Avila University Graduate Courses

Classroom Management & Behavior

• EDBM 500 – Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents
• EDBM 503 – Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior
• EDBM 514 – Build School Communities: Brain Smart Classroom Management
• EDBM 511 – Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning

Special Education & Inclusive Practices

• EDBM 501 – ADHD: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching
• EDBM 502 – Autism Spectrum Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies
• EDBM 507 – Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education
• EDBM 509 – Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher
• EDCI 512 – Why DI? An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction
• EDCI 510 – Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program

Child Development & Mental Health

• EDBM 508 – Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators
• EDBM 513 – Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies
• EDBM 512 – Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom

Literacy & Reading

• EDCI 501 – Reading & Writing in Content Area
• EDCI 502 – Reading Fundamentals #1: Introduction to Scientifically-Based Research
• EDCI 503 – Reading Fundamentals #2: Laying the Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction
• EDCI 504 – Reading Fundamentals #3: Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment
• EDCI 505 – Response to Intervention: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher
• EDCI 506 – Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing

Math & Core Standards

• EDCI 508 – Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm
• EDCI 509 – Teaching Secondary Math Conceptually: Meeting Mathematics Standards
• EDCI 511 – Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards

Diversity, Equity & Social Learning

• EDBM 510 – Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom
• EDBM 515 – Supporting At-Risk Young Learners & Their Families
• EDBM 516 – Social & Emotional Learning: Optimizing Learning Environments with Life Skills

English Language Learners (ELL)

• EDCI 513 – Language Acquisition
• EDCI 514 – Methods & Materials
• EDCI 515 – Evaluation & Assessment
• EDCI 516 – Linguistics

Ethics, Leadership & School Safety

• EDBM 504 – Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children
• EDBM 505 – Drugs & Alcohol in Schools: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse
• EDBM 506 – Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools
• EDBM 517 – Educational Technology: Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom
• EDBM 518 – Ethical Leadership & Leading Teams in Schools

Gifted & Advanced Learners

• EDCI 507 – Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers

You must obtain an overall score of 70% or higher, with no individual exam score below 50%, and successfully complete ALL writing assignments to pass this course.

Once your course materials are received, you are required to read the Course Syllabus, Course Syllabus Addendum and Essay Grading Guidelines to be certain that you understand all of the course requirements and expectations.

From the day your course link is emailed to you, you will have a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six months to complete your course. After completion, please allow VESi approximately two weeks to process your materials and report your grade to Avila University.

The university will then process and post your grade, after which you may request your transcript by following the instructions provided here: Request Avila University Transcript. For questions or assistance with transcripts, you may contact Avila at graded@avila.edu or call 816-501-2464.

• 9 credit maximum in summer 2025 term (April 26th, 2025 – *August 22nd, 2025)
• 6 credit maximum in fall 2025 term (August 23rd, 2025 – *December 12th 2025)
• 6 credit maximum in spring 2026 term (December 13th, 2025 – *May 8th, 2026)
• 9 credit maximum in summer 2026 term (May 9th, 2026 – *August 21st, 2026)

The term in which course grades will appear on the Avila University transcript will be based on the date upon which the course is completed, not the date on which you register. Please remember that there is a two-week minimum for course completion, so if you happen to complete and submit your course before the two-week minimum has elapsed, the course completion date will be the date on which your two-week minimum has been met.

• Courses completed April 26th, 2025 – August 22nd, 2025 appear under summer 2025 term
• Courses completed August 23rd, 2025 – December 12th 2025 appear under fall 2025 term
• Courses completed December 13th, 2025 – May 8th, 2026 appear under spring 2026 term
• Courses completed May 9th, 2026 – August 21st, 2026 appear under summer 2026 term

**Please note that VESi will only allow the submission of two courses, per student, during any two-week period.