Training Opportunities

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.

Are you an early childhood professional seeking career advancement? If so,
check out the Online Early Childhood Associate of Science Degree and
Director's Credential programs at Clarion University. Enrollment is now open
for Spring 2009.

These online programs enable students to earn a degree or certificate while
working full-time, without ever having to come to the Clarion campus.

The associate degree is a 60-credit program designed especially for people
interested in a career in early childhood development, and for child care
workers who need the degree for professional advancement.

The Southwest Regional Key has begun scheduling some of the core classes. They include CBK/PDR, CQI, FPDP and the Environmental Rating Scales. Below is a listing of those classes, along with the dates, times and counties where the courses will meet. For more specifics, or to register, go to the calendar on the www.pakeys.org website. Remember, too, that additional courses may be added, so it’s always good to check the calendar on a regular basis.

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