Praxis Preparation Courses 2008-2009

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is
pleased to announce the following online professional development
opportunity:

Title:
Praxis Preparation Courses 2008-2009

When:
July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008

Location: Online

Time: Available 24/7

Description:
Pennsylvania educators can prepare for the Praxis I or Praxis II tests by
successfully completing one or more of the online courses offered. Each
course, except the Advanced Reading Courses, offers 60 Professional
Education hours. Each Advanced Reading Course offers 30 hours.
Participants in the course/s are supported with technical assistance
accessing the PLATO online courseware from designated PaTTAN staff. An 800
number to contact PLATO technical assistance directly will also be provided.
Online courses are available 24/7.

Courses offered:
Mathematics Professional Education Middle School
English Language Arts Professional Education Middle School
Science Professional Education Middle School
Social Studies Professional Education Middle School
Mathematics Professional Education High School
General Science Professional Education High School
Biology Professional Education High School
Chemistry Professional Education High School
Basic Reading/English, Math, Writing Professional Education
Advanced Reading Strategies in Science - New
Advanced Reading Strategies in Social Sciences - New
Advanced Reading Strategies in Literature - New
Advanced Reading Strategies in History - New

Credit: Act 48 Hours for successful completion

Registration Fee: $50.00 - refundable upon successful completion of course.
Successful completion of your course must be achieved by December 31, 2008.
An extension of time beyond December 31, 2008 will not be granted.
Regardless of when you register, if you do not complete by December 31, you
will have to pay a new registration fee and begin the course from the start
in January.

You may register directly on-line through November 2008 by visiting
www.pattan.net and entering the Registration On-line page or by clicking
Online Courses under Professional Development.