape. Our sessions are designed to help educators explore their current practices, push their thinking, and adopt new strategies to engage their students and communities more effectively. These four categories guide the conference, with each speaker and session tied to these essential pillars of growth.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to...

  • Discuss current topics in education as presented during the conference.
  • Apply the strategies and techniques presented in their own classroom.
  • Collaborate with other professionals in order to learn new skills and exchange ideas.
  • Synthesize the information gathered in order to grow as a professional educator.

This course is graded satisfactory / unsatisfactory: Syllabus

  • Eligibility

    This course is tied to attendance at the CCIRA conference.

    Graduate Students

    UNC Degree-Seeking Students

    Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.

    Non-Degree-Seeking Students

    Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor's degree and who either:

    • Has applied to UNC Graduate School and not yet been admitted or;
    • Wishes to take this graduate class but not pursue a degree.

    Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid.

    Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.

    Undergraduate Students

    Juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher are permitted to take 500-level courses.

  • Register

    Use CRN: 25158

    Follow the instructions in the PDF below to register.

    • You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in Ursa.
    • Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the "add/register by" deadline posted on this page.

    Directions for course registration and activation

  • Contact Us

    Instructor
    Lori Conrad
    lorilconrad23@gmail.com

    UNC Extended Campus
    extended.campus@unco.edu

  • Once You Register

    Dropping and Withdrawing

    If you wish to drop or withdraw from the course, you must do so on or before the deadline dates listed in the Course Basics box.

    • If you are registered for any other courses in the same academic term, you can drop or withdraw within your Ursa account.
    • If this is your only course this term, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@unco.edu or 970-351-4862.

    It is your responsibility to know the drop and withdrawal deadlines and procedures.

    Billing and Payment for Your Course

    Tuition for this course is listed in the Course Basics box on this page. Any course materials costs (textbooks, digital access, etc.) would be a separate or additional expense.

    Billing notification will be sent to your Bearmail (student email) account when your bill is ready. If you have not activated your Bearmail, directions are in the directions for course registration and activation.

    • Please pay your bill by the due date listed on your eBill to avoid service charges.
    • To view or pay your bill, log into Ursa and go to the Financial tab. You will not receive a bill in the mail; UNC has an eBill system.
    • Further instructions for finding and paying your bill are available on the UNC Bursar's website.

    Syllabus